How to Join Scrapbooking Clubs

Scrapbooking has become very popular in the past few years. Scrapbooking is a completely new art form from when our mothers and grandmothers did it. New techniques and tools are appearing on the market at a remarkable speed. One way to stay on top of the latest trends is to join a scrapbook club. Read on to learn how.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Join a Local Scrapbook Club

1. Find a local scrapbook store. You can do a search online or ask other scrapbookers. They are a great source of information. Stores usually have monthly clubs to join.

2. Locate an independent consultant. There are several for scrapbooking, such as "Close to My Heart." They often have weekly or monthly clubs to participate.

3. Ask at your church, local YMCA and community centers. Scrapbook clubs are appearing all over. Keep your eyes open in unusual places.

4. Join a scrapbook club at your level. Once you have located a club that interests you, make sure they are doing the type of scrapbooking at a level you will enjoy. Many do crops, where they just make up pages. Other clubs have actual classes that teach techniques.

5. Inquire what the benefits of the scrapbook club are. Discounts on merchandise and other classes are sometimes offered. Kits may be offered at a discount also.

Connect With a Virtual Scrapbook Club

6. Decide what you are looking for in an online club. You can sign up for clubs that offer monthly kits, supplies or mini classes in a box. Also, decide on your price range. Price varies greatly for clubs so be aware and compare before signing up.

7. Ask around for recommendations. Your friends and fellow scrapbookers are great sources of information. Ask if they have any recommendations or experiences with online scrapbook clubs.

8. Research online clubs. This can be as simple as entering "scrapbook club" into the Google search bar. There are many to pick from. Look around and see the different options there are.

9. Read the fine print before you join an online scrapbook club. Some have minimum enrollments. You may have to be a member of the club for three months or a year. Be sure that it is something you want to be a member of for that time.

10. Recommend a good scrapbook club that you find online. Many of the online clubs offer discounts to those who recommend their services to others. If you find one that you really enjoy and think your friends would also, spread the word.

Tips & Warnings

• Scrapbook techniques are changing quickly. Ensure you join a club that gives you the most up to date techniques.
• Clubs will offer tip sheets or written classes as well. This is a great resource to be able to look back on later. Inquire about whether your potential club offers this option.

Resources

• Close to My Heart Reps often have clubs.
• The Scrapbook Club is online.
• ScrapGoods for the obsessed Scrapper.