Question: Do you know the tools I will be needing to get started scrapbooking and where I can get them. I know you can get some of them at Michael’s, Target, Wal-mart, and Wishing Well. But I wanted to know how to start my first page? I’m doing one of my friends, family, and people that surround me. Can I get one of those cameras that have your picture in it and then you would just have to print it out. What kind of camera can I use?
Answer: I buy most of my stuff online, which you can do from our site - www.scrapbookfinds.com. If you need to start right away, though, I would go to any store that sells scrapbooking supplies. The places you mentioned would be a good place to start. Read my article on the basics of scrapbooking for more info on products to use. I would definitely invest in a good paper cutter/trimmer and some paper. The rest of the embellishments ideas you can use from my article.
As for a camera, definitely go digital if you are buying a new one. But any camera will be fine for scrapbooking as long as you can develop or print your photos. You can get digital cameras as cheap as $20-$30. If you have the means to get a higher quality one, I would suggest one with at least 4 or 5 pixels so you can print 8×10 photos if you need to. As a professional photographer, I have an SLR (basically a camera where I can change the lens and make manual adjustments). You don’t need one like that. You can get just a compact camera. I like Nikon cameras, but Canon is great too. These can range from $200-$300 for a good one to even more.