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Pick up a selection of papers, stickers and ribbons.Scrapbooking is a supply-intensive art, so the first thought would be--buy supplies. However, how do you know what she does or doesn't have in abundance. Here's where a little sneaky investigating comes in. Look through the supplies your scrapbooker currently has and make a list to take shopping with you. Note the type of glue she likes, the names of the tools she uses, the name brand of the stamps, etc. With this list in hand, you are able to hit the craft supply stores. Find a scrapbooking specialty store that she may not normally visit. Purchase a supply of paper for every occasion and color, stickers for every holiday in the upcoming year and ribbons of various colors. Use your imagination and make it colorful. Pick up a box or bin to place everything in and wrap with brightly colored paper. Your scrapbooker's eyes will grow wide as she investigates everything you have picked up for her. -
Making memories--Slice Cordless Design Cutter MachineThe one tool that every scrapbooker longs to have is a die-cut machine. This machine allows the user to cut or punch out patterns and designs that can be used in framing, lettering, and other embellishments. Find a machine that is suitable to your scrapbooker. If this is the first one, find a starter pack that includes everything she would need to begin right away. If she currently has a machine, purchase some additional templates, cartridges or accessories for her machine. Machines are priced from $99 to $500 and are often on sale. -
Stamp sets by Anna GriffinMany scrapbookers have become stampers by default. The use of stamps of any kind have quickly become one of the best weapons in a scrapbookers arsenal of creative tools. Again, investigate the stamps your scrapbooker may already have and include them on your list. Visit a store that specializes in stamps and purchase unusual decorative stamps and inks for your artist. If this is going to be her first venture into using stamps, find out if the store offers classes and arrange for your scrapbooker to attend. -
A scrapbook tote with wheels and multiple storage areas is best.One incredible thing about scrapbookers is the camaraderie they feel for each other. They think nothing of putting supplies in a tote and going off to scrapbook parties or just spending time with their friends. Take a look at the bag your scrapbooker uses to travel. Consider what exactly she will be using it for. Due to the weight of supplies, tools and embellishments, it is wise to choose a tote that has wheels as well as multiple storage pockets. Also consider the size of the pages your scrapbooker is most likely to create, and make sure the tote you find is large enough to comfortably hold those pages.
