What is scrapbooking?
Scrapbooking is the craft of preserving memories with photos, paper and embellishments—mixing creativity with your personal story.
Essential supplies
- Acid-free papers & cardstock: a safe base for photos.
- Adhesives: double-sided tape, glue stick and a tape runner.
- Cutting tools: scissors and a craft knife with a cutting mat.
- Embellishments: washi tapes, stamps, inks and die-cuts.
Basic techniques
- Layering: build depth with backgrounds and stacked papers.
- Die-cutting: clean shapes using dies or punches.
- Simple journaling: add context with one or two short paragraphs.
Your first project
Create a 12x12 layout with one hero photo, a title, 3–5 embellishments and short journaling.
Beginner tips
- Use a simple sketch (photo + title + journaling).
- Stick to a 2–3 color palette.
- Print a composition template to guide your layout.
