What do you print on for your chipboard albums

[nesser1981]

I've been just getting my stuff printed on actual photo paper at costco, and I tried to sand the edges, maybe the paper was too rough and it kind of shredded it.

If you could post a link to where I could buy the right kind of sand paper, that would be awesome too.

 

[juliemarie]

I print at home, and I use Staples Photo Supreme Double Sided Matte paper. I have heard good things about the Epson matte paper as well. I've never used Costco, so I'm not sure what options they have. At Staples copy center you can request a cardstock type thickness, which would be similar to the matte papers.

I use a Making Memories sanding block.

 

[nesser1981]

Thanks Julie!

 

[Shawna]

I use the same exact paper as Julie and have never had any trouble using it with chipboard or with sanding it. I just use a 3M sanding block from the paint department at Walmart or any hardware store. I need a new one though cause Kyle decided to chew on it last time I was working on a project so there are chunks missing out of it now lol! Or you can use one of the white nail file blocks that are for like acrylic nails, you can find them in the beauty aisle for under a $1 I think.

 

[ColleenSwerb]

I have the Basic Grey file set, which has all sorts of shapes and sizes. But the one I use most often is pretty much a nail file! I like the board edge to it, and it does a great job.

 

[wvasweetness]

I print on HP Premium Soft Gloss Photo Paper, or Staples Double Matte Photo Paper, or Staples Satin Photo Paper (comparable to Soft Gloss).

What kind of "sander" are you using? I use cheapo medium grit and fine grit nail files, and they work like a charm.

 

[AmyM]

I use the staples brand matte photo paper. As for sanding, I'm terrible at it. The pages didn't look all hip and professionALLLL like I wanted- more like destroyed. So I stay away from the sanders and the craft knives (after breaking 3)

Photo paper, trusty old HP 3 in 1 printer.
For books, and probably for this big bracket album I'm looking at, I'll do something like costco or scrapbookpictures.com. I think that may be more cost efficient with the ink and all.

 

[schock77]

I was wondering the same thing. I have a BlackJack album and album made to match up with it, but I have no idea what to do with it. Do you sand the edges just for a rugged look? Sorry! I'm clueless!

 

[ColleenSwerb]

I was wondering the same thing. I have a BlackJack album and album made to match up with it, but I have no idea what to do with it. Do you sand the edges just for a rugged look? Sorry! I'm clueless!

You can sand it for a more finished look if you use a fine file. It makes the paper form more to the exact shape of the chipboard.

It's just a different option than using an exacto knife or scissors.

 

[schock77]

Cool! I'm going to try to get that album done this weekend- we'll see how it turns out!

 

[wvasweetness]

I was wondering the same thing. I have a BlackJack album and album made to match up with it, but I have no idea what to do with it. Do you sand the edges just for a rugged look? Sorry! I'm clueless!

This is what I do once I'm ready to assemble:

1. Print the pages (either at home, or commercially).

2. Cut out the pages (I leave about 1/4" of white around the edge).

3. Modge Podge the page (I do this on most - but not all - of my hybrid projects) with a foam brush (in 2-3 thin coats). Let it dry VERY well.

4. Embellish the page - ribbon, buttons, glitter, chipboard letters or shapes, etc.

5. Use my Xyron Cheetah to put adhesive onto the chipboard.

6. Position the page on the chipboard, then press hard and make sure it's adhered onto the chipboard very well.

7. Turn the chipboard over, so that the page you just glued on is facedown. Then use a scar-free mat and an exacto (with a sharp blade!) to cut around the chipboard and get rid of the excess paper.

8. Use a medium or coarse grit nail file to file the edges (depending on the project, I normally do them smooth - but sometimes ragged).

9. Ink the edges.

10. Modge Podge the edges (I only do this sometimes).

VOILA!

 

[ColleenSwerb]

Deanna you pod podge the page before you embellish or adhere it to teh chipboard??

 

[SamaraGugler]

I use Staples Photo Satin... it's my FAVE!!! I don't sand the edges. I usually use a craft knife on a glass mat to trim the edges. If I have white showing I will either ink the edges with black or use a black sharpie on the edges.