Have you heard your friends and family talk about scrapbooking or see advertisements for scrapbook supplies everywhere, but you wonder what all the buzz and excitement is about? Scrapbooking is a fun-filled and creative family activity to preserve your most precious family memories. Whether you’re a professional or a beginner, with all the album layouts and supplies available for experts and novices, the hobby is made simple and easy for anyone.

The first step in creating a scrapbook is to go through your photos and pick out the ones you wish to place in an album. Whether you want to add photos from an exotic summer vacation, special holiday or birth of a new baby, the theme of the scrapbook is totally up to you. Remember to stick to the theme of the album when sorting photos for a well-organized scrapbook.

Once you have selected your favorite photos, next you will need to visit a craft shop or a scrapbook specialty store to buy supplies to complete your scrapbook. Choosing an album to hold your photos is an important component for your scrapbook. There is a wide range of album designs and styles to select from. You will find two popular sizes scrapbookers use: 8 inchx 11inc and 12 x 12ince.

While looking for scrapbook supplies, there are a few other items that should definitely be included on your shopping list. Once you have selected the appropriate album design, shop for coordinating refill pages for your scrapbook. It’s a wise idea to go ahead and buy a few extra packs of refills just so you will have them on hand. You should also invest in a pair of sharp scissors for scrapbooking. Adhesive is also a must-have; 3L Click n’ Stick Mounting Squares and Herma Vario Wheel Dispenser are among the most popular scrapbook adhesives. Cardstock and printed paper are essential for accenting photos, clippings, and charts. Stickers, 3-D stickers, buttons, rubber stamps and banners are also excellent for decorating pages. Finally, journal pens add a final touch for writing the page titles with an acid free permanent ink.
After you have purchased all the required supplies for your scrapbook, the fun really begins!

For beginners just trying their hand at scrapbooking, there are several helpful books available loaded with great ideas, tips, and tricks. “Creating Keepsakes Joy of Scrapbooking” by Lisa Bearnson and Gayle Humphreys is an excellent step-by-step guide. Wendy Smedley’s “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Scrapbooking” is also a popular resource book for scrapbook novices. Another excellent resource for novices is to buy a scrapbooking kit; complete with everything you need to create a professional looking album.

So drag out your boxes of photos and souvenirs, stock up on scrapbooking supplies, and sharpen your imagination to create a treasure trove to display your most cherished memories.

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