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I have this Very Big Sketchbook as my Book. I hot glued in scrapbook paper from michaels, those are like .87 cents. And I print off all my work (spells pictures rituals) because I’m not sitting here writing everything down when I’ve already made my documents look nice.

I like this method because I can tear the paper out and the scrapbook background may be damaged a little, but I can always glue something back over it and tada like new. Also, I’m the only one whose ever gonna see it so I do what I want.

Edit: I LOVED watching charmed and always wanted a Book as thick as theirs so I really love this sketchbook and it was only $27.

Just laser printed on some 110lb cardstock , might insert some Pokémon cards behind for added thickness later.

For the corners I used a Sunstar Kadomaru Pro, Corner Cutter ( https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0076FJ7SS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_B09Z9YEJNC5QAVBTD889 )

Really handy tool, I actually use them to round cardstock player boards and player aids so they don’t get dinged easily (like the thin player boards in Castles of Burgundy)

https://www.amazon.com/Canson-Heavyweight-Texture-Sizing-Sheets/dp/B0039UMRMW/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1548524289&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=mixed%2Bmedia%2Bsketchbook&dpPl=1&dpID=51YGQ2uEt4L&ref=plSrch&am...

If you put this on an Amazon wishlist, I’ll get it for you.

I use this one from Fiskars, which let's you see exactly where you're punching.

Redbubble.com has ALL the racing stickers you’ll ever need. I also suggest buying some sheets of blank vinyl cling paper. I use that stuff to make repositionable, removable stickers. You just apply the decal or permanent sticker to a cling sheet, then cut out.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002J6CO9I/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_VNDX6Y89GFR8BE4V6DT5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I use this. It was just the first thing I found on Amazon, but it has worked well for me!

It's just a big blank book with 300 sheets

I wasn't looking for anything professional, just something big that I could write and doodle in that would last me a while

I'm also in northeast Oklahoma, and I just buy my PVA off Amazon. It's pretty cheap considering it goes a long way.

If you need somewhere local, I've had good results with helmars acid free glue, found at hobby lobby. It's way more expensive than the stuff I get off Amazon though, so if you're going to be using a lot of it and want to save money, I'd suggest getting PVA from Amazon.

Hobby lobby and Amazon links below:

http://www.hobbylobby.com/Scrapbook-Paper-Crafts/Glues-Adhesives/Liquid/4-23-Ounce-Acid-Free-Glue/p/26973

https://www.amazon.com/Books-Hand-Neutral-PVA-Adhesive/dp/B0025TZ26Q

This is a pretty inexpensive approach. I've seen people use button makers before, but those are expensive, all this stuff together is like 20$ per 100.

The circular punch seems just as cheap as scissors on amazon so I'd probably do that.

Color printing is what, 10 - 20 cents a page these days, so I imagine less than 1 dollar per 100.

Here is mine for paper. It is awesome. It features 3 sizes. Whatever you do, do not get Fiskars (I had to return a few) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0076FJ7SS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

For medium to thick cardstock / cardboard I have this one, which I also like a lot but not as practical for light paper.
https://www.amazon.com/We-Memory-Keepers-Corner-Chomper/dp/B0024M5GH4/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=we+are+memory+corner&qid=1595549705&sr=8-2

I've been using this: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B073XRLZ6Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_6QfgFb8BSG4RQ

I've been using it to transfer temporary vinyl to glasses and it's worked well so far.

Cons: it comes in a big roll without backing paper so it takes a bit to figure out how best to get it on your project. I wasn't actually successful until my third or fourth try.

Pros: it's huge, it's cheap, and once you get used to it, it works really well. I haven't had any issues with it releasing.

I just trimmed my gear card dividers to fit in a coin page as page tabs this morning. This corner cutter did a great job making them look nicely finished too.

https://www.amazon.com/Sunstar-Kadomaru-Corner-Cutter-S4765036/dp/B0076FJ7SS

Get here these: https://www.amazon.com/Post-Sticky-Premium-Sticking-559/dp/B00006IA9F/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?adgrpid=55217796479&gclid=CjwKCAiA7vWcBhBUEiwAXieIth7XZ8pvwSHlakS5IMag7_jLH62ZUA2xDLi8wGy-MKAWHKRdx5gn1RoC6n4QAvD_BwE&hvadid=580748279430&hvdev=m...

And then please also get her something romantic and personal.

Sorry for the unsolicited advice but I recently got a massive uptick in my average pump by doing two things:

1. Buying one of these to correctly size my nipples… I just couldn’t do it with any other method: RZDEAL Circle Round Stencil... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077RTHQ8K?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
2. Buying the Pumpables liquid flange kit (I use it with both my Spectra Gold and my GenieAdvanced).

I went from pumping 2-3 oz to about 6-8 with those changes!

I recently watched a YouTube video of someone using this large hardcover 600 page sketchbook. The price is right and you’ll probably not run out of space for a while

There's a good chance you're looking for this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0076FJ7SS/

I can't tell you how many thousands of corners that thing has perfectly cut for me. As it happens, the one you linked I bought before I found that one - what a piece of garbage! It broke almost immediately. I am specifically saying to avoid that one.

A little late to the party, but you could always try to rebind it with rebinding glue. Here's some that should work, though I'd like to warn you I have no first hand experience using this brand. Don't use regular glue as it is acidic and will ruin your book. Apply a thin layer to the spine and firmly press the pages/rest of the book back against the outer spine. Weigh it down and try to get solid contact along the back. Let it dry for 24 hours and your book should be sufficiently repaired Here's an article explaining the process a little more thoroughly, more centered around loose pages but the same premise.

Just had the exact same issue about a week ago and I fixed it very easily like some others in the comments. A heavy anount of PVA bookbinding glue applied with a brush good as new. Follow the video somebody posted. You may want a thick coat as mine came unglued a couple times until I poured some down the spine and wiped off the excess that leaked out. Came out good as new.

Books by Hand pH Neutral PVA... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0025TZ26Q?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

This can be pretty common with poorly constructed books. Rebind it with rebinding glue. Here's some that should work, though I'd like to warn you I have no first hand experience using this brand. Don't use regular glue as it is acidic and will ruin your book. Apply a thin layer to the spine and firmly press the pages against the spine. Weigh it down for 24 hours and your book should be sufficiently repaired. Here's an article explaining the process a little more thoroughly.

Look into the Kadomaru Pro. Many in the Pnp community consider it the best corner chopper available.

https://www.amazon.com/Sunstar-Kadomaru-Corner-Cutter-S4765036/dp/B0076FJ7SS

The newer Kadomaru Black also seems to do well, but I don't have personal experience with it.

Rebind it with rebinding glue. Here's some that should work, though I'd like to warn you I have no first hand experience using this brand. Don't use regular glue as it is acidic and will ruin your book. Apply a thin layer to the spin and firmly press the pages against the spine. Weigh it down for 24 hours and your book should be sufficiently repaired. Here's an article explaining the process a little more thoroughly.

I feel you. I'm in the same boat. DH and I have started having our LO wash the walls with Magic Eraser. We got her a few huge easel pads from Staples to stick to the walls and keep blank copy paper in bulk. She's getting better and doesn't do it as much, but we have to remind her to color on paper sometimes. I suggest hiding every permanent marker though. Alcohol based products work pretty well to get it off of skin.

https://smile.amazon.com/Post-Sticky-Premium-Sticking-559/dp/B00006IA9F/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=3OG44IRSYYZJE&keywords=easel+pads&qid=1655902250&sprefix=easel+pads%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-1-spons&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-...

I'm almost 38 weeks and cringe every time I look at the uncleaned walls and doors. 😅

Also if you can try to figure out the flange sizes before you have to start using it. There's different tools such as this, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077RTHQ8K/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_8VA9C65M0F0NKX4HSQ4C_2 you can even find printable ones online that you can cut out.

I started with the biggest flange that came with my pump 24mm when I needed to be using 15/18mm!!!!!! So pumping in the beginning was ROUGH, if you figure out your size it will go sooo much smoother

There's a super easy fix for this! Whether you have a windshield tint or not, use Static Film. You put your sticker on it, cut it to shape, and it will stick to the windshield. When you need to remove it, it comes off with ease and doesn't damage anything. Turns those shitty registration sticker replacements into a 30 second job. Amazon Link

You can print out templates to measure from maymom (there is a margin of error if you printer setting stretch things) or you can use a circle template like this:

RZDEAL Circle Round Stencil Template Artist Design Drawing Aid Tool (Diameter from 1 mm to 37 mm) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077RTHQ8K/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_8NVEJYN7W9KM76P2TQMF

If you use the template you generally want to add to 2-3 mm to whichever circle fits you nipples best. (You may need a different size flange for each breast).

If you experience discomfort still I recommend beaugen cushions or lacteck flanges. Beaugen cushions need to be replaced monthly so I'd try the flanges first.

I know only sketchbook version of this if you are good with plain paper with no lines. Few years ago there was a trend in the youtube art community that people bought this one from Amazon to fill as fast as possible for the challenge. It seems to have 110 gsm paper, but I didn’t use it yet. I’m sure there are revievs of it online as it got very popular.

Getting the right size of flange has been so challenging for me. Let me share my experience in case it is of help to you:

• my nipples are 2 different sizes so I need different flanges for each side
• measuring with a round stencil tool was the most accurate for me
• most IBCLCs that I saw were NOT knowledgeable about pumping so make sure to check in advance. I saw pumpwithpurpose who I found through IG and she really helped me
• not everyone responds well to hard flanges. I find silicone flanges more comfortable. I use Lacteck but I have heard good things about Pumpables too. Silicone sizing can be different.
• Silverettes have really helped my nipple discomfort as I worked through finding the right sizes

I use a 1" hole punch and these wooden half-spheres for mine.

https://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-174360-1001-Medium-Circle-Squeeze/dp/B000OMYCXK

https://www.amazon.com/ANZKA-100pcs-Unfinished-Diameters-Ornaments/dp/B08TZT5M16

Yeah, I figured there must be a good reason. I also suffer from “poor circle cutting skills”.

Have you considered like a scrapbooking punch? EK tools Circle Punch, 1-Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C90WM14/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RHPGSD8Y932T8KRVRB6D

If your card is REALLY thick it still may not work but I’d think this would be faster than raising and lowering your crank setup for each token. Especially if you find a punch that has a window allowing you to line it up easily.

PVA Adhesive

If you wanted to, you could fix it with some of this.. this is what books are made with. Doesn’t bubble or curl and it’s archival. Just paint a little along the seam.