Getting Started.....

Welcome!!!

I'd like to offer few places to begin your "scrap journey".....

First and foremost, Rule Number One.

There Is No WRONG!!!

Your pages are just that - YOUR pages. This isn't a race, it's a journey....a journey towards capturing memories and moments that are important to YOU!

Whether you scrap in chronological order, or scrap what pics the mood strikes. Whether you're a fan of simplicity, or you must have the latest and greatest...

It's YOUR work. Be proud of it!

There IS The Janitor's Rule #2, tho. Don't Bleed on the Bazzill . If you cut yourself. Which of course I never do.

There are a couple of useful pages on the site to help you get started. In the Superstore, there's a list of suggested items:

Beginners Page

Even if you don't purchase these specific items, it's a good quick reference for what you need to get going!

A more in-depth look at essentials is found in this great article by Jill:

Essentials List

Not only what you may need, but WHY....

There are also a couple of spots around the neighborhood that you might find helpful in getting around Scrapbook.com, as well:

New Users Forum

My Place Tutorial

So, sit back, explore, and enjoy your journey! There's no such thing as a silly question - and your neighbors are here to help!

Thank you for that! I have sat here and brainstormed myself while I look on here...LOL now I need to go shopping! Thanks!

Hey everyone I'm really new at this, can someone tell me what the best adhesives are and pardon my ignorance.....what is a cropping party?

Hi Scrappinmyson! Welcome to the neighborhood. The best adhesive for you comes down to personal preference. I've found that what one person likes, another person can't stand! My favorites are a tape runner and glue dots/glue lines, my Xyron 150, my Zig glue pen for touch ups and small spots, and pop dots. I use them all, depending on what I am adhering.

A cropping party is when a group of scrapbookers get together and crop their own pages. They often meet at a lss (local scrapbook store ) or at someone's house. They are very social, and always seem to involve food!

Hi Scrappinmyson! There is no ignorance here. We are all here to help one another and we are glad you have joined our neighborhood. Everyone here is a friendly bunch!

Everyone seems to have their own opinion of what the best adhesive is and I am counting on "everyone" to jump in and tell you theirs! Mine is Xyron (LOVE the X and the 500 model!) I also use basic plain doublesided photo mounts (in a box of 750 for between $2-4).

Cropping parties are where people gather to spend a bit of time working on layouts and learning/teaching new techniques. Many LSS's and Michaels too have coprring nights. They are worth going to if you've never been to one. Some scrapbook companies, like Creative Memories, have workshops and crop parties hosted by their consultants. I believe Stampin Up works this way too. Those are great for seeing new product and learning new techniques too.

Thanks guys! I can't believe how nice everyone is on this site!

Hi, just wanted to say hi and let you know that
I'm new here too and I'm still new to scrapbooking.
I like what Megan said about there is no wrong!
My pages are still not that good but they are
getting better, but we need to remember they are our pictures and our memories so they can'nt be
wrong now can they. This is a great place to get
help. And everyone is so nice. Welcome Con

Welcome Con. Glad you joined us.

Hi! I am also new to the neighborhood. I love scraping and can honestly say I am addicted!! I use several different adhesives depending on what I am useing it for! Good luck and have fun!!

Welcome to the world of scrapbooking, like everyone that has replied to your post, I just wanted to say that my favorites are the 3M Scotch brand tape pen for repositioning photos and embellishments. I also use glue dots if I want demension and my Xyron adhesive machine. Just like the other posts that said a cropping party is when a group of scrapbookers get together and work on their layout pages and they share ideas and tips and techniques. Valorie

I am also new here. Its so nice to be able to have a place like this one for help! Thanks for the tips.

Hi there,

I agree that the best adhesives are the ones Creative Memories sells. They just improved their tape runner and it is great. They also have a mini tape runner, a photo tape and my personal favorites - the Frosted Splits. I'm a consultant and as of November 1st, if you order anything on my website, it would be shipped directly to your home. Come and check it out

My very first post! I am new too! I have never made a scrap page and have no idea how to start! I have had one in my head for weeks, but have not been able to get it onto paper! Stamping is so much simplier!

Hi and welcome to the forum. Yes, this is a wonderful site. Everyone is so helpful and kind. I love reading all of the helpful posts. You know, there are a lot of web sites that have a layout gallery of some sort. I know that when I started scrapbooking, that is where I got most of my ideas. I printed a lot of them out on my printer and put them into a binder. I also buy magazines and books for my ideas as well. When I have pictures that I want to make a layout of, I am one that has to research the type of layout I want to use. Right now I am wanting to make a coalition layout for my son's deployment to Afghanistan. I know what papers I want to use, but I am searching for the perfect idea for the layouts. So....I continue searching everyone's ideas until I find the perfect layout idea. Now you know, we all have blocks at one time or another!!!

Valorie

I remember my first scrapbook that I made. I have a hard time not tearing it apart and starting over!!! I guess we all get better with time and practice. My daughter said that if I redid her scrapbook she would be mad. She thinks it is beautiful even if I don't.

Valorie

According to your lists, I have a really good start on my supplies! My friends got me started with some cool scissors and albums, and I have been visiting some local scrapbook "yardsales" where I have run into some really good deals. My Mom invited me to my very first crop next weekend - I am excited!

I am new to the site and scrapping too! I started about 4 months ago when my son was about a month old. After looking at some of galleries I was like, OH MY!!! They put my little book to shame! Thanks for reminding me that they are my memories and precious pictures of my sweet baby boy!

~Crystal

Hi, I am new to this also, have been registered for a while but not posted much! I have been collecting things for years but just really got into scrapping about two years ago! A little over a year ago we started our own scrap club and meet once a month on the first Sunday of the month! It is woking out well for all of us, we work much more on our books, there are two of us who meet more often and do go to CM's crops every few months.
CM's NEW tape runner is the greatest!

Izziebear

Thank's for all the info. I am new to this as well and I'm totaly addicted. I'm on book #3 one of which is finished ( I ran out of pictures).

I am very new and finding alot of info out there. I am getting VERY overwhelmed. I am buying products right and left. Just not sure how to put everything together. HELP!

Hey everyone! I'm new as well, but I'm completely addicted. I am getting overwhelmed by all the fun embellishments and stickers and such. I wanted to know what people thought the best adhesive is to use for putting buttons and things like that on your pages???

Glue dots! (really small ones -- don't get ones that are too thick -- one of my many mistakes!)

hi my name is jenny and I don't know much about scrapbooking and I don't know anyone who scrapbooks can anyone help my major problem so far is trying to keep everthing organized.

I am new too!! Went to my first scrapbook party Friday night, I was overwhelmed. I live in Jax, Fl and we have a store here that is HUGE. I spent more time looking and feeling confused at all of the papers, tools, gadgets (most of which I new nothing about!). I made two page that I do not want to show anyone! I am on a mission though....

I use Zots for adhering buttons. They come in different sizes and you can get them here at the superstore.

Welcome to the neighborhood!!

I finally got some real tools to begin scrapping. I am pretty new but my Mom does the most amazing books. She came out for Thanksgiving and we did a page together because my former pages looked like my 9 month old did it:) I am having a lot of fun and appreciate all of the tips and advice on this site...thank you all

Wow! I have scrapbooked a little before but I think all of my stuff looks stupid but oh well

Hello Everyone

I dapple in scrapbooking, I'm also new at this, and I love it. I tried to do a little by myself, and I think that my pages look to plain. I like a lot of color, not to drown out the color of the picture but just enough to make it stand out. Something on the order of someone saying Wooooo Haaaaaaa!!!!!! I hope this scrapbooking journey will help me be one of the best.

Welcome to sb.com. I am sure you will enjoy this site. You can get lots of ideas and inspiration by browsing the galleries.I know I did.

How do I subscribe to a topic? Thank you.

Hi everybody! My name is Cindy and I am a New Kid on the Block too! So far I am still in the learning process, but I can tell I already love scrapping. I'm starting off with the Scrapbooking Guide 1. I also want to thank everyone for the warm welcomes I have gotten.

JosieG,
I have been scrapping only about a year. If I may give another newbie a huge bit of advice. Don't let yourself get so caught up in "collecting supplies" that you never use them or seldom use them. Not only is it a huge hit on your pocketbook, but you will also run out of storage space for all your goodies and supplies.
I made that mistake of collecting supplies left and right. After a year of scrapping I only have on album done. I have now decided that I must get so many pages done before I allow myself to buy anymore "cool supplies."
( And boy does SB.com make it tough!)

I completely agree with the following that was posted earlier. New scrappers need to read this !!

First and foremost, Rule Number One.

There Is No WRONG!!!

Your pages are just that - YOUR pages. This isn't a race, it's a journey....a journey towards capturing memories and moments that are important to YOU!

Hi everyone. I am new to scrapbooking and honestly don't know where to start . I was so glad to find this site

relax it takes time once you do one page of a scrapbook you cant stop it awesome

I'm kinda new to scrapping, but I'm new to this site. I've been scrapping a year but I think I'm more overwhelmed with this site. lol it's going to take a while to learn my way around.

and hello to scrappycheryl! I'm from Jax too!

I agree. This site is a little overwhelming, but, just like with scrapbooking, once you start, it's hard to stop. Be sure to check out others' "My Place" and invite them to your friends list. Get a little community of your own started. It will help encourage you in your own scrapbooking efforts.

Hi, I am new here and also to scrapbooking! I'm glad I found this site...I'm going to need all the help I can get! I'm not a very "crafty" kind of person but would really like to start putting together some nice keepsakes for my 3 daughters! I have just started purchaseing some items such as stickers, photo safe glue, albums, and some colorful pages. If anyone has absolute favorites on anything they use for their scrapbooks, I would love to hear what they are!

Hi ,
I am caseyleigh I live in MI too the upper part Northren mi!!! I am trying figure is out too!! Maybe we can figure it together!! So what part of MI are you in? e-mail back sometime!!! Have a Happy New year and be careful out there too take care.
your friend in the U.P
caseyleigh

I have a question don't know if this is the place for it but here it goes.

I don't understand what do you use for layouts is it cardstock or printed paper or both that you use to make the dimensional look on some layouts? Thank in advance

Hello! I am new to the forum. So far, I have completed two scrapbooks (both were for friends). I am in the middle of another scrapbook right now for my mother. I want to scrapbook more as I find it relaxing and helps relieve stress.

As far as I go, I'm 20 years old and a senior in college. I'm excited to be here, and can't wait to learn more.

Hi everyone.

I finally decided to get into scrapbooking. I have collected MANY pictures/awards/notes, etc...from all my children & their special days.
The boxes seem to be multiplying. Will read first and do research, have bought some material and will be adding more as I become more knowledgable. I plan on involving the children, that will be interesting!!!! LOL.

Everyone seems friendly. Hope to get to know more of you as time goes by.
Thanks
mommy4x

I love involving the kids. I have two ways I do this. One is where they paint a picture that will be used as the background and the other thing I do is hand them scraps of paper and cardstock and my punches and let them go crazy!

Hi everyone. I've actually been a member of the site for a while but I'm just now finally getting going on some scrapping. I had planned to make cards but I think I'll probably end up doing a little of everything.

I'm wondering where everyone gets the beautiful lettering on so many of the projects I've seen. How many different types of lettering are there besides stickers, rub-ons and stamps? I have some stencils, but don't want to ruin what would be a pretty card or page with ugly lettering!

Thanks in advance - everyone seems so helpful here.

Hello everyone, I'm totally new to this and I just don't know where to start. I've got most of the materials that I need, but have been sitting here the whole weekend just staring at the materials. Can anyone help???

Hello Everyone!! I am sort of new to scrapping...really just started last Nov. was when I did my first real page. I did a couple pages a couple years back and now im so embarressed of them! Well I have seen so many ask where to begin or what to do. I am no expert but from experience you just have to start! A good idea might be looking at the gallery or other user's webpages and getting a couple ideas and the thing is, they ideas just come..I find myself out in stores now saying "that would be cute paper" or things like that..its crazy how addicted you can be!! If anyone would like to chat or swap ideas please visit my site and PM me or reply to this one! Thanks!!

Hi guys,
I'm new too. I'm not a real dedicated scrapper, just do it once in a while. I find it hard to commit to the time needed.

My girlfriend and I have decided to start with making cards. Several people have asked us to make some for them....we've just have come up with ideas. Could any one recommend a good book?

Hello I am new at this also.I see that you are from Fresno.I am from Lemoore

HELLO WHAT IS YOUR THEME?OR WHAT IS THE PICTURE ABOUT?