Tools to Get You Started in Scrapbooking

Here is a quick list of some of the basic tools you will need for your scrapbooking projects........

Album Types

Post Bound.
Advantage: Easy to use. Can expand to include more pages. Incorporates page protectors to allow protection from excessive handling. Continuous flow between two-page layout designs.
Disadvantages: Posts need to be removed to insert new page protectors.

Strap Hinge.
Advantage: Can add more pages. Page protectors available. Continuous flow between two-page layout designs.
Disadvantages: Pages are front and back. Can be confusing to re-hinge.

Spiral.
Advantage: Lays flat
Disadvantage: Usually no page protectors. Pages can tear free. Pages are front and back and not removable (can’t change page order)

Binder.
Advantage: Easy to use. Can change order of pages easily. Lots of room for 3D embellishments. Lays flat.
Disadvantage: Must use page protectors. Binder rings can interrupt page design in double-page layouts.

Accordian.
Advantage: quick and clever design for small gift album. Continuous flow between pages for layout designs.
Disadvantage: Usually no page protectors, number of pages is limited. Uses front/back design and not removable. Because book folds upon itself, can’t use too many 3D embellishments.

Basic Tools

Writing tools.
Basic: Acid-free, fade proof pen/marker in basic neutral color (ie: Black).
Additional: Colored markers, erasable pens/pencils,ABC stickers, stamps, rub-ons, computer programs

Cutting tools.
Basic: Personal Trimmer. Small scissors.
Additional: Exacto knife. Coluzzle. Specialty scissors. Punches. Circle cutters.

Adhesives.
Basic: Double-sided tapes/mounting tabs. Glue Sticks.
Additional: Metal/plastic glues. Glue dots. Refillable tape rollers. Glue pens.
Pop dots. Embossing tape/sheets.

In addition to these basic tools you will need:
• Scrapbook
• Photos and/or memorabilia
• Cardstock and/or printed papers.

In time, you may want to add other accessories to decorate your pages like:
• stickers
• ribbon
• fiber
• brads
• eyelets

Want to learn more??

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