**1. Setting Up Shop**
* **Pick Your Thing:**
* *Service:* You make albums for people.
* *Products:* You sell scrapbooks, kits, or downloads.
* *Teaching:* You teach classes.
* **Make It Official:**
* Name your biz.
* Get the papers you need.
* Open a bank account.
* Keep track of money for taxes.
* **Get Your Space Ready:**
* A neat craft area.
* Scissors, glue, etc.
* Storage for all your stuff.
* Good lights and a place to snap pics of your work.
**2. What You'll Make**
* **Find Your Vibe:**
* Minimal? Vintage? Pick a style and stick with it.
* **Stuff You Need:**
* Paper (different kinds)
* Glue
* Scissors
* Ribbons, stickers
* Pens and stamps
* Ways to hold it all together
* **What to Sell:**
* Full scrapbooks
* Mini albums
* Memory boxes
* Custom pages
* Digital kits
* Printable stuff
**3. How Much to Charge**
* Think about:
* How much the stuff costs
* How long it takes you
* How good you are and how unique your stuff is
* Packing and shipping costs
* What others charge
Make sure you're making money, not just paying for supplies!
**4. Where to Sell**
* **In Person:**
* Craft shows
* Art shops
* Make stuff for weddings
* Team up with photographers
* **Online:**
* Your own website
* Social media
* Etsy
* Sell digital downloads
**5. Get the Word Out**
* **Show Off Your Work:**
* Take good, clear pics.
* Use plain backgrounds.
* Show before-and-after shots.
* **Make Cool Content:**
* Post tips and tricks.
* Share stories about the memories you're helping people keep.
* Give away free stuff.
* **Talk to Customers:**
* Write personal notes.
* Ask for reviews.
* Run contests.
**6. Money Stuff**
* Keep track of everything you sell and spend.
* Save receipts.
* Check if you're making a profit.
* Use some of that money to buy better stuff or market your biz.
**7. Level Up**
* Once you're doing well:
* Make your own scrapbook stuff.
* Sell online classes or guides.
* Work with photographers or event planners.
* Hire people to help.
**8. Be Cool**
* Use recycled stuff when you can.
* Don't waste materials.
* Teach customers how to reuse things.
**9. Skills You'll Need**
* Crafting and design
* Taking good photos
* Using editing software
* Running a biz
* Marketing on social media
* Dealing with customers
* **Pick Your Thing:**
* *Service:* You make albums for people.
* *Products:* You sell scrapbooks, kits, or downloads.
* *Teaching:* You teach classes.
* **Make It Official:**
* Name your biz.
* Get the papers you need.
* Open a bank account.
* Keep track of money for taxes.
* **Get Your Space Ready:**
* A neat craft area.
* Scissors, glue, etc.
* Storage for all your stuff.
* Good lights and a place to snap pics of your work.
**2. What You'll Make**
* **Find Your Vibe:**
* Minimal? Vintage? Pick a style and stick with it.
* **Stuff You Need:**
* Paper (different kinds)
* Glue
* Scissors
* Ribbons, stickers
* Pens and stamps
* Ways to hold it all together
* **What to Sell:**
* Full scrapbooks
* Mini albums
* Memory boxes
* Custom pages
* Digital kits
* Printable stuff
**3. How Much to Charge**
* Think about:
* How much the stuff costs
* How long it takes you
* How good you are and how unique your stuff is
* Packing and shipping costs
* What others charge
Make sure you're making money, not just paying for supplies!
**4. Where to Sell**
* **In Person:**
* Craft shows
* Art shops
* Make stuff for weddings
* Team up with photographers
* **Online:**
* Your own website
* Social media
* Etsy
* Sell digital downloads
**5. Get the Word Out**
* **Show Off Your Work:**
* Take good, clear pics.
* Use plain backgrounds.
* Show before-and-after shots.
* **Make Cool Content:**
* Post tips and tricks.
* Share stories about the memories you're helping people keep.
* Give away free stuff.
* **Talk to Customers:**
* Write personal notes.
* Ask for reviews.
* Run contests.
**6. Money Stuff**
* Keep track of everything you sell and spend.
* Save receipts.
* Check if you're making a profit.
* Use some of that money to buy better stuff or market your biz.
**7. Level Up**
* Once you're doing well:
* Make your own scrapbook stuff.
* Sell online classes or guides.
* Work with photographers or event planners.
* Hire people to help.
**8. Be Cool**
* Use recycled stuff when you can.
* Don't waste materials.
* Teach customers how to reuse things.
**9. Skills You'll Need**
* Crafting and design
* Taking good photos
* Using editing software
* Running a biz
* Marketing on social media
* Dealing with customers