[nms:scrapbook paper,1,0,0]So you're ready to begin scrapbooking as a hobby or as a creative outlet, but you don't have any idea where to start. That's okay, I understand. I've been there myself.

When choosing scrapbooking supplies, it's not always easy to know which ones you need and which ones you can wait to purchase down the road. Here at My Scrapbooking Supplies, I will help you make the right decision based on your level of experience and scrapbooking needs.

Just Getting Started

For those of you just starting out in scrapbooking, the very most basic items you will need are:

  • An idea book or two for inspiration
  • Pages on which to create your designs and layouts
  • Background or backdrop paper
  • Scissors; flat or with decorative edges
  • Acid free glue, mounting squares or other acid free adhesives
  • Embellishments such as stickers, photo frames and corners
  • Acid free writing instruments

Other Supplies to Consider

While the above supplies are a good place to start, you may want to add the following items as needed or desired to make your scrapbooking experience more enjoyable.

  • Cutting tools such as cutting mats and trimmers
  • Decorative ribbon and fibers
  • Acid free rubber stamps and ink
  • Stencils
  • Eyelets and Paper fasteners
  • Chalks and rub-ons
  • Scrapbook albums and memory books to hold your pages
  • Page protectors
  • Die cuts and cut outs
  • Photo corners

Beyond Beginner

Once you have the above items, the next things you'll want to purchase and have on hand are:

  • A Cricut electronic die cutter
  • Cartridges for the Cricut electronic die cutter
  • Punches
  • A tote or organizer of some sort
  • Overlays
  • Scrapbook kits which contain specific designs
  • Adhesive remover for those times you want to start over or undo
  • Paper craft cutting tools such as a tweezers, a ruler, chisel, and craft knife

No matter how creative you want to be in your scrapbooking venture, My Scrapbooking Supplies has everything you need to get started and to finish your book of memories.

If you don't see something you need, contact me and I will help you locate it. Also be sure to check back frequently as the site is updated often with new and exciting supplies that will make your scrapbooking experience most fulfilling.

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