Essential Scrapping Supplies:
*archival quality album
*acid-free, lignin-free paper (cardstock)
*photo safe adhesive
*pen/marker, photosafe
*paper cutter
*basic scissors (Fiskars/Creative Memories)
*corner rounder
*page protectors (unless album provides these)
Additional Supplies As Needed:
*decorative scissors
*templates
*craft punches
*additional pens for borders, journaling
*oval and circle cutters
*patterned paper (acid-free, lignin-free)
*stamps
*chalks
*vellum paper
*idea books
*scrapbooking magazines
For Initial Layout:
*choose initial album size (usually 8x10 or 12x12).
*get double prints or use a Picture Maker for copies.
*choose 4-6 recent photos of event or theme.
*select focal picture for each page.
*highlight focal point with shape, size, placement or color choices.
*crop photos to desired shape, using scissors, paper trimmer or corner rounder. crop cautiously in the beginning, as often novice scrappers crop too much out of the picture.
*arrange photos on the page, keeping the layout of the opposite page as well. new scrappers often do a 2 page layout in the beginning.
*crop with a friend or at a workshop, if possible.
*begin with simple layouts and simple embellishments-less is more!
*journal in your own handwriting at least part of the time.
*begin with the most basic supplies and purchase additional items only as you need them.
*avoid fingerprints on photos due to buildup of oil residue on hands.
*use soft flannel cloth to wipe fingerprints off photos.
*learn what the different scrapbooking terms mean, as there is not one uniform standard that defines archival supplies.
*a glossary of scrapbooking terms can be accessed on the favorite links page.
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