Getting Started

Scrapbooking is simply preserving your memories with photos and memorabilia. A simple slip-in album with some captions is just as much a scrapbook as an elaborate 12x12 album. The key to making a scrapbook is using archival safe products to ensure the photos are protected from becoming brittle and turning yellow.

We want to make this as easy as possible, so we have listed the essential tools for scrapbooking, five easy steps to get started, and a few pointers on how to design a layout. We hope this will help you as you begin preserving your memories with your own style and creativity.

Let the fun begin!

Essential Tools

  • Archival safe photo album
  • Paper Trimmer or X-acto knife and healing mat
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick or adhesive rollers
  • Black acid free pen for journaling

Five Easy Steps to Getting Started

  1. Pick a theme. (Ex. Christmas, Birthday, School, Vacation, Everyday, etc)
  2. Choose the photos for the layout or album.
  3. Determine the type of album you want to use. (Ex. 4x6 slip-in, 8x8, 12x12, etc)
  4. Buy the products that coordinate with the theme and size. (Ex. Patterned paper, stickers, embellishments, etc)
  5. Put a layout together.

A Few Pointers on Making A Great Layout

  1. Pick a picture to serve as a strong focal point
  2. Matting the photos can help them to stand out on the page
  3. Add texture with dimensional embellishments such as brads and stickers
  4. Reoccurring details help bring continuity to multiple pages
  5. Use ready-made kits to save time and money on buying coordinating products