[MariJ]

I really enjoyed the explanation of the new Pocket Life products in today's newsletter. I must confess that last week while browsing the boutique I saw a banner mentioning them, couldn't find any info and was a bit confused. Still was last night when I saw them announced on the "new products" thread in the forum - wasn't sure exactly what to do with them or what they could be used for or what they exactly ARE...

After reading today's article I understand better and I love the idea that these can be 4x6" little layouts. Many of you know how I like small things and I also love being able to print at Costco - in the 4x6" size the prints are professional but only 13 cents.
So, now I am thinking that I can make little layouts of an event or most anything - and print in 4"x6" size, bind it my "Bind-It-All" (love an excuse to use that machine) and have some smaller layout books.
Cool idea and I think I might be liking these Pocket Life products.
Now, for a sale......
(PS forgot to say I love that they will easily and quickly fit into standard 4x6 photo albums too)

[April Showers]

Love your ideas for using these Marilyn!

[Florida granny]

I agree, Marilyn! When I saw teecee's Forum thread yesterday, I said "Pocket Life".. huh?? Then I looked at them in the boutique and realized what you did: they can be stand alones for a 4x6 layout yet can be combined into layout templates. And, yes, I know you love small things, lol. These are made for you! I think they'd great for greeting cards, too, since Michaels has envelopes to fit. What a neat product!

[MariJ]

Florida granny, on 07 January 2013 - 10:50 AM, said:

I agree, Marilyn! When I saw teecee's Forum thread yesterday, I said "Pocket Life".. huh?? Then I looked at them in the boutique and realized what you did: they can be stand alones for a 4x6 layout yet can be combined into layout templates. And, yes, I know you love small things, lol. These are made for you! I think they'd great for greeting cards, too, since Michaels has envelopes to fit. What a neat product!

Oh, cool, Diane -- didn't even think of "easy cards". Great idea...

[teecee]

Have you seen the latest posts in the What's New thread?, and have you seen today's great tutorial on the Blog?

[SandiC.]

I was thinking of using them for cards and maybe some hybrid things....Sort of been doing this for a long time now anyway. I've often used ATC sized Mini LOs on larger LOs. And I have many 4x6 mini albums.

[Nica]

Hmmm...I never thought of the cost saving part. I've really hesitated to get my 12x12 layouts printed because we're on a very tight budget. I haven't printed photos since my film camera, so I have a quick question. Obviously, photo places will print 4x6. What about other sizes, like 3x4 and ATC sizes?

[jenrou]

MariJ, on 07 January 2013 - 10:22 AM, said:

I really enjoyed the explanation of the new Pocket Life products in today's newsletter. I must confess that last week while browsing the boutique I saw a banner mentioning them, couldn't find any info and was a bit confused. Still was last night when I saw them announced on the "new products" thread in the forum - wasn't sure exactly what to do with them or what they could be used for or what they exactly ARE...

After reading today's article I understand better and I love the idea that these can be 4x6" little layouts. Many of you know how I like small things and I also love being able to print at Costco - in the 4x6" size the prints are professional but only 13 cents.
So, now I am thinking that I can make little layouts of an event or most anything - and print in 4"x6" size, bind it my "Bind-It-All" (love an excuse to use that machine) and have some smaller layout books.
Cool idea and I think I might be liking these Pocket Life products.
Now, for a sale......
(PS forgot to say I love that they will easily and quickly fit into standard 4x6 photo albums too)

Me too, Marilyn. I'm with you on Costco printing. While I enjoy working on 12 x12's I never print them.

[jenrou]

Nica, on 07 January 2013 - 12:50 PM, said:

Hmmm...I never thought of the cost saving part. I've really hesitated to get my 12x12 layouts printed because we're on a very tight budget. I haven't printed photos since my film camera, so I have a quick question. Obviously, photo places will print 4x6. What about other sizes, like 3x4 and ATC sizes?

On ATC's, I place them on a 4x6 document and have printed then trim. A lot of times you get 4x6's printed free or a sale.

[MariJ]

jenrou, on 07 January 2013 - 01:01 PM, said:

MariJ, on 07 January 2013 - 10:22 AM, said:

I really enjoyed the explanation of the new Pocket Life products in today's newsletter. I must confess that last week while browsing the boutique I saw a banner mentioning them, couldn't find any info and was a bit confused. Still was last night when I saw them announced on the "new products" thread in the forum - wasn't sure exactly what to do with them or what they could be used for or what they exactly ARE...

After reading today's article I understand better and I love the idea that these can be 4x6" little layouts. Many of you know how I like small things and I also love being able to print at Costco - in the 4x6" size the prints are professional but only 13 cents.
So, now I am thinking that I can make little layouts of an event or most anything - and print in 4"x6" size, bind it my "Bind-It-All" (love an excuse to use that machine) and have some smaller layout books.
Cool idea and I think I might be liking these Pocket Life products.
Now, for a sale......
(PS forgot to say I love that they will easily and quickly fit into standard 4x6 photo albums too)

Me too, Marilyn. I'm with you on Costco printing. While I enjoy working on 12 x12's I never print them.

I'm with you, Jean - I've only printed a few 12x12's but I have printed about 10 of my favorite LOs at Costco in 8x8" -- also pretty inexpensive. I keep them in an 8x8 scrapbook/photo album I got at a craft store.

[MariJ]

Nica, on 07 January 2013 - 12:50 PM, said:

Hmmm...I never thought of the cost saving part. I've really hesitated to get my 12x12 layouts printed because we're on a very tight budget. I haven't printed photos since my film camera, so I have a quick question. Obviously, photo places will print 4x6. What about other sizes, like 3x4 and ATC sizes?

Another option Monica for ATC size - I put them nine on a page (one of Elisha's ATC products had a grid to do this easily) and bring them to Staples and for 99 cents they print on cardstock and they look great. So I get 9 ATCs for 99 cents. It's how I always print my Hybrid ATC front and backs. Sometimes Staples has printing sales so you can go even cheaper.

[mimes1]

Florida granny, on 07 January 2013 - 10:50 AM, said:

I agree, Marilyn! When I saw teecee's Forum thread yesterday, I said "Pocket Life".. huh?? Then I looked at them in the boutique and realized what you did: they can be stand alones for a 4x6 layout yet can be combined into layout templates. And, yes, I know you love small things, lol. These are made for you! I think they'd great for greeting cards, too, since Michaels has envelopes to fit. What a neat product!

I'm thinking they would be great to print and tuck into the kids lunch boxes or back packs for little love notes.

[MariJ]

mimes1, on 07 January 2013 - 01:51 PM, said:

Florida granny, on 07 January 2013 - 10:50 AM, said:

I agree, Marilyn! When I saw teecee's Forum thread yesterday, I said "Pocket Life".. huh?? Then I looked at them in the boutique and realized what you did: they can be stand alones for a 4x6 layout yet can be combined into layout templates. And, yes, I know you love small things, lol. These are made for you! I think they'd great for greeting cards, too, since Michaels has envelopes to fit. What a neat product!

I'm thinking they would be great to print and tuck into the kids lunch boxes or back packs for little love notes.

Oh, wow - great idea Amy. I am liking these more and more.

[Sara Arell]

Florida granny, on 07 January 2013 - 10:50 AM, said:

I agree, Marilyn! When I saw teecee's Forum thread yesterday, I said "Pocket Life".. huh?? Then I looked at them in the boutique and realized what you did: they can be stand alones for a 4x6 layout yet can be combined into layout templates. And, yes, I know you love small things, lol. These are made for you! I think they'd great for greeting cards, too, since Michaels has envelopes to fit. What a neat product!

Cards! I thought cards too, when I saw these adorable pocket life cards, Diane! And I think I already have a couple boxes of the envelopes stashed in my cluttered office!

[SodScrap]

Loved the tutorial on the blog! Very helpful! I think the products will be great to utilize for event albums...like a family vacation or something...it wouldn't have to be 12x12, it could be smaller, but would be great printed and bound...thinking cap is on!

[CRS]

My first thoughts were for journaling cards on layouts. You could use these to hole a place for journaling instead of having journaling as an after thought!