Do you think there is a market for professional scrapbooking?
I’m toying with the idea of scrapbooking for other people. Either – premade albums, or custom albums from start to finish (including organizing their photos and journaling).
Will people pay for this service? It can be pretty pricey. $125 to $175 for a 7×7 album. Up to $400 for a 12×12.
I have not heard of this service before! Thus could be an interesting idea.
The main thing that I would say here about asking a question like this is to not listen to anyone negative on the idea, UNLESS, they have actually tried what you are suggesting of doing!!!
OK – what should you do next?
* Check out: http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/domains/ to see if you can get a name that fits what you want. Get it locked in for a year or more so you can continue your research.
* Get the book StartUp Nation (can either purchase for borrow from the local library) and read it! This group has a website (http://www.startupnation.com/blog/) as well as a weekly radio show (typically on Sunday) that you should start searching for idea of how to run and advertise your business.
* Also get the book Rich Dad Poor Dad (http://www.richdad.com). You should get a number of ideas of how to set up a company process. Even if you do not actually start a company now, you could still use the ideas in running your own little part time activity to see if it can grow into a company.
* Another very good reference would be the Contact the Nightingale Connate organization in the Chicago area (http://www.nightingale.com). Nightingale Connant is the largest producer of audio/video training program in the world and specializes in areas such as self-help, organization, business, self-esteem and many other topics. You might find that you can tie this into what you are thinking about doing.
OK – there are many for references out there that you will find as you go – Now, how about clients:
Think about who might need the services you are suggesting? It would not just be individuals!!!!
I could very well imagine that a number of Real Estate Brokers of high-end properties (from large homes to full office complexes) would want something like this to show perspective customers.
Professional Organizations (I would suggest checking out the “Encyclopedia of Associations” {should be able to find this in the reference section of any major library or a version of it online}) who might want to catalog their history in this unique way.
Any business in your area might want to have a historical record (you could even call it a hysterical record) of how they came into business and the proud history/tradition that they have in the community.
Historical or Centennial organizations (homes, farms, etc) might like to have a formal display of their proud history.
And the list goes one ….
Thus, my advice (two cents) for what it might be worth to you is to start small and go for it. I could see something really big coming out of this. Imagine getting so good and popular with your idea that even ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show” would invite you on to talk about what you do. 
Good Luck.
Scrapbooking Album [12x12 layout]
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School Memory Album: A Collection Of Special Memories, Photos, And Keepsakes From Kindergarten Through Sixth Grade $12.89 Keep your child’s most treasured school memories in one beautiful book! Record your child’s class information, add photos of friends, and jot down some of his or her favorite things. The album has four pages and one two-sided pocket per grade for Grades K-6. Makes a great gift!… |
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ALBUM 12×12 POST LEATHER BLACK Papercraft, Scrapbooking (Source Book) $32.42 ALBUM 12×12 POST LEATHER BLACK. AMERICAN CRAFTS&trade, 12 X 12 Leather Post Bound Scrapbook AlbumsReal leather, edge-stitched. Includes 10 page protectors…. |
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Old World 12×12 Premium Scrapbooking Paper Stack $13.94 Each Old World paper stack contains 48 sheets of premium printed textured cardstock. Acid and lignin-free. Also available are coordinating 12×12 albums. |
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Ancestry.com 2-Sided 12×12 Scrapbooking Paper Pad $8.22 Designed to coordinate with all Ancestry.com albums, papers, stickers, rub-ons, embellishments and more. Ancestry Designer Paper Pad from K&Company. Includes 36 double-sided sheets of designer heavyweight papers. Great for scrapbooking or cardmaking. 3 each of 12 Designs. Acid and lignin-free. |
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Enchanted 12×12 Scrapbooking Paper Pack $5.14 Elegant enchanted papers! This collection of gorgeous papers is perfect for double page spreads, cards, and albums. You’ll have 12 sheets of 12″ x 12″ heavyweight 80# papers, 2 of each design including all over patterns, corner patterns, and stripes. Use these papers for spring and summer themed projects, they’re perfect for your Mom or best friend! Acid and lignin-free. |
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Serendipity 12×12 Scrapbooking Paper Pack $5.14 Stylish serendipity papers! This collection of fun, bright papers is perfect for double page spreads, cards, and albums. You’ll have 12 sheets of 12″ x 12″ heavyweight 80# papers, 2 of each design including all over patterns, corner patterns, and tone on tone patterns. Use these papers for spring and summer themed projects, they’re perfect for your Mom or best friend! Acid and lignin-free. |
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Great Outdoors Postbound 12×12 Scrapbooking Album $12.94 This expandable postbound albums features Memory Marker ribbon, bookmarks, and 10 top-loading page protectors with inserts for 20 layouts. Use refill AL0063 for 12″x12″. Acid and lignin-free. Archival and PVC free. |
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Soft Nostalgia 12×12 Scrapbooking Paper Pack $5.14 Fun floral papers! This collection of elegant papers is perfect for double page spreads, cards, and albums. You’ll have 12 sheets of 12″ x 12″ heavyweight 80# papers, 2 of each design including all over patterns, corner and border patterns, and stripes. Use these papers for spring and summer themed projects, they’re perfect for your Mom or best friend! Acid and lignin-free. |
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Nature’s Watercolors 12×12 Scrapbooking Paper Pack $5.14 Elegant watercolor papers! This collection of nature inspired papers is perfect for double page spreads, cards, and albums. You’ll have 12 sheets of 12″ x 12″ heavyweight 80# papers, 2 of each design including tiles, stripes, corner patterns, and tone on tone patterns. Use these papers for spring and summer themed projects, they’re perfect for masculine projects too! Acid and lignin-free. |
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Far East 12×12 Premium Scrapbooking Paper Stack $13.94 Forty-eight luxurious sheets of 12×12 premium textured printed cardstock! Acid and lignin-free. |
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Military 12×12 Scrapbooking Paper Pack: Navy $5.12 Military 12×12 Paper Packs. 16 sheets per pack, 4 of each color. |
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Amy Butler 12×12 Double-Sided Scrapbooking Paper Pad: McKenna $8.22 Super for scrapbooking and cool for cardmaking, this 12×12 paper pad includes 36 double-sided sheets of linen-textured designer cardstock papers. 3 sheets of 12 different designs. |
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Spacers For 8.5×11 & 12×12 Postbound Albums $1.81 These spacers are necessary and fantastic additions for any scrapbooker who loves to layer their layouts. Each spacer adds 2mm between pages to make extra room for dimensional layouts with gems, chipboard, foam, and more! Can be used individually, or several for those pages that need even more room. Spacers work with 3 ring binders, 3 postbound or staple-strap 12″ x 12″ and 11″ x 8-1/2″ albums. Package contains 12 sets. Constructed of corrugated paper board. Archival quality, acid-free, and photo safe. |
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Princess 12×12 Jewel Scrapbooking Album $14.94 Princess Jewel Album features an extended spine cover, layered chipboard characters with thermography and glitter effects, 10 dual pocket side-loading page protectors, 11 spine spacers, and 3 post extenders. Size: 12″ x 12″. |
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Whimsy 12×12 Scrapbooking Paper Stack $13.94 Glittering, whimsical prints in pretty pastel colors. Paper stack features 2 each of 24 printed cardstock designs. Acid and lignin-free. 12″ x 12″. |
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Latte 12×12 Scrapbooking Paper Stack $13.94 Rich, frothy colors in fabulous coordinating designer patterns. Pad contains 48 sheets: 2 each of 24 designs. Colors: purple, black, grays, brown, midnight, greens, cream. Acid and lignin-free. |
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12×12 Scrapbooking Page Kit: Fishing $5.81 Fishing Scrapbook Kit is the perfect way to coordinate your themed scrapbook cards or other paper craft projects. This page kit contains 8 – 12″ x 12″ patterned papers, 2 sheets each of 4 different designs. Also included are 2 sticker sheets to complement the paper. Fishing theme. Acid-free. |
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Sweet 12×12 Scrapbooking Paper Stack $13.94 Now you can have all of the pleasure and none of the guilt with this calorie-free sweet stack! Package includes 48 delicious printed papers (24 have glitter). Acid-free. Size: 12″H x 12″W. |
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12×12 Metallics Scrapbooking Paper Pad: Silver $7.45 These high quality metallic paper pads are perfect for adding pizzazz to any scrapbooking, greeting card, and paper craft projects. This package contains (1) 12″ x 12″ paper pad with 12 sheets of high quality heavy embossed metallic paper. |
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12×12 Metallics Scrapbooking Paper Pad: Gold $7.45 These high quality metallic paper pads are perfect for adding pizzazz to any scrapbooking, greeting card, and paper craft projects. This package contains (1) 12″ x 12″ paper pad with 12 sheets of high quality heavy embossed metallic paper. |
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Pocket Full Of Posies 12×12 Premium Sparkle Scrapbooking Paper Stack $13.94 Forty-eight luxurious sheets of 12×12 printed textured paper! Acid and lignin free. |
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