Paying for a completed scrapbook.

Becky - posted on 10/19/2009

I think that's a great idea.Alot of people love the idea of scrapbooking only they don't have the time.The hardest part would be how to charge.

Sherry - posted on 10/19/2009

I thought about doing it for others, but like others were saying its time consuming..
and like others say, it wouldnt be so personal. I think while putting together a book, it will allow you to travel down the memory lane and you maybe will want to add additional thoughts in your journalling. Just my opinion.. I do have MANY MAMBI scrapbooking stickers on Ebay.. very cheap, and need to get rid of them out of my storage. Please see my store- luckydogdiggs on ebay.
I love scrapbooking, just got tied up with a TON of extra stickers, I would like to share.

Julie - posted on 10/18/2009

There is def. a market for this. I have been a professional scrapbooker for aver 5 years. It is just like any other business-there are all kinds of laws to adhere too, it is not like you can just scrapbook for others without following the law (well of course you CAN but that doesn't make it legal-lol!) nd you still need to market, do finances, network (and of course the scrapbooking part!). If you would like to check out my business you can visit:
http://www.Remembered-Moments.com

It takes A LOT of time-I work 40+ hours a week doing all aspects of my business. Feel free if you have questions to contact me, I would love to talk with you if you are interested.
~Julie
http://www.Remembered-Moments.com

Elisa - posted on 10/18/2009

Quoting Danielle:

Paying for a completed scrapbook.

I was wondering if any scrapbookin' mommas have heard of or would consider completing a scrapbook as a payed service. My MIL had suggested it to me after looking through a completed album and I was curious on others thoughts.
Apparently it is not to uncommon and can have decent compensation. The buyer would obviously get the pictures prepared and complete the journaling, but would pay for creative page layouts and supply the designer with paper and supplies.

 

I would like to give it a try. I'm a stay home grandma and love to scrapbook.

Courtney - posted on 10/17/2009

Honestly I have done it for a few family members and a few friends.. so yes it can work.. cause there are some people that hate it but love the outcome. If they aren't willing to buy and give you the stuff then you get a list and tell them how much it will cost and go from there. you can sit with them and order the stuff and let them see how you aren't over doing it or anything, just your time..

Hattie - posted on 10/16/2009

I have talked about wanting to be able to do just that for years. I live just north of Orlando, FL. You could print the pictures, mail them to me with supplies that you want me use. Don't forget to send journaling if you want. I could mail them back complete.

Lynn - posted on 10/15/2009

Hi Danielle,

I have done these on 3 occasions. (It's quite time-consuming, I must say.) I began by asking them for a desired "theme" 3 colors and a favorite pattern they like. (also asked for colors they dislike) Examples: Birthday / Like: pastel blue, hot pink and light green / stripes / Dislike: purple, red, floral Then I made 5 layout examples. (to cut down on the amount of time spent in designing each page) Once I had all this, I found Etsy. :c) I've also used Craigslist, Silkfair, Indiepublic and Ebay. There are endless avenues available. Good Luck.

Julie - posted on 10/14/2009

I could never buy a scrapbook from someone else, but I do have people that I do the layout and they add their own pictures and journaling. I also know some people that have me do their scrapbook including their pictures and they just add their own journaling. It comes down to individuals having time in their schedule. I am a stay at home mom, so yes I use this as extra money and enjoy doing it. It all depends on the individual.

Elecia - posted on 10/14/2009

Like in my situstion i would say no, because all i have is time...BLA! lol...but i have heard of it and there are plenty of moms that are busy or not creative and would love to have the memories scrapbooked for them. I have even thought of selling pages like that on ebay, since i recently purchased new and improved scrapbook factory, it makes it all very easy.

Carla - posted on 10/14/2009

I actually do that for people.. They give me the photos, in a organized way, either by month or folders and then I make their books. I charge anywhere from 1 dollar to 5 dollars per side. If it is ellaborate, I obviously charge 5 dollars. the pages I do are varied. Then, I charge for supplies that I use.

Julie - posted on 10/13/2009

I definitely think there are people out there who would hire you to complete a scrapbook for them. Recently my aunts and uncles put together a scrapbook for my grandmother's 90th birthday (each child did a 2 page layout - there are 9 kids), and I know several of them would have been happy to have someone else put their pages together for them. Also people who want to give a gift perhaps might be interested. I've given scrapbooks to family members as gifts and I think you can personalize it a lot even though you may not know them. Good luck to you!!

Beverly - posted on 10/13/2009

My MIL bought a pre-made Winnie the Pooh scrap book for our baby album. It was such a blessing to have a start to putting in his first pictures. I added about 6 pages myself and you can't really tell the difference. She spent $40 and the lady personalized for us. She was even kind enough to wait until after the baby was born for his name.

Lynda - posted on 10/11/2009

I have done a book without pictures as a gift for my MIL. I recently prepared a calendar for a neighbor who supplied pics, calendar and paper. She supplied some embellishments but i also used some of mine...I know what i have and have a good variety. I would love to talk to you about preparing an album for a fee.

Kym - posted on 10/11/2009

HI Danielle
I'm a scrapbook consultant, and have seen this question come up a lot on some of my consultant groups.
Personally, I wouldn't do it. I don't have the time to do my own, let alone anyone else's. And I would be worried that they don't like my style. Also, I think it lacks that personal touch. The love and affection behind each page isn't there.
Just my opinions, if you feel it's something you could do, give it a go! :-)
Kym

Noni - posted on 10/10/2009

Creative Memories Consultants do this as a customer service to their customers. We get to know what you like and don't like and then create a book for you using your pictures. You just pay for the supplies when it is finished. Or you can do one strickly online and make one yourself and have it printed and shipped straight to your door in a hardcover book.

www.mycmsite.com/nonirobert

Carolyn - posted on 10/07/2009

I made a scrapbook for my sister-in-law when her daughter was born, but that was for fun and as a present. Part of what makes scrapbooking so fun is looking back and being proud of what you have created (at least for me!).

Shakira - posted on 10/07/2009

I actually do this as a service so yes it is possible to do. There are lots of people out there that love the idea of scrapbooking, but just don't have the time to do it. That's were I come in. I think if you ask the right questions you can provide what a family needs for there memories.

Kaelyn - posted on 10/06/2009

Hi, I hope this helps. I, myself, have done a few scrapbooks for people. I charged by doing this:



the first lady gave me cd's of pictures and told me approx how many pages she wanted in the album. It was for a first bday party. So, I put 2-4 pics on a page...charged her for what the total pics cost. She gave me an approx on what to spend for the paper, stickers, markers, etc. and I gave her my receipts and she paid me back. Then I charged her half of the total cost she spent on supplies... for my work put into the book. She spent about 35.00 in pics, 60.00 in decor. 15.00 on the book itself. I made about 60 bucks. It took me a few hours each evening for about a week.



The other books I've done: the people have given me a stack of pictures and decorations and said this is all the stuff we want in the book. I have access to a print shop at cost. So I've told them I will blow up so many pictures (example: for a 1yr bday party book, I blew up a pic to an 8x10 for each month the child was here. = 12 pics). The rest was organixed by what they already had given me.

prices on those: 2.00 a page and each pic I blew up was a 5.00 page.

so if you have 50 pages, that's a 100.00 and 12 8x10 pages = 60.00 more.



you can make quite a bit on something like that.

Rachel - posted on 10/05/2009

I'm actually doing this. I have family that is graduating and my mom just doesnt have the time to do it all, so she gave me a chunk of money to spend on the costs of the album and the like, and I'm going through and constructing it for her.

Angie - posted on 10/05/2009

I have actually been asked to design one for a friend's wedding. I told her the price could be pretty steep. I am going to do all the "work" for free as a gift, but any cost incurred would be her responsibility because I can't afford to purchase all the supplies. My only "compensation" on this project will be whatever leftover supplies I would keep.



I am actually on the fence about this myself. There could be some real compensation involved. The thing is, I take so long to scrapbook (average 2 hours per page) and I am very detail oriented and put a LOT of thought and time into it and in my case I'd probably never make a decent enough amount of money to do it on the regular.



I have sold a "hybrid" book I did digital layouts with real embelleshments and used the YOURSTORY binding system. I only charged $50 since it was my first book. Supplies cost around $35 and I spent about 2-5 hours a day for about 2 1/2 weeks on it so I didn't make any real profit.



I do enjoy it though and will probably do it for special requests but not on the regular.



Another option is make a bunch of premade layouts and sell at craft fairs.

Diana - posted on 10/04/2009

People do this all the time. If you go to ebay and look up completed scrapbook pages, you will see that people sell on there all the time. I think if you get out there and advertise properly then it can work. Every business starts somewhere, I say go for it. You could even make books and sell them with out even knowing there person by just making standard pages. Make a few books and rent a space at a craft show, see how it works. You never will know unless you get out there and try it out. Make some other hand made paper crafts to sell also if you are into other things if not just do the albums and make a flier with your goal, business name, your name, contact information and prices. Just go for it. I personally have thought of it myself but I am on complete bedrest right now so I am holding off for a few... Good Luck!!! Diana

DANITA - posted on 10/02/2009

I dont see anything wrong with doing this, especially if u are a busy working mom, and the payee allows u to pick what u want and allows u to add your personal touch

Brenda - posted on 10/02/2009

Last year I did 3 albums for christmas in 3 weeks for someone. She had all pictures in order numbered on the back, All 3 were just alike. so that made it easier. I am now in the process of doing 40 years of aChristmas pictures for the same lady. She supplies me with cash to purchase materials, I have done 173 pages. with 5-6 pic on each page

The first time she paid me with gift cards to restraunts, mall Macy and Dillards. it was much more than I thought . but it was good. She will pay me what ever. I have check and most folks that does this for money charge 10-20 dollars according to l page or 2 page layouts.

Danielle - posted on 10/02/2009

Sorry, just so everyone knows.. Im inquiring about this so I can look into commisioned scrapbooking. Im not looking for someone to do my own.



Thanks you everyone for your responses.

Jessamy - posted on 10/01/2009

i have thought about this but not sure how it would work, you probably need to find someone doing what you want to do and talk to them about it. find someopne online thats not in your area perhaps so they dont feel threatened about losing business...

Daniela - posted on 10/01/2009

Hi Danielle, I love scrapbooking and i'm not into the digital like you. I do make albums for friends that aren't creativel. Everyone loves my books so they ask me to make it for them.... The compensation can be really good... they pay for time and materials... try doing a flat fee for 10 pages or so. It's rewarding and we have fund doing it! I do that as a side job. Good luck!

Gwen - posted on 10/01/2009

Though it may not possibly get the kind of personlization you would like, it is doable. A matter fact I love doing that stuff, and sometimes its easier with others pics than your own at times. It does require some conversating with the scrapbooker so they could get a feel for what was going on at the time of the pics and what kind of interest the person who will be keeping the album has. Feel free to contact me if you would like more info. kique7699@hotmail..com

Melanie - posted on 10/01/2009

I would. I did one for my husband's best friend for his 30th birthday and he was so happy just to have some color on the pages (it was of his daughter). The people who have discussed these books with me don't have time, energy, creativity, etc and I am a stay at home mom who already has the supplies. I would love to do them! Contact me!

Erin - posted on 10/01/2009

I wouldn't do it. I do the scrapbooking myself so that the kids can see my handwriting, not someone elses. Plus only I know all the details that I want in the pictures...if I think of something later, I just go back and add to it. I am sure some would do it just because they don't have the time or don't believe their pages can be as pretty as others. I wouldn't bash anyone that wanted someone other than themselves do it...it's just not for me. :o)

Chrystian - posted on 10/01/2009

I would LOVE to be a commissioned scrapbooker, when I can quit my day job!

April - posted on 09/30/2009

I do personalized scrapbooking for those who do not have time or are not interested in making their own. I meet with them, go over options and cost and then start the book. During the time I am creating, I will have them back over to see the progress and make any comments. Please contact me directly if you have any more questions, I would be happy to answer them.

Rachel - posted on 09/30/2009

Danielle~
I have been scrapbooking for others for 4 years. It is a great service for people who value the art and preserving their memories but just do not have the time, creativity or desire to do it themselves. You are welcome to view my website at http://capturedtimebooks.com

Let me know if you have any other questions.
Rachel

Lacy - posted on 09/30/2009

I have been considering this for a while now, just wasn't sure if people were interested in it.

Roelisia - posted on 09/30/2009

I had a friend who would scrapbooked for others. She got paid a nice price too! A lot of men who have pictures may just want the pictures in a nice layout without all of the journaling. It's a good idea, because not everyone likes to journal and don't have the time to put all of their pictures in a album. You can always leave a couple of lines for them if they want to write a line.

Kathi - posted on 09/30/2009

No book is truely finished. Life keeps going-therefore books keep going. Maybe individual wedding albums, but I would feel like I wouldn't have a real creative edge on what I was doing in that I was going by someone else's likes and dislikes. I've heard it is a good business for some, but if you're gonna do all that-you have the creative edge already and then you just have to put your heart into your book.

Mary Ryan - posted on 09/30/2009

I scrapbook on a daily basis and love to do it! I could e-mail you some of my work and maybe we could work something out. I just got done making a scrapbook for my sis-in-law- all she had to do was add the pics and she loved it!

Tahlia - posted on 09/30/2009

Hi, i have completed a few scrapbooks myself, i love doing it and think it is a great idea, i never thought of doing that but i would surely do it for someone if they were willing to do that. are you wanting to do one for someone or looking for someone to do it for you? If you have any information i would love to hear it, it sounds a great idea and i would be interested.

Judy - posted on 09/30/2009

I am completing a scrapbook for a friend who says she couldn't do it. It is of her pets. I am enjoying the challenge. She will add the journaling when I am finished.

Lacey - posted on 09/29/2009

im sure some people would pay to get it done. i however wouldnt..i think its really fun! but it is hard to be on top of it with kids running around!

Laura - posted on 09/29/2009

Quoting Danielle:

Paying for a completed scrapbook.

I was wondering if any scrapbookin' mommas have heard of or would consider completing a scrapbook as a payed service. My MIL had suggested it to me after looking through a completed album and I was curious on others thoughts.
Apparently it is not to uncommon and can have decent compensation. The buyer would obviously get the pictures prepared and complete the journaling, but would pay for creative page layouts and supply the designer with paper and supplies.

Hi,

I actually do it for a living. I have several clients. I always leave a section open for journaling if the customers wants it. I ask many questions about the pictures if there is nothing written on them.

Laura

Julie - posted on 09/29/2009

Depending on what kind of book. before i became a creative memories consultant i paid a consultant 200.00 for my digital wedding album and its awesome, it's 12x12 and 50 pages. I myself do 8x8 soft cover digital books about 20pgs for the parents of my sons football team and i charge 45.00 for the book and my time. which isn't bad considering the product. I suppose a traditional style would be much more expensive because it takes soooo much more time, although i like the affects of traditional digital is really the way to go especially if someone is doing it for you. Just my thoughts. I love scrapbooking doesn't matter if it's digital or traditional I love having my pictures somewhere other than on my comp or in cameral or in a box with journaling saying what its about. i think everyone should scrapbook and not just because im a CM consultant, because it means alot to everyone in your life.

Danielle - posted on 09/29/2009

How much would anyone charge for a book?
I personally go through creative memories. My MIL is a consultant so it is very helpful to have that resource. That way also she'd get the commission from the album and paper. It not a cheap hobby though! So that would obviously be incorporated into the price...

Rebecca - posted on 09/29/2009

As for myself the scrapbooks help me to remember each step, every person who was there what my feelings were on that date. It makes the book much more personal.

Wanda - posted on 09/29/2009

Hi sweetie, How are you? Well i would like to Know how much are they paying and how would it work. Im a very creative person whos very much into art. I know you would love my work....

Dana - posted on 09/29/2009

creative memories ladys!!! check it out! its so worth it!!

Christi - posted on 09/29/2009

A great alternative is find sites that sell pre-made pages, or even pre-made scrapbooks, all you do is add your photo's and journaling, its the buisness I am going into right now.

Dana - posted on 09/29/2009

Creative Memoriesstory book creater!!! It's completly digital so you can keep actual photos safe without putting glue or tape on them. You select what size book you would like and all of you pages, layouts and embelishments. It's super easy and you can take as little or as long as you would like to make it and the fact that you do it yourself is a big plus too, that way you have everything how you want it and have your favorite pictures where you want them. It's a program that you install to your computer and you can upload free pages and embelishments from the website. The quality is great!! I love it! I am a consultant for creative memories and if you would like more info feel free to contact me :)

Kay - posted on 09/29/2009

We have a scrapbooking once a month with the ladies from my church, I help them with new pages all the time. I would be willing to help you. I love it, if you are suppling the paper and the supplies the cost would be $1.50 per page. I have a cricut and can do many different things. Feel free to send me an email kay.alberts@gmail.com

Vickie - posted on 09/29/2009

Personall, I like to create my own - however am very amateur and do get frustrated. I suppose that just like people pay thousands for a wedding album to be made, some pay pay for a scrapbook

Linny - posted on 09/28/2009

The only time I made a scrapbook for anyone was for my friends "first baby." I had fun with it and when she got it she cried. It was well worth it but it took alot of time and patience not to mention money. Now her friend just had a baby and for her shower gift I promised to make her 5, 2 paged layouts for a scrapbook and she was thrilled. I would love to do it for an added income but how does one charge?