Scrapbooking may seem not an expensive hobby when compared to for instance golf, where in you have to buy a thousands worth of equipment or perhaps dancing, the lessons of which, can be really hard in the pockets; but that is where you are wrong. If you don’t watch it, scrapbooking can be even more expensive in the long run. This is because as you become more and more enmeshed with the hobby, you need updated tools and equipment.
What is scary though about scrapbooking is the fact that you can’t really watch out for your expenses because it is relatively small. You just end up paying more because of the quantity that you buy and the frequency that you buy the materials.
Still, if you really want to. You don’t have to shell out so much. Scrapbooking need not be expensive. Below are some tips and idea to help you scrapbook for free (or if not way below what you are spending now!).
Watch the tools
One of the things that make scrapbooking so expensive for most people is their constant need to have the updated version of every tool imaginable. Whatever is new in the market, die-hard scrapbookers buy them even if they already have something that performs almost the same functions.
It is important to remember that you don’t really have to buy great tools to create great scrapbooks. With even the oldest and out of date materials, you can still create memorable pages with just your creativity in tow.
Recycle and reuse
There are a lot of things in your home that you can use to add flavor and texture to your pages. You don’t have to, for instance, buy stickers for your scrapbook in craft stores. You can achieve the same look, maybe even a better look, if you cut out graphics in magazines and in old greeting cards. Stationeries are another great source of graphics that you can use.
Your old clothes can also be very useful. In fact, every inch of your old clothes can be used as decoration from the fabric to the zipper and the buttons. If you have an attic with a boxful of old clothes that you no longer wear, raid it and put those fabrics to good use. not only have you managed to rid the house of clutter, you have also put a lot of creative design into your scrapbook pages.
Make your own scrapbook
Most people who do their own scrapbooks buy prepared ones in craft stores and then decorate them with stuff. Prepared scrapbooks that are blank can really cost you a lot and this is unfortunate as most of these scrapbooks that are being sold can be easily done and completed in the home.
If you have the time, just make your own scrapbook. The cheapest way to go is of course to make your own paper through recycling. This however may take forever and may be really tedious to do.
Another way is to buy recycled papers or any kinds of paper in bookstores and compile them yourself by sewing the sides or gluing them together. This will be cheaper than buying an already-made set. What is more, you get to choose the design that you want and put some spin on the kind of scrapbook that you are doing.
How to Store Your Scrapbook & Supplies : Organize Your Scrapbook Paper
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Wilton Fondant Alphabet Number Cookie Cutter Cut Outs, Set of 37 $8.75 Fondant cut-outs 37/pkg-alphabet & numbers. Wilton-fondant cut-outs: alphabet & numbers. With cut-outs it is easy to make fun 3-d shapes for your fondant cakes and cupcakes. Just roll out the fondant; press down with cut-outs and lift away! this package…… |
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Wilton Snappy Stripes Standard Baking Cups $0.91 Baking cups-snappy stripes 75/pkg – standard. Wilton-mini baking cups. The easiest way to dress up a cupcake! ideal for holding candy and nuts too! microwave safe. Size: 1-1/4in. Number of cups per package varies by design. Imported……. |
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Wilton Large Folding Cake Leveler $16.45 Ultimate folding cake leveler wilton-ultimate cake leveler. Create perfectly flat cake tops for decorating or stacking! this feature-packed leveler makes it easier than ever to safely create perfectly straight cake tops and layers. Complete instructions included. Imported……. |
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Adhesive Technologies 05622 Dot Glue Runner $1.67 Repositionable dot glue runner-.31×8.75 yards. Ad tech-dot glue runner: repositionable. Dot glue runner is ideal for card making; scrapbooking; paper crafts; to use on templates; and for masking. This refillable dot glue runner goes on repositionable yet sets up permanent; easy to use on straight lines and curves; acid free; and photo safe. Fantastic at home; work or even school. Measurements: 2×3… |
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Duck Easy Stick Glue Stick – 2 Pack $8.79 Here’s a glue stick that turns any piece of paper into a self-stick note that stays tacky for repositioning. Glue formula is acid-free and won’t harm treasured photographs and other precious materials. Goes on smooth, dries clear and wrinkle-free…. |
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Wilton Color Mists This easy-to-use spray gives decorators the versatility and dazzling effects of an airbrush in a convenient can Creates a rainbow of excitement on so many desserts Use it to transform a plain iced cake with sensational color, add splashes of holiday color to iced cookies and cupcakes Great for party desserts–highlighting whipped topping or ice cream with color No mess, taste-free formula add a li… |
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Baking Cups-modern Garden Party 100/pkg – Mini $0.91 Baking cups-modern garden party 100/pkg – mini wilton-baking cups. The easiest way to dress up a cupcake! also ideal for holding candy and nuts too. This package contains 100 1- 1/4 inch baking cups with the modern garden party pattern. Imported……. |
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Army Soldiers $1.99 Reporting for duty, sir! Defend your site with these ready and able Army men figures. Pack includes 24 plastic figures featuring assorted Army men including paratroopers and combat soldiers. Use for decoration, games or favor bag treats!… |
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Avery Sticker Project Paper, White, 8.5 x 11 Inches, Pack of 15 (03383) $6.50 Avery Dennison Dennison Sticker(s) 3383 Printing Media… |
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Epson C11C655001 Stylus Photo 1400 Large Format Photo Printer $261.88 Epson Stylus 1400 Inkjet Photo Printer C11C655001 749… |
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Scrapbooking Storage Box in Green $14.49 From scrapbooks to supplies, this heavy-duty Scrapbooking Storage Box by Pioneer Photo Albums will protect your valuable hobby necessities. This durable acid free box is ideal for storing paper, photos, drawings, stickers, embellishments, fabric, ribbon, greeting cards, keepsakes and so much more. This storage box comes equipped with a silver identification slot that makes sorting and identifying projects by subject, date or occasion quick and easy.Features: • Made from acid free material • Extra large interior • Silver I.D. holder included • Color: GreenSize: 3 3/4″tall x 13″wide x 14 3/4″deep |
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Ancestry.com 2-Sided 12×12 Scrapbooking Paper Pad – Limited Time 20% Off Sale! Price shown reflects discount. $7.95 Designed to coordinate with all Ancestry.com albums, papers, stickers, rub-ons, embellishments and more. Ancestry Designer Paper Pad from K&Company. Includes 36 double-sided sheets of designer heavyweight papers. Great for scrapbooking or cardmaking. 3 each of 12 Designs. Acid and lignin-free. |
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Paper Pizazz 12×12 Scrapbooking Papers & Accents: Masculine Sarapapers $10.94 For the guys! A rich collection of perfectly coordinated papers, patterned with stripes, dots, and harlequin diamonds in easy-to-use color combos like burgundy, gray, blue, and brown. They’re perfect for guys of any age. Masculine sarapapers contains: (29) 12″ x 12″ patterned papers, 46 coordinating decorated cut-outs, and 6 sheets of glimmer paper. Masculine sarapapers are printed on heavier-weight (80lb.) paper. Acid and lignin-free. |
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Paper Pizazz 12×12 Scrapbooking Papers & Accents: Busy Scrapper’s Solution Christmas $10.94 These fabulous paper pad contains 28 sheets of 12″ x 12″ patterned papers, 635 alphabet tile cut-outs, and 166 tags and art cut-outs designed to match the patterned papers. Just add your photos! Acid and lignin-free. Made in USA. |
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Paper Pizazz 12×12 Scrapbooking Papers & Accents: Vintage Sarapapers $14.94 These papers are so easy to use. Colors and patterns are designed to coordinate with each other so they’re perfect for layering or creating double-page spreads. The tag cut-outs make easy embellishments. These fabulous paper pads contain (24) 12″ x 12″ heavy 80lb. papers (colors vary by theme) and cardstock embellishments (size, shape, and number vary by theme). Acid and lignin-free. |
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Paper Pizazz 12×12 Scrapbooking Papers & Accents: Busy Scrapper’s Solution Vintage $10.94 A stylish collection! Now it’s fast and easy to get a gorgeous vintage look. This Vintage Papers collection is designed for Busy Scrappers like you – it features gorgeous patterned papers coordinated into 4 color groups, plus made-to-match cut-outs and alphabet tiles. These designs are perfect for heritage and vintage photos, and they also look great with contemporary black-and-white or color pictures. Reminiscent of vintage fabric or wallpaper, the Vintage Papers collection features soft stripes and florals, flourishes, and faux-distressed designs. Contains 36 sheets of paper, including: (28) 12″ x 12″ patterned sheets, 428 alphabet tile cut-outs (in 4 different styles), and 228 tags and art cut-outs for fast, fabulous embellishing. All papers are true 12″ x 12″ and now printed on a new heavier-weight paper. Acid and lignin-free. Made in USA. |
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Old World 8×8 Premium Scrapbooking Paper Stack – Limited Time 20% Off Sale! Price shown reflects discount. $10.94 This fabulous paper stack features 48 sheets of 8×8 printed textured paper. Acid and lignin-free. |
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Military 12×12 Double-Sided Scrapbooking Paper Pad: Air Force – Limited Time 20% Off Sale! Price shown reflects discount. $7.95 Military and Special Services 12×12 paper for scrapbooking. These distinctive collections are reserved for those who proudly serve our country. 2 each of 12 designs giving you 24 double sided cardstock. Acid and lignin-Free. Theme: Air Force. |
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Blossoms & Butterflies 12×12 Scrapbooking Paper Stack – Limited Time 20% Off Sale! Price shown reflects discount. $12.94 Blossoms & Butterflies Paper Stack includes 48 sheets of glittered and foiled paper. Size: 12″ x 12″. Acid-free. Made in USA. |
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Paper Pizazz 12×12 Scrapbooking Papers & Accents: Wedding & Romance $10.94 Now it’s easy to create beautiful, coordinating pages to commemorate your wedding day. White roses, collage designs and other elegant patterns come in pink (gorgeous with black accents), cream and white, they can be used as color sets, or interchangeably. You’ll have 22 sheets of 12″ x 12″ patterned papers (including papers patterned with a faux texture to be used as solids) plus 6 pastel vellum papers, 4 sheets of alphabet tile cut-outs and 4 sheets of art cut-outs designed to match the patterned papers. Just add your photos! Acid and lignin-free. Made in USA. |
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High School 12×12 Scrapbooking Paper Stack – Limited Time 20% Off Sale! Price shown reflects discount. $12.94 High School Paper Stack features 48 printed papers that are acid-free and measure 12″ x 12″. |
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Nana’s Kitchen 12×12 Scrapbooking Paper Stack – Limited Time 20% Off Sale! Price shown reflects discount. $12.94 Part of the Nana’s Kitchen collection, this Paper Stack features 2 each of 24 printed cardstock designs. Acid and lignin-free. 12″ x 12″. |
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Old World 12×12 Premium Scrapbooking Paper Stack – Limited Time 20% Off Sale! Price shown reflects discount. $12.94 Each Old World paper stack contains 48 sheets of premium printed textured cardstock. Acid and lignin-free. Also available are coordinating 12×12 albums. |
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12×12 Scrapbooking Paper Pad: Gone Fishing – Limited Time 20% Off Sale! Price shown reflects discount. $7.19 Themed Paper Pads are a fast and easy way to coordinate your paper for scrapbooks, cards, or other projects. Each pad contains 24 pieces of 12″ x 12″ paper: 2 pieces each of 12 different designs. Several themes to choose from (sold separately). Acid-free, lignin-free, and archival safe. Made in USA. |
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Whimsy 12×12 Scrapbooking Paper Stack – Limited Time 20% Off Sale! Price shown reflects discount. $12.94 Glittering, whimsical prints in pretty pastel colors. Paper stack features 2 each of 24 printed cardstock designs. Acid and lignin-free. 12″ x 12″. |
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Disney 12×12 Scrapbooking Paper Pack: Mickey & Friends – Limited Time 20% Off Sale! Price shown reflects discount. $4.24 This paper pack was designed for those who scrap on a budget! Featuring 12 sheets of 12″ x 12″ designer Disney papers: 2 each of 6 double-sided papers. Acid and lignin-free. |
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Disney 12×12 Scrapbooking Paper Pack: Mickey – Limited Time 20% Off Sale! Price shown reflects discount. $4.24 This paper pack was designed for those who scrap on a budget! Featuring 12 sheets of 12″ x 12″ designer Disney papers: 2 each of 6 double-sided papers. Acid and lignin-free. |
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La Creme 12×12 Scrapbooking Paper Stack – Limited Time 20% Off Sale! Price shown reflects discount. $12.94 The perfect paper pack for embellishing formal events: black, white, and creams. Pad contains 48 sheets: 2 each of 19 textured matte designs, and 2 each of 5 gorgeous flocked designs. Colors: black, grays, oranges, yellows, browns, greens. Acid and lignin-free. 12″ x 12″. |
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Pocket Full Of Posies 12×12 Premium Sparkle Scrapbooking Paper Stack – Limited Time 20% Off Sale! Price shown reflects discount. $12.94 Forty-eight luxurious sheets of 12×12 printed textured paper! Acid and lignin free. |
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Paper Accents Glossy 8.5×11 Glossy Red- 12pt $15.75 Paper Accents Glossy paper is acid free, lignin free, buffered and archival quality. Great for scrapbooking, card making and rubber stamping. Glossy Red- 12pt |
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Paper Accents Glossy 8.5×11 Glossy White- 10pt $4.5 Paper Accents Glossy paper is acid free, lignin free, buffered and archival quality. Great for scrapbooking, card making and rubber stamping. Glossy White- 10pt |
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Paper Accents Glossy 8.5×11 Glossy Black- 12pt $15.75 Paper Accents Glossy paper is acid free, lignin free, buffered and archival quality. Great for scrapbooking, card making and rubber stamping. Glossy Black- 12pt |
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Paper Accents Glossy 8.5×11 Glossy Gold- 12pt $15.75 Paper Accents Glossy paper is acid free, lignin free, buffered and archival quality. Great for scrapbooking, card making and rubber stamping. Glossy Gold- 12pt |
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Paper Accents Glossy 8.5×11 Glossy Silver- 12pt $15.75 Paper Accents Glossy paper is acid free, lignin free, buffered and archival quality. Great for scrapbooking, card making and rubber stamping. Glossy Silver- 12pt |
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Green Woodland 12×12 Scrapbooking Paper Stack – Limited Time 20% Off Sale! Price shown reflects discount. $12.94 The perfect stack for the environmentally conscious! Made of 70% recycled paper, this stack includes whimsical woodland creatures, natural wood grains, and fun, sentimental words and phrases. Pad contains 48 sheets: 2 each of 24 designs. Colors: blues, red, greens, white, yellow, brown, and more. Acid and lignin-free. 12″ x 12″. |
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