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Basic material require for scrapbooking are:

1. background papers
2. photo corner mounts(adhesive dots, photo mounting tape, or acid-free glue)
3. scissors
4. a paper trimmer
5. art pens
6. archival pens for journaling
7. mounting glues (like thermo-tac)

Hi Tom

Scrapbooking is usually done very seriously then?
i mean, acid freee papers and glue, and archival pens - these sound like things being used to create an heirloom

Lonnie

Very seriously. And it's big business. I'd welcome tips on how NOT to go broke in the scrapbooking store. You know - scrapbooking with "found objects" or something. I've spent more and done less scrapbooking than anyone I know. I should just open a store - maybe that's more what I'm about than actually doing any layouts. I love the stuff, but usually feel totally inadequate to the task.

That's why I enjoyed making that altered book - I kind of put all the instructions and other people's examples aside and started playing. It's like fingerpainting vs. drafting or fine art. But it's a great way to lay the inner perfectionist to rest.

I'm glad to see some activity in this category! Hope to pick up some ideas and tips.

Thanks