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SaijaM
11-06-2010, 06:25 PM
Hi everyone,

I'm just starting out, in a process of becoming a childminder.. however as a little 'practise' I've already started a Profile book on my own daughter and done obs, Links to EYFS and planning for next steps.

Question is (opinions pls...) should I print or order the photos from snapfish or where-ever? At the moment I'm printing, and then putting them in the book, however it's not 100% 'pretty' if you know what I mean..? (I'm taping them in there...)

What are your methods? Are your Profile books clean cut??
It's just the tape that doesn't have a great look, am I missing a trick??

xx Thanks
Saija

Toothfairy
11-06-2010, 06:32 PM
Alot of us on here have bought a POGO printer for just this reason.

The pictures are just the right size and if you peel the backs off they are sticky, so no glue or tape needed.

The printers are very cheap, around £20, you can buy then through the forum.

HTH :thumbsup:

SaijaM
11-06-2010, 06:38 PM
Oh great, thanks for the advice! Where can I buy them...? I'm fairly new to the forum.. sorry.. !

I'll have a look around :)

xx

Toothfairy
11-06-2010, 06:49 PM
This is the link.....


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SaijaM
11-06-2010, 06:50 PM
Great, thanks!! xx

Toothfairy
11-06-2010, 06:53 PM
You're welcome :thumbsup:

PixiePetal
11-06-2010, 08:07 PM
I print my own pics (not pogo printer) and use a tape runner type adhesive on the back to stick them in - nothing to see from the front.

You can get them in stationery/craft shops or Boots do one too in the photographic section.

Mouse
11-06-2010, 08:17 PM
I print the pictures myself. Asda does some really cheap Fuji photo paper and I get 9 small prints on one A4 sheet.

I just cut them out & stick them in using a glue stick.

Pipsqueak
11-06-2010, 08:25 PM
prior to the pogo revolution and occasionally when I now use my ordinary printer i used...... what for it ..... a prit stick!:D

Playmate
11-06-2010, 08:30 PM
I print the pictures myself. Asda does some really cheap Fuji photo paper and I get 9 small prints on one A4 sheet.

I just cut them out & stick them in using a glue stick.

This is what I do (although do 6 photos to an A4 sheet) and use a glue stick :D

green puppy
11-06-2010, 09:56 PM
I use double sided tape, the works does 4 rolls for 99p.

Monkey26
11-06-2010, 10:53 PM
I add the photos directly onto a word document and then add my text in a seperate text box and print it all out on one page... simples!!! xx

zoe2010
12-06-2010, 04:30 AM
im a glue stick girl aswell :laughing:

peanuts
12-06-2010, 06:00 AM
i do the same as jojogiggles

SaijaM
12-06-2010, 06:56 AM
Thanks everyone! Now I'm inspired and have an idea of what to do and still have the books looking nice!!

xx Saija

haribo
12-06-2010, 07:09 AM
or you can get postcard sized photo paper with sticky backs -just peel the back off and stick in books very neat ! got mine home an bargains

Shar
12-06-2010, 07:18 AM
Life before Pogo was Pritt!!:laughing: :laughing:

miffy
12-06-2010, 07:43 AM
im a glue stick girl aswell :laughing:

Me, too!

I print the photos myself - 12 to a sheet - about the same size as the pogo printers I think

Miffy xx

misst104
12-06-2010, 07:46 AM
Glue stick here too! :)

x jo

sonia ann
12-06-2010, 09:21 AM
for the daily diaries I use ordinary A4 paper ........9 pics to a sheet and a glue stick
for elj's I print straight on to my obs sheet
i don't use photo paper at all

Emz
27-06-2010, 10:24 PM
ooh i love these pogo printers :) no ink needed..... love it!

Zoomie
27-06-2010, 10:54 PM
I print the pictures myself. Asda does some really cheap Fuji photo paper and I get 9 small prints on one A4 sheet.

I just cut them out & stick them in using a glue stick.

I do exactly the same, 'cept for the Asda bit, I used plain old printing paper :thumbsup:

TheBTeam
28-06-2010, 03:46 PM
Before the pogo I did a mixture of glueing photos printed on photo paper, some printed in sequence onto my obs proforma. I know generally use the Pogo cos it is so quick and simple to bluetooth the pics to it.

It is costing me a fair bit more to do, but i like the ease and the format I have got into.

Chimps Childminding
28-06-2010, 03:50 PM
This is what I do (although do 6 photos to an A4 sheet) and use a glue stick :D

same here - 9 photos on a sheet, cut out and pritt stick them on to obs!!!

Alibali
28-06-2010, 04:23 PM
I print the pictures myself. Asda does some really cheap Fuji photo paper and I get 9 small prints on one A4 sheet.

I just cut them out & stick them in using a glue stick.

Me too xxx

Ali56
30-06-2010, 09:23 PM
I am also a pritt stick girl! I think its really niceto stick pics in but if, like me you take loads and don't want to print them all then a nice idea is to save them and put them all on a disc, i have found that my parents really love that! (remember the data protection act tho and keep them private!)

Ali:laughing:

Ripeberry
01-07-2010, 11:07 AM
I'm using glue sticks at the moment, but doing it on word document sounds good :idea:

Bex1
18-07-2010, 06:57 PM
Hello

Just found this thread and this pogo thing is new too me!

Can I just ask, what size are the photo that prints? Also from reading the replies I clearly dont take enough piccies and I though I took loads

shelly2012
02-08-2010, 11:12 AM
wow fantastic just bought one cant wait for it to come

karen m
02-08-2010, 07:57 PM
i was given a pogo but it keeps asking for pin number and i don't have it,if anyone can help pm me please

karensmart4
02-08-2010, 08:37 PM
i was given a pogo but it keeps asking for pin number and i don't have it,if anyone can help pm me please

Who gave it to you? they must have the number, mine is 6000. I should ask them :)

karensmart4
02-08-2010, 08:38 PM
Hello

Just found this thread and this pogo thing is new too me!

Can I just ask, what size are the photo that prints? Also from reading the replies I clearly dont take enough piccies and I though I took loads


The photos are 3x2in and have self adhesive backs, I use mine all the time :thumbsup:

zoe2010
03-08-2010, 07:55 PM
Im also a POGO girl it's so easy and looks great
ZOE :clapping:

maisiemog
07-08-2010, 05:09 PM
I want a pogo but cant justify it at the moment as we only just got a new printer. I must admit I use snapfish for a lot of my photos. we're with virgin media and get 50 free prints a month so I use half for minding, half for personal and saves me a small fortune on ink. Then I use double sided tape to stick them into place. Got 5 rolls in the pound shop!

Daisy1956
11-08-2010, 08:54 PM
I'm with Virgin Media I didn't know we got any free prints.Where do I register I love freebies.:)

maisiemog
12-08-2010, 08:32 PM
You need to log into your virgin media area and its in the vstuff bit as soon as your page loads up! You can have 50 a month. I use it every month and its a godsend! They're really quick as well which surprised me for a freebie!

Chatterbox Childcare
13-08-2010, 11:03 AM
I add the photos directly onto a word document and then add my text in a seperate text box and print it all out on one page... simples!!! xx

me too - I only print observations. All photo's are saved onto a disc for each parent and they get them at the end of the year in with their Christmas Card.

Daisy1956
13-08-2010, 07:40 PM
Thanks I am going to log on and sign up:) This forum is brill.

helen77
12-10-2010, 01:59 PM
i'm also a glustick girl, :jump for joy: i also put the photo's on a cd and give to parents and ask them to return cd when they uploaded pictures so i can put next lot on, so not spending lots of money ( think CD's were £1 for 5 from £land)