If you are just starting in the world of scrapbooking, then you may be wondering what scrapbooking supplies you need. Don’t worry, we have got you covered! In this blog post, we will discuss the essential scrapbooking supplies that every beginner should have. From paper to tools, we will cover it all! So if you are ready to start your scrapbooking journey, read on for our must-have list.
What Is Scrapbooking?
Before we get into the scrapbooking supplies, let’s first answer the question – what is scrapbooking? Scrapbooking is a hobby where you create a personalized album of memories. This can be done with photos, mementoes, and other keepsakes. Scrapbooking is a great way to preserve your memories and share them with others.
Now that we know what scrapbooking is, let’s take a look at the scrapbooking supplies you will need to get started.
Books And Albums
The first piece of essential kit for scrapbooking is of course your book/album. This is where you will store all your memories and scrapbook pages. You can find albums in a range of sizes, colours, and styles. Choose one that reflects your personality and style. If you want, you can even create your album from scratch!
Here are our favourite scrapbooking albums, pick the one that jumps out at you!
Potricher DIY Scrapbook Photo Album
The Potricher scrapbook album comes in 8 colours, and is 8 x 8 Inch making it the perfect size for displaying 1 to 2 pictures per page. This album has 40 sheets (80 Pages). More than enough space to create a great scrapbook full of memories!
This one is our top pick for a beginner with 3 size options (8 inch, 10 inch and 12 inch) click the button to get the best price and see a short video of what you can do with this book!
Never Ever Land Scrapbook Album
The first thing all scrapbookers want to know is if this album fits their standard 6×4 (or 4×6) photos. Yes the Never Ever Land Scrapbooking album fits them the best! The secret is in the unique 12 x 10 inch design that creates aesthetically pleasing white space around the photo, and room for embellishment’s too!
This super cute Scrapbook Album has 40 leaves (80 pages) of thick 250gsm paper. The pages are crisp white and smooth with no texture making it very versatile for scrapbooking.
Our Adventure Book Album
If you have seen the movie “UP” you are sure to remember there adventure book this unique scrapbooking supply is based on that, and with 20 sheets (40 pages) of high quality paper you can document your own adventures too!
The size of this book is 10.3″ x 7″ so there is plenty of room to display the pictures and mementoes from your travels! Click the button to see some more pictures and videos of this book!
Card Stock
A good selection of Card Stocks are essential scrapbooking supplies for any scrap-booker. Card Stock comes in a range of colours, patterns, and sizes. It is used to create the base for your scrapbook pages. It is also great for matting and layering. You can find Card Stock at your local craft store or follow these links to the best deals we have found online!
Vaessen Creative Card Stock
The Vaessen Creative set includes 60 A4 sheets of cardstock in 12 bright colours. This 216 gsm card is perfect for backing your photos or pages.
This card can be used for die cutting and embossing which makes it great to use with all your crafting tools!
Astrobrights Punchy Pastel Cardstock
Astrobrights pastel colour set is perfect for scrapbooking the pastel colours don’t take the attention off your photos and embellishments, but do add a pop of colour too an otherwise dull page!
This cardstock set contains 100 sheets of 176 gsm card that can be used for die cutting and embossing!
Scrapbooking Paper
The next essential scrapbooking supplies on this list are scrapbooking paper pads, these decorative paper sheets are what give your scrapbook pages personality. You can find scrapbooking paper in a range of colours, patterns, and designs. Use it to add layers, matting, and embellishments to your pages. You can see The Best Scrapbook Paper Pads for Every Occasion by clicking the link.
Tattered & Worn Scrapbooking Paper Pack
This Tattered & Worn Scrapbooking Paper Pack has 180, 12″ x 12″ sheets filled with vintage floral designs perfect for decorating any scrapbook page!
Stamperia International Forest Paper Pad
When it come to paper pads one of the best know names is Stamperia, they are known for there level of detail and quality paper, card stocks and other scrapbooking supplies.
This pack contains 10 sheets of high quality forest themed paper, and is 12 x 12 inches.
Punches, Scissors And Cutters
To create your scrapbook pages, you will need some cutting tools. A good pair of scissors is a must for any crafter. We also recommend a paper trimmer and a selection of punches. Punches are great for adding embellishments and shapes to your pages.
We have articles on these scrapbooking supplies:
The Best Punches For Card And Paper Craft
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The Best Paper Trimmers For Crafters
Adhesives And Tapes
The right Adhesives and Tapes are super important in scrapbooking! Most people don’t realise how many different types of glue and tape there are on the market today. Here’s what we think are the best adhesives and tapes for scrapbooking:
Double Sided Tape
Double sided tape is important for scrapbooking this is what you will use to stick your photos to their page or backing. You have a couple of options you can get a double sided tape roller which makes the process super quick! Or you can buy rolls of standard double sided tape which is more accurate.
Glues & Adhesives
There are 2 main types of glue you will use regularly in your scrapbooking the first is a glue pen, which you can use for sticking down small paper embellishments and decorations. The second is a quick drying craft glue, you will use this for sticking down heavier embellishments and heavier card stocks. Glues are definitely essential scrapbooking supplies!
Photos
Photos are probably the most obvious scrapbooking supplies. They are of course the main focus of your scrapbook pages. Choose photos that represent special memories or moments. You can also use mementoes such as tickets, programs, and postcards.
We get all our photos printed and sent to us from PhotoBox, click the link to check them out!
Pens
A lot of people ignore this one but it is an essential scrapbooking supply, you can use a good set of pens to add unique quotes, speech bubbles, page titles and more to your scrapbook pages! So don’t forget to pick some up!
Here’s our favourite sets:
Dyvicl Metallic Marker Pens
This set of 10 metallic marker pens is perfect for decorating your scrapbook pages and should definitely make it onto your scrapbook supplies list!
The medium bullet tip markers give 2.0mm line which is perfect for the writing and doodles you will be doing in your scrapbook.
Precision Micro-Line Pens
These Precision Micro-Line Pens, are perfect for adding sketches to your scrapbook pages! You can also use these pens to experiment with different font styles and trace them directly onto you scrapbook page.
The micro-line pens range in tip size from 0.1 to 0.8 and you also get 1 pen that is a little thicker (2mm).
Embellishments
The final essential scrapbooking supplies on our list are embellishments! Scrapbooking is all about adding your personal touch to your pages. You can do this with a huge range of embellishments, such as stickers, stamps, sequins, and die-cuts.
Get creative and have fun! With your embellishments use mementoes from trips for example tickets or wristbands for a more personal feel.
TH Flowers Embellishment
These super cute flower embellishments will fit on just about any scrapbook page, and are well worth adding to your scrapbooking supplies!
The flowers are 12mm wide and add a pop of colour to your page without taking the attention off your pictures. They are very light weight and you get 50 in a pack. They can be used for all kinds of crafts, once you have some we are sure they wont least long!
Knaid Vintage Scrapbook Supplies Pack
This pack of vintage scrapbooking essentials contains a massive 200 pieces, from stickers to old newspaper clippings this set has them all!
This set is perfect for a retro themed scrapbook or journal, and has something for everyone. If your struggling to think of ideas to decorate your scrapbook pages this set is perfect!
Big Scrapbooking Stickers Pack
This huge pack of over 600 stickers has something for every page, from travel to nature there is a sticker for every occasion!
The budget price of this pack makes it even better, you don’t have to break the bank to make some amazing scrapbooking creations!
These stickers are very high quality and durable you would struggle to find a better set for scrapbooking, click the button to see more pictures of what’s included!
Scrapbooking Supplies Storage
So you have all your supplies and you get started scrapbooking, you will quickly realise you are working in chaos paper everywhere photos scattered around! It’s time to invest in some brilliant storage options designed for scrapbookers!
These 4 storage options will get you organised, and make you’re crafting a breeze!
Storex Craft Project Box
We love the Storex craft project boxes for our scrapbooking supplies, these boxes are perfect for all your paper, cardstock and stickers.
The different colour boxes makes it easy to keep track of where all you supplies are, pick some up today and never waste time hunting around your craft room again!
Ibune Slim Paper Storage Boxes
The Ibune slim paper storage boxes come in a 4 Pack and are 12×12 perfect for your scrapbooking paper!
These cases serve two purposes the first is the obvious storage and organisation of your craft papers, the second is to keep you sometimes expensive paper sheets clean and safe. These cases can easily fit inside a drawer or will look neat and tidy on your craft desk.
IRIS 6-Drawer Scrapbook Cart
The IRIS 6-Drawer Scrapbook Cart is the holy grail of scrapbooking storage, its six draws easily accommodate your 12 x 12 paper pads as well as all your supplies from stamps to dies it all fits in this one storage option!
This drawer set is Highly functional and portable, its very sturdy and well made and the wheels make it super easy to move around your craft room!
If this is a little too big for your needs don’t worry it also comes in a 3 drawer desk top version!
Storage Studios Expandable Paper Organizer
This one is a simple one but still an essential scrapbooking supply! This expandable paper organiser is perfect for your cardstock, paper and stickers!
It has easy to read customizable labels for the top of each section meaning you don’t have to hunt through to find what your looking for, we believe every crafter should have a couple of these in the tool kit!
Conclusion
With the supplies in this list, you will be set to start your new scrapbooking hobby! Your scrapbooking kit will grow with you as you try new projects, be sure to check out our other scrapbooking articles full of tips and tricks to make your creations super special!
Scrapbooking Must Haves Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the best deals on scrapbooking supplies?
You can find great deals on scrapbooking supplies at your local craft store or right here on BumbleBeeCraft.com we constantly update our articles with the best deals online for all your crafting essentials!
What else do I need to start scrapbooking?
To get started scrapbooking all you need is the items from this article! Once you have those essentials, the sky is the limit! Check out our other articles for more tips, tricks and information on those extra bits of kit that make your life easier!
I’m just getting started with scrapbooking, where can I find more information?
We have tons of articles full of tips, tricks and essential scrapbooking supplies to make your creations super special! Check out our other scrapbooking articles on our card and paper craft page for inspiration.
Thank you for taking the time to read this article on scrapbooking supplies! We hope you found it useful in getting started in the world of scrapbooking, be sure to check out our card and paper craft section as there are lots more scrapbooking articles being added every day!