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 in 2021. 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.
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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…
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:
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- 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.
That said, 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
Join the Scrapbook.com affiliate program here
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
Join the Scrapbook Pal affiliate program here
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, you will need to enter personal and website information to apply.
Marketing material provided: Text links
Join the Hallmark Scrapbook and Crafts affiliate program here
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
Join the Therm-o-web affiliate program here
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
Join the Scrapbookingmad affiliate program here
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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
Join the Get Smart Products affiliate program here
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
Join the Digidesignresort.com affiliate program here
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
Join the Digital Scrapbook Teacher affiliate program here
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
Join the Scrapbook MAX! affiliate program here
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
Join the Cricut affiliate program here
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 per below:
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.
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 in 2021. 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
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