I’m a beginner at scrapbooking! I need a fellow scrapbookers HELP!?
I am worried and concerned and I want to make sure I get my scrapbooking just right. Here are my questions:
1.) What kind of glue do I use for pictures? I bought this glue stick at walmart for scrapbooking but would it be safe for pictures? What should I look for when it comes to glue for scrapbooking?
2.) What papers should I NOT use for scrapbooking? I was thinking on using some paper I got from a friend and wallpaper samples I gathered with many patterns and putting the acid free paper behind the photo. Would this be ok?
3.) How can I crop photos? Can I use an exacto blade and ruler? Or scissors? I hardly have any money to buy a slicer to crop them.
4.) Any other tips of what to NOT do would be great. Also if you have any good websites that you use?
I have been scrapbooking for over 5 years now, so I hope this information helps.
1. DON’T use a glue stick. If you make a mistake with the picture or paper it will be impossible to get off and will most likely ruin your item. I would recommend the little squares of adhesive or a runner with the squares on it. Walmart sells it and it comes in a cardboard box and it comes out with blue backing on the back. These backings are a pain to take off since you need more than one so I would go for the runners. They come in one of those white out looking containers and are perfect size for scrapbooking.
2. DON”T use paper that doesn’t say it is not acid and lignin free. You don’t want it to start fading. Putting acid free paper behind the photo is perfect- you’re on the right track
3. If you enjoy scrapbooking I would invest in a slicer- if not I know people that cut there photos and paper freehand, I prefer not to do this b/c it does not look that great. Below I will recommend a site that has tools that are not that expensive but again Walmart has a great selection for a beginning scrapbooker.
4. Don’t get frustrated- it takes time so be patient. The final product will be beautiful and will last a lifetime if you take care of it.
creativememories.com is a great source for all your scrapbooking needs. I have bought a lot of products from them and they are very reliable.
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