tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12387810.post114374812206335465..comments2011-09-07T12:43:26.113-07:00Kimnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12387810.post-41790736138263524172011-09-07T12:43:26.113-07:002011-09-07T12:43:26.113-07:00very interesting article. I am just starting off trying to get together an S4O biz and I really need all the info I can find. My b/f found your article on scrapping stores and I worked my way to this. Thanks for the encouragement. I know it won&#39;t make me rich but if I can keep the bills paid and have some fun money leftover at the end of the day I will be thrilled because I will be doing something I love. I do tend to want to do every page unique and I knew that was going to be an issue and you reinforced that for me.PaulaJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04752906444762227818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12387810.post-1144788709954768132006-04-11T13:51:00.000-07:002006-04-11T13:51:00.000-07:00Kim - I just found your blog today based on this message. Some very good tips on reusing layout designs - that's why I love sketches so much! Just design 1 layout, turn it a quarter turn and use the same design for the next page, turn it again and you have a 3rd page, etc. You could do an entire album with 2 or 3 designs. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the great blog - I've got you bookmarked and will visit often. <BR/><BR/>Pam<BR/>Scrapbooks by PamPam Tremblehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13928849765602202615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12387810.post-1143998784433220562006-04-02T10:26:00.000-07:002006-04-02T10:26:00.000-07:00My BIZ is not about s4o...it's just not my thing. I'd rather teach people to scrap themselves. But I get inquiries almost weekly from people who want scrapbooks and don't think they have the time or talent. <I>And cost is not their concern.</I> THERE IS A HUGE MARKET OUT THERE!! Go find them, and charge what you're really worth!Sandra @ The Memory Workshophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07125320303994228553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12387810.post-1143835069915615162006-03-31T11:57:00.000-08:002006-03-31T11:57:00.000-08:00Well said. I photograph or scan almost every book I make for others. I keep them in a notebook and reuse the ideas. And no matter how hard I try, they are never exactly the same. I might add something on one that's not on the other. Plus just different colors make a huge difference. My commissioned pieces are simple and quick. The layouts I do for me are more involved and require more time, but I love them the same!<BR/><BR/>Christy<BR/>Custom Scrapbook ArtistChristy Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16781745443295413957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12387810.post-1143756465670188342006-03-30T14:07:00.000-08:002006-03-30T14:07:00.000-08:00so so so true. I scrap by commission and it gets tough when I "agonize" over these pages. One lady told me flat out "just do what YOU think looks good. I don't CARE. I just don't want them in a photo album anymore."<BR/><BR/>What freedom that gave me! I'm no Stacy Julian but my waiting list for 12x12 complete album is 8 deep and my commissions will pay for my kids' jungle gym this Summer...<BR/><BR/>Thanks for all your great advice...SBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02339072520946143020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12387810.post-1143748491661553532006-03-30T11:54:00.000-08:002006-03-30T11:54:00.000-08:00Kim! Thanks for the reminder - Stop overthinking your layouts! Recycle!! Thank you - I enjoy reading your posts.<BR/>Kris<BR/>Custom Scrapbook DesignerKrisnoreply@blogger.com