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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2018 13:19:02 GMT
We took my MIL to Florida with us for oldest DS's college graduation, a visit with her nephew whom she hasn't seen in a few years, a day at Epcot and a day at a Marriott resort. If I heard "take a picture" one more time I was going to scream...but I digress...and believe me, I didn't mind doing it because she doesn't go many places and she was having a great time.
I want to make a quick album for her because she has a phone which does not store many pictures and we had a hell of a time sending them to her.
My question is: best size? She keeps saying that she wants to show her friends all of her pictures so I was thinking 6x8 so she can just throw it in her purse and take it wherever she goes. Then I wondered about 8.5 x 11.
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Post by mom on May 3, 2018 13:26:47 GMT
6x8 is the size I would do. Its portable without being too small.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on May 3, 2018 13:52:34 GMT
I'd do the smaller size.
And how sweet of you for doing it for her. She'll love it!
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Post by kiwigirl on May 3, 2018 14:24:47 GMT
I'd go 6x8 as well, you can get divided pages and use PL cards as fillers if you want to be really quick!
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Post by gramma on May 3, 2018 14:49:21 GMT
I've used the little 4 x 6 books you can pick up for a dollar or two. Picture on one side - "scrapped" page on the other. Also sometimes I print the pictures 3 x 4.
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Post by myboysnme on May 3, 2018 15:09:54 GMT
I would do 6x6 but 6x8 is OK too.
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Post by mikklynn on May 3, 2018 15:13:55 GMT
I agree, go for the small size. 6x8 sounds perfect.
Or, you could do a digital book on Shutterfly or similar. Then it will be thin enough to put in her purse.
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2018 15:23:10 GMT
I agree, go for the small size. 6x8 sounds perfect. Or, you could do a digital book on Shutterfly or similar. Then it will be thin enough to put in her purse. I never thought of a digital book.
Now I'm indecisive!
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Post by caspad on May 3, 2018 16:19:03 GMT
what about a 4x6 album like the kind from Simple Storiesyou could print the vertical photos as 3x4 and add in a few journal cards to sum up the details but it would be mostly photos for her to show off would be fast for you to put together and not take up much space on a shelf later on the link to Simple Stories has a cute sample album for inspiration |
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2018 17:10:41 GMT
what about a 4x6 album like the kind from Simple Storiesyou could print the vertical photos as 3x4 and add in a few journal cards to sum up the details but it would be mostly photos for her to show off would be fast for you to put together and not take up much space on a shelf later on the link to Simple Stories has a cute sample album for inspiration Off to check it out! |
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Post by msliz on May 3, 2018 18:00:50 GMT
How's her eyesight? You might not want to go too small.
I like the idea of the digital photobook because of the light weight, in a large enough size so she can see the photos easily.
So sweet that you're putting it together for her!
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2018 18:21:25 GMT
How's her eyesight? You might not want to go too small. I like the idea of the digital photobook because of the light weight, in a large enough size so she can see the photos easily. So sweet that you're putting it together for her! Thank God her eyesight is good and she just needs readers.
I really hope she likes it.
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2018 17:39:31 GMT
Well, I ended up ordering a red 4X6 snap studio collection binder from Simple Stories and got the following goodies to go with it:
SNAP 4x6 Die cut cards " Say cheese"
Bits and Pieces with foil accents "Say Cheese II"
Free Scrapbook.com adhesive tape runner 32 ft.
6x8 page protectors of various sizes
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Post by gramma on May 4, 2018 17:47:12 GMT
You could do something like this - I've made dozens of them over time.
  
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Post by mikklynn on May 4, 2018 17:48:20 GMT
cat2007 She is going to love it. I make year in review albums for my MIL and my parents. All their friends want their kids to make them!
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Post by stinkerbelle on May 5, 2018 5:37:34 GMT
what a sweet gift!
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Post by anniefb on May 6, 2018 20:01:42 GMT
I’m sure she’ll love it!
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Post by grammadee on May 6, 2018 22:50:27 GMT
Well, I ended up ordering a red 4X6 snap studio collection binder from Simple Stories and got the following goodies to go with it: SNAP 4x6 Die cut cards " Say cheese" Bits and Pieces with foil accents "Say Cheese II" Free Scrapbook.com adhesive tape runner 32 ft. 6x8 page protectors of various sizes Sounds perfect! I love the Snap! albums and accessories. So easy to create a book in no time. They used to also have some divider inserts with pockets for brochures, etc if you are interested. |
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