When you are learning to scrapbook you may get overwhelmed by all the gear, gadgets, and lingo. No worries. Just take it one step at a time. If you have questions or concerns just leave me a comment and I will be glad to help. Here are some videos to help you get started.
Scrapbook Essentials Part 1
If you don't have time to watch the video right now. Here is a list of the basics.
Adhesive
To attach items to your page get a basic adhesive dispenser.
Paper Trimmer
To slice paper and crop photos. Be sure to get one that measures at least 12”.
Scissors
A quality pair of precision scissors allows you to make smooth cuts.
Pen
You can never go wrong having a classic color pen. Pens with black, blue, or brown ink will be used more than a purple or pink pen.
Paper
You can’t have a scrapbook page without paper! Buy paper in basic colors, such as black and white card stock. Buy patterned papers too, but try not to go overboard when starting out.
Scrapbook Essentials Part 2
Think of products that are safe
Only purchase materials that are acid-free and lignin-free.
Resist temptation
I have to do that a lot. It’s tempting to buy tons of papers, embellishments, and other products. Take a list of the products you will need for your first few projects and try your best to stick to that list.
Select what excites you
Select papers, stickers and other embellishments that coordinate with the subject, topic, or event that you will be scrapbooking about.
Take your photos to the store
This will help you get what you need and not just what catches you eye. It will also help you in selecting papers and embellishments that match the colors in your pictures.
I hope these videos have been helpful in some way. My next video will be on how to put a scrapbook page together. It will also include a PDF with instructions that you can print out and complete your scrapbook page at your own pace. Just follow keep watching my videos and you’ll be scrapping like a pro in no time!
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Organizing Your Photos
Today we are going to discuss organization. The first thing you need to do when starting scrapbooking is to organize your photographs. If you use a digital camera I suggest using Google’s free photo editing software Picasa to help you get organized. There is a PC and Mac version of the software. Simply go to www.picasa.com to download the free software. Here is a video from google that gives some information about Picasa.
When you have organized your photos the next step is to print out the pictures. There are many places you can get your pictures printed. I personally use Shutterfly. When you sign up you get 25 free 4x6 prints and they usually send emails with specials. You can also go to your local Walgreens if you want your prints right away.
Once you have your pictures printed I suggest using a photo sorter to organize your prints. I have tried many different ways to organize but the best way I have found and continue to use is the Creative Memories Power Sort Mini Box. It holds up to 600 photos and comes with white plastic dividing tabs that you can write on in pencil. Simply erase it when you are done. It is safe for storing your photos unlike cardboard boxes which do not keep them safe.
If you are interested in the sort box email me and I will connect you with my personal Creative Memories consultant Shelley O'Connor. She is awesome!
You can organize your photos according to events (such as holidays or vacations), or in chronological order. I organize my photos in chronological order. In my next post I will discuss the tools and items you need to scrapbook your photos.
When you have organized your photos the next step is to print out the pictures. There are many places you can get your pictures printed. I personally use Shutterfly. When you sign up you get 25 free 4x6 prints and they usually send emails with specials. You can also go to your local Walgreens if you want your prints right away.
Once you have your pictures printed I suggest using a photo sorter to organize your prints. I have tried many different ways to organize but the best way I have found and continue to use is the Creative Memories Power Sort Mini Box. It holds up to 600 photos and comes with white plastic dividing tabs that you can write on in pencil. Simply erase it when you are done. It is safe for storing your photos unlike cardboard boxes which do not keep them safe.
If you are interested in the sort box email me and I will connect you with my personal Creative Memories consultant Shelley O'Connor. She is awesome!
You can organize your photos according to events (such as holidays or vacations), or in chronological order. I organize my photos in chronological order. In my next post I will discuss the tools and items you need to scrapbook your photos.
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