Do I need a Cricut to make good scrapbook pages?

No. Beautiful scrapbook pages can be made with just scissors, adhesive, and paper. A Cricut adds precision and enables intricate designs that are difficult to cut by hand, but it is a luxury, not a necessity. Many award-winning scrapbookers work entirely with hand-cut elements and simple tools.

How do I protect scrapbook pages from damage?

Use acid-free page protectors in a quality album. Store albums upright like books — never stacked flat. Keep albums in climate-controlled spaces away from humidity, direct sunlight, and temperature extremes. Photo-safe pens and adhesives prevent chemical damage to photos over time.

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