Hello there Sea Changers. Welcome back to my series of program lists to assist those of you looking to fund your sea change with affiliate marketing. Today we are going to continue our recent exploration into the world of arts and crafts to look at my 10 scrapbooking affiliate programs to crop this year.
Like many other areas within the arts and crafts niche, scrapbooking is an extremely popular pastime and falls nicely within the lucrative hobby niche where we know people will spend money. There are a number of sub niche possibilities here as well so with a little work, this could be one that can be turned into quite a nice little sea change funding online business.
- Scrapbook.com
- Scrapbook Pal
- Hallmark Scrapbook and Crafts
- Therm-o-web
- Scrapbookingmad
- Get Smart Products
- Digidesignresort.com
- Digital Scrapbook Teacher
- Scrapbook MAX!
- Cricut
That's right! Wealthy Affiliate provided me with all of the tools and training I needed to get this post in front of my audience - a.k.a YOU!
You too can start your very own online business here that can make you money from anywhere in the world!!
Before we begin however, I am conscious that there are a number of different areas or sub niches within this subject hence the quantity of affiliate programs to choose from may be just as large. So how have I picked my best 10? Well… I really just wanted to give you a good cross section of what is out there so I did some searching around and checked a few out and chose them by looking at:
- What they offer
- Commission rates
- Payment terms
- Cookie duration
- Application processes
- Affiliate/Marketing materials provided
Before we start however, let's have a look at what I mean by the term ‘scrapbooking' and how it can be incorporated within an affiliate marketing website…
Scrapbooking Affiliate Programs
Stats show that people will spend money on scrapbooking materials and equipment online if it can make their lives easier so as long as you are meeting their needs and solving problems, then you are on the right track. And to give you a boost, let's have a look at 10 programs that I have found below:
1. Scrapbook.com
Let's start with an all in one site in Scrapbook.com. Scrapbook.com is a massive scrapbooking site providing access to over 50,000 products – many exclusive to this site. Their range is way too large to list here however their main categories include:
- Adhesives
- Albums
- Die Cutting
- Embellishments
- Kits
- Mixed Media
- Paper & Card stock
- Stamps, Inks, etc.
- Stencils
- Stickers
- Storage & Organization
- Tools
To be honest, the list above really doesn't do the site justice and in addition they also supply a huge array of theme related products such as baby, birthday, Disney, Christmas and so many more…
This is definitely one you could build an affiliate business around as it allows you to cover all aspects of scrapbooking in the one spot. They carry all of the well-known industry brands as well as exclusive content and special releases. Oh, and as an extra bonus for your readers (and a source of content ideas for your posts) there is also a fantastic blog, online selection of classes/training and even a scrapbooking podcast.
Commission Rate: up to 20%
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: 30 Days.
Application required?: Yes, You will need to enter personal and website information to apply.
Marketing material provided: Banners, Ads and copy, text links
2. Scrapbook Pal
Scrapbook Pal is another massive scrapbooking related site offering a great range of products – in fact, products to cover almost everything required to get a person ready to complete that perfect page. Again, there is so much there that we could not even begin to cover everything here but their main categories include:
- Adhesives
- Copic Markers
- Die Cutting
- Embellishments
- Embossing
- Foiling
- Glitter
- Inks & Dyes
- Miscellaneous
- Paint
- Paper & Envelopes
- Pens & Pencils
- Stamping
- Stencils
- Storage
- Tools
There is enough here to build an affiliate marketing site around and as with the first site above, they also offer a nice range from all of the major brands and include a great blog and the ability to share your own projects as well.
Commission Rate: 5%
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: Not Stated
Application required?: Yes, Scrapbook Pal affiliate program is managed by Share-A-Sale. You will be required to apply for an account then for the Scrapbook Pal affiliate program. You will need to enter personal and website information to apply.
Marketing material provided: Text links, banners
3. Hallmark Scrapbook and Crafts
Our next site, Hallmark Scrapbook and Crafts, continues our all in one options with another great range of scrapbooking products centred around Card making, Stamping and Colouring. I am really not doing the site justice by not listing all of their categories but there is just so much here with again, everything you could ever possibly need to get into the craft of scrapbooking. They also offer a good range of electronic assistance as well such as cutting machines and DVDs etc. and all of the well-known brands too.
Again this site could definitely be utilised to build a nice scrapbooking affiliate business around as well as a great addition to any of the general arts and crafts niches as well. And as with the other sites listed above, they have a great blog with info, ‘how to's' and instructional videos to provide extra information and assistance to your readers and within your own posts.
Commission Rate: 2 – 8%
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: Not Stated
Application required?: Yes, to apply for the Hallmark affiliate program, you will need to enter personal and website information to apply.
Marketing material provided: Text links
4. Therm-o-web
This one is probably more of a general arts and crafts site however Therm-o-web offers a good range of scrapbooking tools and products including:
- Adhesive Dots & Lines
- Adhesive Remover
- Brutus Monroe
- Deco Foil
- Eileen Hull
- Foam Squares & Strips
- Gina K. Designs
- Glitter Spray
- Liquid Adhesives
- Mixed Media
- Mounting Squares
- Photo Corners & Frames
- Pixie Spray
- Purple Tape
- Rebekah Meier Designs
- Rina K. Designs
- Tape Runners & Refills
- Tapes & Sheets
- Unity
And for those looking to cover a few different aspects of arts and crafts, they also offer a decent array of sewing, embroidery and knitting products as well.
Obviously this site would work best as an add on to any scrapbooking related site or any of the arts and crafts options listed above. They stock all of the most well-known brands and professional labels and there is also a fantastic project ideas blog and video tutorials providing bonus information for your readers.
Commission Rate: 15%
Payment Terms: Monthly.
Cookie Duration: 30 Days
Application required?: Yes – Therm-o-web's affiliate program is managed by Share-A-Sale. You will be required to apply for an account and then for the Therm-o-web affiliate program. You will need to enter personal and website information to apply.
Marketing material provided: Text links and banners
5. Scrapbookingmad
Now we take a look into the scrapbooking templates and downloads market with Scrapbookingmad. This site offers a nice range of downloadable:
- Templates
- Cards
- Clipart
- Stamps
- Elements
- Frames
- And so on
Most options can also be ordered in customised versions and styles as well.
There is possibly enough on this site to base an entire affiliate marketing site around as there are good options for both the new and professional user as well as those dealing with digital and downloadable products. And, as now appears to be the norm within this niche, they offer a huge and comprehensive range of ‘how tos' and tutorials as well.
Commission Rate: 10%
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: 90 Days
Application required?: Yes, you will need to enter personal and website information to apply.
Marketing material provided: Banners, text links
That's right! Wealthy Affiliate provided me with all of the tools and training I needed to get this post in front of my audience - a.k.a YOU!
You too can start your very own online business here that can make you money from anywhere in the world!!
6. Get Smart Products
Our next site is probably more photography based than scrapbooking however Get Smart Products does provide a large enough range of photo related scrapbooking stuff that I have included it here. These products include:
- Photo mounts and adhesives
- Lettering and stickers
- Posts and Spacers
- Acid free paper
- Scrapbook boxes
- Scrapbook sheet protectors
- Clear pockets
- Archival spray
- Repair tape
There really is so much more that I could keep listing for quite a while – but you get the picture. And for those who are looking at working with photographs, there is also a nice range of photo storage products as well.
This site is probably not one that you would build an entire affiliate marketing business around however it would be a great companion/add on to just about any scrapbooking, arts and crafts or photography related niche possible.
Commission Rate: Not Stated
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: Not Stated
Application required?: Yes, you will need to apply via the internal contact pages (see FAQ page for more information)
Marketing material provided: Text links and banners
7. Digidesignresort.com
Digidesignresort is a digital scrapbooking site with a range of products designed to assist readers to “Learn and master the skills you need to develop your artistic skills and build your Digital Design Business” including:
- Hand Lettering
- Stickers
- Bullet Journaling | Printable
- Bullet Journaling | Digital Planning
- Commercial Use Kits
- Digital Scrapbooking Kits
- Drawings
Added to this is a range of subscription and once-off based options to assist scrapbookers as below:
- Planner and scrapper clubs
- Designer classes
- Online courses for all aspects of scrapbooking
There is maybe not enough here to base an entire affiliate marketing business around however their offerings would certainly be a great addition to any scrapbooking or arts and crafts site. There is also a fantastic range of free materials and a blog to assist you with post ideas and reviews as well as extra information for your readers.
Commission Rate: 10%
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: Not Stated
Application required?: Yes, you will need to enter personal and website information to apply.
Marketing material provided: Text links, banners and promotional materials
8. Digital Scrapbook Teacher
As the name suggests, The Digital Scrapbook Teacher is an online scrapbooking tutorial site offering “Digital scrapbooking with Photoshop Elements explained in plain English”. Their tutorial range is huge and includes videos, tutorials (online and DVD) and books as well as person to person classes in the U.S. There are also however some other products available on the site including:
- Brushes
- Calendars
- Card Templates
- Clip Art
- Clock Templates
- Essentials
- Journal Cards
- Megas
- Organizer Catalog
- Organizer Tags
- Overlays
- Paper/Embellishments – Kits
- Patterns
- Photo Masks
- Templates
- Text Paths
- Textures
This would make a great addition to any scrapbooking site aimed at professionals and hobbyists alike as well as a baseline for those looking to assist scrapbookers looking to digitalised their passion.
Commission Rate: 10%
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: Not Stated
Application required?: Yes, you will need to enter personal and website information to apply.
Marketing material provided: Text links, banners
9. Scrapbook MAX!
Now let's head into the scrapbooking software side of things with Scrapbook MAX!. Marketing itself as “scrapbooking software for real life”, Scrapbook MAX! offers a simple to use platform with the following features:
- Fully-customizable templates.
- Photo editing.
- Stylish scrapbooking content.
- Artistic journal text and captions.
- Embellishment customisation and editing .
This is a great add on site for those working directly within the digital scrapbooking niche or even those working with photo editing as well.
Commission Rate: 10%
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: Not Stated
Application required?: Yes – You will need to enter personal and website information as well as promotional strategies and keywords to apply.
Marketing material provided: Text Links, banner, e-mail copy
10. Cricut
And finally we look into a cool little cutting tool with Cricut. Whilst not just for scrapbooking, Cricut offers a number of cutting tools that offer over 50,000+ images to cut for addition to project supplies ranging from card stock to iron-on film. Some products also provide the option to upload and cut your own images as well.
If you are in the scrapbooking, photography, t-shirt printing, home decor or any other arts and crafts niches you would probably not be able to base an affiliate program on this one however there are obvious add on opportunities for all use levels and needs.
Commission Rate: 8 – 12%
Payment Terms: Monthly
Cookie Duration: 5 days
Application required?: Yes – Cricut's affiliate program is managed by Share-A-Sale. You will be required to apply for an account and then for the Cricut affiliate program. You will need to enter personal and website information to apply
Marketing material provided: Text links, banners, affiliate sales information
Amazon Associates
Alternatively, should you wish to set up your site up with a range from a few different brands or companies on the same site then you can do so via Amazon. Amazon provides access to a good range of scrapbooking related products and has a fairly good affiliate program as well. So if you wish, join the Amazon Associates program, locate the best products relevant to your site within Amazon itself and you can post links on your own site as well.
Amazon's commission rates are not too bad and some prefer this avenue due to the sheer amount of traffic and trustworthiness that comes with a company site of this size.
What do we mean by scrapbooking?
I did some research, and the term ‘scrapbooking' is widely used to describe the process of “preserving old photographs… and presenting them in a pleasurable, colourful and interesting way“. So for the purposes of this post I am going to focus on all aspects of scrapbooking including:
- Supplies
- Materials
- Tools and equipment
- Physical and online scrapbooking
- Training and tuition
- Patterns and templates
- Software
And of course you can incorporate anything else you can think of when it comes to making money with arts and crafts online. Oh, and considering that there are 10,000s of searches undertaken online per month on the terms listed above, I think we might just be onto a good thing here.
What can affiliate marketers promote?
There are essentially no real barriers to what affiliate marketers can promote when it comes to scrapbooking. There are however some things to be aware of as you run your eye over scrapbooking affiliate program possibilities that may suit your site. These are:
- Know your audience, some are looking for specifics and want the best whilst others are hoping to just get their materials on a budget. Choose your affiliate sites accordingly.
- Hard core scrapbookers and/or professionals will not take risks if they don't trust you or your affiliate site. Make sure the programs you choose are reputable and have good recourse options if the purchaser is not happy.
- Those purchasing as a new hobby, or for family members etc. will need to know exactly what they need and that the products you are promoting will fit in with their requirements. Make sure your programs can provide the products to back up the information that you are covering.
How to find your own affiliate programs
As stated earlier, by outlining the sites above I have really just tried to give you a good cross section of the types of programs that are out there by listing the really good ones in each ‘category'. That does not mean that you cannot find affiliate programs that better suit what it is that you are trying to do within this space especially as I could never even begin to cover every scrapbooking related requirement or sub niche in the one post. Luckily for us, there is a simple way to find these programs online.
All you need to do is enter “affiliate: niche type” into your search engine (substituting ‘niche type‘ for whatever product it is that you are choosing to sell).
There are scrapbooking related affiliate programs for everything else that we have listed at the top of this page as well – you will just need to have a look around until you find one or two that suit your site. Once you have completed your searches, you can look through and find programs that:
- Relate to your niche/problems that you are solving.
- Have quality products – your brand can be severely damaged if you promote poor quality products.
- Have solid payment and customer service arrangement.
- Pay decent commissions.
- Have good testimonials covering commission payouts and quality of product.
In most cases, you will need to apply for the program before you are allowed to promote their products – don’t take this step lightly or you will be rejected. Affiliate programs will generally want to know:
- Your website name.
- Traffic levels.
- Why you want to join – (so I can make money by selling your embellishments is unfortunately not generally a good enough answer).
- How you plan to promote their products.
Conclusion
So… There are 10 of the best scrapbooking affiliate programs to crop this year. I hope it has been helpful for you as you commence your own scrapbooking based affiliate marketing business and as usual, please do not hesitate to comment below if you have any questions, need some advice or have any experiences to share. Oh, and especially comment if you have any experience with these, or any other programs as well.
Until next time
Have fun
Paul
Note: If you make a purchase from this page, there is a very good chance that I make a commission from it – these commissions do not increase your sale price. This may include sales made via Wealthy Affiliate.
Do you want further assistance with any of the above or need help to build your own scrapbooking based website?
Are you looking for a comprehensive training platform that can give you step by step training, 24/7 support, tools to develop and host your very own website, ongoing assistance with SEO and social media and access to some of the best affiliate marketing minds on the planet, then click on the following link to read more about Wealthy Affiliate.
Introducing Wealthy Affiliate, My #1 Recommendation for Setting Up Your Own Online Business
When I started, I knew I wanted to work online, but had absolutely no idea where to begin! You see I had watched friends of mine run a sales party to sell essential oils and someone asked if they could just sell them online?
Then, as I sat on the bus heading into my office job, I started to wonder if I could do just that, sell essential oils online.
Anything to stop having to catch this bus to and from work every day right!
The trouble was, as I mentioned above, I had no idea how to even start.
So of course I started to look around online and found all these courses! They all promised me riches then took my money but left me with no riches!
Then I stumbled across the program that didn’t promise me riches, but told me it could help me get started even with no experience!
So I did that, joined Wealthy Affiliate that was it, and the rest as they say, is history!
But it doesn’t come without work!
That is the key here! I began on their starter membership and did the training! I then joined as a member and did some more training!
Each night after work, I would do a little more, then a little more.
And to cut a long story short, after 10 months I realized I didn’t really like writing about essential oils, so I sold the site for about $2000. But I had learned so much that I started another – about fishing and camping!
Then, after 18 months (by which time it had earned me close to $10k), I was offered $17k for the site, so I sold it too.
Now, through my travel blog, I’ve been able to fund my passion for travel and explore different places around the world.
In the past few months, I’ve been fortunate enough to travel to some amazing destinations, including Bali, Los Angeles, Dallas, Vancouver and Las Vegas.
The success of my travel blog has allowed me to fully fund my travels and explore new destinations with my family.
Try the Wealthy Affiliate as a Starter Member and Build your First Hub!
As you start your journey, Wealthy Affiliate is there for you with the most comprehensive training package I have ever seen – And as I have mentioned, I have used a few in my professional career trust me.
To get you started, Wealthy Affiliate has recently introduced the Hub.
The Hub
The hub is an AI based niche and website creation tool that will get you up and running with the foundation of your OWN business in just a few minutes. This includes:
- Your website – hosted and inclusive of a WordPress editor
- Your brand
- Your ‘done-for-you’ research
- Your blueprint
- A task list that is going to help you drive the creation and growth of your business moving forward.
The hub makes the website creation process simple which allows you to get started on the training with a solid base and understanding of the processes.
All you need to do is choose your subject – which is known as your ‘niche’ – and follow the steps on the screen.
Oh, and as you run through the training below you may realize that what you created above is not exactly what you want. That’s ok, you can just create a new hub!
Wealthy Affiliate Training
Then as you continue your journey, the Wealthy Affiliate Hub is there for you with the most comprehensive training package I have ever seen – And I have used a few in my professional career trust me.
Above we discussed the use of the Hub to set up a website. Once you have done this, you will be able to access the “Step-by-Step Core Training”.
This is available to all members including starter members and will give you everything you need to know to continue to create your online business.
Member Training
There are also Live weekly classes taught by REAL industry experts on a range of topics like artificial intelligence (AI), SEO, YouTube, WordPress, PPC marketing and more.
Great, What Else Does Wealthy Affiliate Have To Help You?
So, let’s keep this short, Wealthy Affiliate is a one-stop-shop platform that provides:
- The Hub – this is the starting point and uses AI processes to assist you in determining your niche and creating your brand.
- Complete training programs to assist with the development of your own affiliate marketing website in your own niche.
- Website creation and publishing tools including access to WordPress editors and themes.
- AI Content article design and content creation
- Domain name purchasing (you get a free domain when you upgrade to the Premium membership).
- Website hosting, security and backup.
- Online help and chat forums.
- Weekly live training events.
- 24/7 support.
- Keyword access tools.
- SEO assistance.
The platform has been active for over 15 years with the original developers and owners, Kyle and Carson, still extremely active in its day to day operations – especially as they rollout their AI capabilities.
You Can Try it Yourself For Free
Now of course I can tell you all about how Wealthy Affiliate works (because it does) until I am blue in the face. But every other program out there – including the shams and scams – will tell you the same thing!
So how about you just try it for free yourself. The Wealthy Affiliate Starter membership is free to join and gives you access to everything you need to get started – all without the need to spend a cent!
With the starter membership, you get:
- 1 Limited Business Hub
- 1,500 AI Word Credits
- Try the AI Author Platform (BETA)
- 1 Practice Website
- Jaaxy Starter
- Limited Help & Support
- Core Niche Training (8 Classes)
And of course I will be there to help you every step of the way as well!
Look, in the interest of transparency, whilst Wealthy Affiliate does offer a free starter membership, this is designed to give you a look around, have a practice and see if it is worthwhile for you – which is a really great option.
However, as with all new businesses, you will need to make some investment so if you are serious about making money online , you will need to upgrade to a premium membership as this will give you access to all the tools you need in the one spot to succeed!
Afterall, every business needs tools to grow!
So How Much Does This Really Cost?
Wealthy Affiliate does not use upsells once you join – but as I mentioned in the video, to succeed here you will need to invest in a membership. There are a couple of options that provide access to all the tools, training and assistance that you could need – and a free domain as well.
Wealthy Affiliate offers a trio of membership tiers, as detailed on their pricing page.
You can opt for the Starter membership at no cost, the Premium membership for $49 per month or the Premium Plus+ membership for $99 per month. That’s the full extent of it – and you can absolutely build your website without having to spend another cent.
You won’t encounter any unexpected additional charges or covert fees and as a Premium member, you’re equipped with all the essentials to initiate, develop and expand a thriving online enterprise.
Those who opt for the Premium membership are provided with
- Hosting for their websites
- A complimentary domain name
- Access to hundreds of hours of current expert tutorials
- Various marketing and research tools
- Personal guidance from seasoned professionals in the field
- And much much more
And for those of you who want to make a serious investment into your future, there are some yearly options as well below to give you peace of mind that you have a whole year ahead of you to get stuff done!
And Don’t Forget the Personal Coaching
Once you join, not only do you get plenty of assistance from me, but you also have access to expert coaching, support and mentorship from real industry experts.
I mean, you can have access to all of the top-tier affiliate marketing training in the world, but inevitably, questions arise, particularly during the initial stages.
With an exceptionally dynamic and engaged community that boasts over 2.7 million members, Wealthy Affiliate offers an environment where you, as a member, can fully immerse and leverage this network.
You’re never alone; you have the collective wisdom of an entire community at your fingertips, ready to assist at any moment.
Plus, there’s always-on, rapid-response website support to handle any technical queries you may encounter.
Wealthy Affiliate Works: Real Results From Real People
As I have mentioned a number of times, Wealthy Affiliate has helped me make real money online though its training and tools.
I have made money each month as well as a sale for $17,000.
But again, those promoting other programs will tell you the same thing!
So let’s get away from me and see what others are saying:
To start with, Wealthy Affiliate has a 4.9 out of 5 Star TrustPilot rating, which is a remarkable accomplishment in any industry, let alone the online business industry.
And here are some of those reviews:
And this is what people are saying within Wealthy Affiliate as well:
So, Let’s Make a Decision!
Let’s be frank, you have read this far so why not go all in, click on the button below to get started on the way to your very online business.
And once you are in and have had a play around with the hub, look for the little envelope on the top right and there will be a message from me. It is of course automated so respond to let me know you are there and we can start this journey together.
(oh, and the profile is mine so you can find me that way as well)
See you there
Paul
