I started by making a list of A through Z and writing out something specific to Cam and the boys for each one. I outlined the major things I knew I wanted to hit on: church, fun, family, bathtime, bedtime, etc. and double checked they were accounted for. Then, I created a very simple base template with one large space for a picture, one large letter and a short piece of text explaining the letter. The result was a simple, beautiful book that shows just how appreciated Cameron is. I am so pleased with how it turned out. It just makes me giddy. The boys love reading it. I love reading it. Cam loves reading it. And it's so wonderful to see pictures actually printed and simple, short details of their lives right now.
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If there's enough interest, I'll make the templates available for use. Otherwise, I will just enjoy this little piece of happiness sitting on my bookshelf.
Oh my gosh, this is amazing, Kristin! What a fantastic idea! It turned out beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative idea! I would love to make one of these for our childre its such a sweet way to showcase what a great daddy they have!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! You are so talented!
ReplyDeleteThis is SO cute! I would love the template. You are awesome!
ReplyDeleteCute idea. I would love the template.
ReplyDeleteThis book is so sweet! You are so talented, I just love it! If you ever make it available I would definitely be delighted.
ReplyDeleteWay cute Kristin!!! As always...why am I not surprised? ;) Love it!
ReplyDeleteSuuuper cute idea!!! If I were to do my own, what would you say is the best place for printing?
ReplyDeleteI got mine printed at Walgreens because they do 1-hour photo books. [who knew right?!] But any shop that prints 8.5x11 books will work. I've used shutterfly in the past and I'm looking into viovio.com.
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