Fathers Day Gift Ideas

It is that time of year again.  Or at least it will be very soon.  Dad’s day is just around the corner and you need to find a way to show him how much you love him.

As a scrapbooker your natural inclination is to make a scrapbook page or album for dad…and you should.  But what do you put in the album?  Many Dad’s are elusive.  You don’t get to see as many sides or personalities to dad’s as you might mom’s.

Most dad’s would spend every moment on sports (basketball, football, hockey, lacross, soccer, fishing, billiards etc) and food (esp. BBQ’s) and for sometimes even sitting back with a cold beer if they could.

Some dads are all business or religion too.

So how do you do something great for dad that will keep him interested?  A scrapbook doesn’t fall into any of these categories.  But can it?

Can you make a scrapbook for dad that includes rules of the game for his favorite sports?  And make a play on words with some of the primary rules?

Check this site for sports rule guides – (it takes a tad bit of linking through to find the best rules…but they are all “official” in the end).

Can you add photo’s of dad playing this sport?  Or using the rules of the game elsewhere in life?

What about adding tickets to his games or news clippings about his games (if there are any).  How great would that tribute be?  There might be just enough time if you start now.

But what if that seem’s like too much work?  Or what if dad doesn’t play sports.  Is he the food man instead?  Does he love a great BBQ?

If so…why not make him a recipe scrapbook?  There are some really amazing BBQ recipe sites on the net that you can snag some hot new ideas from; try these for example:

• http://www.bbq.co.uk/bbq-recipes/index.htm
• http://www.barbecue-smoker-recipes.com/
• http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/collections/barbecue

And what about beer?  The BBQ man is quite frequently the beer man too.  Why not create a few pages inspired by world beers. (Color’s, themes etc).  Or beer recipes: http://www.worldbeerdirectory.com/beer_recipe.php.

Alternatively, if dad is a solid business or religion man – then subject matter in these area’s might be a better choice.  It all comes down to what type of business arena he plays in or what his religion is…

No matter what though…YOUR DAD is YOUR DAD!  He will always appreciate a tribute FROM YOU! No matter what goes into that tribute.

Just have fun with it…and he will appreciate the effort!

Happy Scrapping!

Big Clearance Sale on Scrapbooking Items!

This just in….Scrapbook.com is clearing out over 1000 scrapbooking items at insanely low discounted prices and if you want them – you better snag them before they are all gone.

They’ve got everything from: Clearance Albums, Clearance Books, Clearance Cardstock, Clearance Die Cutting Templates, Clearance Embellishments to Clearance Kits, Clearance Paper, Clearance Stamping Products, Clearance Stickers, Clearance Storage and Organization, Clearance Tools, and Clearance Totes.

You have to check it out – - especially if you are looking for RARE scrapbooking items!  There is nothing better than a big sale for scrapbookers!

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Scrapbook Business Cards

Your scrapbooking business cards need a REAL MARKETERS touch!  Design is NOT enough.  Yes, they should look professional and well designed…but that’s only half of the point!

You need scrapbooking business cards that tell your audience what you do!

Afterall – the most classic home for a business card is a drawer or roladex somewhere.  Your card might sit there for MONTHS before someone takes a REAL good look at it. Why would you simply add a cool logo, business name and your contact information if that’s the case?

You need to design your card wisely! Design it for results!

You should design your card to PULL customers in for YEARS to come – and make it measurable!

Did you know that you can TRACK the success of your business card through to sales!!!!????  That way you know that your money is well spent?

Amazing huh!?

You need business cards that SELL your products and services for you!

They aren’t just calling cards so that you have to do the selling later!

If you are serious about your scrapbooking business, your cards MUST be designed right!

For tips and ideas….please inquire via our comment form below or send an email to (cijaye – @- scrapbookingdirections.com)  and we will gladly share what you need to know.

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 Includes 15 Fun Graduation Scrapbook Pages + 1 Con-GRAD-Ulations Title.

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Digital Scrapbooking Made Easy

Are you new to scrapbooking OR interested in learning how to do DIGITAL SCRAPBOOKING?  Have you felt a little overwhelmed by all of the digital scrapbooking sites out there that have a TON of amazing digital scrapbooking supplies – but not a lot of education on how to use them?

If so…we would like to suggest that you start with the education part first.  You should learn how to do digital scrapbooking before you jump in and start buying digital scrapbooking software or supplies (it can get quite costly despite what it might appear like). 

We have the right entry product just for your needs.

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Whether you have learned everything you needed to to make your first physical scrapbook album (and how amazing that feels) and or not, I it’s going to be quite important to get the inside scoop to Digital Scrapbooking if you intend to incorporate digital scrapbooking to your repertoire.

This introduction to Digital Scrapbooking is an excellent starting point for any scrapbooker. With this book – you can learn the main differences between paper and 3D embellishments vs. 100% computer generated scrapbook pages.  You will tips and tricks for getting started with digital scrapbooking that you won’t get on all of the digital supplies websites.

Then you can finally decide for yourself which method you wish to start with, or stay with.

*It is the essential beginners guide to Digital Scrapbooking.

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Fathers Day Quotes…

We’ve shared a few great quotes on this site from time to time (you can search the word QUOTES to find them)…and there is no doubt we will share more…but what we have not done is asked for your favorite quotes!

Do you have a favorite fathers day quote?  Do you know who it’s from – or is it something you came up with?  If you care to share it…we definitely care to read it…

Please comment with your favorite quote about dad today…if all goes well there will be PLENTY in time for fathers day (coming very soon).

We look forward to reading your quotes.

Searching for Scrapbooking Ideas?

What does that “scrapbooking ideas” mean to you?  When you do a search online for scrapbooking ideas…what are you really looking for?

Are you looking for:

1. Scrapbook album ideas?
2. Scrapbook theme ideas?
3. Scrapbook page ideas?
4. Scrapbook layout ideas?
5. Scrapbook project ideas?
6. Scrapbook journal ideas?
7. Scrapbook embellishment ideas?
8. Or all of the above?

We’d love for you to comment and tell us your answer.  But if you answered all of the above…we’d also like to know how you sort it all out?  Do you expect all of the ideas to come from one picture (in a book, magazine or gallery of some sort) or do you look for a mix of scrapbooking ideas so that you can throw them all together?

We are very curious what sort of process our visitors go through to find their scrapbooking ideas and make their finished pages or albums.

Please leave your comments below.  (We thank you in advance for leaving them).

 

P.S. Did you know that if you searched in quotes like this “scrapbooking layout ideas” you will get MORE specific pages in return?  They call this a POWER SEARCHING command!  It’s a really great way to sort through all of the mess on the net!  Try it here…just for fun…
 

Too many resources, no clue where to start?

Are you frustrated or overwhelmed by the vast supply of scrapbooking information and product available to you?

If not – you must be a very patient person, with TIME ON YOUR HANDS too.

I used to be patient – until it just became too much.  I also used to have time on my hands…now – not so much.

There is so much to do with scrapbooking out there that is so amazing – and so worthy to consider for your scrapbook pages – but it’s almost as if it all needs to be organized in a more granular fashion than what you might find in a store or search engine. Don’t you think?

I know that for anyone, esp. a beginner to scrapbooking  - finding out what to do, how and when (as well as with WHAT PRODUCT) can be horribly time consuming when there is soooo much out there to consider. 

If you are anything like me, when you go searching for your scrapbooking ideas or products you probably feel like you are being pulled in too many directions.  You probably feel like you are compelled by EVERYTHING and as a result can’t make a decision of any sort?

You might even find that you spend money on way more things than you planned to in the first place.  Now that $5.00 scrapbook page comes up to $50.00!  With supplies to last of course…but still…that’s a bit of an Ouch, isn’t it?

If this is your experience too…(whether you are a beginner or not) we want to help.

We do have some ideas – but we’d like to hear from you first…if this is your story and you would like a solution…we’d love to hear your thoughts on how we might be able to make this easier for you.

Please leave your comments below.  We will pay very close attention to them all and we will find a way to make this an easier experience for you.  We promise!

Marketing A Scrapbook Business

What do you do to market your scrapbooking business?  Do you:

1. Share your business name/contact info in your email signature?
2. Have a business card and disperse it WIDELY?
3. Have letterhead or promo pieces for special occasions?
4. Boot around town with your business details in vinyl lettering on your car?
5. Frequent scrapbooking events all over town and network like there’s no tomorrow?

If not…you should..definitely.  You should do all of the above and so much more.

But don’t underestimate HOW MUCH and HOW STRATEGICALLY you should take advantage of these opportunities either…if you use them wisely and creatively – there will be NO STOPPING YOU!

For example…a business card should never just contain your business name and contact details!  NEVER!

It should also contain a list of your products/services (even if you have to summarize them).  Remember…someone who gets your card and is too busy to look at it and store it in a special place immediately after getting it – is ALSO going to be to busy to remember who you REALLY are and why they took your card in the first place!

And that’s for the people you have met!

Then there is an entire arena of opportunity to get your business cards off to qualified strangers too.

For example…have you ever thought about slipping your business card in to the BEST pages of your favorite scrapbooking books in the library (so that when someone ELSE borrows the book…they will find out about your business)?

What about leaving your business card on counters at local book and craft stores?  Or in local restaurants or coffee shops?  WHY NOT?  As long as you get permission to do it – only the people who WANT to pick up your card will right?

So – just like the people who have met you – they too will need a reminder as to WHY they picked up your card?

It does NOT cost that much more to print on BOTH sides of your business card!  Trust me; I have helped people market their businesses since 1995!  I also designed business cards AND printed them FOR my customers.

All you have to do is plan ahead for the RIGHT strategies and that business card will bring you MORE BUSINESS than you could have EVER IMAGINED possible (of a business card).

Feel free to comment if you want more info.

I will provide more tips on the other 4 marketing strategies mentioned later too!

Happy Scrapping for now.

Cijaye.

Promote Your Scrapbooking Business

Whether you are a freelance scrapbooker – making occasional income on the side as a service provider, consultant, demonstrator or distributor… OR you are a bonafide scrapbooking business  owner – you can never have enough promotion for your business!

But you do need the RIGHT promotion.
Every business does!

Here’s where we can help.  ScrapbookingDirections.com would like to work with you.  Possibly even at NO COST to you.

We are offering everything from referral marketing to joint ventures.

If you are interested in any of the following – we invite you to contact us:

• Featured business promotions (on our website, newsletters, podcasts or other media)
• Collaborations (digital scrapbook kit packages, information product etc)
• Advertising (on site, off site)

Etc.

Site owner/primary scrapbooker , Cijaye DePradine can be reached by email: cijaye[@]scrapbookingdirections[.com]  or phone: 1-778-840-9673.

All you need to do is make contact and tell Cijaye that you are interested, provide her with any pertinent contact info to respond to you by as well as your business name, location &/or website URL.

We will then contact you in return and initiate conversation directly with you.  We need to know what your business needs most FIRST.  Then we can determine a mutually beneficial way to make that happen.

We are looking forward to hearing from you. Please call today!

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