Creating a Theme Show Binder: Seeking Advice

[rbvernon]

I have set a goal for the month of August to make a theme show binder. Well I am not sure where to start, what to put in the binder. Would it even be worth it to make a theme show binder? I would grealty appreciate anyone help or input.

Thanks so much,

rbvernon

 

[chefann]

HO has display cards available on supply order or for download on CC that are great for in a theme show binder. I have a small binder I pass around at shows. It has hosting info, upcoming specials, recruiting info, and theme shows. It's also handy to have at fairs/festivals because then you have that info if anyone asks about it.

 

[Kathie's Kitchen]

Chefann....do you use the display binder too?

 

[chefann]

I used to, but it takes up so much room and I don't usually have a display table at shows - just the counter where I'm working. And it's hard to pass around since it's vertical and awkward to flip through. My pass around binder is actually the black PC binder that's on supply order, so it has the logo on the front and looks really classy. It's also only 1/2" (or less!) so it doesn't take up much room in my bag.

 

[babywings76]

That's a great idea. I unfortunately just ordered more of those clear plastic protectors that go in the display binder. At my show on Sat. I decided I hate that display for the same reasons you mentioned. I think I'll have to order the black PC binder next time. I wonder if anyone is interested in buying the black one from me, plus those page protectors.

 

[Kathie's Kitchen]

will the display pages fit in regular sheet protectors to put in the smaller binder?

 

[chefann]

Yes, they will. They're standard 8 1/2 x 11".

 

[AnnieBee]

I'm glad I read this thread - I've been going back and forth on whether to buy more theme show display cards, and whether to buy the inserts for them. I guess I know now to get the cards but just put them in my normal "pass-around" binder (which is funny, because that is what I just did with the ones I just got in my CO kit).

Thanks Ladies!

 

[Kathie's Kitchen]

Thanks Ann.

 

[chefann]

One thing I did do with the cards is photocopy them onto regular paper. I find the cardstock to be too hard to deal with in a binder. I made color copies of the cards and put them into page protectors. It's now much easier to turn the pages.

 

[redsoxgirl]

I have a "Why Binder" of sorts and was thinking of expanding it to include all of taht stuff with tabbed dividers to make it easier to flip through!

 

[PChefPEI]

I have a small binder I pass around at shows. It has hosting info, upcoming specials, recruiting info, and theme shows. It's also handy to have at fairs/festivals because then you have that info if anyone asks about it.

I do the same, but I also have bridal shower and fundraiser brochures as well. Didn't get any theme show stuff in there yet either. Am working on it though!