If you have just taken an interest in scrapbooking, and want to learn more,
below are the top 8 most frequently asked questions with our best answers!

Q: Why do my supplies need to be “Acid Free”?
Products labeled ACID FREE will have a special pH factor in them, which is essential in all good scrapbooking supplies.
It means that item is safe for your album; If acid is inside the materials, it makes a chemical reaction causing accelerated deterioration.

Q: How should I store my photographs while waiting to put them in a scrapbook?
Always keep pictures and negatives in a dry place, away from any light! (Never in a humid, damp garage)

Q: What is Cropping?
Cutting and/or trimming a photograph.

Q: What is Journaling?
Text on your album page: the description, story, comment or thought referring to that specific layout.
It can be done by your own handwriting or with adhesive letters, alphabet templates, rubber stamps and computer printouts.

Q: What are Die-Cuts?
1. A shape cut from heavy cardstock paper in a die-cutting machine such as the Ellison or Sizzix.
2. Adhesive shapes found in a booklet, perforated and ready to apply on your album pages
3. A shape you have traced from a template and cut out.

Q: Are Computer Scrapbooking Programs alright to use?
Yes! Using different fonts and clip art can be safe and fun with all of the great Scrapbooking programs that are available.
One fantastic place to find scrapbooking programs is at: PcCrafter.com
Just be sure to use acid free paper when printing and check to see if your ink cartridges are acid free as well.

Q: What are the different Album Types?
1. Post Bound
2. Strap-Hinge
3. Spiral
4. Three Ring

Q: Where can I buy scrapbooking supplies, besides at a specialty store?
*Michael’s Craft Store
*Joann’s Crafts
*Ben Franklin Arts and Crafts
*Walmart
*Target
*Ebay.com
*Internet stores listed on our links page

What You Need To Begin Scrapbooking

Main Supplies:
Scrapbook Album
Adhesive
Paper
Fiskars Paper Trimmer
Journaling Pens
Page Decorations (Stickers, Die Cuts)
One Idea Book
Storage Bin

The Extra's:
Oval, Circle and Shape Cutters
Rubber Stamps
Punches
Buttons, Ribbons, and Wire
Eyelet Set

Three Steps To Making Your First Scrapbook Page

Step one:
Select a work place where you can spread out. (a sturdy folding table works great)

Step two:
Choose about 5 or 6 good photos pertaining to one theme. (Christmas Morning, A Day At The Park, Birthday Party)

Step three:
Select a background sheet of paper in whatever size will fit into your album and begin laying out the design!
Crop photographs, add die-cuts, and stickers. Remember to leave room for journaling too.
Try to find a logical sequence that is appealing to the eye. When you're satisfied with the order, it is usually
easiest to work starting at the top, and move downwards; use adhesive and secure everything onto the page one item at a time.
Don't expect perfection, just enjoy yourself.

• Check out our page layout examples for helpful ideas!
• Purchase an Idea Book from our Products section at EverythingScrapbooks.com