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Post by chances on Jan 12, 2018 8:03:56 GMT
After many years, I finally found a project life size I love--the 9x12. Unfortunely SC is the one that makes that size and the page protectors are $1 each! I use about 100 for a year and I have multiple years to catch up on.
I have been converting BH page protectors, but fixing the non-standard holes is so time consuming. The process is sucking the fun from my limiting scrapping time.
Should I just do a huge SC purchase?😫 Or switch to the 12x12 size which I find too big? 9x12 users, which protectors do you use?
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Post by peachiceteas on Jan 12, 2018 9:34:09 GMT
If you love the size and want page protectors that require no altering - you’ll have to drop the money at SC.
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Post by michellegb on Jan 12, 2018 10:36:18 GMT
I think you're going to have to suck it up and get them at SC. But if you can wait, watch for a % off sale and get them then.
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Post by scrappington on Jan 12, 2018 11:04:17 GMT
Keep creating a buy when there is a sale.
Or buy 25 now and wait for a sale and stock up when there is.
Companies generally have more than one sale a year.
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Post by lisacharlotte on Jan 12, 2018 14:20:57 GMT
You can cut down a 12x12 album and seal the edge. That way you can use regular pp, just cut them down. A few years ago I saw someone who did this, before SC started selling that size. Making your own would be cheaper and you won’t be relying on a single unreliable source. ETA: apparently it was Marcy Penner per this blog post. www.taraleighgray.com/2015/06/diy-9x12-project-life-album.html?m=1 |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2018 14:24:35 GMT
Why can't you use a 12x12 album and just cut off the page protectors to be 9x12? Much less expensive and easier than punching all those holes.
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Post by chances on Jan 12, 2018 14:45:24 GMT
You can cut down a 12x12 album and seal the edge. That way you can use regular pp, just cut them down. A few years ago I saw someone who did this, before SC started selling that size. Making your own would be cheaper and you won’t be relying on a single unreliable source. ETA: apparently it was Marcy Penner per this blog post. www.taraleighgray.com/2015/06/diy-9x12-project-life-album.html?m=1Thanks for the link! I might try that. I'm thinking the answer may be to do something about holes. I may also try to replace the ring part of the binder |
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Post by chances on Jan 12, 2018 14:46:24 GMT
Why can't you use a 12x12 album and just cut off the page protectors to be 9x12? Much less expensive and easier than punching all those holes. Mainly because the 12x12 binders are too big for my shelves. |
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Post by GiantsFan on Jan 12, 2018 16:45:04 GMT
I'm not familiar with the SC 9x12 hole situation, so sorry if this is out of line. But a printing shop like FedEx/Kinkos should be able to re-punch holes in the correct spot for you.
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Post by lisacharlotte on Jan 12, 2018 19:21:25 GMT
If you just cut down a 12x12 album you won’t have issues with the holes. They will still be the standard 3 hole configuration.
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Post by anniefb on Jan 12, 2018 23:27:30 GMT
I like 9x12 (12x12 is too big to fill and store) and just stock up at SC when they have a sale. I was really hoping someone else would come out with a 9x12 album but no luck so far!
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Post by anniefb on Jan 12, 2018 23:28:46 GMT
If you just cut down a 12x12 album you won’t have issues with the holes. They will still be the standard 3 hole configuration. Unfortunately the SC 9x12 albums have 4 holes, so you have to re-punch if you're cutting down other pps. |
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Post by lisacharlotte on Jan 13, 2018 21:45:18 GMT
If you just cut down a 12x12 album you won’t have issues with the holes. They will still be the standard 3 hole configuration. Unfortunately the SC 9x12 albums have 4 holes, so you have to re-punch if you're cutting down other pps. If you cut down a 12x12 it has a 3 hole configuration. If you cut down 12x12 page protectors, they also have a 3 hole configuration. This way you don't have to try and find albums and page protectors from Studio Calico. It doesn't look like any other company is interested in making the 9x12 size and I wouldn't want to be limited to what I can get from Studio Calico since they don't seem to be very reliable on stocking that product. |
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Post by mary on Jan 13, 2018 21:54:50 GMT
Don't wait around for a sale, they exclude the page protectors! I'm using a lot of altered sizes from WRMK and Becky Higgins in my album. I have some off brand 9x12 pocket pages that I got at Tuesday Morning. I don't mind sitting down and spending a half an hour punching tons of pages so they are ready to go when I need them.
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Post by Patter on Jan 13, 2018 23:43:03 GMT
I think you're going to have to suck it up and get them at SC. But if you can wait, watch for a % off sale and get them then. Yes, that, or go 8 1/2 x 11 but I know you don't want to alter stuff. I just have to cut down cards or photos a bit. I LOVE 8 1/2 x 11. Here is my first 2018 week's 8 1/2 x 11 spread:  |
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Post by michellegb on Jan 14, 2018 0:06:22 GMT
I think you're going to have to suck it up and get them at SC. But if you can wait, watch for a % off sale and get them then. Yes, that, or go 8 1/2 x 11 but I know you don't want to alter stuff. I just have to cut down cards or photos a bit. I LOVE 8 1/2 x 11. Here is my first 2018 week's 8 1/2 x 11 spread: That's a great idea Patter! I like your pages! SaveSave |
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Post by Ren on Jan 15, 2018 3:24:20 GMT
I use 9x12 and it’s expensive to ship the pockets over here so I trim down my old PL design A, but rather than trim the right side and reseal, I trim off the left, seal, then punch my four holes. This way I don’t end up with extra holes. It’s time consuming but I make them in batches.
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