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My best advice is to just go for it! Don't compare yourself to others and think that you work is inadequate...every page you do is a memory that is preserved forever, so just go for it! :)

I wish someone had told me you don't have to scrapbook every picture! And they don't have to be done in order. Scrapbook the pictures you love.

My advice is just to focus on scrapbooking a few pictures and stories at a time. You do not have to document every single picture you take.

1. Keep a scrapbook/inspiration journal jotting down memories from funny moments in the day to what the kids said/did to your thoughts and feelings (don't forget to date each journal). Feel free to add sketches or ads that may inspire you later.
Keep your journal and camera handy to capture everyday moments that are sometimes forgotten (not just for holidays and special occassions).
2. Date your pics. Your dated journal will come in handy when you're ready to scrap those pics.
3. Have fun! There is no wrong way to scrap. Your creativity is the perfect way. Soak in all the inspiration you want (from books, mags, blogs, forum galleries, etc.) but don't feel like you need to scrap a certain way or style. The longer you scrap, the more you will find your own style and become comfortable with your process.

The only rule of scrapbooking is that there are no rules. Have FUN! Don't Stress. Just Start. Don't scrapbook every picture. Don't go in order. Scrapbook the stories that move you. Its not about how many pages you can get done. Enjoy the process.

I would have liked to know a lot more about adhesives. I am putting a few older pages back together again. I also wish more people would step up and tell others not to scrap the original of a special photo. I have heard sob stories more than once while wandering through M's. It is heartbreaking!

I'm new to all this so I don't really have any advice to share, but I read all the comments and enjoyed picking up some great tips!

woops.. didn't mean to post that as a reply to Samantha.
lol

my advice would be to focus on the journaling.

Don't worry about everybody else and all the STUFF out there; these are your memories, your stories. Record them as you remember them. It's about the stories and memories not the product.

My best advice is buy most of your supplies as you need them with a particular layout in mind. I have spent so much time organizing and collecting supplies. A lot of which I'll probably never use. It's fun to have a "stash" but I've found it can get out of hand very quickly :)

There is no right way to do things. Don't get hung up on "how" things should be and just start putting stuff together....

My advice? Use your own handwriting for journaling. I didn't in the beginning because I'm not crazy about my own handwriting, but I got over being so critical about it and just let it go. What better way to personalize something than having it contain your own written word!?!

Scrapbooking is an ongoing process and one that you will never be "caught up" with. Everyone has their own style...do what you're comfortable with.

My advice: not everything HAS to be in chronological order if you don't want it to be!

My advice would be:
#1 Keep it simple. It's OK to use an imperfect photo.
#2 Always tell the story. Journaling is priceless to future generations.

Start writing down some thoughts to accompany your photos. Place these in a page protector in a binder. Get fancier when time allows. Visit Ali's blog for further simple advice.

Don't buy every scrapping supply that you see at the beginning. Start with some cardstock, a little pattern paper and your photos. Look at scrapping magazines to get ideas on the extras (embellishments, stickers, techniques, etc.) and just have fun!

I wish someone had told me not to buy those pads of patterned papers, and just buy individual sheets. There is no way you will ever use 6 sheets of one pattern, and you get so tired of the same colors, etc. I ended up dividing up the 2 pads I bought and giving lots of the sheets to other new scrappers.

There is no "wrong" in scrapbooking. Whatever your heart and mind tell you to do is right. Relax and enjoy!

My advice - don't go out and buy lots of stuff (supplies, storage, etc.) Find out what you like and actually USE first, then load up on those things s-l-o-w-l-y! ~TanyaS

Keep it simple. Buy a good trimmer, adhesive, basic neutrals cardstock, and an alphabet stamp set. Try a simple project like a mini album that has an almost instant gratification factor so one feels a sense of accomplishment,

my advice would be to start with one picture that tugs at your heart "so to speak"..one that speaks to you without words and then pick out a few embellishments some patterned paper you enjoy and adhere..simple, you have your first page to put in a book or frame

have fun... amusez-vous!

My advice is to buy only what you need for the album you are working on. I went way overboard on stickers and paper and never used it.