The Complete Scrapbooking Tool Set

Essential Scrapbooking Tools

Scrapbooking is a method of protect pictures and memories. A lot of people are attracted the hobby because scrapbooks intensify the beauty of photos and allow you to enjoy the wonderful memories associated with them.

Many busy moms and working professionals are intimidated at the idea of scrapbooking because they think it’s difficult and time-consuming. The secret to scrapbooking quickly and with ease is having the right tools. You’ll find that the proper tools will make scrapbooking fun, easy and rewarding, and what’s cool is that the tools will be able to be used over and over again – thus saving you both time and money. These are some essential scrapbooking tools that you will need and can utilize repeatedly:

1. Large Paper Trimmer: A paper trimmer is one of the most important tools in a scrapbooker’s closet, as it will allow you to cut straight lines with ease. The most flexible one is a portable 12” trimmer. You’ll be able to cut multiple sheets of paper or pictures in one easy step (rather than trying to cut a straight line freehand), and you’ll be able to carry your trimmer with you wherever you wish.
2. Scissors: A set of hand-held scissors will be necessary for cutting things like paper, photos, ribbon and much more. Look for a sharp pair that will allow you to trim small details.
3. Glue: There are a lot of options when it comes to adhesives. Whether you want to use dry adhesives (similar to double-sided tape) or wet adhesives (glue-like), you’ll want to have plenty of it on hand. You may even want to buy purpose-specific adhesives if you find yourself working with certain items often (such as Glue Lines made specifically for ribbon, or metal glue for heavier embellishments).
4. Trash Tote: Backs of stickers, left-over ribbon, paper leftovers and cropped pics – the end result is all the same: a bunch of trash! Having a designated place from the start will keep your space organized, and it will make clean-up a breeze. Small pop-up garbage canisters are especially useful to scrappers.
5. Small Paper Trimmer: A 12” trimmer is the most versatile trimmer you can own, but a small 6” to 9” trimmer will be especially helpful for quick photo crops. Most have rulers and come with blades that can be replaced, so you can’t really go wrong with this important tool.

Eventually, you’ll likely want to add a die-cutting machine, eyelet setting machine, punches, templates, circle cutters or other tools to your kit. However, the basic tools listed above will likely become your most-used items that will help you get through your pages quickly and easily.

Domingo Arias is a guru in the area of scrapbooking album and frequently contributes tips to help others get involved in the hobby. Read more about scrapbooking scissors and scrapbooking crafts at his website http://www.scrapbookingtools.org.