What is scrapbooking?
The tradition of taking photos, and memorabilia, and placing them in family keepsake albums along with relevant journalling.

What is a crop?
A crop is an event where scrapbookers meet to work on their scrapbooks, share tools and techniques.

What is a die cut?
A shape or letter cut from paper by machine using a die pattern.

What is acid free?
Many papers can be considered acid free immediately after manufacture however unless they have been buffered, i.e. treated with a neutralising agent, chemical reactions with substances such as sizing or bleaching will cause the paper to become acidic over time. All plastic by it´s nature is acid free however some plastic is unsafe for use in photo albums.

What does Photo Safe mean?
A marketing term used for products sold for use with photos and memorabilia. Photo safe is an ambiguous term and one that is not regulated, and while it is probably preferable to select products clearly marked acid free, lignin free and PVC free, the term has gained wider acceptance in the last few years and if the product is from a reputable manufacturer it is likely truely photo safe.

What kind of pen is safe to write on the backs of pictures with?
If you need to write on the backs of your pictures make sure you are using a memory-safe pen or pencil. There are some pencils that are made for writing on pictures that you can purchase from any scrapbook supplier. You can purchase memory-safe writing tools at scrapbook supply store or craft stores. As long as the ink is acid free and memory-safe you won't ruin your pictures.