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

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