Got a Scrapbook for christmas

[Sleeping*Beauty]

I got a a cute mickey mouse 8x8 scrapbook for christmas. I was wondering if yall had any tips for a beginning scrapbooker.

 

[party of 3]

WELCOME Sleeping*Beauty! jump right in and ask away! there are lots of good tips and advice around here. and we have lots of fun too!

 

[Nikkole]

Take your time, dont over spend, and be patient!

My first few pages of scrapbooking consisted of pictures, a sheet of paper, and some random shapes I cut with scissors.
-Take your time...
I dont like to think of it as a "rushing" game type deal. If I find myself fusterated with it because it doesn't look like its turning out, just put it away. Come back and you might get different inspiration.
-Don't over spend...
I realized when I first started, I spent A LOT of money on very pricey things that I never even ended up using. A lot of times, what I do now, is look at my pictures get an idea in my head of what I want to do, and then go get the certain products (I dont own much so I dont have much laying around)
-Be patient, especially with yourself.
The first few pages will be nothing you were hoping they'd be (unless you're a natural, and then you're just awesome!) Looking back at my first pages, to what I'm doing now, I realized that only time makes things better. So be patient with yourself, if something doesnt turn out, dont throw it away or give up. I realize a lot of people like (what I thought) was my most horrible pages, over my best.

Of course, if all else fails, look over the scrapbooking threads & swap threads. I found TONS AND TONS of ideas over the swap threads for stuff to add to pages. Make sure you have the starting items (adhesive, paper, scissors/cutter, disney embellishments, etc.

Best of luck to your scrapbooking journey!!!!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Nikkole hit the nail on the head. Patience is the key.

If you think you are going to really get into scrapping then invest in good quality tools. I can't tell you how many times I have re-bought tools because the first ones were terrible.

you might want to take a class or two at a local scrap store or Michael's, that is a great way to start.

If you have any questions just ask, we're here to help!

 

[Lisa]

I would recommend looking at page layouts and see what style you like, as well as the other suggestions you have already gotten.

Welcome aboard!

 

[piratesmate]

Welcome to the world of scrapping Sleeping*Beauty! I'm glad you found us here. This is a great group.

I agree with looking at other people's LOs (layouts). There are some threads here and then there are sites like TwoPeas where people post theirs. It's a great way to get ideas. But be careful you don't spend too long looking...I did that & became intimidated by how great everyone else's work was!

One of the things that helped me the most was attending crops/classes. Scrappers tend to be the friendliest group of people I've ever encountered! Most are very willing to share ideas, tools & materials and love to take a "newbie" under their wing. It's good to have someone to ask things like "Does this look good?" and "Do these colors match?"...that kind of ting.

Most of all, have fun!!

 

[Sleeping*Beauty]

Thanks for the tips!! I'm going to be looking for a class to take.