Scrapbooking How To: Where to Buy Scrapbook Paper

Scrapbook paper is addicting. Paper is the backbone of scrapbooking. We are tempted to buy, buy, buy because we know we'll use it up eventually -- so why not buy a few more sheets of this new pretty pattern or that cool new shade of blue? But wait! Step away from the paper!

My best and most important advice when buying paper is to take it slow. It's easy to go overboard and buy too much at the beginning. I know, I've been there and done that. Now I'm stuck with thousands of sheets of paper that I probably won't ever use. So start slow, buy only what you need for the pages you want to create and keep that addiction in check.

But with such an enormous selection to choose from, you can feel that paper-addiction-bug creeping up behind you and all you want to do is run out to the store and buy some paper. But wait just a minute. Let's talk about the best way to buy paper and some of the sources for the best deals. Remember, the better price you get on your paper means you'll just extra money to buy more paper.

Where to Shop
This might seem like an obvious topic and you may be tempted to skip right over it. But really... this is important. There are the typical shopping places you probably already know about but there are also some other sources that can help you save loads of money on supplies.

Scrapbook Stores: Your "Local Scrapbook Store" - often referred to as LSS when scrapbookers talk in shorthand - is the best source for all the newest, hottest and latest products. Scrapbook stores are usually locally owned and have a small storefront location in your town. Mom & Pop type stores, if you will. You will always find the largest selection of specialty supplies here, but you'll also be paying a bit more for the privilege of having the newest products.