need a beginners scrapbook kit -where do I buy?

[daisy1999]

I want to do a scrapbook for my mum's birthday but I have never scrapbooked before. I don't want to do a massive amount and I will only be doing the one so I need an all inclusive easy kit. Anybody have a recommendation and/or any ideas for the book?

hiya daisy!!

1. an album (thinking of 8" x 8")acid and ligin free.

• 8x8 is a good size for you to start off with, most craft stores sell 8x8. the scrapbook goody box i recomended is fab value

2. Page covers (are these clear protectors?) -

yep, page protectors. you get about 10 or 20 in albums and you can purchase more when you need them. you can alos get extenders too.

3. Do I need card and papers? How do I make a page? Do I use card or paper or both?

card makes your pages more sturdy, many people scrap onto paper, you can stick the page onto card if you wanted. many albums come with card/sheets inside which you can stick your pages onto.

paper comes in more styles than card..... soooo addictive

4. embellishments

this is done to personal preference, some love embellies, some prefer their pages to be without.
you can also make your own.

5. acid free glue or tape -which is best? I would be grateful for any help.

again down to personal choice. I use double sided tape mostly, esp when I want things done right now, as I dont have to wait for it to dry. I do use wet adhesives too for metal stuff, etc.
I have quite a few adhesives tbh

foam pads are good to have too, you can get a 3d effect with these.

lots of us here recomend ukscrappers, lots of advice and galleries pics..... and sponsor stores..... purse warning....look away!!

oh and I tend to use on side of the page.

when you put pages into your album, you can put them back to back in one sleeve/protector.