I just started getting into scrap booking.. It's sooo much fun..
I would honestly head to a scrap booking store and get pre-made layouts.. It's a little pricer then making your own designs but since you have a short period of time to make it, I would go that route.. You can also check out Michaels or JoAnn's.. These crafts stores have a bunch of scrap booking stuff.. Also, check out Ross, they usually have scrapbook albums for cheap there..
Here's a scrap book album I found at Ross and it only costs $9.00 and it was originally priced for $45 and it's a 13x13 album.. It was a great deal..
You can do the internet scrap books. But honestly, it's not the same as if you do it yourself.. I personally think it looks much better if you do it by hand..