Scrapbooking for Beginners
If you are just starting out scrapbooking, or are thinking about having a go, it can all look a bit daunting! There are so many products to buy, so many techniques to learn, so many recommendations made by so many people, it can all seem a bit overwhelming!
This section is for you! It is our simple "how to scrapbook" guide for scrapbooking beginners. We tell you the scrapbook basics, what supplies you will need, how to get started, and so on.
Have a browse around and then just give it a go! You can get by with the most basic supplies (use some of our scrapbook paper and some favorite photos and you are all set) and once you have tried a layout or two, you will have a better idea of how you would like to go ahead.
More experienced scrapbookers may find an idea or two too!
What is scrapbooking?
What do I need to start scrapbooking?
Deciding on a scrapbook theme
Scrapbooking titles
Color in your scrapbook
Using photographs in your scrapbook
Cutting and cropping
Ordering your scrapbook
Text in your scrapbook
Scrapbook tags
Scrapbook embellishments
Patterning
Spacing in your scrapbook
Mounting
Getting rid of mistakes
Preserving your scrapbook pages
Making copies of your scrapbook pages
Newspaper clippings in your scrapbook
Graphics and clipart in your scrapbook
Using your child's art in your scrapbook
Weaving photographs Collage in your scrapbook
Photograph mosaics
Using markers in your scrapbook
Using wax pencils in your scrapbook
Stickers for your scrapbook
Rubber stamping for your scrapbook
Faux wax seals
Tearing and ripping paper for effect
Fraying
Curled edges
Create an antique look
Create a leather look
Accenting with chalk
Punching
Colored paper
Using vellum in your scrapbook
Shadow boxes
Patterned paper
Textured paper
Book jacket backgrounds
Adding dimension to your scrapbook
Ribbons and lace as embellishments
Using embroidery cotton on your scrapbook pages
Using hemp in scrapbooking
Jigsaw puzzles pieces as embellishment
Sequins on your scrapbook page
Using rhinestones
Feathers as embellishments
Using dried flowers in your scrapbook
Natural objects as embellishments
Using fur
Using glitter in scrapbooking
Wax resist as a scrapbook technique
Scrapbooking with acrylic paint
Liquid applique in your scrapbooks
Using fabric
Scrapbook pockets
Eyelets
Pop-up windows for your scrapbook
Using buttons on your scrapbook pages
Scrapbook charms
Home-made paper for your scrapbook
Home-made paper embellishments
Decorating your scrapbook pages with shrink art
Crystal Lacquer
Dry brushing
Embossing techniques
Using beads in your scrapbook
Faux chalk designs
Faux typewriter keys
Faux ABC beads
Magnifying marbles or cabouchons
Using handprints in your scrapbook
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