Postbound or 3 ring book?

[Sandy22]

Just started scrapping and I've only bought one scrabook so far, a 3 ring type. What are the pros and cons with the posts or the 3 rings? Is one type preferable over the other?

 

[Stephres]

The first book I bought was a three ring type, but since then I have used post bound exclusively. I like the way the pages lie right next to each other. The only real benefit to using a three ring type is that you can move the pages around easily, but it's never been important to me.

 

[nicurn]

I switched from post bound to 3 ring just because I had way to many albums hanging out. with the 3 ring, I can get a lot more pages in and pretty much all the page protectors fit in them. maggie

 

[Beanie]

I only use 3 ring because I like to be able to move my pages easily since I scrap out of order all the time!! LOL

 

[Spinning]

I like post bound mainly because of the covers. I really like the look of them. But I like the ease of three ring.....
I think it is very much a personal thing. I would suggested trying different albums or better yet go to a crop and see what everyone's books look like when put together. That way you see the end product.

 

[LindaBabe]

Postbound for me - I like to make two page spreads and sometimes things wind up across the split. I work on the two pages together and cut them at the seam when I'm done. In a post bound, when the book is open the pages lie next to one another with no gap.

 

[Sandy22]

I'm trying to picture a postbound once it's full - how do they keep lying flat side-by-side? And won't the pages bend over time?

 

[DiznEeyore]

I've done a couple of 3-rings and the rings always end up pulling apart or criss-crossing after a while. Has this happened to anyone else, and if so, is there anything that will fix it?

 

[mrp4352]

What I've found best for me is to use a 3-ring binder from the Office Supply store - the type with the clear plastic covers so I can design my own covers and spines.

I have also tried the post-style, but just felt more constrained...

You'll probably have to play around a little to see what you're most comfortable with.

 

[christinadei]

My first few were 3 ring type photo albums. I like them, you can get them pretty cheap and the page protectors are cheap at walmart (jsut check for acid free) plus you can get the 8 1/2 x 11 paper cheaper and really you can use any paper or cardstock as long as it's acid free. Plus, as everyone else said, it's so easy to move the pages around. My latest albums are 12x12, and I do like the look better. It's more expensive though.

 

[bananiem]

I think it also depends on how much you "stuff" your scrapbook.
Post bound books usually come with cardboard spacers to help the books from "gatoring". But you still will be able to fit more in a large 3 ring binder, in my opinion.

 

[Sandy22]

What I've found best for me is to use a 3-ring binder from the Office Supply store - the type with the clear plastic covers so I can design my own covers and spines.

Oh that's a good idea for the cover - another thing to scrap!

 

[TN Traveler]

And on the same note.......if you use a post bound (which I do) how many
pages can you get in one album. I know I've maxed out on my Sandy Lion Princess album so going w/the Pioneer post bound for the rest. Hoping to
keep it at 2 albums.
Thanks for input!
Karen

 

[becky7953]

I use strap hinge albums. (Creative Memories and also Westrim) Of your two choices I would go with the post bound. I think it holds up better than the 3 ring binder.

 

[mla973]

I use both post-bound and 3-ring styles.

One of my favorite finds has been the "Paper Sticker Binder" that is really meant to hold different sizes of stickers. It usually runs about $30, and is the 3-ring style, but the outside zips up. I really like this style to protect my pages. The front covers start to look the same, so I typically use rubons to create a title on the front. I have used this for a few WDW albums and loved it.

I think there are advantages to both, and I agree with what has been posted obout their differences (that post-bound typically looks better than 3-ring for a 2-page spread).

 

[Spinning]

"The front covers start to look the same, so I typically use rubons to create a title on the front. I have used this for a few WDW albums and loved it. "

Interesting...please share more about the rub ons! I have the sticker binder never thought about rub on's.
Do they stick well?
I am more intested if they would work on my Dalee albums......

 

[hilltopfamily]

also wondering about the rubons. I've purchased 2 inexpensive post bound books and would like to do something to "jazz up" the front of them!

 

[pppiglet]

I need to add lots more pages to my postbound book. How are the cardboard spacers suppose to work? I only got 2 with a 5 page refill. Are you suppose to put them after every few pages? What do you do?

 

[goofymom/pop]

love the top loading pages that come in post bound books. Love the look, the cost, convenience, but HATE the spine. It looks all open and messy to me. I like a nice covered spine. Has any one found a nice covered spine, top loading album? If so pass on the info please...I would like to cut the cost of using CM down a bit. I am sold on their covers. But the cost is kiler.

 

[Spinning]

Goofy Momand pop
Check out this link to the forever yours album
http://www.foreveryoursbook.com/
They have the really nice spine (similar to CM) great fabric or texture covers. Not sure what exactly it is. I use the contempory line. I also found another site
http://www.accentalbums.com/scrapbooks.html That sells them much cheaper and will emboss them! I wanted one that had a school house, name of my kids school and the years in the book and info on the spine all of it would be around $42.00
I haven't ordered from her yet but I think I will next time!