Can anybody give me suggestions on how to fix my photo album?

Question

I'm pregnant and have more ultrasound pictures than I can count. I wanted to buy a nice photo album that not only would hold my ultrasound pictures, but would also last until after my baby is born. I saw a gorgeous and big photo album that seemed like a good investment. After taking it home, I found out otherwise, and now I need some help.

The photo album isn't of the best construction. There are cardboard pages (not sticky), with a thin slip of plastic over top. You're supposed to slide the photo in. Only problem is, ultrasound pictures are much thinner than regular pictures, so the photos I put in were floating all around in the plastic, not staying where I put them. I decided to slip the plastic off of the cardboard sheet and tape the pictures down to keep them in place. Only problem is, by doing that I ruined the plastic sheet over top, it is no longer tight on the pictures, it's very loose and flimsy and looks VERY sloppy. Is there any way to salvage it?

Answer 1

I would just purchase a new better made album.

Answer 2

First, ultrasound photos are printed on thermal paper, which means that they will fade over time.  You need to scan them and then print out the files, otherwise they'll just disappear!  This also gives you the option of printing them out at 4x6 size instead of the original (larger) size.

You can certainly get a nicer album - sounds like the pages you were working with aren't salvageable.  I'm a Creative Memories consultant, so of course I think they're the best... but you can get an album that will work at most craft stores.  You will need some scrapbook-safe adhesive or photo corners to adhere them to the page.