Bayonet Grips Set
If you've just started to scrapbook, you may be wondering about the huge range of scrapbooking supplies and what is really necessary. With that much choice, it's hard to figure out what you really need to start your kit.
But don't get caught up in thinking you need to have everything to start your scrapbooking hobby. Start small and build up your kit over time with our 'must have' list of top 10 items:
1. Card Stock (also called cover stock or pasteboard)
Card/cover stock is a thicker paper that is used for the pages of your album and must always be acid free. When buying card stock search it is a lot cheaper to purchase multi packs of 10-50 in colors you will regularly use.
2. Lighter Weight Patterned Paper
Patterned papers are lighter in weight than card stock and come in a huge range of colors. Scrapper's use them along with the background card stock as well as for photo mats, lettering etc. They come in a huge rage of patterns and colors and can be mixed and matched to create unique designs.
3. Paper Trimmer (or Cutter)
A 12 inch paper cutter is one tool that you can't do without. Paper cutters are either rotary (a round blade that slides along a fixed ruler) or guillotine style and both produce precise, clean cuts.
4. Medium Sized Scissors
All scrappers need at least one pair of high quality craft scissors for detail work. Treat yourself to the best quality pair you can find, look after them well and you will have them for many years to come.
5. Adhesives/Glue etc
What adhesive you opt to use is definitely a personal choice and most scrappers have a selection depending on the project they are working on. There are many, many options to choose from here such as glue dots, photo tab dispensers, tape runners etc. Any one you decide on must be specifically for scrapbooking ie: acid free.
6. Journal Pens
Acid-free journal pens and markers are used to write on your pages. This is what scrapper's mean when they say 'journaling'. If you're like me then your journaling pen collection may seem to take on a life of its own but in the beginning black is the most versatile color to start with.
7. Stencils (or Templates)
A template or stencil lets you trace your own fun shapes, letters and embellishments. Either trace onto the scrapbook page or onto card stock, patterned paper etc to be cut out.
8. Sketches/Layout Inspiration
Beginners often find they have their supplies but don't know where to start. Sketches/layouts provide a plan for your page and kick starts your creativity. Knowing you have a set of plans for your page helps you to produce professional pages every time.
9. Album(s)
Your albums store your finished pages. Most come in standard card stock sizes. You can also make your own if you are feeling particularly creative.
10. Page Protectors/Sheet Protectors
Sheet/page protectors are used in completed albums. They protect your pages in the completed album. They prevent photos from sticking to one another. They might not be as glamorous as other supplies but they are very important.
The world of scrapbooking supplies is vast but these will get your scrapper's kit off to a great start.
Finally, if you're struggling with how to start your pages then I definitely recommend having a look at Layouts for Scrapbooking to discover the book that cured my scrapper's block for good!
Ellie Harris is a scrapaholic who loves to spend more time scrapping and less time stressing about scrapping!
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