Start A Small Scrapbooking Business

How do you see yourself starting a small business? Why not begin earning extra moolah out of something you truly love doing? Play becomes work, and work becomes play. You can’t ask for more.

I have tried running a small business of doing handmade cards. And the experience is quite amazing. I get to do the one thing I love most which is crafting, and I also get to share my artistic outputs for others to enjoy and appreciate. I find it really easy to manage, since I only have myself as my “own boss” and “lone employee”. But as soon as the orders came one after the other, I also experienced a bit of a stress since I have to deliver and beat deadlines. It is after all, truly handmade and from scratch. Nonetheless, I still enjoyed it tremendously. I now do commissioned work exclusively through recommendations. I also have a scrapbooker friend who accept scrapbooking for others. She would discuss thematic requirements from her clients, asks for pictures and ephemera (see meaning of Ephemera via Wikipedia) if available. And depending on the simplicity or elaborateness of the client’s requirement, will make a price quotation per layout.

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I only recommend the two options stated above if: 1) you have the basic materials and gadgets i.e., die-cutting machines/ binders; 2) you have the time; and most importantly, 3) you have the patience. Because entering this cottage-based industry, one needs the patience more than their inherent craftiness and artistic abilities. And if you want to go the extra mile, you can set up an actual Local Scrapbook Store (LSS in the scrapbooking parlance) or an online scrapbook store that does local shipping.

To make you more excited about this idea, especially if it’s brewing in your mind already, here’s a lnk via ScrapbookingForMoms.com