Calling all scrapbookers...

[munchkin392 1]

Thanks for all the replies. Do any of you seasoned scrapbookers recommend any books for new scrapbookers? I have never done one, but I really want to start. I love all the papers and I figured it would give me something to do besides eat. And what better to start with than my surgery?

Sooo.....if anyone has any tips feel free to respond or PM me.

[NanaRenan 0]

Thanks for all the replies. Do any of you seasoned scrapbookers recommend any books for new scrapbookers? I have never done one, but I really want to start. I love all the papers and I figured it would give me something to do besides eat. And what better to start with than my surgery?

Sooo.....if anyone has any tips feel free to respond or PM me.

As a long time scrapper, I would advise you to get a little experience under your belt before attempting what might be a very special album. I've always told people do NOT start scrapping with your wedding photos or a baby book, because you'll show it to people for the rest of your life and you don't want it to be your greenest work. And trust me, if you scrapbook any amount of time, your skill level will go up and you will be less than thrilled about your first work.

That said, [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Simple-Scrapbooks-Meaningful-Memory-Weekend/dp/1929180241/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1196391758&sr=1-8]Amazon.com: Simple Scrapbooks: 25 Fun and Meaningful Memory Books You Can Make in a Weekend: Books: Stacy Julian,Gayle Humpherys[/ame] is my favorite book for making great 'themed' albums. I use it in teaching scrapbooking classes, but my personal copy is not in its rack. Either I've loaned it and forgotten about it or one of my daughters or daughter-in-law borrowed it.

I also recommend subscribing to the magazine of the same name, Simple Scrapbooks. It's not too overwhelming for beginners.

And it IS a great deterrent to eating!