Need Advice on Scrapbooking?
Hello…I tried scrapbooking about a year ago and loved it immediately. I went out to a scrapbooking store and spent lots of money on some tools, papers, stickers, etc. The problem is that I have so much stuff that I feel overwhelmed, so I have not started anything. I need tips on how to get started…when to use stickers and when not too. Do I always use “squiggly” scissors when cutting down paper? I feel so lost.
Oh, I know just how you feel. I get overwhelmed still when I see all the options I have!
I start with either a photo or a journal/story as the inspiration for a page. I build it kind of like an interior designer; start with the base colors for the background papers and add on from there.
I often do a “dry run.” That means I lay out everything where I think I want them without attaching any of it. Then, I stand back and take a look. Some times I leave it out for a day, as I walk by during my daily life, I take a glance and see what the overall affect is.
I took a class several years ago and the teacher said something that has stuck with me: Just before starting to attach everything, take one element off. It’s like dressing, it’s possible to overaccessorize an outfit. True to scrapbooking, too: it’s easy to overwhelm the pages with too many embellishments.
I started with simple pages with few accents. As I continued, I started adding techniques and more embellishments. Just remember that the embellishments should enhance the page, not overwhelm it.
Oh, and I only use the specialty scissors for accent pieces, not for everything.
Good luck!
Scrapbooking for Beginners : Cutting Tools for Scrapbooking
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