The most basic scrapbooking supplies that you'll need are paper, cardstock, scissors or trimmers, pens, adhesives (glue, foam tape, or washi tape), embellishments such as stickers and ephemera, and photos. It's also good to invest in a scrapbook kit - it has everything you need to get started.

“While we live in an age where you can easily document every moment with friends and loved ones online, scrapbooking remains a fun and easy way to express your creativity and further celebrate important memories and life milestones.

Acid-free cardstock is commonly used as the base for layouts in scrapbooking, since it can hold weight, won't buckle with the use of liquid adhesive, and won't destroy your beloved family photographs and ephemera. It is also often used as a base for cards in cardmaking, tag making, and die cutting.