What is scrapbooking?

What is Scrapbooking?

Scrapbooking, also known as collage or creative collage, is by definition a form of creative hobby that originated in the United States. The term “scrapbooking” comes from the English word “scrap,” meaning pieces or scraps, and “book,” meaning book or album.
This technique involves placing photos within a layout that reflects a specific theme. The layout is created using various pieces of materials.
This artistic technique allows you to showcase your photos and images through a more aesthetically pleasing presentation than a simple
photo album.

How do you do scrapbooking?

There are many scrapbooking techniques, such as:

• Serendipity (embellishing a page with paper scraps)
• Tagging (graffiti)
• Iris folding (a paper-folding technique that adds dimension to a pattern)
• Spirella (a technique that incorporates thread into the design)
• Embossing (creating raised lettering and designs on cardstock)

People who practice and are passionate about this hobby are called “scrapbookers”

What supplies do you need for scrapbooking?

• The standard size for a scrapbooking page is 30 x 30 cm.
  However, any page or album size is allowed, depending on one’s imagination and the materials available.
• A page typically includes a title, a photo, journaling (comments), the date, and the names of the people in the photos.

Here is a list of specialized scrapbooking supplies you might need to get started on your album:

• A pair of scissors
• Fabric scraps
• Paper, cardstock
• Stamps
• Ink
• Hole punches
• Masking tape
• Embossing tools
• An album
• Glue

When it comes to glue, people often wonder which type to use for scrapbooking. It depends on what you’ll be gluing.

• A simple glue for your papers will suffice.
• If you want to glue fabric, we recommend clear fabric glue.
• If you want to apply your glue with great precision, opt for Glugot Rapid Glue and its applicator brush.
• If you want to add rhinestones to your creations, then metallic glitter glues are perfect for you.

Find all our glues and varnishes on our website.

Scrapbooking is both a creative hobby, a form of decorative art, and an opportunity to capture a family’s story on paper through photos and captions.
Weddings, baptisms, vacations—any occasion is a good reason to create a scrapbooking album.
Use new or recycled materials—the idea here is to let your creativity run wild.
Turn your photo albums into works of art!
Use whatever you have on hand to decorate your album.
Rhinestones, paper flowers, metallic paper, shrink plastic, embroidery… in the art of scrapbooking, anything goes—so why hold back?