FREE Scrapbooking Supplies Guide

By choosing scrapbooking as a hobby, you have already shown that you have a creative flair and a great imagination. So put those brain cells to the test and work out where you can pick up cheap (if not free) supplies for your project.

Obviously you are going to need an album. There is plenty of choice to buy, and to suit all different pockets, but before you shell out for an album, explore a few other possibilities to find the perfect home for your memories. Firstly, have a hunt around your own home in the attic, in the back of cupboards for long forgotten presents you or your family may have been given. If you have no joy, then ask friends and relatives, you will more than likely be surprised at what people have sitting unused in their homes.

As for contents well, everyone has photographs. And you do not need to deprive them of their treasured collection. If someone has a photo you would like to use then all you need to do is scan or copy it, and voila , it can you into your album.

The same applies for embellishing your album. Who does not have a tin or drawer somewhere in their house which is filled with scraps of ribbon, brightly coloured tags and papers? Most people will be glad to give these to you.

Car boot sales, jumble and garage sales can be a wonderful hunting ground for unique and individual content for your book. For just a few pence here and there, you will more than likely come away with items you never even realised could be used in your scrapbook. All it takes is an ingenious person with some imagination, and some wonderful items can be recycled and take pride of place in your creation.

It is also worth signing up for email alerts from scrapbooking supply retailers, this will make sure you know when any are having sales or special offers. You may not necessarily need the items at that point, but supplies can be stored for a later date. Some great deals can be found, especially when two for one, or buy one get one free offers are around. Also keep an eye out for end of line or stock clearance sales. The canny buyer will soon develop a nose for a bargain, and you can stock up on the best quality supplies at rock bottom prices.

The most important thing with your scrapbook is that it is personal and works for you. If, for example, you are creating a scrapbook of your child growing up; as they outgrow certain items, maybe you can somehow incorporate them into your scrapbook. If your child grows out of a certain fashionable fad, then you can recycle their once favourite posters, books, stickers etc and put them in the scrapbook as a memory of a more innocent time. Just imagine their faces in a few years time when you pull out a scrapbook that shows that your ultra cool 19 year old had a terrible crush on Edward from Twilight, or was mad about Hello Kitty.

Memories are a wonderful thing and a scrapbook is a perfect outlet for them. Enjoy creating your masterpiece, sure to become an item to be treasured.

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