Comments on: Need proof that scrapbooking is on the decline?

By: Brandy

Brandy — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:42:36 +0000

I agree with Christy. I used to search all the time for scrapbook related items/articles, but I don’t have to anymore becuase 1) I have an on-line “home” where I post all my projects 2) I find things through links others have on their blog or in a chat room and 3) I have a ton of links in my favorites. I do understand that people are not spending quite as much, but for the most part, when they do buy online, they already have a store or two saved in their favorites.

By: Rachael RAE CASTRO

Rachael RAE CASTRO — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 04:14:59 +0000

I have to agree with both sides. The economy has and does effect everything! Some Scrap’ers have had to adjusted the amount they are buying while others still use credit or purachse just as much because they are able to. However Scrapbooking is ‘quote’ an extra. Yet with GAS prices getting lower and lower … now it’s more cost effective to actually get the the ScrapSTORES! Yipee, you can still scrap-economically and end up with quality pages — look at my site it’s my moto I do it and I help others learn how to do it! The proof is in the pudding. On average a doublel layout can range from $4 to $8 and up. You pace yourself – scrap what inspires you – shop with your photos in a zip lock bag that way your buying what you can use. Scrapbooking is here to stay, ENJOY!

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:00:12 +0000

I think that is bad news. I believe that many hobby sales are down because many people are seeing a crunch in funds. I would love to see more people embracing scrapbooking and these graphs are indication that we aren’t getting as many new people into the hobby as before. Now to ponder how to attract those newbies?!

By: Judith Perry

Judith Perry — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:21:44 +0000

Have you taken the recession in consideration? I know that I am not buying anything for scrapbooking except for adhesives; I am using my big stash of supplies until we can afford to spend the money on hobby stuff.

By: Christy

Christy — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:02:13 +0000

I can understand why this would indicate a lack of new people entering the hobby. However, I’m still active in scrapbooking but now that I have my favorite sites bookmarked, I really don’t search for any new ones. Now I find out about new things through message boards & sites like this.