scrapbook venture ??

[smartypantswl]

I've been encouraged by some friends to start up my own little scrap-booking sideline after they saw the handmade gifts I made for them. But there's a niggling feeling that once I start crafting for money's sake, it will take the pleasure out of it. But I do love the feeling of people appreciating what I made with my very own hands.

So I'd

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[wordaddicts]

First of all, I LOVE your creations (also, re the card you gave me :) which I still have in my "safe box" where I keep lovely gifts I have received). To the venture you proposed, I would order from you if I want stuff for myself (eg if I want to start a scrapbook to detail things between the bf and me and I get too lazy to start from scratch, I would definitely place an order for something like what you showed in your last picture. Because for people like me, scrapbook-ed items are GORGEOUS but I don't have the patience for it. So it's a good compromise. But if I was looking for gifts for a friend, then maybe I wouldn't get someone to scrap for me, because it kinda takes the meaning out of the whole thing? I mean I wouldn't know how to answer if my friend sees a gorgeous handmade notebook and go, thanks! did you make this just for me?? And then I tell her, no it's custom made for you but not by me. Somehow it takes the great bit out of the present? Now, if everything thinks like me re the above (and I hope not), then your market will

[smartypantswl]

thanks for your comments babe! Def v useful!

will bear that in mind :) the thing with scrapping for special occasions like xmas is that on top of my personal gifts, i will need to find more time to make for other orders! hehe.

when are we going to meeeetttt ????

[smartypantswl]

ooh and babe, can i have your mailing address pls? I think i misplaced it frm my xmas address list.. oops

[jemej]

Scrapbooking requires a lot of patience, and it's absolutely sweet that you are doing them for your friends. Handmade, all from the heart! Your friends are lucky!

I think the wedding guest books will be a hit - i think every bride would want theirs to be unique and personalised.

[smartypantswl]

:)

thanks for your feedback babe! Much appreciated!

Will definitely include guest books as part of the inventory if this little venture materialises. heh.

Can u email me your mailing address at weiling07@yahoo.com.sg pls?? :)

[angel149]

i love ur 2007 album!!!
man when will i ever learn how to layer like tat?
mine either looks weird or plain =(

[smartypantswl]

i can show u how to for this album! its not tt difficult! layering needs alot of patience - tts why im so slow. hahaha. when are we gonna scrap again soon???