10 Must-Have Tools Every Scrapbooker Needs (Using Only Creative Memories Products)
Starting your scrapbooking journey can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be! When you're building your toolkit, the right supplies make all the difference. Whether you’re brand new to memory keeping or helping a friend get started, this post will walk you through the 10 must-have Creative Memories tools that belong in every scrapbooker’s starter kit. Each one is available at www.creativememories.com/user/tracywalker and chosen for its quality, functionality, and fun!
1. 12-Inch Trimmer
🎯 For: Clean, precise photo and paper cuts
The Creative Memories 12-Inch Trimmer is a game-changer. With an extendable arm for 12x12 paper, a self-healing cutting mat, and an easy-to-change blade, this tool helps you cut photos and papers with crisp edges every time. Bonus: you can purchase decorative blades to add flair to your edges!
2. Tape Runner
🎯 For: Quick, photo-safe adhesive that goes where you want it
The CM Tape Runner is a must-have adhesive for scrapbooking—it’s strong, mess-free, and refillable. It's perfect for sticking down photos, mats, and papers securely, without warping or gumming things up.
3. Repositionable Tape Runner
🎯 For: Adjusting your pieces without ruining them
This version of the tape runner lets you move things around after you've stuck them down. Ideal for perfectionists or those moments when your embellishment just needs to scoot a smidge.
🔗 Shop it: Repositionable Tape Runner
4. All-Purpose Scissors
🎯 For: Snipping embellishments, ribbons, or intricate details
Small but mighty, the All-Purpose Scissors from CM are perfect for detail work and small cuts. They’re super sharp, durable, and fit easily into your tool tote.
🔗 Shop it: All-Purpose Scissors
5. Corner Rounder Punch
🎯 For: Softening edges of photos and mats
A classic tool with a polished finish! The Corner Rounder adds a clean, professional look to photo corners and mats. It’s especially great for baby albums, school layouts, and heritage pages.
6. Custom Cutting System + Blades
🎯 For: Perfect ovals, circles, and other shapes
This system is legendary in the Creative Memories world. The Custom Cutting System uses blades that ride along templates to cut shapes in or around photos and papers. It's incredibly easy to use and produces perfect results every time.
🔗 Shop it: Custom Cutting System
7. Multitool
🎯 For: Lifting, placing, and fine-detail work
Tiny embellishments? Need to remove a sticker? This little tool is your best friend. The Multitool has a precision edge and a pick—ideal for repositioning items or scraping off mistakes without damage.
8. Pen Set
🎯 For: Journaling, captions, and adding personal stories
Creative Memories offers archival-quality journaling pens in various tip sizes and colors. Their dual-tip pens (round and fine point) make it easy to write legibly and beautifully. Don't skip this one—your words matter as much as your photos.
9. 12x12 Album + Refill Pages
🎯 For: The heart of your memory keeping
Start with a beautiful 12x12 Album in your favorite color or theme. Each album includes high-quality pages and Page Protectors that are photo-safe and built to last. You can add refill pages as your memories grow!
10. Embellishment & Stickers
🎯 For: Adding personality, color, and dimension
Creative Memories has embellishments to match every season, event, or vibe. Stickers, layered die-cuts, borders, and mats help make your pages pop. Pro tip: look for collection bundles to get paper, stickers, and embellishments that coordinate perfectly.
🔗 Shop it: Embellishments & Stickers
Ready to Scrap Like a Pro?
These 10 tools are the foundation of a great scrapbooking setup. You don’t need everything at once—but if you’re ready to go all in, Creative Memories has bundles and tool kits that offer great value and keep you organized.
💡 Want a bonus tip? Store your tools in a CM Storage Product to keep everything at your fingertips during crops and at-home sessions.
What’s your favorite go-to scrapbooking tool?
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