Scrapbooking starter picks

Scrapbooking starter picks
with Skyler Olson.

New to scrapbooking and scrap journaling? These are the exact products I reach for — plus a few easy starters to help you begin.

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Where to start, from someone who’s been there.

People keep asking me where to begin — so I put it all in one place. Below are the covers, pages and tools I actually use, organized so you can grab a starter set first, then add the pieces that fit your style.

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If you’re just beginning, start with these three.

The all-in-one kit gets you making right away; the trimmer and tape runners are the two tools you’ll use on every single page.

Delight Scrap Journal Kit
Delight Scrap Journal Kit
$100View product →
12-inch Trimmer
12-inch Trimmer
$64.50View product →
Tape Runners
Tape Runners
from $8.50View product →
Scrap journaling

My neutral scrap journal setup.

Soft, home-friendly covers and pages that go with everything — the heart of what my audience asks about.

Skyler uses thisScrap Journal Cover – Pebble Gray
Scrap Journal Cover – Pebble Gray
$22View product →
Skyler uses thisWeathered Indigo Scrap Journal Cover – Caramel
Weathered Indigo Scrap Journal Cover – Caramel
$27.50View product →
Scrap Journal Pages (13/pk) – White
Scrap Journal Pages (13/pk) – White
$22View product →
Scrap Journal Pages (13/pk) – Spargo
Scrap Journal Pages (13/pk) – Spargo
$22View product →
Scrap Journal Templates (6/pk)
Scrap Journal Templates (6/pk)
$24View product →
Envelope & Pocket Set (24/pk) – Kraft
Envelope & Pocket Set (24/pk) – Kraft
$12.50View product →
Envelope & Pocket Set (24/pk) – White Speckle
Envelope & Pocket Set (24/pk) – White Speckle
$12.50View product →
Envelope & Pocket Set (24/pk) – Gingham
Envelope & Pocket Set (24/pk) – Gingham
$12.50View product →
All-Purpose Clips (6/pk)
All-Purpose Clips (6/pk)
$2.50View product →
Wedding albums

Something blue for the big day.

The Hydrangea Haven and Something Blue pieces I use to build soft, timeless wedding albums.

Skyler uses this12x12 Hydrangea Haven Album Cover – Icy Blue
12x12 Hydrangea Haven Album Cover – Icy Blue
$40View product →
Hydrangea Haven Paper Pack (12/pk)
Hydrangea Haven Paper Pack (12/pk)
$10View product →
Something Blue Vellum Paper Pack (5/pk)
Something Blue Vellum Paper Pack (5/pk)
$5.60View product →
Something Blue Embossed Embellishments (40/pk)
Something Blue Embossed Embellishments (40/pk)
$8.80View product →
Something Blue Stickers (3/pk)
Something Blue Stickers (3/pk)
$8View product →
Fill & File Sleeves – 12x12 Single Pocket (5/pk)
Fill & File Sleeves – 12x12 Single Pocket (5/pk)
$11.50View product →
Tools & adhesives

The tools that do the work.

My go-to 12-inch Trimmer and Tape Runners are up in Start here — these are the refills and extras I keep on hand.

12-inch Trimmer Replacement Mat Strip
12-inch Trimmer Replacement Mat Strip
$9.75View product →
Stock up12-inch Trimmer Blade Bundle (10/pk)
12-inch Trimmer Blade Bundle (10/pk)
$115View product →
Custom Cutting System Bundle
Custom Cutting System Bundle
$62View product →
Clear Shimmer Brush Pen
Clear Shimmer Brush Pen
$8View product →
6x12 Peekaboo Pockets (6/pk)
6x12 Peekaboo Pockets (6/pk)
$10View product →

Prices shown are from CreativeMemories.com and may change. Tape runner styles and refills are chosen on the product page.