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just started getting into this, i didn't think i'd enjoy it but it's actually pretty cool. i get supplies wherever i find them. ebay is my prime source for stamps (these can get really expensive in stores!) and dies for my sizzix machine (makes the little cut-out shapes). for paper i tend to hit one of the locally owned shops, they stock quality stuff and i like being able to feel it and see the colors before i buy. embellishments, scissors, pens, inks, etc. i pick up anywhere--craft stores, discount stores (big lots, dollar general, etc), ebay, pretty much wherever i see something i like.
it can get expensive if you get into it and want the toys, but it doesn't have to be. i'd suggest a book on it that you love (should have lots of examples. i'm a HUGE fan of clean & simple scrapbooking by cathy zielske. very much my style with general how-to instructions you can customize. some of her pages had me in tears they were so lovely). or getting a handful of mags to get some ideas.
invest in a few pages of designer paper that you love (this is the patterned paper you use for accents), some adhesive (i like mono myself), a good set of scissors and then test the waters. you can get all sorts of "better" stuff than what you have, but if you are just trying it out and don't want to start with an entire book, use standard computer paper and construction paper to try out a page or two. make copies of some photos so you don't ruin any you love and just have fun with it.
another option is to find a local scrapbook store that offers classes (most in my area do). for anywhere from $10-20 they'll walk you through creating a page and supply all your materials. it's a bit pricey to try doing a book this way, but if you just want to try it--minimal investment with lots of help and instruction.
you really can create pages that look amazing without spending a fortune or devoting all your free time to it. it's nicer than a photo album because you can add journal entries and other "stuff" that brings the moment you are trying to capture back. for me, it's like taking a moment of your life and recreating it so that others can see it the way you do. picking out papers that have colors and textures to set a "mood," a great photo that captured the moment or emotion, a few choice words (or a long journal entry) that express your feelings...it's a whole new way for me to be creative.
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