ScrapBooking Inspirations

If you are after Free Digital ScrapBooking kits or Free Backgrounds for your latest scrapbooking projects, there are many free scrapbooking sites where you can download some great scrap booking kits and backgrounds.

There are many Scrapbooking shops on Ebay where you can buy scrapbooking supplies at cheap prices and are usually good value .

Get the Right Scrapbook and Scrapbooking Supplies Before you get started, buy some essential scrapbooking supplies. Scrapbooking albums The scrapbooking album you choose can help determine the entire look and feel of your scrapbook. If you plan to make a scrapbook for a special event, like a wedding or baby’s first birthday, you may want to choose an album that expresses that theme. A simpler design might be in order if you’re planning to document a year in the life of your family. The size of your album is important too. There are a variety of sizes available on eBay Australia, including 5x7, 6x6, 7x7, 8.5x11, 12x12 and more. Choose a larger size if you’ll be using photos, as you’ll need extra space to add embellishments and writing. Paper, photo mounting paper, and refill pages Whatever type or size you choose, make sure your scrapbook album is archival. This means that it’s made with acid-free materials, and included paper is also lignin-free and buffered. Ever flipped through an old book with yellow, brittle pages? Lignin, a component of wood pulp, was the culprit. That “antique” look is probably not what you want for your scrapbook. Buffered paper is important because it will keep the acid in photos or other trinkets from affecting your scrapbook’s appearance. Photos and printing Some well-chosen photos can create a theme or tell a story within your scrapbook. But don’t fall into the trap of thinking that if three photos per page look good, seven will look even better. Rather, showcase your best pictures which will give each page a stronger impact. If needed, crop your photos, then mat them in your album page. If you don’t already have dozens of photos stashed away for scrapbooking, consider getting a camera or photo printerto make your memories last. Markers, pens Although a picture is worth a thousand words, you may still want to write out a few sentences or caption that express the emotions and memories that your photos stir up. A funny anecdote or a memorable quote can make your album even more personal, and journalising is becoming a popular trend in scrapbooking. Pens and markers come in a variety of colours and in widths ranging from ultra-fine to super-thick. Choose pens that complement your scrapbook’s theme and that are easy to write with. And when shopping for pens, be sure to buy acid-free pens. Scrapbooking embellishments Embellishments include everything you can imagine for decorating your scrapbook from names such as Making Memories and Jolee’s Boutique. You can use punches or eyelet setters to add grommets or eyelets to your pages, then lace them up with specially designed brads. You can jazz up your scrapbook with dazzling buttons. Spruce it up withstickers from famous makers like Creative Memories, or create your own with Xyron sticker-makers and laminators. Dress up your scrapbook with decorative fibres, flowers and trimsfor a look that’s good enough to wear. Deck scrapbook pages out with craft paper shapes such as die cuts, punches, and paper piecing from popular brands like Sizzix, andQuickutz. And mark up your scrapbook with your favourite rubber stamps from Stamp It, Penny Black and others. You can also find retired and hard-to-find rubber stamps and dies