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What you need to get started

Tools -

To get started, you'll need the following:

• Pencil
• Ruler
• Sharp, straight-edged scissors
• Album or binder
• Adhesives
• Journaling pens
• Templates
• Photo-safe paper
• Decorative scissors or punches

Three-ring binders use top-loading sheets to house memorabilia and

photographs. These sheets should be PVC-free to prevent the photo deterioration that chemicals cause over time. Strap-bound  or flex-hinge albums have pages that can be added or removed and that are acid- and lignin-free. Both types allow scrapbookers to create layouts by adding materials directly to the page. The flex-hinge album features a staplelike device that acts as a buckle for the strap that secures the pages. Post-bound albums have a screw in the back  that facilitates easy removal and addition of pages. For versatility, post-bound albums use either standard scrapbook pages or top-loading sheets. The spiral-bound album, with its fixed number of pages, is a good choice for short projects or gift albums, as pages cannot be added or removed (unless torn out).

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