If you have a lot of paper scraps, then look no further. Here’s an idea that is made from tons of it! 

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Leah Fung created this whimsical wreath using the Spook Alley Collection by Making Memories. Leah literally shows us how to roll! The process is so much fun, so be careful not to get carried away. To get started on the party, click for the blog here.

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One More Pretty Wreath!

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However, they can be utilized for business portfolios.  Also, you can assemble these “portfolios”  online, or scan into your computer, for viewing online (at your blog or web site) by potential customers.

I used a photograph album type of scrapbook when I had a quiltmaking/patchwork business.  In it I placed photos and descriptions of items I had for sale or could make on order.  I also included a history of my quiltmaking, with photos of craft shows and displays.

Currently I’m compiling a Party Planning scrapbook portfolio for my virtual party planning venture.  This gives pictures of parties planned, ideas for parties, and resources where the customer and I can find the supplies needed.  This portfolio is in conjunction with my party planning blog.

By utilizing scrapbooking techniques, I find the portfolio is more attractive and eye-catching.  It also gives an idea of my creativity.

Have you ever thought of using your scrapbooking/collaging talents in this way?

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Scrapbooking a Business Portfolio

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

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Start A Small Scrapbooking Business

The 5 x 7-inch scrapbook album was ideal for my photos. I used scrapbooking stickers, papers, and stamps to decorate the pages. These were arranged around the words of the poem throughout the book.

I also scanned several of the pages to show writers they (or a printer) could reproduce this album as a book they might give as gifts or sell.

I started doing this about winter time as a theme but haven’t finished it. You can use many topics and any size album. Then combine the scrapbooking techniques with your writing.

What ideas do you have for something like this?

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Fall Themed Scrap Poetry Book

Just place your order and enter the code word PARADISE to take advantage of the sale. The special price ends on Saturday, August 8th.

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75 Prints for Under $10

• For the dad of young children in the family.
• For grandfather…his life, achievements, and hobbies
• For uncles who play a special role in your children’s lives.
• For someone who has like a dad or grandfather in your family’s life.

What do you include?

• Photos of special events
• Photos, journal entries and memories
• Photos of an unfolding life
• Contributions from various family members

This can be a fun family project that recalls fond times and hard times and draws families closer together. 

I need to do one about my dad for family members, so children will remember him and his achievements.  I also must pull together photos and incidents from my husband’s life so our daughter and her children will know more about him.

Do you have any special projects surrounding the Dads in your life?

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Scrapbooking for Dad

We are excited to announce that Freehand Scraps is looking for design team members!!

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please email us your three favorite layouts and one altered project or card that showcase what you believe is your best work and the best representation of your style.

We want to see the work you want to stop people on the street to show!!

These would be the projects that you are absolutely passionate about!! Please email them to me at heidiyesamen@hotmail.com. If you have any questions about our DT requirements, please feel free to email me.

We will need your entries by June 25th. The new designers will begin designing the month of August!Who can apply? The contest is open to everyone…however if you are located internationally we can only consider your entry to guest design for us, because of the time contraints that go along with kit clubs.

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Freehand Scraps Design Team Call

The Pioneer Scrapbook Binding System is a cool product. It doesn’t look much but based on the reviews I read in Scrapbook.com, I think it’s a must have rather than a ‘nice to have’. I have post-bound scrapbooks and they can be a pain sometimes if my layouts are bulky because of the embellishments.

Here’s an example of a customer raving about this product:

These little peices of plastic are absolutely the best! No more messing with screwdrivers and adding extension posts with the Snap Load bindings. Once you replace your posts with this product, your pages will lay better, turn better and you can easily add in more pages anywhere you want. Double page layouts look better together, too, with no gaps between the pages! The instructions that come with the set are not very easy to follow so I’m going to help you out.

Just take out the posts and throw them away. Don’t bother with the instructions on the pack for leaving the posts in place. Now take all your pages and thread the straps through them. The straps are flat and have a smooth side and a ridged side. With the pages laying on the table, the ridge side should face center of the book. I know you want to thread with the ridges faceing up or down, but the ridged straps need to face each other. Now get the mounting locks. Peel off the backing and you will see that they each have a little bumpy snap at the back on one end. Place those snaps inside the album holes where the screws were so that the long end of the lock is facing down for the top holes and up for the bottom holes. Now thread the straps through and press them into place. If you made your book too tight or loose, you can easily adjust them at any time.

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Innovative Scrapbook Product: Pioneer Scrapbook Binding System – Snap Load