The Essential Scrapbooking Supplies
by Anne ~ July 20th, 2009. Filed under: Accessories.
It is easy to fall in love with scrapbooking. The idea of immortalizing and enhancing your best and most fond memories through scrapbooking is one of the long-standing hobbies of many people of different ages across the country. While other arts pass off as too elite or simply too expensive, scrapbooking is the craft that anyone with a heart and lots of good old memories can jump into. For you to start your quest into the wonderful world of scrapbooking here are the essential scrapbooking supplies.
Album: A number of arts and crafts shops offer albums that come in various sizes. The standard sizes are the 12x12 inch and the 8.5x11 inch album. From these two main sizes alone you already have a lot of options to choose from. Look for hardbound albums made of acid-free paper to ensure that its contents will last a long time. There are also different covers to choose from. Depending on whatever scrapbooking design you have in mind, there are those that have cut covers allowing a peer to the inside pages, while others have locks to keep your scrapbook private.
Artistic papers: Next, choose several types of papers, all of which must be acid-free; this will be important because these will be used not only to hold the various photographs and embellishments which you will use to compose your album, but because these are also the materials the Cricut machine will use to create designs. Make sure that you have a variety of papers to choose from, with differing textures, colors, patterns, and even thicknesses. The more paper options you have the more design possibilities you will end up with.
Scissors: Scissors are also an important part of scrapbooking. Scrapbooking is a craft that involves cutting various materials into different shapes, sizes, and patterns; because you will encounter materials of various hardness and density, be sure that your scrapbooking scissors are strong and sharp. For more advanced scrapbookers, open up more project possibilities by adding patterned scissors to your supply kit. This can be useful in decorating the edges of your pages. A paper cutter that is 12 inches long is also ideal when working with large sheets of paper as well as when using albums not of standard size.
Trinkets and glue: Visit the local arts and crafts shop for a variety of trinkets and creative baubles to add to your pages. There are many to choose from, such as funny strings and wires, as well as ready-to-use flowers and such. To attach these to your pages, use acid-free glue that can handle various materials and is safe to use on photographs.
Cricut machine: Last but not least, a good scrapbook supply kit also has a Cricut machine to give you hundred of patterns, letters, and number designs. These can be bought online if you want to compare prices and choose the best deal. As an advanced tool in your scrapbooking, you may also want a Cricut Expression machine, to help generate Cricut scrapbooking ideas easily. With these scrapbooking essentials, you will find yourself on your way to creating the most exciting scrapbooks for you and your family.
