Buy some basic supplies at the local scrapbook store or
craft store. Or if you have a friend already into
scrapbooking, borrow some tools.
You’ll want to buy an album, some printed paper, a pack
of colored paper (the same size as your album), card stock
(construction paper), a trimmer, a tape runner, a corner
rounder, good scissors, and some stickers or other embellishments.
Don’t go overboard buying a lot of stuff on your first trip to
the scrapbook store; it will overwhelm you before you even
get started.
Find a scrapping partner or take a mini-class.
Partnering with someone when you’re just starting out is a
great way to learn scrapbook techniques and borrow supplies.
Many independent scrapbook consultants hold parties where
you can “make and take” a few pages in one night for under
$10. There are many different materials and techniques that
you will learn and can incorporate into your scrapbooks.
Stamping, chalking, embossing, fastening (eyelets and brags),
paper tearing, and using fabric to name a few.
Organize your pictures for page layouts long before you
sit down to scrapbook.
Most people organize their pictures in chronological order
for their scrapbook. Others will group similar themed
pictures together for a page layout, like “sports”. Limit the
amount of pictures per page to 4 unless your album
is a larger size, like 12″ x 12″. This will keep your album
classy and not cluttered.
Use magazines for page layout ideas.
Purchase a scrapbook magazine or borrow from your friends
for page layout ideas. (The library is also great place to
get ideas from scrapbooking magazines). Using another source
for your inspiration may seem like cheating, but browsing
through a magazine will jump start your creativity every
time. I make notes on the page, rip it out and clip it to
the pictures I want to use for that layout. This is a huge
time saver. Huge!
Trimming, matting and journaling are the basic skills
you should master.
Trim your pictures to eliminate any distracting
background or foreground images. Use a corner rounder
to give your pictures a softer look. Pick a complementary
card stock color. Use the tape runner on the corners of
the back of the picture. Adhere the picture to the card
stock and trim the card stock to 1/4″ border around the
picture. Then adhere the matted pictures to your album
page with the tape runner. Matting will make your pictures
the focal point of the page.
Once your pictures are arranged on the page, journal the
day’s events or describe what is happening in the pictures.
Using your penmanship in scrapbooks is a great way to
pass on a piece of yourself to future generations.
Incorporate memorabilia into your scrapbook.
Mementos from an event or milestone are great scrapbook
embellishments. Some scrapbook companies even have special
pages that have transparent pockets to hold your treasures.
Don’t get stuck on finishing a page.
Many times you will look at your latest page and think
“there is something missing”. Don’t spend time staring at a
page that is 90% done, move onto the next page layout. When
you use a tape runner adhesive, it’s very easy to go back
and move or change a layout later without ruining anything.
Scrapbooking is easy if you don’t pressure yourself to be
perfect. Start out using these simple techniques and once
you gain confidence, learn more complicated techniques and
embellishing.
Anyone can learn to scrapbook with these 7 free
scrapbooking tips. The possibilities are endless for
what you can create. I like to keep a box of “Things to
Scrapbook,” including tickets, ribbons, crayon drawings,
birthday cards, wrapping paper scraps, pieces of fabric,
on and on. Hold on to those precious memories in your
own unique way, now that you know how to start scrapbooking.
Dig out that box of pictures and get started today! View
a free video on scrapbooking techniques….
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