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Work at Home Mom Profile 5.7.2006
Name: Corie Spurling
Age: 30
Home: Greenwood, IN
Email: cspurling@creativepagesandcards.com
URL: www.creativepagesandcards.com
Family's Names and Ages:
Timothy 31, Alaria 8, Sarah 6, Alexandrea (Allie) 1
Job Title:
Custom Scrapbook Designer and owner of Creative Pages & Cards
Job Description:
Creating custom and pre-made scrapbooks, mini albums, and cards for clients and for sale at craft shows.
How I Started My Business:
I joined Scrapbiz in 2003 and started selling scrapbook products. Most of my clients said they loved scrapbooks but didn't have time to create them. I also realized that I really was better at creating than just selling products. I design the albums and people seem fall in love with them.
My Typical Work Schedule:
My family gets up around 6:30. I drive my older girls to school and then take care of the baby until about 9. She naps and I either do chores or work for about an hour. I pick up my middle daughter at kindergarten and we run errands or I come home and work/answer questions/chase the baby until lunch. After lunch, I help my kindergartener with homework and we read. Then the baby takes another nap at about 2:00. My older daughter plays in her room and/or watches TV while I work until about 4:30. My oldest daughter comes home around 2:45, so I am interrupted several times to tell her what she can have for a snack, listen to her talk about her day, or help her with her homework. I start cooking dinner around 5 to have it ready when my husband gets home around 6. After dinner, the girls finish homework, take a bath, and get ready for bed. I start working again around 8:30 or 9 until about 12. This is the only solid block of work time I get all day.
What I Love About My Job:
I love the flexibility. I love creating scrapbooks for other people. Once I start on a project, it's really hard for me to stop. I'm really passionate about what I do. Also, I can work when it is best for me to do so. I am more available to my girls now. I used to work nights every weekend. Now I just work an occasional night at my other job. Even with the late nights, I am definitely better rested.
Challenges I Face:
I struggle to find a balance. I don't have childcare so I have to set boundaries with my older daughters. It's hard not to stop every time someone wants something. The biggest challenge is to work rather than clean my house. It's also hard for me to ask my husband to take on more chores. However, I realize I just can't do everything alone.
Tips and Advice:
Once you begin a business, be open to changing your focus. I started out selling products but we have 3 scrapbook stores in Greenwood plus many other places to purchase supplies. Also, I'm just not really a salesman at heart. I love the process of creating. I never thought I'd love designing projects for other people. Finally, if you decide to pursue a job as a custom scrapbook designer, start by designing gifts for family and friends so that you get an idea of the process. Scrapbooking for others is different than just scrapbooking for yourself.
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