Scrapbooking for money

Bela - posted on 11/10/2009

You know... I would be interested as well. I make all my own cards now and would love to make this into something more. I would be just as interested in this information. I have often thought about opening my own little craft store. I just wish I knew someone in my area that had the same dream!!

Julie - posted on 11/10/2009

wow haven't caught this thread-we have chatted about this several times in the past in scrapping mama's and I have put my reply in other threads. I have been creating custom made professional scrapbooks for more the 5 years-so it is possible. There are actually quite a few laws and regulations but it is not impossible!! I want to thank Jodi for posting the information about angel policies-there are so many people that try and run a business (or a hobby turned into trying to make a bit of profit) that do not follow TOU (terms of use) and angel policies. I know several people who have gotten into trouble (big fines) for not following properly. I love what I do! I would be happy to talk/chat if you are interested. (also search the archives of this group as there are posts about this topic with good information)
~Julie

Linda - posted on 10/28/2009

I would like to see some of your work were can I find it. if you like you can you email or scan then email it to me??? smartmomwah@yahoo.com

Amanda - posted on 10/26/2009

I make them and sell them on ebay. I really enjoy it. I just sell what I make. Also Etsy is good to sell on too. I sell 2 pages at a time. That way it is not to much for someone to pay for and you tend to sell more that way. I love doing it.

Valerie - posted on 10/25/2009

yea i know people that do that just make them and then go to craft shows ad sell them

Paula - posted on 10/24/2009

Kaszazz is a great way to make your hobby into a small profit too.I do agree with you on that one.Im in adelaide SA.Where are you

Paula

Nikki - posted on 10/23/2009

Oh also if you use kaszazz products to make things you can sell them at the markets as long as you put a small kaszazz logo on the back. Im going to start selling cards next year as soon as I get my but into gear!!!

Nikki - posted on 10/23/2009

Hey Mandy,
Have you heard of Kaszazz?? I work for them and I have so much fun while making money and everything I need to buy for Kaszazz I use for my own pages and cards so even if I dont get any orders one month I'm still no losing out. It's like Tupperware where you can run parties but I do alot of catalogue parties and friends orders as I dont have time for alot of parties. If you want anymore info let me know. My email is nicola_ketelaars@hotmail.com if you want to email me or add me to facebook. I wont hassel you about it but I'm here if you want to chat about it :)

Quita - posted on 10/23/2009

Quoting Traci:

I would love to do the same. I have a cricut and I see people cutting shapes and selling them on there...but I think that violates the terms of use agreeements with provocraft. That's kinda the only thing holding me back from doing what you are talking about....I don't know all the legal stipulations that are involved with something like that.

To start off I would suggest maybe starting a blog...that's what I'm currently doing. It's really easy and you get paid based upon the amount of people who click on your ads.

Good luck in your ventures! :)

Do you have a blog??  If so email it to me please.  quita0834@yahoo.com  I would love to see soem of your pages and may want to purchase some.  What size pages do you make  and would you make requested pages?

Thanks.

Quita

Quita - posted on 10/23/2009

Let me know if you start a blog, I would love to see some of your designs... I stay busy and have considered buying premade pages to keep my baby book up now that I'm back to work.

Tania - posted on 10/23/2009

I've seen completed pages for sale on eBay, maybe you could look into that.

Alleah - posted on 10/22/2009

You can always bombard the magazines and publications with your favorite layouts. Some magazines will pay you $100 per if they publish your layout. Look on scrapbooksetc.com for information on how to ge tyour layout published in their magazine and tips for others.

Robin - posted on 10/22/2009

Have you checked out becoming a Creative Memories Consultan? I just love helping people create beautiful memories with their photos and have never felt like it was a "job", but a great way to make some extra cash. Then you could still do pages and books for people and get your product at cost. check out my website at www.mycmsite.com/robinmann



Robin

Mandy - posted on 10/21/2009

Kaaren, that's a good point. Would have NO IDEA on what to charge or how ornate to make things. Have looked on Etsy.com to see what people charge and not sure if those prices are similar to what others charge or not.

Kaaren - posted on 10/21/2009

Hi there! I sold finished albums for a little while, and it did turn into a job. My main problem was that they were too costly for people to purchase, even buying the supplies wholesale, and not charging much for my time.

Roxanne - posted on 10/20/2009

I really would love to do the same thing. I know it gets tight with money around now and i would love to sell my projects and ideas to people but dont know where to start. I guess i never really thought to ask around. ha

Mandy - posted on 10/20/2009

Thank you all so much!! Have really got my wheels turning now on what I could do! Tis the season for craft shows so this may be the boost I need!!

Holly - posted on 10/20/2009

I've thought about doing the same exact thing! My thoughts were to create the books with the artsty pages and sell them that way, or people trust you enough or you get established enough, you may be able to have people drop their pics off to you and have a consulting session where they can tell you what they are looking for, etc., and you just put your creativity to work. You can post your service on craigs list, face book postings, here, etc. Hope this helps!

Jodi - posted on 10/20/2009

Here is a link for you to Provocraft's 'Angel Policy, which covers what you can and can't use on items you sell, etc.



http://www.provocraft.com/company/legal/...

Elaine - posted on 10/20/2009

I have friends that sell them at church bazaars, carnivals, Big E, etc. I believe as long as your not selling the provocraft as "your own" then it should not be a problem. Your not taking business away from them. Your actually giving them good advertisement. However, please check into the legalities. Best of luck to you in your endeavors!

Jodi - posted on 10/19/2009

Mandy, I sell scrapbooking products, and some of my customers make cards to sell at the markets. You may also find that some gift shops, etc, may take handmade cards on consignment to sell for you. I also have customers who do wedding invitations and the like...... a lot of people want handmade wedding invitations without paying a fortune for them, but they don't have the creativity to do them themselves.

Traci - posted on 10/19/2009

I would love to do the same. I have a cricut and I see people cutting shapes and selling them on there...but I think that violates the terms of use agreeements with provocraft. That's kinda the only thing holding me back from doing what you are talking about....I don't know all the legal stipulations that are involved with something like that.



To start off I would suggest maybe starting a blog...that's what I'm currently doing. It's really easy and you get paid based upon the amount of people who click on your ads.



Good luck in your ventures! :)