sign in book

jenabelle Posted: Jun 30, 2009 10:23 PM

sign in book

I made my sign in book from Shutterfly.com

Does anyone know the best pens to use for a book like this? The paper is kinda shiny and I don't want the ink to run or pens to not work on it.

Thanks!!!

Im getting Married Posted: Jun 30, 2009 10:30 PM

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It's probably best to use those metillac (sp?) marker type pens. They usually don't run & should show up nicely

Juhgail Posted: Jun 30, 2009 10:31 PM

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I actually would use a metalic sharpie!

They look just the same as the other ones, but dont need any time to dry!

jenabelle Posted: Jun 30, 2009 10:32 PM

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metallic sharpie? I've never heard of them... they are different than regular sharpies?

Ivansgirl Posted: Jun 30, 2009 11:20 PM

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I would look for something acid free.... try a craft store and look for a scapbooking markers. They won't fade or damage the book over time.

springsandra Posted: Jun 30, 2009 11:24 PM

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Posted by jenabelle

metallic sharpie? I've never heard of them... they are different than regular sharpies?

Sharpie actually makes a silver sharpie. I found it at a stationary store or drug store and bought one. I also bought a pack of assorted color sharpies too.

Utopia923 Posted: Jul 01, 2009 08:57 AM

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Posted by jenabelle

I made my sign in book from Shutterfly.com

Does anyone know the best pens to use for a book like this? The paper is kinda shiny and I don't want the ink to run or pens to not work on it.

Thanks!!!

I just realized that I have to do this still! Questions for you:
1. Was the website user-friendly to make the book?
2. Was the quality of the book as you expected?
3. How long did it take for it to be in your hands after you made it online?

TIA!

gonzalezm3 Posted: Jul 01, 2009 10:39 AM

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we are using these: site
Description: ZIG® Millennium™ is an acid free, lightfast, waterproof, fade proof, archival quality pigment ink pen that is extremely useful for fine line detailing. Millennium™ is great for memory books, scrapbooks, photo albums, journals, diaries, designing quilts or patterns, doll making, graphic design, drafting/engineering, cartooning and accounting.

jenabelle Posted: Jul 01, 2009 03:13 PM

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Thanks so much for all the ideas :)

The website was really easy to use, just make sure your photos are cropped, edited and red-eyed (unredeyed?) before you upload them ot the website. I actually just made another one as a gift for my maid of honor (different pics of course!)

It takes about a week to get it in the mail.