Disney Album Question

[septbride2002]

I'm use to working with 12x12 books - I've never done anything different. Our trip is in 33 days and when we get back I love to scrapbook the pictures while everything is fresh - also helps me get over not being there. Only problem is that I also have another project to start that I am excited about - pictures of my brother and I when we were kids - this will definately be a 12x12 album. The cost is what gets me... I was thinking of doing an 8x10 album of the disney pictures but I'm not sure if I will be able to get the look that I am striving for. What do you think?

~Amanda

[Pammy jo]

I don't know about you but I take alot of pics. My last trip took 2 full 12 x 12 albums. My suggestions is don't scrimp on memories.

[Alice28]

I think if you are used to 12x12 albums, you will have a hard time adjusting to the smaller size, esp if you take a lot of photos! I would spend the $ and get the larger album. Plus, if you get the smaller album, you might end up spending more on pages/paper/stickers as you will probably end up doing more pages since you can't fit as many photos on one page.

[giatocj]

I took 32 rolls in 4 1/2 days, so I defintely stayed with 12 x 12, and it still took up 2 full albums with refills added. Also, it is very, very difficult to go to an unfamiliar size. I just did a 6 x 6 for my boss for Christmas and it was SO HARD!!! Only one picture per page, which I am so not used to.

Instead of downsizing have you thought of using some of the Becky Higgins sketches? I used those A LOT in my last Disney albums from our trip last March, and plan on using them again from our trip THIS March...they were a lifesaver...as well as a timesaver. You can fit upwards of 13 pictures on some of them. Just an idea to help you maximize your pictures AND your time.

HTH,

Donna C.

[Miss Eeyore]

What are "the Becky Higgins sketches"?

I'm getting ready to tackle two DCL cruises from 2000 and 2002 BEFORE I go on cruise 3 in 2004.

[Alice28]

:wave2: Hi, Miss Eeyore from a fellow Oregonian...not too many of us on these boards! I am from Oregon City, just south of Portland. :D

[OurDogCisco]

Originally posted by Miss Eeyore
What are "the Becky Higgins sketches"?

I'm getting ready to tackle two DCL cruises from 2000 and 2002 BEFORE I go on cruise 3 in 2004.

I highly recommend Becky Higgin's. There is usually one sketchin the Creating Keepsakes Magazine each month with sample layouts. The attached link shows a sample sketch you can use for your layout. I love it because it allows you to be creative without copying somone's idea.

http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/magazine/your_work/?forward=submit_idea&index_field=21

Also, Becky did a book full of sketches. The book is divided out into sketches by number of photos. They range anywhere from 4 to 5 per page up to 10 plus per page. You find the book everywhere. I even seen it at Barnes and Nobles. But here's the link from CK.

http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/shop/category_new.ihtml?cat_id=3

Have FUN!!

[lrmillen]

stick with the 12x12, especially with disney stuff. i bought a disney 81/2x11 album, even though i was used to 12x12 and regretted it.

[Pammy jo]

Another good idea is to use the color blocking templates. You get a ton of pics on one page! Plus I think they really look nice completed.

[Miss Eeyore]

Obviously I'm kind of new to all this. The only instruction I've had was a CTMH speed album class, using the 6x6 pages.

What are "color blocking templates"?