Discount Scrapbooking Supplies

Scrapbooking has become a very popular hobby, over the last decade or so, as a means to preserve memories with a unique and creative method.  Scrapbooking is an art form in and of itself, and like any other artistic endeavor it takes time and practice to achieve a desired outcome. 

Scrapbooks are a hodgepodge of photographs, newspaper and magazine clippings, and trinkets and mementos placed together.  Unlike the normal photo album, a scrapbook is meant to invoke the feeling and mood that was associated with the collection.  Think about it, if a photo can say a thousand words then how many words can be told with just one page of a scrapbook.  And that is the ultimate goal of scrapbooking, to say as much as possible without saying a word.  The idea is allow the viewer to experience as much as they can from what they are viewing and allow them to vicariously be transported to that moment in time.

In order to make great scrapbooks, one needs an assortment of scrapbooking supplies.  So, in the remainder of this article I will discuss some scrapbooking supplies that should be in every scrapbooking kit. 

The first accessory on the list should be some albums made specifically for scrapbooks.  But before you choose an album or scrapbook you will want to decide on the topic or theme for your project.  Is it going to be about a holiday or a specific event such as a wedding or a birthday, or is it going to represent a life situation such as graduating high school or college, or a pregnancy.  Once you decide on a theme then it makes it easier to decide on a design.  Scrapbook albums have many different covers such as sewn fabrics, like cloth, suede, or leather, or they can be plastic, metal or glass.  Choose your theme then make a selection for your album style.

Next up for your scrapbooking kit is an assortment of adhesives.  A can of Tacky Sprat, some glue sticks, tape and photo corners should be plenty to get you started. But don’t forget to get some adhesive remover too because working with glues and adhesives can get pretty sticky and gum up your hands and fingers and the area around where you are working.  Just remember that when selecting your adhesives to select acid-free brands so that your photos and clippings will be preserved.

An assortment of pens and markers will help go along way when you want to do some freehand embellishing on your scrapbooks.  For your markers you will want an assortment of wide and pointed tips of various colors that will adhere to your style.  An assortment of colored pens will do well too as you may be inclined to do some freehand writing.

Next, you may want to have an assortment of stencils and stamps.  Having stencils will add great quality to your creations especially if you’re not that talented with freehand drawing.  The stencils you choose should be an assortment of letters as well as shapes.  Your collection of stamps will grow over time but you may want to start out with a few common stamps such as hearts, flowers, and smiley faces.

To finish off your scrapbooking supplies starter kit you will want some scissors and paper punches.  For your scissors, you may want a pair of precision cutters with a chisel tip to get those long paper cuts with the most control, and also a pair of small fine tip scissors to get in those tight corners and edges.  Your paper punches can be as simple as a hole punch to place on a three ring binder or as elaborate and shape punches to get those unique designs quickly without having to first trace out then cut with scissors. 

This list of scrapbooking supplies in not complete at all.  This is a list that will get you started in this fascinating and creative hobby.  Who knows, you may be a natural and turn this hobby into a fantastic career or sideline to earn money.  Good luck with your scrapbooking.