New to scrapbooking

Somebody I know has decided they want to take up scrapping. I am putting together a list of things that I think she will need to start. Just wondering if anyone here wants to add some things that they think are esential/important to scrapping. Thanks a bunch for your ideas.

The List
Scissors
cutting mat
cardstock
PP
black journalling pen
glue or double sided tape
ink (at least a brown and a black)
Some form of alphas
Membership to Top 50 (hehe)

The List
Scissors
cutting mat
cardstock
PP
black journalling pen
glue or double sided tape
ink (at least a brown and a black)
Some form of alphas
Membership to Top 50 (hehe) Oh this is the most important one!!!
Paper cutter
White gel pen
foam mounting tape of dots
craft knife
paint (basic colours)
mixture of flowers
ribbons
brads

Hope that helps Ant!!

i also suggest joining some online classes too you learn so much from them!!! I'm not just saying that because I teach them.... when I first started I joined in lots of classes to learn from others too

I agree with all the above!! I still stalk Charm when she is teaching classes so i can learn new things or try things that look scary to me!!

lol vicki! if anyone is interested Skye will be teaching a class tomorrow night! details here...

http://au001lcs00.syd.the-server.com.au/~bonsscra/forum/viewtopic.php?f=94&t=10415&sid=21a1e261defc5e3fc6857c9964aaff2c

i THINK it's tomorrow night.... it might be next tuesday!!

The List
Scissors
cutting mat
cardstock
PP
black journalling pen
glue or double sided tape
ink (at least a brown and a black)
Some form of alphas
Membership to Top 50 (hehe) Oh this is the most important one!!!
Paper cutter
White gel pen
foam mounting tape of dots
craft knife
paint (basic colours)
mixture of flowers
ribbons
brads

Ant, I would also add...
stapler!!!
metal ruler (for use with craft knife)
good desk lamp (if planning to scrap at night)
a stronger adhesive for heavier embellishments (like DM or Pritt)

oh and once she gets going, definitely some Spritz or Glimmermist!!!

LOL... the list gets longer and longer

Charmane wrote:LOL... the list gets longer and longer

I don't even have some of the things on this list. I will pass it on to her tomorrow and she can decide how much she needs (and can afford).

Yeah, maybe take out some of the things that aren't so necessary - like paper cutter etc. I only got one of those last month!! Before that I got on quite nicely with a $2 metal ruler, $9 cutting mat and a $3 craft knife. She could get scared off with too much to buy at first!!

Chantal wrote:Yeah, maybe take out some of the things that aren't so necessary - like paper cutter etc. I only got one of those last month!! Before that I got on quite nicely with a $2 metal ruler, $9 cutting mat and a $3 craft knife. She could get scared off with too much to buy at first!!

I can't believe that you think a cutter isn't necessary!!! I tried first up with a craft knife and metal ruler, but found that I really couldn't cut a straight line and have everything match up........its why my earlier LO's are all torn papers
I guess its just another one of those things that make us all us and different!! :lol!:

Hehe - my cutter was literally my first purchase from a creative memories party and I hardly ever use my craft knife - it is scissors all the way for me. I think I might have to bring my friend around and let her have a play before she decides.

mainly I use my craft knife for cutting our delicate things, tiny leaves and stems and itty bitty flowers etc, I also use it to cut circles from paper with the help of a saucepan lid its easier than scissors....I agree Ant, let her try them all so she can make her mind up.....what suits one doesn't always suit all!!

Kathie wrote:

Chantal wrote:Yeah, maybe take out some of the things that aren't so necessary - like paper cutter etc. I only got one of those last month!! Before that I got on quite nicely with a $2 metal ruler, $9 cutting mat and a $3 craft knife. She could get scared off with too much to buy at first!!

I can't believe that you think a cutter isn't necessary!!! I tried first up with a craft knife and metal ruler, but found that I really couldn't cut a straight line and have everything match up........its why my earlier LO's are all torn papers
I guess its just another one of those things that make us all us and different!!

LMAO...I guess we are all different, I am another one who hasn't picked my cutter up since I don't know when...

I use my cutter so often that i have to replace the blade at least once a month!! As for cutting with a knife and ruler, i never end up with a straight cut!!

I made do with a craft knife and metal ruler that i had 'borrowed' for dp and a cheap papercutter from, I think from Big W , it was around $5 came with it's own mat and it serviced me for ages, then my sister upgraded her cutter so I got her old one. I couldnt find spare cutters for it tho. Then I got an email from blue bazzaar, they had a stash of damaged mm cutters goin really cheap and bought one. the only thing wrong with the one I got was one of the hinges is broken, it was dirt cheap for such minor damage!

You've gotta love a bargain, hey Retta?