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Are you new to scrapbooking or are you a seasoned expert? We've compiled a list of must have scrapbooking and rubber stamping supplies that should assist the novice stamper as well as spark some new ideas for the expert scrapbooking hobbyist. While there are hundreds of supplies that can be purchased at your local hobby and craft store, or online, we have highlighted the most essential ones.

Stamp Ink: Rubber stamping ink comes in a wide variety of colors and hues. Outside of its obvious use, stamp ink can be used to tint metal accents as well a shade the edges of paper and chipboard.

Stickers: Today's sticker choices are essentially endless. You'll find stickers in hundreds of different designs, and styles. There are even velvet, gel, and 3-D stickers! Stickers are perfect for filling in areas that lack color and substance on any scrapbooking page.

Ribbon: Scrapbooking and rubber stamping ribbon comes in a variety of widths from 1/8" to 2" or more depending on what you need for your project. Color coordinated spools of ribbon can be purchased at almost any craft and hobby store. Today's scrapbooking ribbon is especially designed with the current styles and trends in mind.

Staples, buttons, and metal fasteners: Scrapbooking embellishments include metal fasteners, colored staples, faux flowers, buttons, and paper clips. Items usually found at an office supply store have now become important to have on hand while scrapbooking stamping. Create coordinated sets of embellishments by purchasing white embellishments and colorize them with stamp ink or paint. Having embellishments that perfectly match your paper and are coordinated to compliment each other will add a special touch to every project.

Card stock: Handmade, hand dyed, printable fabric stock paper are all available for your scrapbooking pleasure! Acid free products, which will keep your memorable albums from harmful deterioration for the longest time possible, are important for your memories to last forever.

Albums: Make sure that your memories are timeless by finding a strong and sturdy album. The standard album sizes are 8.5 x 11, 6 x 6, and 12 x 12. These sizes go perfectly with the most scrapbooking paper dimensions. Albums can also be found in smaller sizes and can even be custom-made for special projects. Add a personal touch and distinction to each album by making the cover unique and attractive!

You only need a few supplies and your endless creativity to have fun while scrapbooking. These supplies, however, will make your time spent rubber stamping and scrapbooking even more exciting.

About the Author
Kathy Williams enjoys rubber stamping and scrapbooking and can often be found working in her online stamping store Rubber Stamping Fun.

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<b>Essential Rubber Stamping & Scrapbooking Supplies</b><br> by Kathy Williams<br> <br> Are you new to scrapbooking or are you a seasoned expert? We've compiled a list of must have scrapbooking and rubber stamping supplies that should assist the novice stamper as well as spark some new ideas for the expert scrapbooking hobbyist. While there are hundreds of supplies that can be purchased at your local hobby and craft store, or online, we have highlighted the most essential ones.<br> <br> Stamp Ink: Rubber stamping ink comes in a wide variety of colors and hues. Outside of its obvious use, stamp ink can be used to tint metal accents as well a shade the edges of paper and chipboard.<br> <br> Stickers: Today's sticker choices are essentially endless. You'll find stickers in hundreds of different designs, and styles. There are even velvet, gel, and 3-D stickers! Stickers are perfect for filling in areas that lack color and substance on any scrapbooking page.<br> <br> Ribbon: Scrapbooking and rubber stamping ribbon comes in a variety of widths from 1/8" to 2" or more depending on what you need for your project. Color coordinated spools of ribbon can be purchased at almost any craft and hobby store. Today's scrapbooking ribbon is especially designed with the current styles and trends in mind.<br> <br> Staples, buttons, and metal fasteners: Scrapbooking embellishments include metal fasteners, colored staples, faux flowers, buttons, and paper clips. Items usually found at an office supply store have now become important to have on hand while scrapbooking stamping. Create coordinated sets of embellishments by purchasing white embellishments and colorize them with stamp ink or paint. Having embellishments that perfectly match your paper and are coordinated to compliment each other will add a special touch to every project.<br> <br> Card stock: Handmade, hand dyed, printable fabric stock paper are all available for your scrapbooking pleasure! Acid free products, which will keep your memorable albums from harmful deterioration for the longest time possible, are important for your memories to last forever.<br> <br> Albums: Make sure that your memories are timeless by finding a strong and sturdy album. The standard album sizes are 8.5 x 11, 6 x 6, and 12 x 12. These sizes go perfectly with the most scrapbooking paper dimensions. Albums can also be found in smaller sizes and can even be custom-made for special projects. Add a personal touch and distinction to each album by making the cover unique and attractive!<br> <br> You only need a few supplies and your endless creativity to have fun while scrapbooking. These supplies, however, will make your time spent rubber stamping and scrapbooking even more exciting.<br> <br> <b>About the Author</b><br> Kathy Williams enjoys rubber stamping and <a href="http://www.rubberstampingfun.com/tuapage.html">scrapbooking</a> and can often be found working in her online stamping store Rubber Stamping Fun.<br><br><font size="1" face="arial">Get <A HREF="http://www.freearticlehq.com/">Free Articles</a> for your web site, newsletter, or ezine at the <A HREF="http://www.freearticlehq.com/">Free Article Headquarters</A></font>.