I am not a papercrafter. I don't have any supplies to do ANYTHING. However, I love the layouts you guys make and am thinking that I may be interested in starting. Can you help me?

For a total beginner scrapbooker how much should I budget initially to get started? $10 $25 $50 $75 ~ I know nobody close to me to share with. I know that I have seen some things at the $1 stores, but I am sure I can't buy all the fun things there.

What would be the MOST important things for me to get to start out?

Thanks

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Welcome welcome welcome! We would love to see you here! Here is a list from one of my scrapbooking magazines for the basic tools for beginners:
Paper Trimmer
Ruler
Small Scissors
Pencil
Pencil Sharpener
Black Archival Pen for journaling
Paper Adhesive
Photo Adhesive

Also I would say you showl pick up a pack of solid cardstock (paper) and a printed pack.


They also have pre packaged scrapbook sets at the stores. Walmart, Target, Michaels......

Also buy a scrapbook magazine to get you started, It really helped me by looking at other layouts. And of course come here often and check out what great pages and cards everyone here has!

Good luck!!

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~~Sonja~~

My 3lynns~ Ashlynn-8, Brooklyn-4 and Kaylin-3

Just to add to 3lynns list a bit...

letter stencil's are great to do page titles with and they last longer than stickers
and I think I'd die if I didn't have my exacto knife

These are just the two things I use ALL the time.

I use my computer ALOT for titles and journaling. I have lots of fonts, so I just print them out and trim them down and use those.

If you invest in a good paper trimmer that has the swing out arm (I have a green provo craft one that I got at Hobby Lobby for around $8), you won't even need a ruler because the swing out arm can also act as a ruler. Your most expensive investment will probably be your scrapbook itself. Keep your eyes open for 50% off coupons at Michael's, though, and you can get your scrapbook for half off....or if you take it a step higher and get a scrapbooking KIT, then you'll have the scrapbook, cardstock, papers, stickers and maybe a few embellishments to start out with. DO invest in a good pair of small scissors....Cutterbees are great...I don't yet own a pair, (I'm waiting for my Creative Memories ones to wear out) but I've used CutterBees before and I LOVE them.

Honestly, you can scrapbook as inexpensively or as expensively as you want to. Your book and paper cutter and scissors can be your biggest investment if you let it. Check clearance EVERYWHERE...and always check the little dollar stores (Dollar Tree or any others you have around), Big Lots, etc.

Thanks! What size book would you suggest? Or is it all personal preference? Are smaller ones easier because there isn't as much to do...or does more room make it easier?

I was talking to my friend who visited today and I guess she scrapbooks. She hasn't done it for awhile but she was excited when I said that I may be interested.

All you guys and your examples make it look so easy and fun!

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I've only ever used 12x12 books. Because I knew that I had quite a few pictures that I had to fit in one book. I'm excited for you to get started, and post what you do!!

I first got started with a kit that was a 12x12. It was really easy to start, but be careful it can be addicative. Just ask my dh and my bank account.

If you can find a store that has a scrap room you can use then you can walk around the store and buy exactly what you need and save yourself from thinking oh thats cute I'll buy it for later.

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hey neighbor- (fellow MN here)

PM me your snail mail addy and I will put together a little scrapping/card making starter package for ya! Consider it a RAK.

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