The ScrapBlog

Question: Someone has asked me to do a scrapbook for them.  I don’t know how much to charge.

 Answer: I would say that most scrapbookers charge between $2.50-$15 a page (though some professionals charge much more). I would estimate your cost of supplies and the amount of time that you will spend on the project.  If you spend $25 on supplies and the scrapbook takes 5 hours, estimate how much money your time is worth (i.e. $10/hr or $30/hr) and then charge your client accordingly.  Charging $150 - $200 for a 15-20 page scrapbook is reasonable.  Just make sure your client knows the amount ahead of time

Question: hi robin. i just started scrap booking. i am going to make my own wedding invitations. could you tell me which stores and where online that i can buy the cheapest clear vellum paper? i wanted to type on them. thank you soo much.
Answer:  We have some great deals on our website for lower quantities of vellum (10-50 sheets).  If you want a great deal for more (100+), try www.paperandmore.com .  Get at least #29 or better for printing on it (there’s is $16.99 plus $3.99 shipping).

Question: I’m not a scrapbooker, but I’m looking for alphabet paper punches for another project. Can you suggest an attractive letter punch that makes letters 3/4 to 1″ high? The letters would need to be in a stencil font so the “holes’ don’t fall out of o’s and other letters. I’ll be using the “hole” not the letter that gets punched out. Thanks!

Answer:  Here are some possibilities:

1. 1/2″ wide x 3/4″ high Alphabet punch - Stencil Style

2. 3/8″ Alphabet Punch from 1 Stop Square

Question: Do you know of any scrapbooking stores or crops in Southeastern ohio like Jackson, Athens, Chillicothe??

Answer: You can find some Ohio scrapbooking stores here: http://www.scrapbookingmall.com/store.asp?STATE=OH

As for Ohio crops or retreats, try:

1.) http://strattonhouse.com/index.php?section=home&content=scrapbooking_retreats_ohio

2.) www.memorylanelodge.com

3.) http://mvpscrappers.com/