Scrapbooking Supplies Key Terms

Succeed in scrapbooking when you learn the basics
By Autumn Rivers, Lead Copywriter Webflo Studios Whether you are considering starting a scrapbooking company or simply want to scrapbook photos of company events, there are plenty of terms to learn first. Scrapbooking has existed for years and gathered many fans along the way, so there are more key terms than you likely thought. However, you can skip the risk of feeling overwhelmed by getting to know the basics before you get started. Even if you are not naturally artistic, many of the most used scrapbooking supplies will help you create an attractive book of memories.

Acrylic album

This type of album is popular in scrapbooking for its unique transparent feature. What you place on one side of the page can be seen from the other side, which many scrapbooking fans use to their advantage by placing a picture on one side and an appealing paper cut-out on the other as a background.
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Paper punch

This handheld device punches shapes into paper, and each resulting shape can be affixed to an album page as a decoration. Many scrapbookers also use paper punches to create interesting frames around pictures in their albums.
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Rubber stamp

Rubber stamps are a staple of scrapbookers, as they use them to decorate albums with colored shapes using an ink pad. Stamps come in many shapes and sizes, and many scrapbookers also have their own stamps custom-made to portray a particular image or word.
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Stencil

A stencil is a way for scrapbookers to easily draw images in their albums with no drawing experience. Stencils usually are made of thin plastic material, allowing users to simply trace the design with a pencil or marker onto an album page.
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Embellishment

An embellishment is anything that decorates a scrapbook page. It can range from old ticket stubs to unique buttons, and can be purchased at a store or found in a junk drawer.
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Cardstock

Cardstock is a heavy paper often used by scrapbookers. Its sturdiness makes it a great candidate for creating shapes with a paper punch, and it comes in several colors.
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