Just an option for you..... and I know this might completely throw you off, so ignore it if need be
What about an 8.5 x 11 alternative. The books are a tad cheaper than the 12x12 but there is more space than a 8x8. You might be able to adapt the pages you have to fit 8.5 x 11 and keep the same type of layout.
Just throwing it out there
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