Posted by scrapper | Posted in Kits | Posted on 16-01-2012
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There are so many scrapbooking supplies out there that it can be difficult to know where to start. As you do more and more scrapbooking you will start to put together many items into a kit. You can start your kit with the 10 items below. They are tried-and-true tools that belong in the arsenal of every serious scrapbooker.
A Scrapbooking Album
This one’s a no brainer, you can’t scrapbook without an album. There are a wide variety of them out there in different shapes and sizes. Be sure to pick one that matches your theme and colors. If you take the time to find the perfect one it will make all the difference in your project.
A Pair of Scissors
A nice, sharp pair of scissors is a must for the serious scrapbooker. In fact, we recommend having a pair that is only used for your scrapbooking. That way you won’t have to deal with lost or dull scissors.
Adhesives
You certainly don’t want your scrapbook pieces falling apart on you. Unfortunately, that might be exactly what happens if you chose the wrong adhesive. As a rule, any kind of children’s glue or cheap gluesticks will cause problems. Some of the best adhesives are photo tab dispensers, and double sided tape runners. Whatever adhesive you chose, make sure that is acid-free.
Tweezers
Unless you want to get your hands messy and smudge up your scrapbook pages you’ll need some tweezers. They make placing small pieces on your scrapbook a snap.
Scrapbook Paper
Make sure the size of your scrapbook paper matches the size of the album you are using. Great scrapbooking paper will be also be acid-free and may be described as buffered or lignin-free. Card stock is also a great paper to have around as it can be used for many things related to scrapbooking.
Pen
A good pen is also a must for scrapbooking. It doesn’t have to be fancy, just a basic black pen that is acid-free. You may want to add more pens with different colors as your scrapbooking kit grows.
Paper Trimmer
A paper trimmer is a necessary tool for cutting straight and making squares. There are several different sizes of trimmer and all of them are useful. It’s probably best to start with a 12″ paper trimmer but you may also want to get a smaller one for portability reasons.
Eyelet Setter Kit
Some of our favorite scrapbooks use eyelets for embellishments. Without an eyelet setter kit you won’t be able to use these handy little guys. Fortunately they are easy to find online or at most craft stores. They are also affordable.
Embellishments
These are the little things that give a scrapbook character: Stickers, eyelets, buttons, charms, etc. Go for embellishments that match the theme of your scrapbook. Have fun collecting these!
A Great Scrapbooking Book
Need some scrapbooking ideas? You’ll usually be able to get some inspiration if you have a good idea book around. Becky Higgins and Tracy White are both authors who have written some fantastic books on the subject of scrapbooking.
Nicole Fisher is a contributing writer for SuperScrapbookingIdeas.com, a fantastic resource for page layout inspiration, useful links, helpful tips, and tons of scrapbooking ideas.
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American Girl Crafts Memory Book, Friends $7.69 Friends Mini Memory Book by American Girl Crafts contains everything you need to create an amazing mini memory book all about you, your friends, your family or anyone else who is important to you. This kit includes: 1 mini memory book, 10 mini sheets of paper, 1 sheet of stickers, 20 adhesive gems, 64 adhesive foam squares, and 3 sheets of punch-out designs and words. There are so many possibilit… |
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Creativity For Kids It’s My Life Scrapbook Kit $16.38 Keep your special memories in a scrapbook you design — this spiral-bound scrapbook with a hard cover. It has decorative paper, vellum stickers and mini envelopes and includes scalloped-edge scissors, a stencil, a glue stick and a marker.Product Dimensions (inches): 10.5 (L) x 2 (W) x 12 (H)Age: 7 years and up … |
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Hello Kitty All-in-One Scrapbook Kit $18.00 The All-In-One Scrapbook Kit has everything you need to create your own Hello Kitty scrapbook. The kit includes a 15 Page Scrapbook, 6 Color Printed Pages, 2 Keepsake Envelopes, 7 Foil Stickers, 79 Alphabet and Number Stickers, 11 Dimensional Glitter Stickers, 1 Sheet Punch-Out Photo Frames and Journaling Cards (12 Total), 1 Sheet of Punch-Out Borders and Corners (91 total), 1 Wavy Edge Scissor, 3… |
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72 Piece EK Success Selectives Jolee’s Major League Baseball Scrapbook Kit with Shadowbox $39.95 Includes embellishments and pages to create scrapbook pages. Rookie of the Year, Play Ball and Shadow box layouts. Includes the shadow box. Over 72 pieces…. |
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Two Scoops Collection Pack 12×12- … |
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Doll Scrapbook (American Girl Library) $11.34 Girls can capture favorite memories in a scrapbook made just for them and the dolls they love. Girls can fill the scrapbook with their photos and the stickers and keepsakes included in the kit, including mini postcards, certificates, tickets, and other doll-sized memorabilia. An idea booklet shows girls how to create a super-sweet scrapbook and offers photography tips for capturing a doll’s “best … |
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My School Memories: A Scrapbooking Kit with Sticker and Other and Stencils $3.77 Scrapbooking is the nations hottest craze, and now Scholastic has a deluxe how-to kit complete with a binder that can be adjusted to add or move pages. Filled with craft supplies, acid-free stickers and paper, an instruction booklet, and more, this fabulous back-to-school kit has everything kids need to make a personalized scrapbook filled with photos, souvenirs, and memories…. |
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Easy Scrapbooking: 2012 Wall Calendar $14.99 Twelve ready-to-scrap months to last the year! This unique wall calendar will appeal to scrapbooking enthusiasts at all levels. Arranged by seasonal themes, the Easy Scrapbooking 2013 Wall Calendar provides all the material needed to create a beautifully designed page for each month. Enjoy your decorated page during the month as it hangs on the wall, then tear it out later and insert it into to a … |
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Xyron XRN510 Creative Station Multi-Use Crafting Machine with Permanent-Adhesive Cartridge $23.24 Creates stickers, magnets, labels, and laminate out of almost any item. Simply feed the item in, turn the handle and trim. Applies an even layer of adhesive to items up to 5″ wide. Instantly laminates items up to 4.5″ wide. Change applications quickly with easy load cartridges. This little machine does it all without electricity or heat…. |
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Xyron 150 X Create-a-Sticker Machine Assorted Colors $4.99 Make stickers up to 1-1/2″ wide and as long as you like. Perfect for scrapbooking and paper craft projects. Also great for office, school, and group projects. Create your own self-adhesive punch art, mini die-cuts, mini photo stickers, borders, labels, and more. Easy to use machine puts a uniform adhesive coating only where you want it – on the item to be glued edge to edge, corner to corner. Even… |
