So, you are interested in scrapbooking and want to make your first scrapbook album. That's great, and sure you'll find scrapbooking to be a lot of fun. While making the decision may be simple enough, for many who decide to take up scrapbooking for the first time, it can be difficult to get started.
Walking into a scrapbooking store, you may find yourself overwhelmed to say the least. There are hundreds of items to choose from, and even choosing the scrapbook itself can be a daunting task. Purchasing supplies can be very costly, especially if you're not sure what you need, and many novice scrapbookers buy things they'll only use once or twice.
To avoid this, there are a few things every new scrapbooker should do before heading out to buy scrapbooking supplies.
Prepare yourself
Before you make an album, it's important to put things in real order. Go through all of your photos and figure out which ones you want to put in the album and which ones you don't. Remember that not all of your photos will be in the album, so don't feel bad about putting them aside.
Once you have selected the photos you want to keep in a special book, start organizing them into themed pages. Birthdays, vacations, vacations, or special events whose memories you want to preserve. Place them in a photo box with dividers identifying the theme or event so they won't be mixed up.
Decide on a size
Next, decide on the size of the album. This means you will have to decide whether you want an impressively sized photo album or a smaller one. You can find them in a variety of sizes, although most scrapbookers prefer large 12-page books. Smaller books are more cost effective, and this may be the best way to get started in the scrapbooking world.
If you have a size, decide on a theme. You could make a scrapbook for separate themes, like your baby, family memories, family trips, dog photos, and so on. But there is nothing wrong if you just want one big book with everything, feel free to do that.
Buy your main tools
Visit a scrapbooking online store and buy the essentials for scrapbooking. Get scissors, glue, double-sided tape, and a few embellishments that you like. While the first few pages may not be as pretty as you want, it helps to start small and then gradually build up your skills. It's also healthier for your wallet.
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