Online scrapbooking supply shop

Hobby scrapbookers, card makers, memory keepers and gift makers, including people in towns with no craft shop nearby.

You buy wholesale and sell at a markup. Extra income can come from themed kits, monthly subscription boxes and shipping fees.

• Knowing scrapbooking products and trends
• Basic online shop setup and photography
• Organizing stock and shipping orders
• Social media and email marketing

• Check whether you need to register for GST/HST once your sales approach the small supplier threshold
• Shipping costs across a large country can eat into margins, so test your pricing and weight limits
• Check your municipality's rules if you store stock or pack orders at home
• Unsold seasonal or trend-driven stock can tie up your cash
• Check product safety and labelling rules for items like adhesives or products aimed at children

Estimated startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how much stock you hold and how you set up your store. This is an estimate, so compare supplier prices for your own plan.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $300 to $3,000, depending on your product range, marketing and how many hobbyists you reach. Shipping costs across Canada can eat into margins, so test your pricing.

Check GST/HST registration as your sales approach the small supplier threshold, and your municipality's rules if you store or pack stock at home. Also check product safety and labelling rules for adhesives or items aimed at children.