When you look at all the unique and varied styles, you’ll see that some have lots of journaling, some have none, some use a simplified style, others a complex approach. There are those who use double page layouts, others, single page layouts. Some like 12×12 pages, and for others prefer 8 1/2 x 11. 8×8 pages great for smaller scrapbooks and some people like small scrapbooks for 4×6 photos. And others do a variety of sizes. Stickers, die cuts, tear art and decorative paper can be used. Some scrapbookers keep their layouts in neat, catalogued binders, while others showcase their work on living room walls. Some make them for gifts and some for themselves.
As far as albums go, there are 3 basic types of albums…
Standard 8.5” x 11” and 12” x 12” albums work well to display photos and memorabilia as do smaller mini-albums. Popular album binding options are:
· Three-ring – a notebook-style metal ring mechanism that holds
page protectors in the 
album. Album contents can be adjusted easily.
· Post-bound – two to three metal screw and bolt-type posts hold album contents into place. The album must be disassembled to
add or remove pages.
· Strap-hinge – Though not as prevalent as 3-ring and post-bound
albums, these albums have two to three nylon straps than lace
through sturdy staples on the pages designed specifically
for strap-hinges.
The background of these specialty pages is white and will have
to have colored cardstock added for color.
And you will want to use page protectors for all of your pages. They should be non-vinyl, archival-safe protectors to avoid damage to your photos and memorabilia. You can choose either clear (shiny) or non-glare protectors.
