Laminate VP Cards or Notebook or ???

[diaperjoys]

There was a great thread I was browsing not long ago where ya'll shared ideas for extending the life of VP history/bible cards. Some laminated, others use rings, others used little notebooks, etc. I need to read through that again and cannot find it anywhere; I must be searching for the wrong terms.

 

When I went to Staples today and asked about lamination, they quoted me over $50 to laminate one set of Bible and one set of History cards. Ouch! Too spendy! So I bought a little notebook and some sheet protectors, but that still came to about $25.

 

So if I do that once a year for the next five years that would be over a hundred dollars just to keep the VP cards usable. There must be a cheaper way!

[robbie]

If you have a teacher's store close by, many of them have laminating machines that you can use. Normally it would cost only a few dollars for doing the VP cards:)

 

Robbie

[laylamcb]

Is there a Classical Conversations co-op near you? CC uses the VP cards, and when we did CC one year we all went in together on lamination (and two-hole punching for rings) to get a discount.

 

:001_smile:

[sandra in va]

In the summer Office Max usually runs a special on laminating for teachers. One year it was free (I got two entire sets of VP cards - 320 cards - laminated). Last year it was 50% off.

 

Don't know if you have an Office Max near you, but it might be something to look into.

[Guest]

I would second looking for a teacher's store - mine charges $.89/foot - I was able to do all 5 history sets for under $30. (If you do this, try to get them do 4 per row, not 3, though - to maximize your $$) After I laminated them, I hole punched the top corner and have each set on their own ring. (Color coded :D)

 

HTH

[SonshineLearner]

Oregonlam.com you can order 6x9 pouches, rounded corners.... We used 5mm lamination and they are great! No cutting and the pouches just work out great. You just need to borrow someone's laminator. If you ask around, it's surprising how many people have them. You should be able to order a box for under $9 each (for each 100, so $20 total) Their shipping is a flat $5.95, so get someone to go in with you. Also, they have comb binding equipment. Lots of really good stuff at great prices. I also ordered pouches for different size projects. You can also get the rings at Flyboys.com, if you want the ones I got. I think they're called stationery rings??? Also, I punched mine at the bottom, so while using the cards, they just fall...instead of you having to "flip over" each card.

Carrie:-)

[Hoggirl]

page protectors from Staples that were the perfect size. Also found the proper-sized binder there, too.

[Amy in KS]

Do you have a Mardel near you? They have a very wide (3 foot or so) laminator that is self service and they charge by the foot. They charge by the foot, but you can easily put many in at the same time for that width.

[G5052]

I don't think they carry them now, but when I was doing this for the entire set, the craft stores had the sheet protectors in their scrapbook sections. DH needed a ride weekly to a physical therapist that was not far from two craft stores, so I used coupons and bought one package of sheet protectors at each store each time that we went, did other errands, and then picked him up.

 

I even bought extras in case my kids tore them...

[alegnab]

I use page protectors and binders. I borrowed a friend's cards before purchasing a set. Hers were laminated, and the corners were peeling back. I've had that happen with laminated spiral-bound book covers, too. So, I don't advise lamination.

[JumpedIntoTheDeepEndFirst]

I use a little three ring notebook with page protectors.

 

I can fit two years worth of cards in one notebook. You can also purchase tabs to add to the pages as needed.

 

This is organized, accessible, reversible and easy to shelve.

[SonshineLearner]

I use page protectors and binders. I borrowed a friend's cards before purchasing a set. Hers were laminated, and the corners were peeling back. I've had that happen with laminated spiral-bound book covers, too. So, I don't advise lamination.

 

This is why pouches, and 5mm....are better than roll lamination. I've really received an education in lamination....kinds of laminate, weights...etc. Roll lamination is usually done with light weight, here, and also when you cut the laminate, it sometimes breaks the seal...making it easier to start peeling.

 

:-)