Letters from a Scrapper

Here is a letter from a beginning scrapper in Arizona. Please read it and enjoy.

Scrapbooking is a very fun new hobby of mine. I found it a way of expressing myself through pictures that I shot and how I lay it out in the scrap book binder. At first, I felt intimidated and frustrated because I did not know where to start when planning and making one.

I found that it was very helpful in spreading out the pictures. Since I had pictures from many events, such as holidays, family get togethers, and vacation trips, I found it important to sort the pictures first. It is also helpful to date the backs of the pictures to keep the time sequence between them.

As for the work space, my favorite place is the kitchen table. Here is the list of supplies I used when starting a scrapbook.

1. Photo album or scrapbook binder
2. transparent ruler
3. scissors
4. paper cutter
5. adhesives
6. card stock
7. colored paper
8. die cuts
9. decorative edge scissors

Although I feel myself as a beginning scrapbooker, I see my skills at this becoming more refined as time goes by and will enjoy it even more. To all you beginning scrappers out there, get out and take some pictures, buy some supplies and get started!

J. from Arizona