May 24 2008
12×12 vs. 8 ½ x 11 scrapbooking
If you’re new to the world of scrapbooking, you’ll need to decide what size of layouts you want to start making.
The 12×12 size is the most common format in the scrapbooking world. Papers and embellishments are widely available and it’s easy to find albums to fit almost any design preference. However, 8 ½ x 11 scrapbooks tend to be cheaper to create because you’re using fewer supplies and it’s easier to incorporate digital scrapbook kit elements and free scrapbook printables into your designs. If you don’t mind a bit of cutting time, you can even use 12×12 papers in your 8 ½ x 11 pages.
Personally, I scrapbook in the 12×12 size almost exclusively. I hate cutting and trimming my papers, so I prefer to simply work with papers that are widely available at my local craft store. I also enjoy the freedom of having a larger “canvas” on which to create my page. But, if I needed to start over, I would be seriously considering the 8 ½ x 11 scrapbook method just because the albums are much easier to store. After six years of scrapbooking, my collection of finished books takes up quite a bit of space. They’re family treasures, but still quite a pain to move!
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