really stupid beginning question.

[eeyorefanatic]

I read these boards all the time and have done 2 "scrapbooks". I put it in quotes because the first time i made one I just used construction paper and a 3 ring binder. For a first effort it came out ok. The second one I had discovered supplies at michaels had it bound at Kinkos and so it looks much better.

I am going again in 8 days and know I will take another ton of pictures for my first solo trip. I know this will sound stupid but I have seen many people use double sided pages and 2 page layouts. Do y'al create the page then paste it into an album to create this effect? Or do you use clear sheet protectors and just put 2 pages in one protector.

I love the look of the 2 page layouts but aren't quite sure how to accomplish it. I also have SO many pictures that I would love to use 1/2 the space effectivley per album. Please help!

 

[bananiem]

First, let me say that there aren't any dumb questions. All of us were clueless at the starting and you don't learn unless you ask.
I do mine on a 12x12 piece of paper or cardstock and then slip it in the protective sleeve. I do this for 2 reasons: I like the idea of being able to move pages if I discover "lost" photos and I have young kids that like to touch the pictures so I like having them covered from little fingers.
We had 14 rolls of film from a 6 day trip in 2000. The album is quite thick so I'd suggest you get a good quality album for this trip. You'll have a lot of pages!!!