How I Customize Sleeves and Pages for my Photocard Collection Binders | Tutorial | January 2023

[@tonylachimolala]

This is so cool and satisfying to watch! It's also really inspiring! I’m usually pretty lazy when it comes to stuff like this, but watching this makes me want to try it one day. Thank you for the great tutorial!

[@funtimeswithek]

Hello there 🤗 Thank you so so much for watching🫶🏽 To be honest I'm quite lazy as well and do my customizations in batches when I"m motivated 😂 When you do decide to give it a try sometime and have any questions, please feel free to DM me. Have a great day!

[@Sergeant-of-the-crossing-guard]

Thank you for explaining why to use the glass cutting mat, why to use a coffee cup as a hot tool holder, and why to use the metal ruler upside down. Great teaching🎖️

[@funtimeswithek]

Hello there 🤗 Thank you so so much for taking the time to watch and comment 🥰 It was a ton of fun to make this video. And I appreciate the bronze star medal emoji 🫡🤩

[@rebekahd2701]

Amazing video! I know i'm 10 months late seeing this but WOW, super informative and really helpful! Custom sized sleeves are so expensive nowadays, so it's awesome to have a cheap diy alternative. Thank you so much for making this video and sharing your method, it's much appreciated! 💜

[@funtimeswithek]

Awww…thank you so so much for taking the time to watch and comment 🥰 Being able to make your own sleeves has been a total game changer for me. I hope you’re able to make use of this as well 😉 Happy holidays to you!!!

[@starsandmoon]

The suspense I felt every time your fusing tool was near a photocard... 😂 I'd definitely damage them (both the pcs and my fingers probably), I'm way too clumsy for things like that 😅 Loved the video though, you explain everything in a perfect way! That cliffhanger at the end... 👀

[@funtimeswithek]

IKR! I shouldn’t have fused too close to a PC 😂 I really haven’t figured out what I’m going to do with Jimin’s inclusion! 🤭

[@ttaebunn]

The fusing tool is quite genius!!! Omg it would be so nice to centre all the bigger cards 😮

[@funtimeswithek]

The fusing tool is a total game changer 😂 …and yes, most of my bigger cards are in custom pocket pages!!! 🥰

[@seesawwings]

Thank you for this! A few years ago I tried looking up something similar like this and even thought about using my laminator to create pages but never got around to experimenting 🙈 Hopefully I’ll be able to have fun and create and finally buy the tools I’ve been eyeing for so long 😅

[@funtimeswithek]

OMG...the fusing tool was really easy to work with once you get the hang of it. Best of all, the fusing tool only cost 2.5 Korean album PCs 😉Wishing you a ton of fun creating cool stuff 🥰

[@seesawwings]

@@funtimeswithek lol I’ve been eyeing getting one for so long that this might be the push I need to actually do it

[@cheriebianca4832]

Thank you for this video. I've been wanting to create my own sleeves and custom pocket pages, so this is a fantastic, informative and timely video for me. I've always been so impressed with how you customise your pages in your BTS binders. They all look so aesthetically appealing. I throughly enjoy your content. - Cherie from New Zealand. :)

[@funtimeswithek]

Dearest Cherie - I am so glad you found this video and hope it helps.😉The fusing tool has been such a game changer for me. Once I got the hang of it, it was pretty simple to work with. I hope that you have fun creating your own sleeves and pages as well. Feel free to DM if you have any questions! ENJOY!!! And thank you so so so much for your sweet words. I truly appreciate it 🥰

[@amazingclois]

I've always wondered how you created your pages!! I also customize my sleeves, usually I sew the pages with a sewing machine, the result is not super professional like yours but for the moment I like how they turn out! Sooner or later, however, I would also like to buy a fuse tool!

[@funtimeswithek]

Oh wow…that’s a great idea as well!!! I’m going to have to try sometime - wish my sewing skills are better 😂 Thank you so much for watching 🥰

[@jooniexsanrio]

incredible! 🤯🤩 you don't understand how excited I am too see how you display items on your custom pages! i can already imagine how amazing it'll look, your creativity is 👩‍🍳🤌🏼

[@funtimeswithek]

So much fun to play around and customize your stuff!!! Now you know my secret 😉

[@havvanurkarakaya4325]

The machine is awesome and very useful , thank you it is a good video

[@funtimeswithek]

I absolutely love using the fusing tool to create so many things! Thank you so much for watching 🥰

[@Moonkive]

I've been wanting to buy the Fusing tool for the longest time and now I'm finally going to do it! THANK YOU for making this video 🥰

[@funtimeswithek]

Ohhhh…yay!!! I can’t wait for you start making your stuff 😊 I hope you have a total blast 🥰

[@Innerluvtae]

This was a very good video. Thanks for showing the process ☺️

[@funtimeswithek]

It was so much fun to show and put together this vid! As always, thank you, my friend! 🥰

[@lu_colorada]

Oh my God! Thank you so much for all your tips! I'm going to do this this week! I think I'll buy the fuse in the future, but the customized glass mat, it's going to happen! I had and ideia, let's see if it's gonna work out. Thanks again for this amazing video.

[@funtimeswithek]

Oh yay! Once you get use to the tool, it's so much fun to create your own sleeves and pages. I hope the tips help you. Feel free to DM me if you have any questions. I'm curious to see what ideas you come up with 😉 Thank you so so much for watching my video! 🥰

[@hopetyuns]

this is such a cool idea, thank you so much for sharing!! I love customising my pocket pages and I'll definitely look into getting a fusing tool now 💜💜

[@funtimeswithek]

Yay! I’m glad this has been informative 😊 It’s not so difficult to use and once you get used to it, it’s fun to use and customize to your liking. Enjoy and thank you for watching ! 🥰

[@mysundayrest_]

i loved this so much! you really inspired me to finally open the fusing tool i bought too long ago at this point 😅

[@funtimeswithek]

Awesome!!! Once you get the hang of it, it’s really fun to make your own things 😊 I can’t wait to see what you make with the fusing tool 😉

[@missbuhnana]

I actually got my fuse tool months before just for the purpose of making my own pocket page and I'm so relieved to see you use it too! I love your creativity in making the pages. My only issue with the fuse tool (and I even have the same one as you!) is that mine gets hot so quickly ive burnt through so many pages even when its barely the first 5 minutes. T.T Do you do anything special to keep the tool at the rigth temp? I have to unplug mine after every line I draw or else it gets too hot and its so tiring! T.T

[@funtimeswithek]

Uggghhh...I'm sorry to hear you're having issues with your fuse tool. I actually haven't encountered that issue. I keep my tool plugged in for hours when I'm doing a batch of custom sleeves/pages. I only use the fine tip when I want to seal and cut sleeves and the rest of the time, I use the rolling tip. When I have the tool on for a while, I do use less pressure. I'm sure you've tried that already. 2 things come to mind: 1) it could be a voltage issue🤔 In the US, we use a 120V and maybe you're using a higher voltage than that; and 2) might be a defect with the tool 😬 I'm sorry, I couldn't be of much help. I'm hoping that you're able to resolve and continue to make your own cool stuff 🤞🏼

[@missbuhnana]

@FunTimesWithEK thank you so much for the reply!! I agree with your ide about the voltage. Since I ordered it from Amazon and I'm in Hong Kong, it took me a while to find a socket to be able to use it 🥲🥲 it's sad but I'll try to find my way around it. Thank you so much!!!

[@AnnyeongBangtan]

could you tell us where you buy the whole sleaves? without any pocket, to be able to customize from 0 thank u! 💜

[@funtimeswithek]

Hi there 🤗 I’m not sure if you’re asking what sleeves I use or pocket pages. So I’ll answer both. For the sleeves, I use any sleeve that closely fits the PC, photo, or postcard. I live in the US, so I use sleeves from MeowCafe, Prism Platinum, Mandu Deco, Sleeve Kings, and Make Them Last. For the 1 pocket page, I use Meow Cafe, Meet XY, and Avery sheet protectors. If you want more information, let me know the timestamp or just DM me on my IG and I am happy to help 😉 Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment 🫶🏽🥰🫶🏽

[@steffcastro1365]

what item did you use for cuttering?

[@funtimeswithek]

Hi there 🤗 The paper cutter I frequently use is a fiskars 12 in one that I bought from Amazon a long time ago. Fiskars has a lot of different sizes that you can choose from. I hope this helps. Please send me a DM via my IG if you have any questions. And thank you for watching 💜

[@hereliesnv]

I don’t have a fusing tool 😞 is it possible to use something else?

[@funtimeswithek]

Sorry…it’s taking me a while to answer you because I have not really used an alternative to the fusing tool. However, you can consider the following: 1. Soldering tool - it’s a heating tool as well. I haven’t use this and I can’t really give advice on this. I do know that you will want to use low temp setting so you don’t burn the plastic. 2. You can also sew the pocket pages 3. Just use double sided tape to tape down your PCs, postcards, etc. Make sure they are sleeved as this type of tapes are not acid free. I have been using Scotch double sided tape 4. There are other alternatives but to buy the supplies for those is as costly as getting a fusing tool or soldering tool Sorry, I’m not of much help 😔

[@gjamstuff]

This is a great instructional video 🥰. Helps with different ideas too 💜. Have you tried that brand’s fuseables mat with holster? Just wondering vs a glass mat. 🫶🏻

[@funtimeswithek]

OMG! Unfortunately, I haven’t tried the fuseables as I haven’t checked out any new tools…so didn’t know it existed. But that would be so awesome if there’s a lighter and cheaper alternative for the glass mat 😊 I might have to check this out! 🥰

[@gjamstuff]

@@funtimeswithek reviews on it were not that great, so glass one it is! ☺️

[@yoonminhope13]

you are the hero this community needed, but probably doesn’t deserve 🫡

[@funtimeswithek]

You’re hilarious!!! 😂 Love you anyway 😍