How much money do (can) professional digital scrapbookers make?

How much do you make selling your digital scrapbook kits or other digital scrapbook services? I would like to scrap-for-hire, but I am also curious if the profits are worth the time to sell kits…papers, embellishments, etc. I’m sure it varies by quantity of products and where you are selling (either in a private store or with lots of other designers), but any vague price range someone out there can offer on your own success?

Creative Memories offers amazing potential for this! Storybook Creator Plus software is the best out there, and so much cheaper than anything else. It just won Creating Keepsakes Magazine’s Reader’s Choice Award.

Personally, I’ve been hired to make traditional scrapbooks, but I have Consultant friends (teammates) who have done a variety of digital scrapbooks (Storybooks) for customers.

You either want to charge per project, or per hour. Remember, though, that you may have to scan in lots of photos and memorabilia. You could offer this option as well.

The nice thing with digital Storybooks is that they are easily reproducible. So you can make them for a Little League team, and just swap out a few of the pics to focus on each player. Or make a heritage album that several family members will want to purchase.

You can get started with Creative Memories this way: http://www.mycmsite.com/sites/jenhurst/join-team/get-started.

You don’t have to join in order to use the Storybook Creator Plus software, but it’s a terrific company to be a part of! And you’ll find TONS of free support.

Hope that helps!
Jennifer =)

How much money do (can) professional digital scrapbookers make?

How much do you make selling your digital scrapbook kits or other digital scrapbook services? I would like to scrap-for-hire, but I am also curious if the profits are worth the time to sell kits…papers, embellishments, etc. I’m sure it varies by quantity of products and where you are selling (either in a private store or with lots of other designers), but any vague price range someone out there can offer on your own success?

Creative Memories offers amazing potential for this! Storybook Creator Plus software is the best out there, and so much cheaper than anything else. It just won Creating Keepsakes Magazine’s Reader’s Choice Award.

Personally, I’ve been hired to make traditional scrapbooks, but I have Consultant friends (teammates) who have done a variety of digital scrapbooks (Storybooks) for customers.

You either want to charge per project, or per hour. Remember, though, that you may have to scan in lots of photos and memorabilia. You could offer this option as well.

The nice thing with digital Storybooks is that they are easily reproducible. So you can make them for a Little League team, and just swap out a few of the pics to focus on each player. Or make a heritage album that several family members will want to purchase.

You can get started with Creative Memories this way: http://www.mycmsite.com/sites/jenhurst/join-team/get-started.

You don’t have to join in order to use the Storybook Creator Plus software, but it’s a terrific company to be a part of! And you’ll find TONS of free support.

Hope that helps!
Jennifer =)

20/f….I need a hobby!!!!?

I have a job, don’t start school until Nov. I already planted my garden, super cleaned my house, and failed at painting. I don’t have a lot of money. scrapbooking is too expensive. I read 10 mins. every night before bed so that can’t be my hobby. I don’t have anything interesting to write about. Facebook creeping is getting old. Video games give me a headache. I can’t run, nor do I want to-the same goes for riding a bike. I tried cooking and burned everything I made. I love crafts but have no money. I don’t like going lots of places by myself. I’m driving myself nuts sitting here by myself all day!!!!!!

You love crafts but you have no money. So dig out a stack of junk mail!

You might think jewelry making is an expensive hobby–and it certainly can be–but you can make beads out of junk mail. The insides of security envelopes cut into small triangles and rolled tightly, then sealed with glue, are really pretty. You could use other kinds of colorful paper, as well. Or plain old black and white print. You can even vary the size and shape of the bead with the same technique. Check out this tutorial: http://beingnatashafialkov.blogspot.com/2006/08/paper-bead-tutorial-lots-o-photos.html

Another thing you can do with your junk mail is to make paper. You’ll need a minimal amount of cash (a couple of bucks) to buy an embroidery hoop at a craft store. Tightly stretch an old piece of cloth (sheer curtain material is ideal–something kind of screenlike, not too tightly woven, not too absorbent) across the hoop and fasten the little screw on the side. Use your blender to make a slurry from paper and water. Pour the slurry on the stretched fabric, let it sit until the excess water has drained out, then gently press your wet paper with a towel or paper towel and carefully turn it upside down onto the towel so it can dry flat. Experiment with different kinds and colors of junk mail. Add flowers and leaves or swirl in some food coloring or watercolor paints if you want to spiff it up.

20/f….I need a hobby!!!!?

I have a job, don’t start school until Nov. I already planted my garden, super cleaned my house, and failed at painting. I don’t have a lot of money. scrapbooking is too expensive. I read 10 mins. every night before bed so that can’t be my hobby. I don’t have anything interesting to write about. Facebook creeping is getting old. Video games give me a headache. I can’t run, nor do I want to-the same goes for riding a bike. I tried cooking and burned everything I made. I love crafts but have no money. I don’t like going lots of places by myself. I’m driving myself nuts sitting here by myself all day!!!!!!

You love crafts but you have no money. So dig out a stack of junk mail!

You might think jewelry making is an expensive hobby–and it certainly can be–but you can make beads out of junk mail. The insides of security envelopes cut into small triangles and rolled tightly, then sealed with glue, are really pretty. You could use other kinds of colorful paper, as well. Or plain old black and white print. You can even vary the size and shape of the bead with the same technique. Check out this tutorial: http://beingnatashafialkov.blogspot.com/2006/08/paper-bead-tutorial-lots-o-photos.html

Another thing you can do with your junk mail is to make paper. You’ll need a minimal amount of cash (a couple of bucks) to buy an embroidery hoop at a craft store. Tightly stretch an old piece of cloth (sheer curtain material is ideal–something kind of screenlike, not too tightly woven, not too absorbent) across the hoop and fasten the little screw on the side. Use your blender to make a slurry from paper and water. Pour the slurry on the stretched fabric, let it sit until the excess water has drained out, then gently press your wet paper with a towel or paper towel and carefully turn it upside down onto the towel so it can dry flat. Experiment with different kinds and colors of junk mail. Add flowers and leaves or swirl in some food coloring or watercolor paints if you want to spiff it up.

Does anyone have an idea of how to organize scrapbooking templates?

I have a bunch of scrapbooking templates that I use to crop photos, and I need a way to keep them organized. If you also love scrapbooking I would assume you would be able to help me the most, but I’m open to all suggestions!

I used to keep mine in 3-ring binders, because most of them came already punched with holes for storage. I recently changed my whole craft area and now use a filing cabinet. I’ve placed the templates in hanging folders, filed by shape: circles, hearts, squares, rectangles, and ovals. I usually know what shape I want before I pull out the templates, so it is just a matter of pulling that file and sizing the template to the photo.

Does anyone have an idea of how to organize scrapbooking templates?

I have a bunch of scrapbooking templates that I use to crop photos, and I need a way to keep them organized. If you also love scrapbooking I would assume you would be able to help me the most, but I’m open to all suggestions!

I used to keep mine in 3-ring binders, because most of them came already punched with holes for storage. I recently changed my whole craft area and now use a filing cabinet. I’ve placed the templates in hanging folders, filed by shape: circles, hearts, squares, rectangles, and ovals. I usually know what shape I want before I pull out the templates, so it is just a matter of pulling that file and sizing the template to the photo.

How do start a monthly online scrapbook kit?

I know how to assemble them and order the product. I am just not sure how to get business. Like, how do I set up a nice website, and how do I advertise it to get business? How do I show up at the top when someone types in scrapbook Page Kits.

You really should develop some form of a business plan to start.

E-commerce packages are widely available depending on needs and budget. First, you will need a domain name that is not already in use – try Network Solutions. From there, you will also need a web hosting company to host your website — I recommend 1and1.com since they have a wide variety of tools at your disposal that are user friendly to a beginner.

Also, if you plan to build the site yourself you will need basic knowledge of HTML/CSS. If you don’t plan to build it yourself then a pre-packaged site such as Volusion or Homestead will be helpful to you.

You have to build the foundation before you even begin to think about how to market it correctly. Your business plan should help you address this — as you will need to decide your target market and how best to reach them through various media.

Showing up at the ‘top of the page’ refers to SEO — Search Engine Optimization. There are two ways to approach this: organic and paid search. Organic Search is based on the content and relevance of your site as it pertains to search keywords. This is a fueled by search engine methodologies. On the second hand business pay for keywords or search terms. The budget you set for these terms will affect your page ranking for a specific search. When users click on your ad you pay based upon your top bid for that keyword.

What are some good websites or places to buy scrapbook things?

I am looking to get some scrapbook things such as punches, stamps, paper, etc. I love to scrapbook but I am just starting it. I am looking for some place that sells paper in bug quantities, ex. 180 sheets in one pack. I also want some punches and things. Anyone know where to get these things at or any ideas?

There is the web site: www.scrapbookingtop50.com and it is full of scrapbooking sources.

Also, if you have a scrapbooking magazine around, look through it and you will see all sorts of supply resources listed in the back as well as all throughout the ads in it.

There is a catalog called Paper Wishes and they have a website that has the catalog available on line as well as a place to request one to come to you in the mail. But they have FREE web videos to watch on-line that are Awesome!!!! The web site is: www.paperwishes.com

Here are a few more supply resources:

www.orientaltrading.com (find their scrapbooking section)
www.keepsakepapercrafts.com
www.TimesTo Cherish.com

The above sites all offer catalogs that sell scrapbooking supplies. You can request a catalog on their sites, as well as view their pages of tips and examples of finished pages!

This should get you on your way…. HAVE FUN!

How would I go about buying scrap aluminum by the tons?

Is there a certain process you go through to buy scrap metal? How would I go about buying scrap aluminum by the tons and shipping it overseas? Does anyone have any experience with this?

for scrap metal prices and information go to Demolition, Scrap Metal and Salvage News http://www.demolitionscrapmetalnews.com

How would I go about buying scrap aluminum by the tons?

Is there a certain process you go through to buy scrap metal? How would I go about buying scrap aluminum by the tons and shipping it overseas? Does anyone have any experience with this?

for scrap metal prices and information go to Demolition, scrap Metal and Salvage News http://www.demolitionscrapmetalnews.com