Question for my hybrid lovelies

Paula

Paula

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Just a little background:
Ok, so I am working on a recipe book for a young lady that just graduated. I have made 100 4x6 recipe cards and sent them to Scrapbook Pictures to get printed. I chose a matte finish because well, they're recipe cards and I don't really want them glossy KWIM.

I have 50 sheets of 8x15 chipboard along with five chipboard dividers. I am going to use the dividers for the different recipe sections and the chipboard sheets to glue the recipe cards onto. I am planning on just painting all of these solid colors instead of using paper because all the recipe cards are different (I totally used up all my SSD stash on these) and I don't want to have to worry about matching papers to cards. Then I'm gonna sand the edges for a grungy look.

Anyway, I was told that I should use mod podge on each page after it's finished. So, what kind of mod podge should I buy? Matte or glossy?
 
If you don't want the cards to be glossy, then you should get matte finish mod podge. I would do 2 thin layers to make sure it's sealed up tight. If I were doing it, I would set the card on top of something, like a tuna card maybe - it should be smaller than the card so the edges are exposed. I would swipe some mod podge on the edge to really seal that shut, and then do a coat over the top.

I would also say that matting 100 recipe on chipboard is going to make a very thick and cumbersome file. I would suggest just using some sturdy, plain white cardstock instead. It'll add stability to the recipe file without adding a ton of bulk. Plus, then she can write notes to herself on the back of the recipe.
 
I've never used mod podge on the top of my projects because I just can't get it to work right (I mean, I've TRIED, and it just didn't work). There's some spray sealers that I've bought but haven't used yet either - I just think I'll have better luck with those, lol.
 
you might think about laminating the cards instead of mod podging them onto the cardstock or chipboard. I think the lamination would give it the sturdiness needed and it would make them easy to wipe off if a splatter should occur.
 
I have to say that Mod Podge wouldn't be my first choice either. It can "dry" sticky depending on where you live and you can't wipe it off. I like the idea of using cardstock on the back of each recipe and then laminating the recipe. If she wants to add notes she can use a thin Sharpie marker. The spray sealer could work okay- but I've never actually used it over actual photo prints. Laminating would certainly make it hold up better.
 
juliebee70 said:
you might think about laminating the cards instead of mod podging them onto the cardstock or chipboard. I think the lamination would give it the sturdiness needed and it would make them easy to wipe off if a splatter should occur.
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Oh that sounds like a great idea! I have a Zyron adhesive/laminator that I can buy laminating film for. Awesome idea Julie! Thanks!
 
BrodoNY0123 said:
I would also say that matting 100 recipe on chipboard is going to make a very thick and cumbersome file. I would suggest just using some sturdy, plain white cardstock instead. It'll add stability to the recipe file without adding a ton of bulk. Plus, then she can write notes to herself on the back of the recipe.
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I did have them printed onto cardstock and with Julie's suggestion of laminating them, do you think they will be sturdy enough? They will be between the chipboard dividers.
 
Paula I would definitley do just cardstock and laminate but have you considered not making a book and doing a lunchtin instead where the dividers have tabs on the top for different types of recipe and the cards just slot behind them so she can take out the one she wants to have on her benchtop whilst cooking. I will try to find a picture of one for you
 
I've nicked this pic off 2 peas

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I also agreed that a tin or a box would be probably be better.
I think maybe try one on it's own and if you're happy with the sturdiness, then go ahead and do all the rest without the additional cardstock. If you want them sturdier, then do it with the rest, I'm sure the one on it's own will be fine.
 
Paula - it also might be cheaper and easier if you take them to a teacher's supply store and have them laminated in larger sheets. You'd save the zyron film (unless you're getting it 40% off with coupons & stuff). The one I go to at Mardel's is super cheap at .25/lf. I know some charge more, but it might just be easier and cheaper that way - and I'd definitely consider laminating over the other options.

I use a lunch tin for mine, though not decorated, and love it more than a traditional box (it's got a bit more room), and more than a book like you described because I'd be so afraid I'd get it dirty. The one I got from my shower came in a binder - like a photo binder, ad I can just pull the cards out, use them and put them back, so the binder never gets dirty.
 
I wanted to do a lunch tin because I have eight of them. LOL But, she told me she'd rather have them in a book format which is why I went that route. LOL

Darcy, I have a binder as well and I love it. It sits on an easel in my kitchen and I just turn to the section I need. I LOVE it. But, I couldn't find anything like that for her.
 
I recently made a recipe book for a friend... I made the cards 4x6, had them printed in matte, and then put the cards in a cute photo album. I then took letter stickers and wrote "Recipes" down the spine, tied a thick ribbon and tucked a nice Sharpie Pen in it. My friend LOVED it!

And it would be totally easy to make recipe dividers to fit in, if you got a photo album with rings like I did.
 
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