Hand-made photo albums, cards and other little things - all this is scrapbooking. Where to start doing this type of needlework? You will need a variety of materials and your own imagination in large quantities. Even if at first you don’t have something “sticking” to you, this is not a reason to refuse a new hobby. Try again, and you will surely succeed.
Digital or paper scrapbooking?
Not everyone knows that this type of needlework includes not only paper, cardboard and decorative items. Photographs designed in electronic editors, colorful frames and whole photo books, ready for printing, are also scrapbooking. Where to start your career? With the digital design of pictures or with the creation of real tangible masterpieces? This is a matter of taste, some masters successfully combine both directions. The advantages of digital scrapbooking are obvious - this is primarily the minimum cost of materials. You only need a computer program. However, for many users, image editors seem too complicated. In fact, it’s enough to practice more, and over time you will intuitively master all the available functions. In order to start working with real materials, special skills are not required, because we all at the preparatory classes for the school learned to cut and glue.
Paper scrapbooking: where to start?
You will not succeed if you do not prepare the necessary materials and tools in advance. In large cities, it is easy to find special stores with goods for this type of creativity. In them you can buy various
types of cardboard, background paper, templates and blanks for making applications. But don’t be upset if you cannot find a similar store. A photo album can be made from ordinary cardboard, glued with paper for wrapping gifts, and a variety of household items. In many centers of applied art, scrapbooking lessons for beginners are held using materials at hand. Pieces of multi-colored fabric, buttons and beads, ribbons will be used. Do not forget about the selection of tools and accessories. You will need
double-sided tape, universal glue, as well as scissors of different sizes. Later it is possible to get hole punchers and stamps. Scissors are not only straight, but also curly, but at first it’s not worth buying a lot of different ones.
Where to get inspiration?
If you are just starting to create in this technique, you should not immediately take up large-scale work. Do not forget that frames for one photo and decorative cards are also scrapbooking. Where to start is immediately clear. Try making a small gift envelope or card. If you prefer the design of photos, make a postcard with a photo or draw a picture in a frame. Follow the combination of colors and textures, remember moderation. Do not try to use as many jewelry as possible in one composition. The main thing in scrapbooking is not the number of elements, but how harmoniously they look together. Do not be afraid to use custom jewelry. Individual items can even be crocheted or braided with beads. If such work seems too laborious for you, use ready-made braid and lace, this does not prohibit scrapbooking for beginners. A photo album decorated with ribbons or a fringe of factory production sometimes looks more interesting than a product with handmade jewelry.