Hello,

I recently started dating a woman who is into scrapbooking and would like to get her something for Christmas. I'm not sure what she already has, as far as tools and supplies. Is there anything that someone can never have enough of, or any other gift recommendations?

Thanks!

How about a gift certificate to this website (they have an awesome superstore!) or to a local scrapbook store? That way she could pick out what she would like and you would get "extra points" for taking interest and showing support for one of her hobbies!

I would go for a gift cert for the superstore here too

A gift certificate would be good, since you don't know what she already has. another option would be put together a kit of basics, things that often run out - like various adhesive refills, cardstock, etc. If you know what some of her favorite colors are, you could always add in some ribbon or paper in those colors.

Cardstock is always good.

A selection of flowers or bling type embellies that she may not be willing to spend $$ on (can get expensive).

Or a gift certificate is a good idea too!

If she's a member of this website, see if she has a wishlist.

I'd go with consumables. Here are some ideas that almost anyone would like:

A scrapper can never have enough $$$$ to spend. I say a money gift card that way she can shop at her favorite sites/places and if there are any great sales she will get more stuff.
We scrappers are pretty savy shoppers and we love getting more for less.

Does she have a die-cutting machine? It would probably be pretty easy to find out,,,,,

If she DOES have one, how about some cartridges or dies for it?

What is her "style" of scrapping? does she use tons of flowers, bling flourishes, etc? Or is she a clean and simple scrapper?

And, of course, either a gift certificate, OR a day of shopping followed by lunch is always nice!!!!

DH didn't know what to get me once, so he picked me up after work, drove me to the store, and let me pick out anything I wanted up to 100 bucks,,,,,

then he took me out for dinner!

It was AWESOME!

• CommaHolly Said:

I'd go with this one!! Spending time with someone is always the best gift!

What an awesome boyfriend you are!!

I think it's so cool that you signed up on this site just to ask what to get your GF for Christmas! Brownie Points (from me at least) on that!

I would either go w/ a gift card/prepaid Visa, or the "take her shopping & to dinner" idea. If it was my DH, I would definitely not want him picking stuff out for me, simply b/c I have so much & he'd probably get me something I already had when I'd rather have had something different.

Good luck & if she isn't already a member, tell your GF about this site!

• mc_hudd Said:

Agreed! ...and congrats on being so thoughtful!

For my birthday, my stepkids bought me 3d layered sticker packs that coordinate with specific events, such as our cruise, our wedding, birthdays, etc. I wouldn't normally buy that kind of stuff so it's a real treat to use them.

You can't go wrong with consumable craft products. Some people have preferences on, or already own, eyelet setters, binders, scissors, punches, etc. But paper and parts can always be used up.

Or, try a new blank album for her to fill!

You know, I've got to agree with some of the other ladies here--that you are on here at ALL speaks a lot about your interest in getting a great gift! My husband won't even step near my scrap room, and forget getting a gift of scrapbook supplies!

I tend to go with the whole shopping-and-dinner idea. However, ripping into a big ol' box of goodies is fun, too. Whatever you do--even if you have to force yourself, take an interest in the things you're getting her. If you take her shopping, ask why such-and-such is important, or how it's used. THAT would be an awesome gift, right there!