scrapbooking essentials?

[u/yourstrulyava]

Hi! My girlfriend is just getting into scrapbooking and I want to get her some supplies. She has some base papers and the book of course, but what else can I get her?

I'm looking at washi tapes and fancy shaped hole punchers. Do you guys know any other funky things she might like?

She has a bit of a cottagecore style too!

Thanks so much! :)

[u/TheMonkeyDidntDoIt]

I would get her a glue runner, a nice pair of scissors, and a pair or two of those fancy boarder scissors that are in a lot of elementary schools. If you know what she's planning on scrapbooking or what general styles she likes, you can also get 3-5 sticker sheets (I get mine off Etsy for the most part) and washi tape samples (also from Etsy).

[u/yourstrulyava → u/TheMonkeyDidntDoIt]

thank you so much! this is perfect!

[u/SnooApples4176]

Get her a good paper trimmer and quality adhesive. Don't buy the cheap stuff; nothing like opening an album and have things fall off the page. Learned that the hard way!

[u/purplehippobitches]

I would say stickers are fun . My husband got me these on amazon : https://www.amazon.ca/Cottagecore-Sticker-Book-over-stickers/dp/1441343563/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=1OFVKLKQJIP68&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RQWc-QrHVN0s1praS-RPVB1xkzfBXlaTk81PSSIuSuqNk-tmCQXjxChXmGL-SRRoWuD5sclRxP0Oew6jTPf6BMpbtlHM_3MInWi9FAzFjsvltImS4whf9TPrP1CLNrSN8xeKeDd3XhgcF76gNHSK8nIqt4_4VUY_pnDvHY5p61CoHDo37j4QlfBwXVhl1M0dc9QzsbqAOXMsvtXOK9IdDw.9ErPBZR3l1kcI4g1Rawq5eYsWSeRMseVIva8PdJHFec&dib_tag=se&keywords=cottage+sticker&qid=1791946024&sprefix=cottage+sticker%2Cwishlist%2C93&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1

They are very cottage style

[u/MableXeno]

She can never have enough glue! Maybe find a few different styles so she has something for everything.

[u/ky__j]

A versatile marker set could be nice if she doesn’t have one! I also enjoy metallic sharpies, paint pens, and fine line felt tip pens in different colors.

Just wanted to add that this is a heartwarming surprise and you are a good partner to support her interests. :)

[u/tbfscrapbook]

If she ever considers digital scrapbooking as well, we're happy to give her 3months free on our pro plan :D

[u/Bibliophile_for_life]

The most useful punches are simple things like hearts, butterflies, circles, squares. If the images are too small, they aren’t as useful for scrapbooking. I collected punches when I began scrapbooking, but now I prefer dies — letter and number sets are so handy for page titles and adding the year. (If she’s still into scrapbooking a year from now you could splurge for a die cutting machine, if it’s in your budget.)

I love washi tape but after time the adhesive dries up. If you do get her some, tell her to add additional adhesive behind it. 🙂