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Scrapbooking/Journaling MUST-HAVES!
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Interested in getting into scrapbooking or journaling? Check out these must-haves when starting this fun hobby!
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The Basics!

Here are some basics for getting started with scrapbooking!

 
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HP Sprocket Printer prints mini sticker photos that fit perfectly into a journal and can be easily printed from your phone!
Photo Printers: Photo Quality Printer Options
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HP Sprocket Printer Paper
Sprocket Printer Paper
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Dotted journals can be helpful in assuring straight edges when writing or pasting into a scrapbook!
Journals- Dotted
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This is a MUST GET for pasting into your journal. Make sure prints and paper are seamlessly taped into your journal with double sided tape.
Double Sided Tape
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Blank Pages for your imagination to run wild!!
Plain Paper Notebooks | Blank Notebooks & Journals
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Glue dots are perfect for any small stickers or inserts you want to add.
Double Sided Tape Dots
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Make those cuts exact!! With a paper cutter, your paper will never be uneven or rough.
Scrapbooking Paper Cutter
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Another mini printer rec! We love instax polaroids so make it easier by printing from the comfort of your phone!
Fujifilm Instax Mini Link 3 Smartphone Printer - Rose Pink: Bluetooth Mobile Photo Printer
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Kodak Instant photo printer will make your life 10x easier when printing photos for your scrapbook!
Kodak Step Mobile Instant Photo Printer 2x3", Compatible ...
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A basic journal to start your scrapbooking journey!
6" x 8" Hardcover Dot Journal by Artist's Loft
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Pens Pens Pens!

Good quality pens and markers make scraping that much better! Check out my recs below!

 
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An enduring favorite for detailed drawing and writing, the Sakura Pigma Micron contains archival-quality pigment ink that flows smoothly, producing rich, fade-resistant lines. Needle-point plastic tips offer precision and reliability—a hint of flex a...
Sakura Pigma Micron Pens
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ADD COLOR whenever and wherever you can when journaling!!
Pens Pens Pens!!
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COLORED Micron pens. These are the greatest. Nicely pigmented and don't smudge!!
Sakura Pigma Micron Pens
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The BEST BRUSH PENS on the market. Only thing is that they are alcohol-based so make sure to draw on a separate piece of paper before pasting into your scrapbook!
Ohuhu Markers for Starters
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More Ohuhu because I can't recommend them enough.
Ohuhu Honolulu 104 Colors Dual Tips Alcohol Art Markers
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I love these highlighters because they double as markets and are the perfect pastel color. They never bleed either!
Zebra 15ct Mildliner Dual-tip Creative Marker Assorted Colors: Mildliner Highlighters, Fine & Bold Tips, Multicolored Ink, Teacher Supplies
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EXTRA FINEEE pens, perfect for writing captions or even long entries.
Marvy® Uchida LePen® Extra Fine 10 Color Retro Pen Set
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Jelly Roll pens are the classic gel pen to add that perfect glittery accent!
Gelly Roll® Metallic Gel Pen 10 Color Set
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Colored felt pens!
Paper Mate Flair 24pk Felt Pens 0.7mm Medium Tip Multicolored: Art Stationery, Durable Quick Drying, Pocket Clip
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FINE TIP pens
Staedtler® Triplus® Fineliners, 20 Count
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Add calligraphy and color to any page!!
Tombow Lettering Favorites Dual Brush Pens
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Classic black Brush Pen
Tombow Dual Brush Pen
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Fineliner pens for thin lines or phrases!
Staedtler Triplus Fineliner Pens 30 Assorted Colors Made In Germany NEW IN BOX
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Make it Pretty!

Add drawings, stickers, paper, tape to enhance each page!

 
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Washi tape can elevate any page whether it's used to tape a note or photo down or make a boarder or just as added decor!
Washi Tape
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Add stickers into every nook and cranny of the page, you won't regret it!
Cute Japanese stickers for scrapbooking
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I love adding small watercolors through my journals. It makes the page come to life with color and images!
Mini Watercolor Sets
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Portable watercolor set to take anywhere!
Mini Watercolorset- Perfect for Travel!!
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You can never have too many stickers when it comes to scrapbooking!!
Junk Journal Stickers for Scrapbooking - Brown
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Cut and paste and continue on! Cute paper adds to the character of each page, so don't be afraid to use patterns and color!
Scrapbooking Paper & Cardstock
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This pack of stickers has a variety of different sizes and designs for anything you want on your pages
Sticker Starter Pack
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Cute blue, green, yellow, or pink sticker packs, made in Japan!!
Japanese Sticker Packs
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Add cute inserts as backgrounds to any page!
Vintage Aesthetic Sticker Book 50 Pcs, Junk Journal Ephemera Scrapbook Supplies Washi Multipurpose Animal Ocean Flowers Forest Deco Stickers
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Decorative paper always makes a page standout and is the perfect backdrop to any photo
Decorative Paper Pack, Paper Packs, Craft Paper Packs, Craft Mixed Paper Packs, Paper Scrap Pack, Collage, Junk Journal
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Seasonal stickers for every moment!
Christmas Sticker Sheets Bundle: Holiday Planner Scrapbook Stickers
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