The most important item for the mobile scrapper is the tote. Your tote will allow you to pack, store and carry exactly what you need in the way of paper, tools, embellishments, photos, adhesives and memorabilia without having to leave anything important behind.

Whether you are going scrapping for an evening or a whole weekend, your tote; if chosen properly; will hold everything you need to get a few pages or even an entire scrapbook done.

Totes come in an assortment of styles, colors, and sizes. Through the years they have evolved from cardboard boxes to lightweight, roomy, durable, mega organizers with all of the pockets and loops you could possibly need.

Essentially, totes have evolved to what they are today because of the needs of scrapbookers. Scrappers needed portable, convenient places to store supplies and tools. Tote manufacturers have made their scrapping lives easier, more functional, and definitely more comfortable.

If you scrapbook primarily at home, it is best if you organize your scrapbooking space so you can work efficiently there. A large tote can be a great at home storage solution.

Then, have a tote to accommodate your needs for those occasional times you take a class or attend a crop. A tote can also help you organize your space so you’ll have items you use most frequently in one location.

This same organization will also help you when you are out and on the go. You will readily know where each item is and be able to access it quickly.

Make sure your main tote is large enough to hold albums, supplies, and tools. Totes can be very heavy when full and getting them around your house or in and out of your car can be a strain on your back.

Keep this in mind when you make your purchases. Wheels can be a lifesaver, so make sure they are a feature on one of your main totes. Some totes have a ridged top that serves as additional workspace.

You can easily roll a wheeled tote across the room, into another room; store it under a table or in the back of the chair space of a desk. These wheels make it much easier to take your tote from the house to the car and to your meeting place.