For the beginning scrapbooker:

You’re going to need a basic tool kit:

A paper trimmer:

Some non-stick detail scissors:

Some decent markers/pens:

like these from EK Success:

or these from American Crafts:

Adhesive!

for paper to paper or paper to photo:

to add dimension:

to attach heavier things:

 or

And last but not least, a ruler: