TECHNIQUES | PAPER AND CARDSTOCK | WHERE DO I START?

Where Do I Start?

Lots of tools and materials can be used to create a page. Here are our suggestions for items to have on hand as you begin your scrapbooking adventure.

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. To see other writing tools that can jazz up your layouts, click HERE.

Paper. Paper is the foundation of scrapbooking—you can’t have a scrapbook page without it! We recommend you buy paper in basic colors, such as black and white card stock, because you can use classic and neutral colors again and again. You can buy pretty papers too, but try not to go overboard.

Click HERE to see some cool cardstock projects.

To learn how to mix and match funky patterned papers, click HERE.

Scissors. A quality pair of scissors allows you to make smooth cuts. Click HERE to check out other cool cutting tools that create funky shapes and edges.

Ruler. A clear ruler comes in handy when determining where to place things on your page and measuring items to cut.

Paper Trimmer. A good, straight paper trimmer will become your best friend as you begin slicing paper and cropping photos. We recommend one that measures at least 12”.

Adhesive. You’ll need this to attach items to your page. There are many different types of adhesives to choose from. Click HERE to see the different types of adhesives.

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