[Ann in MA]

As I mentioned somewhere else on this board, I'm fascinated by the CG layouts that look (on screen) like "regular" paper layouts. Several of you mentioned that you print them out -- what kind of paper do you print them on? One of the things about paper scrapping is the contrast between the picture and the paper. If it's all computer generated and then printed, do you print it on photo paper to show off the pic better? And then how do the "faux paper" elements look?

And do you ever mix CG layouts and paper layouts in the same album? Is it a jarring transition?

If anyone wants to snail mail me a sample layout I would be forever indebted and would send a little giftie in return... I am very intrigued by the idea, but can't quite wrap my mind around it. If I do get into CG scrapping, I'm going to need a new computer ... but I think I would get more done if I did some digital layouts.

Thanks,
Ann

[varanda]

I'll snail mail you a digital page or two and you can judge for yourself. Just send me your mailing address in a private email to:v@fancraftic.com.

I use an Epson printer and high quality paper and then I mount onto heavier paper.

I don't have a problem with the difference between the gloss of a traditonally printed photo and paper, it gets put into a plastic sleeve. I'd rather play with my photos digitally, that way I can cut them up, but never destroy them!

Sometime I mix real ribbons, or glitter or other elements with my digital pages. I like the mix in an album. Adds to the trompe l'oeil.

Plus there's some real cool products to run through a printer: cloth (make quilts and more...can we talk Bookbinding here?), and there's a paper that has been treated to allow embossing powder to adhere to ink jet ink. I have fun with that one! (By Creative Beginnings, called Easy Emboss.)

I think you'll like digital scrapbooking once you get going!

[Betsy]

I use Kodak photo paper and have no complaints so far!

[JenniaHart]

I print out digital elements for my "paper" scrapbooks. I use regular 12 x 12 white cardstock for printing background papers. I use regular 8 1/2' by 11 inch cardstock for tags and smaller items. If I am printing photos I use photo paper. I have also used photo paper for some of the embellishments, if I want a shiny look to the embellishment. For example I did a layout of a tubing trip and did the embellishments on photo paper so they would have a shiny water "feel" to them.

[Ann in MA]

Ahhhh, so many choices ...
May need to talk DH into buying that Epson 2200 printer after all (he wants it, too). I currently have a Canon s9000 that is good, but does not handle the archival inks.

I've been thinking about 'either or' but I can see how the two would mix...

Thanks, all, and thanks for putting up with my questions!

Ann

[Ann in MA]

Ahhhh, so many choices ...
May need to talk DH into buying that Epson 2200 printer after all (he wants it, too). I currently have a Canon s9000 that is good, but does not handle the archival inks.

I've been thinking about 'either or' but I can see how the two would mix...

Thanks, all, and thanks for putting up with my questions!

Ann

[JenniaHart]

I've got the Canon i9100. The Canon inks are rated at 50 (??) years as I recall but that is for light storage. Your scrapbooks are in dark storage (unless you leave them open on a table) so you can add significantly MORE years to that number *and* the longevity time listed is until an expert can START to see the signs of aging....

I'm pretty picky about longevity and safety but I'm confident about using the Canon i9100 after learning more about the longevity issue. I think people (like me) think about that number of years quote as the longest that the page will last, actually it is more like the shortest a page will last!

[Ann in MA]

Thanks for the reply. I think your printer is the next generation of mine, so that's good to know.

Ann

[Thena]

I have the Epson 2200 and just got a new HP 7960 and love them both.

The HP is not a 12 x 12 printer but I love the prints it does. It prints from a
CF card which is wonderful!

For the Epson I especially love the Epson Photo Luster Paper.

[just_v]

All of my computer elements get printed! Depending in the element, I use one of two printers. Black and white on vellum gets printed through my HP1100 laser printer. Color elements get printed on a high quality 100lb cardstock on my Epson 785epx photo printer. Photos go the way of the Epson as well on a high quality photo paper. The paper makes all the difference!

I love printing onto vellum and use Stampin' Up! vellum cardstock. Then I grab my scrapbooking markers and color the back side of the vellum for a muted look.

For printing on cardstock, I bought some great card stock at Sam's that is acid free and heavy weight so it won't buckle in areas that get extra ink. Trimming the pieces out help the way they look on the page. Some elements get straight cut with my paper cutter, while others get scissors. I'm anti-tear on anything so that just doesn't happen in my books! :> If the white card stock is too glaring, the element may get a coat of walnut ink (Fiberscraps is my friend!), or some crumpling and scuffing.

V

[rhapsdy]

I actually haven't had a lot of my pages printed yet, becuase when I tried to do it on my own home printer I was very disapointed. I plan, however, to have them printed as photographs through a lab on their fuji machine. The lab that I work with for my professional work can give me bulk rate deals, so I am waiting to build up enough pages to print them all together and get a good price. I plan on printing most of my layouts in 8 x 8 or 8 x 10 size and putting them into albums.

Also, another alternative is getting them printed and bound into a book. I am using sharedink.com to get a coffee table book done for my parents for their 30th anniv. I'm putting it together in a scrapbook like way and saving all of the pages to get printed and bound all at once.

-Kelly

[cyberblonde2]

Depending on how much texture you might like I have done several pages on heavy watercolor paper and it looks just super! There are so many beautiful papers in those art stores and I have to try them out. I just printed a quilt too and I am really proud of it. My Quilt Printed my huge photo layout after dividing it into 6X6 squares on oatmeal colored pillow ticking. They came out great. Took me awhile to match all the squares but the end result was wonderful. Amazingly enough I used less than 1/2 of a black ink cartridge for all 80 squares and the borders. The quilt is to be raffled at my 40th high school reunion. I have an Epson 1280 and I just love it. It does a great job on what ever you want to print on.
Sheila

[Ro]

Yowsers! How cool is that! Thanks for sharing it, Sheila!

[varanda]

Sheila! too amazing, i've been wanting to print on fabric, too. I have an Epson 1280 and LOVE it. I've talked about making a quilt, but not this lifetime! lol

you did a great job!

[cyberblonde2]

Thanks everyone!!!
I will update this: the quilt was the main raffle item at the reunion and from Fri nite when most folks got to see it until the actual raffle on Sat. nite we sold over $2,000 in raffle tickets. I was astounded!
It only took about 2 hours to print the blocks and about 2 days to match them and sew them all together.
Sheila

[Pixel Lady]

WOW, I am REALLY impressed!! Great job!

[Shai]

cyberblonde2, on Sep 2 2004, 05:09 AM, said:

Depending on how much texture you might like I have done several pages on heavy watercolor paper and it looks just super!  There are so many beautiful papers in those art stores and I have to try them out.  I just printed a quilt too and I am really proud of it. My Quilt    Printed my huge photo layout after dividing it into 6X6 squares on oatmeal colored pillow ticking.  They came out great.  Took me awhile to match all the squares but the end result was wonderful.  Amazingly enough I used less than 1/2 of a black ink cartridge for all 80 squares and the borders.  The quilt is to be raffled at my 40th high school reunion.  I have an Epson 1280 and I just love it.  It does a great job on what ever you want to print on.
Sheila
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Shelia, one noise was made when I opened your link:

"Wooooooh..." and, then, in the background a soft "Oh Mom, do that!" from my 11 yr old that thinks Mom can do anything LoL

BRILLIANT!!!

[Wxchic]

The quilt is stunning, Shelia! Great job!

I hear you all talking of archival ink. I have an HP 9650 and have been enjoying it thoroughly. How do I know about the ink? It doesn't say on the package. Do I need to buy special cartridges?

[Jadedolphin]

Sheila, your quilt is fabulous!!

[debbys]

As I am reading this thread I am wondering do you print your LO's all together or are you printing things separately and then assembling them after that?

[Bride]

Is the quilt link no longer available? It takes me to a Scrapendous site. I'd love to see that quilt!

[tinkerbell11]

I can't see the cool quilt either ! Maybe the link was broken somehow?

[ChristyVW]

Since the original post is from over five years ago, I highly doubt there will be refreshed link anytime soon!

[ChristyVW]

debbys, on 27 February 2010 - 07:50 AM, said:

As I am reading this thread I am wondering do you print your LO's all together or are you printing things separately and then assembling them after that?

Hey Debby! there are two basic ways that most people print. One is loose pages. This is the method I use, then put them in a 'traditional' scrapbooking album with page protectors. The advantage is, it doesn't matter what order I scrap and print, as I can move them around later. Another advantage is, if my small children ruin a page I can reprint that one page. My printer of choice is an online company called Color Inc.

The other option is bound books. These are a beautiful way to display your pages. If you do this route, you need to be careful of having things close to the edges of your layouts to avoid them getting cutoff or stuck in the binding area at the middle. This makes a great option when you have a set subject, like a trip, babies first year, wedding album etc.

Both options have their pros and cons, it is just personal preference! The most important thing, in my opinion, is to get them printed! You will love seeing them in print!

ETA: I just realized that you might be asking if people print their embellishments and then assemble like a 'traditional' page? I am sure there are many people who go that route. It is called a 'hybrid' page. I personally create my whole page in Photoshop and print a 'finished' page...no additional items after printing. Again...just personal preference !

[debbys]

ChristyVW, on 27 February 2010 - 11:27 AM, said:

debbys, on 27 February 2010 - 07:50 AM, said:

As I am reading this thread I am wondering do you print your LO's all together or are you printing things separately and then assembling them after that?

Hey Debby! there are two basic ways that most people print. One is loose pages. This is the method I use, then put them in a 'traditional' scrapbooking album with page protectors. The advantage is, it doesn't matter what order I scrap and print, as I can move them around later. Another advantage is, if my small children ruin a page I can reprint that one page. My printer of choice is an online company called Color Inc.

The other option is bound books. These are a beautiful way to display your pages. If you do this route, you need to be careful of having things close to the edges of your layouts to avoid them getting cutoff or stuck in the binding area at the middle. This makes a great option when you have a set subject, like a trip, babies first year, wedding album etc.

Both options have their pros and cons, it is just personal preference! The most important thing, in my opinion, is to get them printed! You will love seeing them in print!

ETA: I just realized that you might be asking if people print their embellishments and then assemble like a 'traditional' page? I am sure there are many people who go that route. It is called a 'hybrid' page. I personally create my whole page in Photoshop and print a 'finished' page...no additional items after printing. Again...just personal preference !

[debbys]

Hi Christy, Thanks so much for all your advice. I will check out that online printer. Since I am so new I am not sure I am ready for bound books yet.

[kelda]

I'd like to eventually create albums of my pages in hard copy. One goal I have is to create an album for my inlaws 50th wedding anniversary this summer, but I have no idea where to start with actually printing them out! My printer sucks, so I'd have to use either a photo printing service or book service... I am hoping someone can snap a picture of their book or albums as a finished product so I can have a real life idea of what to expect. If any of you could share, I'd really appreciate it!! Thanks!!!

[Deb C.]

Darn, I wanted to see that quilt too! Is the creator still around at Scrap Girls? Maybe she would post it again?