printing 12x12 layouts

[heykristin]

Who do you use to print out 12x12 layouts? I have a printer that can print 12x12 but thought I'd explore all the options.

[scallywag]

I have never printed any of my layouts - so I will be interested to see the responses!!!!

[justmp]

I have a wide format printer and that works just great.

However, lately I've been sending out my printing to Scrapbooks to Share. Their prices are sooo reasonable, and I've been very pleased with their printing on cardstock.

[margarete]

I started printing mine as 8x8 because 8" {width} is the largest size my cheapie printer can print out But, I actually like them better at 8x8 now, than 12x12...so, I'm happy. I have gotten my layouts printed {8.5x11} at scrapbook pictures—they turned out awesome!! I've been thinking about getting all my digi-layouts professionally printed, but with hundreds of layouts, I'm not sure if ever will.

[sarahbcmc]

I am another 8x8 fan!! I create everything 12x12 and then, when I'm done I resize everything to 8x8 to printout at home. I actually find the 8x8 albumns a bit easier to store and manipulate than 12x12 (just harder to get hold of in the UK!!)

[Lynn Grieveson]

I've got a wide format printer (the only real option to print 12x12 here in NZ) but I never use it now as I have gone 8x8 after a lot of dithering. And I love it. Would never go back to 12x12

[scallywag]

How does the layout look after you resize to 8x8?

Does it lose any of its 'realness'?

Do the elements look a little funny coz they are smaller than what they are in real life?

[Lynn Grieveson]

To me they look fine (LOL - can't speak for anyone else!)

I create in 12 x12 because my kits are sized for 12 x 12, but once they are shrunk everything is still in proportion.

[Myra]

i like 8 x 8 too. downsizing the 12 x 12 pages works just fine for me.

[heykristin]

Thanks for the input. I've printed my a few pages in 8x8 (especially since I'm new to digital scrapbooking and wanted to make sure what I was making looked ok before I got too carried away) but my scrapbooks are 12x12. I skip around A LOT instead so I keep everything 12x12. I just keep adding to my kids' books instead of making individual event or theme scrapbooks.

[heykristin]

Originally Posted by justmp

I have a wide format printer and that works just great.

However, lately I've been sending out my printing to Scrapbooks to Share. Their prices are sooo reasonable, and I've been very pleased with their printing on cardstock.

Thanks Jodi. I looked at the site briefly and I'm going to give them a try.

[mariap]

I've used ScrapbookPictures.com. You can get 12x12 prints but I've only printed in 8x8 and 5x5 and they're amazing.

[digigrandma]

Another fan of the 8x8 size.

Some people create in 12 x 12 and then reduce to 8x8 so everything stays proportional.

I create in 8x8 so I almost always make my elements (like staples, brads, etc.) a bit smaller so they don't look too big in proportion to the rest of the page.

I print out all my layouts on my HP Photosmart printer using HP photo paper and I love the quality of the prints. I love getting the instant results!

Merrilee

[CAmomof3]

I am new to digital scrapbooking. I've been doing it 1 week and I'm totally addicted! I created my layouts using CS2 in 12x12 format. How do I resize to 8x8? I tried doing it by changing the canvas size and a lot of the layout was lost. Was I doing something wrong? Please help!

[dzinah]

Try changing the "Image Size" rather than the "Canvas Size." And don't forget to keep your layout at a high resolution for best results!

Hope that helps...
Dinah

[jbarkocy]

Has anyone tried printing with Heritage Makers? I am considering becoming a consultant with them but am still undecided. They print all sizes and shapes and create a hard-bound library quality book for you. They are nice heirlooms! Just wondering if you all had an opinion on them since I am still a bit of a rookie in the digi-scrapping world. They are also coming out with a digital scrapbooking program so you can upload your photos and do some layouts and get them printed right from their publishing software.

Their pricing is $89 for a 12 x 12 hard bound book fully customized - that includes 20 full color pages but it is expandable up to 78 I think. Is that alot compared to other printing services?

Thanks,
Josie B.

[storybookmom]

I am a consultant with Heritage Makers and I love it. They books are amazing and the system is wonderful as well. If any of you have questions, please let me know.

Carrie
www.designyourheritage.com

[sarahorton]

I have a wide format Epson printer, so I print all of my layouts at home. The total cost per double-sided 12x12 is about $1.70 per side if you use Epson papers and ink. I love printing 12x12 for myself and 8x8s or 6x6s of the same layout to share with grandparents, kids albums.

[beehive50]

Sarah, I print most at home, too, but could only find 13x19 (or is it 13x17?) paper... so I'm wasting paper and having a hard time cutting it in my 12" trimmer! Which is one of the reasons I'm going to try an online service (whitehouse or scrapbooks to share)... ...we'll see!

[sarahorton]

I use the Epson 12x12 scrapbook photo paper to print my layouts. It's cardstock weight, matte finish and double-sided. They sell it at Best Buy, etc. There is an online store called Atlex that sells it for a discount and it's always available at epson.com. I almost always have a 10% off coupon at epson.com. Let me know if anyone needs the coupon code.
Hope this helps.
Sara

[beehive50]

Sarah... thank you! And, I'd LOVE the coupon code. When I bought the 13x17/19 (whatever!) paper, I couldn't find 12x12, so your info is so very helpful! THANK YOU!

[sarahorton]

No problem! There will be a coupon code next week for Memory Trends. I'll post Monday or Tuesday as soon as I get it

[beehive50]

Yay! Thanks in advance, Sarah!

[betsyfru]

I burn them on a cd and take them to Costco 1 hour photo. They charge $3.00 to print each page. I have them printed on matte finish paper, not glossy. They do a great job!

[sarahorton]

Here is the coupon code I promised.

Save 10% from October 10-October 24, 2006
Order any Epson product online and get 10% off
Enter Promo Code 6YTCASTG at checkout at epson.com

Hope this helps!
Sara

[scallywag]

Has anyone actually created their layout in 8x8, rather than creating in 12x12 and then reducing?

By this I mean - reduce the size of the papers to 8x8, but leaving the brads and eyelets and ribbons etc at real size. Coz when we scrap in 12x12 and the reduce to 8x8 I guess it is less realistic - the embellishments would end up smaller that they would in real life?

Just wondering.....

[beehive50]

Kylie, I had trouble "visualizing" the reduction at first, too. But, after a number of gals here said "Yes, create in 12x12, reduce to 8x8 and then print... it's fine", I took them up and did it. And, yes... they were right! The reduced layouts I printed were just fine and totally readable. Although, personally... I prefer just designing in 8x8 for my smaller books. Just my personal preference!

P.S. Thanks for the code, Sara!

[trudem]

Just wanted to share that for my very first printing job (I'm still new at this), I took my 12x12 pages to Kinkos/FedEx, and they looked great on luster paper but the cost was outrageous - they charged a setup fee for every page!! My Canon printer does great 8x8 printing jobs for a fraction of the cost, and I'm leaning towards using mpix.com for a calendar project I'm working on.

Thanks to everyone's input here I'm learning by leaps and bounds! You guys are awesome!

[luv2cre8]

Thanks for the link to Scrapbooks to share Jodi. It sounds really reasonable and you don't have to leave your house. I normally use Sam's club. I put my 8x8 layouts on a blank 8x10 page and then simply cut off the white space when I get them back. They chare about $1.55 per page and if you do it online you can go to their store and pick them up in just a couple of hours.

[chickenyeah]

Hi All, I thought I would throw my printing method into the mix. I design and print 12x12's. I have printed just about all of my pages from www.whcc.com they are amazing - they will give you a bunch of 8x10s free to test their service, they are fast (2 day free shipping), and they are inexpensive. I can't say enough good things. I have also done a bunch of larger printing (never 12x12) at www.mpix.com and they are also very good although a bit more expensive.