Some scrapbookers find journaling one of the hardest parts about scrapbooking -- whether it’s finding a snappy title for the page or writing up a description for the event that's depicted in a photo.

But journaling adds so much to the value of the scrapbook page that it shouldn’t be overlooked.

Here are some easy ways to find creative words and phrases for your scrapbook page titles and photo captions.

I became interested in scrapbooking when I saw a memory scrapbook that my best friend had created for her wedding.

Her wedding scrapbook was absolutely gorgeous and after getting a look at it, I started to ask questions. Things like where did she get her supplies? How did she get started scrapbooking? And how could I get started?

I was surprised when she told me she purchased many of her scrapbooking supplies at our local dollar store, and that some scrapbooking supplies she actually printed from websites online.

According to her, the easiest way to get started on your very first memory scrapbook was just to purchase:

a few pages for a small album

some solid and patterned paper

a few pieces of cardstock

acid-free adhesive or glue
 

She also suggested acid-free paper as well, so that your pages don't yellow as they age. Well, needless to say, after all that I was hooked!

So, if you're new to scrapbooking -- as I was a few years ago -- how do you create your first scrapbook page when you're a total beginner?

Here are my own tips...

Crafts like scrapbooking and card making are wonderful hobbies and a creative outlets for many, but they can become very expensive.

The cost of embellishments alone can cramp your style, but here's an idea for the do-it-yourselfer.

Why not use all those fun papers, fabric scraps, and doo-dads to make your own embellishments?

A friend recently asked for my best tips that would help a non-Scrapbooker to create a scrapbook as a gift for someone.

This got my wheels spinning. I've been scrapbooking since 1993. My collection currently tops out at fourteen 12x12 albums.

I've put together a few helpful tips, along with my favorite places to find scrapbooking ideas, layouts, supplies, tips, and more ...online.