List of basic supplies

 

To get started, you will need the following items:

 

·        Pencil

·        Ruler

·        Album or Binder

·        Acid free Lignen free Paper (8.5x11 or 12x12 depending on album size)

·        Plastic page covers

·        Adhesive

·        Regular straight edged Scissors

·        Acid free Journaling Pens

 

Optional other supplies

Templates

Decorative scissors

Punches/punchies

Stickers

Die cuts

 

With careful planning and shopping, all of these materials can be purchased for less than $75.

 

Buying your scrapbook.  Purchasing a scrapbook is an individual decision. There are many factors to consider when choosing an album, such as:

1.  Page size- the most common page sizes are 8 1/2 by 11 and 12 by 12.

2.  Binding type- the most popular choices are post bound, ringed binders and strap hinge- these albums all allow for pages to be added or removed. Spiral bound albums limit your ability to add or remove pages.

3.  Cost- The cost of scrapbook albums varies widely. Safe albums can be purchased from $10 or less to over $100, with most albums averaging about $35 to $40.

4.  Ease of use- Every scrapbooker has a different opinion on the type of album that they find easiest to use. Many scrapbookers like 3 ring binders because it is so easy to insert and remove pages. Post bound and strap-hinged albums are popular but are a little more time consuming to insert and remove pages. Many scrapbookers like the ease of use that a top loading system provides, in addition to 3 ring binders, you can use Creative Memories albums as a top loading system by using Portrait Page refills and there are post bound albums that are top loading.

 

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