Promoting Crafts With a Scrapbook

Even though crafters today have web sites and blogs, they still could use scrapbook or photo album of their wares, particularly if they’re selling the items they make.  We used them before the days of the Internet and electronic technology.  They’re not obsolete, but still serve a purpose.

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• Include photos of your various items with prices and ordering information.
• Provide information about your workshops and classes with photos.
• Simply have a record of your crafted items; this adds interest for anyone who enjoys your work.
• Include press releases, news clippings, programs, in addition to photos of your work.
• Use this as a record for your family of this portion of your life.  Even your clients will find it interesting to learn something about you.
• Compile a book of the shows where you display and exhibit.

How can you display your photos and clippings?

• Use a scrapbook and incorporate scrapbooking techniques to add interest.
• A photo album will work well in many cases.
• Create a journal type book, with writing  and sketches about your wares and events.  These can be  media clippings or something you do.
• Keep a photo album/scrapbook of each item you make with notes about it.

What suggestions fo you have for creating scrapbooks that will add interest and promote your crafts?