scrapbooking 101 choosing an album

This is the 2nd video in my scrapbooking 101 series. Today we talk about the different options available for scrapbook albums. Please not that these albums can be found in most sizes including 6"x6", 8"x8", 8.5"x11" and 12"x12" as well as others.

Think about the shelf space you have before purchasing an album. If space is tight an 8.5"x11" or 8"x8" album might be a better choice.

The typical types of scrapbooks are:

Post bound albums are the most common album, they typically come with 10 page protectos to hold 20 layouts but you can buy spacers and more page protectors for these. These are best for people who want 50 layouts or less in a book because the more spacers you add the more wobbly the book can become. I used this type of book for a couple years until i found the D-Ring. I had to more all the pages from one of these books to a D-Ring after the book fell apart with too much use. I consider it a lighter duty option. The pros is that there is no gap between pages for a seamless viewing experience.

D-Ring (3 ring binder) I prefer a 12"x12" D Ring album by We R Memory Keepers but it does take up more space, the album closed is 12.5"x15"x3.5" and I fill one every year. Also the rings create a gap between pages meaning a 2 page spread will have a gap between them. I does not bother me. I also like that I can use 12x12 or 8.5"x11" pages in these and it is easy to rearrange the pages.

Strap Hinge albums are more compact than D-Ring but not a common to find, You will not have a gap between page layouts. These albums are more difficult to rearrange pages or add more pages but they are a sturdy, quality choice for larger books and they are easier to hold and look though than the D-Ring.

Spiral bound This type of book will appeal to art journalers or those who like to work directly on the page. I like this choise for kids too. They are typically less expensive to buy and the cardstock is included so it will save money down the road. The downsides to this is that you can't add pages and the book becomes too thick for the spine as more photos are added.

What album do you use? Let me know in the comments!

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Видео scrapbooking 101 choosing an album канала thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich