Top Five Gifts for Scrapbookers

Holiday Gift Guide

J.E. Thurnau
Scrapbooking is a craze that has swept the nation. People all over are taking their old pictures and memories and using creativity to make them exciting and even more memorable. Why not show your scrapbooker how much you really love them and a gift they'll truly love this holiday season? There are a lot of great products and gift ideas out there for the savvy husband or perceptive friend if you look around. Here is a list of some of the best finds and most coveted scrap booking products that will make any scrapbook lover's day.

1. Cricut

The Cricut, by Provo Craft, is the mother of all scrapbooking tools and a popular item this year on the craft circuit. And priced at $249.99, its price reflects it. The Cricut is a personal cutting system that doesn't require a computer or other software. You can make hundreds of shapes, letters, and phrases that will make your scrapbook pages unique and exciting. You can purchase various templates for tags, animal shapes, letters, and so much more that you plug into the Cricut for $69.99. This machine is the ultimate in scrapbook-ery, but is also handy for making signs, helping children with school projects, and creating wonderful, unique gifts and gift bags for everyone. The Cricut is a great accessory for any crafty person. Don't miss out on the chance to be the hero to your own scrapbook lover.

2. Cuttlebug

From the makers of Cricut comes the Cuttlebug, a great companion to the Cricut or addition to anyone's scrapbook. The Cuttlebug is a hand powered die-cut machine. With a more affordable price tag of around $65.99, and less technology involved, the Cuttlebug is a great option for those who can't afford the Cricut. A manual die cutter, the Cuttlebug is a great scrapbooking accessory that allows you to make great shapes and letters that you can use on all of your scrapbook creations. The Cuttlebug also has an added embossing feature. The Cuttlebug templates range in price anywhere from $4.99 to 79.99, depending on the size of the set. The Cuttlebug is a great alternative to the Cricut or a great companion.

3. Making Memories Modular Organization

Does the scrapbooker in your life have a lot of stuff, but no way to organize it? Well, why don't you help them out by purchasing them the stylish Modular Organization panels from Making Memories? Priced at $15.99 per panel and from $4.99 for storage accessories, the Modular Organization allows you to hang up a series of 14 x 14 panels made of cork, material, metal, or chalk board material that you can mix and match for all of your storage needs. You can use them to display your works of art, organize your materials in small, magnetic storage bins, or even plan your pages on the chalkboard. The Modular Storage panels make a great gift for the scrap booker in your life.

4. Store in Style

Does your scrapbooking companion need a bit more help in organization? If they need a complete overhaul, why not invest in some items from Store in Style. Ranging from $9.99 on up, the Storage in Style is a set of modular storage and accessories that will meet all of your organization needs.

5.The Encyclopedia of Scrapbooking

Sometimes scrap bookers just need a little inspiration in order to get moving. If you're looking for a good way to help them find it, why not try The Encyclopedia of Scrapbooking by Creative Keepsakes. Priced at $24.99, this ultimate scrapbooking companion is a great and affordable gift for anyone looking to surprise his or her loved ones this holiday season.

Published by J.E. Thurnau

I am a middle school teacher. I teach 9th grade Sheltered Language Arts (ESL) and 9th grade Gifted and Talented Language Arts. I have a B.A. in English from Brigham Young University and I have a B.S. in...  View profile

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