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my advice to a new scrapper and to myself everyday is don't make it hard! Sounds silly, but sometimes we try to hard - just have fun. and do it everyday.

I think the best advice would be "Do what feels right to you. Don't try to copy someone else's style or think there is a right way & a wrong way - just do it."

Scrapbook whatever inspires you at the moment. If you aren't enjoying your process, move on!

Ooh these are just beautiful! I would love to win, thank you for the opportunity! :)

My best advice for a new scrapbooker is to be yourself and don't worry about 'fitting in' to what others may consider to be 'in style'. There's no such thing as perfection when it comes to this hobby! So let your imagination run wild!

Sorry I hit enter too quickly... my best advice for new scrappers would be to ignore what everyone tells you scrapbooking "should" be - because really what it is is telling your story, however YOU want to tell it. If that means different page sizes, great! If that means doing something that you haven't seen in magazines or books before, do it! Do whatever you want to do to tell your story, even if it's different or maybe what others might think is a little crazy!

Scrapbook what inspires you at the moment! If you aren't enjoying your process move on.

It's easy to get overwhelmed with all the products that are available out there esp. when you're a new scrapper. So buy coordinated kits and paper packs. I wish these kits were widely available to me when I started scrapping. Now that it is, I saved so much time plus able to create beautiful layouts.

The advice I would give a new scrap booker is to start with pictures that you love and has a story. Not to worry about the chronological order of things. Then write the journaling and then pick paper and embelishment that contribute to the story and then play. Put things on a page and move things around until it "feels" right to you, Don't conpare your page to others, use others page for an idea only. Your page should make you happy and that is all that matters. Story down, Pictures down and a look that feels right.

I wish that I would have signed up for a class right away when I was beginning. The Scrapbooking 101 class that teaches you a bit about adhesives, cutters, basic embellishments, eyelets and etc. I think it can get overwhelming hitting up a store with all the cool gadgets and supplies and typically you'll want EVERYTHING!
I think it's a given that your style/tastes will change over time, so the type of product you buy now will likely not be something you use in the future. BUT, you will always use those techniques you learn in a beginner's class. :)

I wished that someone had told me less is more. No need to buy everything you see. Also, not every picture will become a page. Some just end up in a regular old photo album and that's ok! Sometimes I have to remind myself this.

my best advice to new scrapbookers is to be true to yourself! don't try to fit in to what others may think is 'in style'. Let your imagination run wild!

Only one thing? Gosh...how about don't worry about scrapping EVERYTHING...go with what inspires you. I am still stuck in my chronological order rut, even though I force myself to venture out of it often enough...I always return to it. It's all good though...whatever floats your boat, right?

My advice to a new scrapper would be: if you have a chance to take a class with Ali Edwards you will look at your photos and stories in a whole new light. It will be worth every cent :-)

My introduction to scrapping was with Creative Memories and I thought I had to have it all and stay within that company. My advice is " Use it all. Mix and match. Don't confine yourself to one company. There are no rules! Branch out. Try it all. Stretch yourself and try new things. Don't be confined. " I have so much fun now and I try new things all the time. If I feel comfortable then I know it's time to try something new.
That ReVa kit is to die for!!! Thanks for your weekly giveaways, your advice and the inspiration that is always overflowing from your blog. ms.cheryl

Funny. I just gave someone who wants to get started some advice. I told her to just go slow. go to the scrapbook store and just look around. it will be a bit mind boggling, but pick up one or two things that "speak to you", maybe they say something like Create with me!
then buy yourself a magazine, or a book about scrapbooking. just peruse it for inspiration and for fun.
of course she'll need the basics (trimmer, adhesive, cardstock), but in the beginning, just go slowly and build your stash.
scrapbooking doesn't have to be overwhelming, it can be fun! scrap what you want and don't worry about chronology!

It's not so much I wish someone had told me, but it is something I tell everyone: Keep it simple, don't worry if it is not perfect, whatever you do or whatever you say your family will love it because it came from you. Perfection fairies are not allowed!

My best advice for a new scrapbooker is to do what makes you happy don't try to keep up with the latest trends, you don't need to buy every sheet of paper use what you have before you get more or you will soon find your self with a room full of product you have no hope of ever getting through in your life time.
Heather Main

My best advice for a new scrapbooker is to do what makes you happy don't try to keep up with the latest trends, you don't need to buy every sheet of paper use what you have before you get more or you will soon find your self with a room full of product you have no hope of ever getting through in your life time.
Heather Main

Don't stress. Have fun and tell your stories.
There is no wrong or right way.
Just be yourself...do what you like.