How to start Scrapping?

What is a crop exactly? How do you find them? Would that be a good way to begin?TIA!!

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A crop is where a bunch of scrapbookers (could be 2-300 people) get together, usually at a church, VFW hall, hotel, bring all their supplies, albums and pictures and work on their scrapbook pages. Its a way to not only get some quality scrapping time but to also meet people that share your passion and exchange ideas!!

If you want to start scrapping...just a little advice, dont go out and buy everything thats out there. You will go broke and not use half of the stuff.

Basic supplies that you need:

album (8.5 x 11 or 12x12)
paper (both 8.5 x11 and 12x12)
paper trimmer
scissors
acid free adhesive (glue stick, glue pen or photo splits)
pictures
stickers
embellishments (3-D stickers, tags)


Check out various scrapbooking sites to get ideas

Lifetime Moments

Two Peas in a Bucket

Remember...its your memories that you are preserving. Make your album how you want....

HTH's

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Thank you Lisa Rose!!!!! Great advice, esp. about what to buy. I went into Michael's and I didn't know where to begin!

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I LOVE all the new embellishments and stuff. When I started doing it years ago, they didnt have all the stuff they do now..but now its so expensive. I would love to just go crazy. But another piece of advice as far as cost goes...they sell the embellishments in the scrapbooking aisles for SOOO much..shop around for similiar things for less. I buy beads and ribbons and even brads and things to use to make it original in the other sections of the craft store..funny it's cheaper there...lol

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Gabrielle,

if you are into Photos - You will Love it,
its very addictive and you just want to buy everything.

when you are buying your supplies definitely go to michaels, every week they have a 40% off coupon in there flyer, usually in the paper, I get one mailed to me, so for bigger priced items use this,
I think this week for the veterans Holiday they have a 50% off coupon, for Thursday and friday only,
would be good to use for paper trimmer.

if I hear of any crops, I will keep you posted.

I started on my own, never went to any classes or anything,
then last year went on a weekend retreat with cousin, first every Crop, I loved it, it lets you get alot done.

enjoy and let me know if you need any help

kimberly

Re: How to start Scrapping?

I started scrapping when I went to a Stampin Up workshop... I loved it, then I got into making cards and other groovey things then I actually became a demo (its helping me pay for the wedding)

I found that the best way to goto a class...
If your interested in more info FM me :)

GOOD LUCK
and Happy Scrapping!!!

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Thanks Lisa Rose! I actually cmae on tis board to ask for a supply loist of what to buy to get started!

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If anyone is interested, I may teach a beginner scrapbook class at my home. I want to see what kind of interest there is. IM in HOlbrook.

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Holbrook is far for me ! I was wondering if anyone ever did LIW crops...that might be fun! I woudn't feel so stupid not knowing anything around you guys.

Also y mom wants me to put all of my awards form school throughy the years in a 'Scrapbook.' Is there any way to do this creatively? any thoughts?

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i've always been interested in scrapbooking and even tried to make a decent scrapbook when i was younger and it turned out really bad so i gave up.. but i would be really interested in going to a beginners class or something.

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You guys are the best!!!

Hi Kim!!!!!!!!!!!

I want to go to a scrapping convention/weekend getaway and just go scrapping crazy!

ETA: I forgot I am supposed to be saving for house!

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If anyone is interested in hosting a Stampin Up workshop at there house let me know.
I have an extensive catalog and can teach everyone how to use some of the kits, to start out Scrapbooking...
Also if you host a party depending on how much you get in sales you will earn alot of free goodies!
www.stampinup.com is the website for the company.

I just did a party in Port Jefferson on Saturday all new to scrapbooking and stamping.

If anyone is interested FM for more details!

Happy Scrapbooking :)
Ill post some of the pages Ive made

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I just started one day with some of my pics and it grew form there I am always trying new things and experimenting. Pick up an issue of Creating Keepsakes or Scrapbooks Etc, they have great idea. Or even take a class at MIchaels or Scrapbook Cottage in Levittown. THe main idea is to have fun with it. It is my stress reliever

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I started scrapbooking by going to a creative memories party and I fell in love with it and went to a bunch more before I became a creative memories consultant.

It is alot of fun and so addicting. Lisa rose was right, don't go out and buy everything you see.

Good luck and let me know if you have any question's!!

Meredith