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Best Scrapbooking Supplies for Beginners
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items Starting your scrapbooking journey? Whether you're documenting family memories, travel adventures, or special milestones, having the right tools makes all the difference! This list covers the best scrapbooking supplies for beginners, from must-have b...
I started scrapbooking when my son began preschool—I wanted to capture every little moment, from his first day to all the adorable crafts he brought home. Over the years, I created an multiple scrapbooks of his preschool years, filled with photos, fu...
I started scrapbooking when my son began preschool—I wanted to capture every little moment, from his first day to all the adorable crafts he brought home. Over the years, I created an multiple scrapbooks of his preschool years, filled with photos, fu...
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✂️ Essential Scrapbooking Tools
📚Best Scrapbook Papers & Albums
✨Must-Have Embellishments & Stickers
🖊️Journaling & Lettering Supplies
💡 Tips & Tricks for Beginner Scrapbookers
✂️ Essential Scrapbooking Tools
A good pair of precision scissors, a paper trimmer, and acid-free adhesives will keep your pages looking polished and lasting for years. Don’t make my mistake—regular glue sticks won’t hold up!
This is a must have for cutting photos down to size plus cutting paper as well. It comes in many colors, but I love the pink!
Firbon Pink A5 Paper Cutter & Trimmer
These are perfect for trimming the corners of photos and papers to make your pages look so clean!
Paper Corner Punch for Crafts
Acid free tape and adhesive is so important! Don't use regular glue sticks. These rollers are also soooo easy to use!
Tape Runner - Double Sided Adhesive Roller
Get you a dedicated pair of scissors for your scrapbooking and keep them in a special container with all your other tools, so nobody steals them.
Westcott 5" Micro-Tip Fabric Scissors
You need decorative scissors to help make your designs come to life! This is what makes scrapbooking fun.
5 Pairs Decorative Zig Zag Edge Scissors
You absolutely want to stay organized, so depending on how much you accumulate, will depend on what type of storage to get, but start early, so you don't get cluttered.
ArtBin Super Satchel Compartment Box - 8 Removable
You'll absolutely want to keep your papers organized and protected. These are great for just that!
4 Pack Stackable Scrapbook Paper Storage
Never under estimate the power of a rolling cart! You will absolutely love how much more space you have with a rolling cart.
IRIS USA 6-Tier Scrapbook Rolling Cart
📚Best Scrapbook Papers & Albums
Whether you love solid cardstock or themed kits, having a mix of colors and textures brings your pages to life. Binder-style albums are great for beginners since you can easily add pages.
I love top loading scrapbooking albums and ones. These are 3 ring which are a bit easier for beginners, but I'll also include adjustable ones that I love personally.
Lanpn 12x12 Scrapbook Album, Linen Cover
I love that this one is expandable, so you can add pages. You can add extra pages if 10 aren't enough, which I love because you also ensure that you don't have pages that are just in there with nothing on them.
MCS 10-Page Fabric Scrapbook Album, White
I love that it has a school theme to it, so especially if you are scrapbooking your kiddos preschool or school years, it's perfect!
MCS Expandable 10-Page Scrapbook Album
You absolutely need solid cardstock paper to break of some of the busy designs you might end up using!
Astrodesigns 12"x12" Cardstock Starter Kit
Themed paper pads are so fun to collect! Depending on what you plan to scrapbook, you'll want to grab a few paper pads with various themes.
Echo Park I Love School Collection Kit 12x12
Christmas themed paper pads are a must if you are scrapbooking for the holidays!
Winter Christmas Scrapbook Paper Pad 12x12
I love some good sports themed paper pads! If you have boys, this is perfect for their albums.
Sports Pattern Double Sided Scrapbook Paper
If you love Disney and plan to scrapbook for your trips, you can't start without this amazing set of magical themed papers!
Echo Park Magical Adventure 2 Collection Kit
This makes it easy to make a scrapbook for your vacation, with all the pages you'll need!
10 Magical Day Themed Scrapbook Papers
✨Must-Have Embellishments & Stickers
Stickers, washi tape, and die cuts make your scrapbook pop! I loved using alphabet stickers for milestones and fun puffy stickers to add dimension. Get creative—there’s no wrong way!
I use so many embellishments and stickers when scrapbooking. If you love Disney, these are perfect!
Best Day Ever Paper Die Cuts - Disney
Be prepared for any season with these various sheets that include so many holidays!
Gersoniel 18 Sheets Holiday Stickers
Back to school scrapbooking stickers! Perfect if you are trying to keep up with those school memories
256Pcs Back to School Stickers for Kids
You have to have some rasied up stickers in your collection or you aren't really scrapbooking!
Time for School 3D Stickers - 16 Pieces
These are my favorite for labeling various months within my scrapbook for school!
600pcs Kraft Gift Labels Stickers, Small
You need a multitude of letter stickers for scrapbooking to make those pages really stand out.
Fashion Angels 2,000+ Alphabet Sticker Book
🖊️Journaling & Lettering Supplies
A scrapbook tells a story! Archival pens, markers, and stamps help add personal notes and doodles. I always wrote little quotes and also names of teachers.
These are perfect for making your pages pop! Just make sure to let them dry before you put them in your sleeves!
24 Colors Acrylic Paint Markers Dual Tip
These are my favorite pens to use when scrapbooking! There's always little memories you want to jot down and these really make it colorful.
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, 12 Assorted
You can't ever have too much glitter! These are great for those girly scrapbooks!
24 Colors Glitter Markers Set, Extra-Fine Tip
💡 Tips & Tricks for Beginner Scrapbookers
Want to make scrapbooking easier and more fun? These simple tips will help you stay organized, get creative, and avoid common beginner mistakes!
Great way to get your head wrapped around how to get started with scrapbooking!
Scrapbooking 101: Scrapbooking Basics for Beginners - Series 1 | Why Scrapbook?
Great tips for various aspects of creating great scrapbooks!
53 Tips for Beginner Scrapbookers - The Paper Mill Blog
I love their scrapbooks! So inspirational!
10+ Tips on How to Scrapbook Like a Pro — Root & Branch Paper Co.
I love Tawnya's videos and you will too! This is about Christmas scrapbooking!
Christmas Scrapbook Layout Idea | Easy Embellishments
How to choose the right paper!
Scrapbooking 101: Scrapbooking Basics for Beginners - How to Choose the Right Paper