Binding an autograph book

[2Tiggies]

I know there are other threads on this but my question is a little different - to the point that it would probably just hijack one of the other threads.

I made a "main" autograph book for DD as a photobook. It is not just and autograph book but starts by announcing her surprise trip and has other bits in it too and then autograph pages for the characters we know for sure we are going to meet.

The others I printed on matt finish photos and these are the ones I am on the fence about. Although it is not the main book it also needs to look nice. I know what I am doing for the cover so that is also sorted. Now the question:

I trimmed a foolscap ringbinder to a landscape size about an inch bigger all round than the photos. I was going to decorate and cover that as it is, but now I wonder if I should make my own cover and use a few scrapbook jump rings to bind it. Only concern is that the covers may slide around when characters are trying to sign so it may not be as stable. I also don't know where to get the boards to use as covers (they look like chipboard) because I don't know what they are called so I can't search for them

Finally, please forgive me if my terminology is different - I'm British

 

[MusicMouse]

Ok, I think I can help with the last part. Most of the covers ARE chipboard, and you can order it from Amazon.com in different sized sheets. I used them as a base, then decorated them with scrapbook paper and DISigns, and then laminated them with clear Contact paper.

 

[2Tiggies]

Thanks Music Mouse (I love that name BTW). I may have to scout around online. I am in the UK and our Amazon store doesn't have them - or more likely they have some whacky, unconventional name for it (what else could you possibly call chipboard?! )

I was also planning to cover it with scrapbook sheets and decorate it then cover it with contact. Now it's just a case of deciding if the ringbinder or the chipboard covers are more practical. I know with the ringbinder I can easily remove the ones we don't need for a specific day but the chipboard may be easier to work with. Oh decisions!

How do you cut it? Or do you just make sure you buy the right size?

I have other things I am planning to bind after I get back anyway to avoid carrying too many heavy things over the ocean and around the parks.

 

[Scooby3x1y]

Thanks Music Mouse (I love that name BTW). I may have to scout around online. I am in the UK and our Amazon store doesn't have them - or more likely they have some whacky, unconventional name for it (what else could you possibly call chipboard?! )

I was also planning to cover it with scrapbook sheets and decorate it then cover it with contact. Now it's just a case of deciding if the ringbinder or the chipboard covers are more practical. I know with the ringbinder I can easily remove the ones we don't need for a specific day but the chipboard may be easier to work with. Oh decisions!

How do you cut it? Or do you just make sure you buy the right size?

I have other things I am planning to bind after I get back anyway to avoid carrying too many heavy things over the ocean and around the parks.

Scrapbooking stores or online sites will have them too.

 

[2Tiggies]

Scrapbooking stores or online sites will have them too.

Thanks - I found some! Now just trying to find the right size, but at least I know they are out there!