A Gift for the Bride-to-Be
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I love taking photos. I always have
and I probably always will there’s just something fun to me about documenting
life with the people I love and the experiences we have that gets my blood
pumping.
bookshelf… Not to mention I didn’t keep up with any current books at all. Sure, I managed to squeak out a couple pages when I was still single and if I
had a three day weekend, but those crafting days were far and few between. So what’s a
memory making, scrapbook loving, busy girl to do? Go digital! Duh.
about 5 years since I made the switch to 100% digital scrapbooking. It just
makes the most sense for this season of life where my crafting time is
extremely limited. Besides, it’s the most cost-effective option as well… I
don’t have to print the pictures I don’t have to buy an album I don’t have to
buy paper, stickers… you get the idea.
give over the last 5 years has been albums to my closest girlfriends. It started
off with my best friend Leah and then trickled down to everyone else.
the paparazzi of the group, and I’m always taking photos, it seems only fitting
that I document the journey of each of their weddings. I aptly named the albums “The journey to
becoming Mr. and Mrs. _____”.
I took photos from their engagements all
the way through the rehearsal dinners (with everything in between) and compiled them in a digital
scrapbook. It made the perfect gift for the bride and groom on their one year anniversary.
It took a little work and time to upload everything and do some journaling in
the scrapbook, but it’s nice that
the photos have a home and they can be enjoyed rather than just being stored on my
external hard drive.
by far, is Shutterfly.
Here’s why: the website is user friendly, the
quality is exceptional, and they offer so many deals and coupons that the price
can’t be beat… Believe me I’ve done my research and I’ve tried.
Shutterfly
also has amazing customer service. On the rare occasion that something has been
wrong with an item I ordered, Shutterfly has been quick to send a replacement
at no additional charge.
So, this year I working really hard on uploading photos and putting them in my 2015 book every Sunday (my own version of Scrapbook Sunday via A Beautiful Mess).
I am also making my own “Becoming Mr. and Mrs. Laney” album with all the details as we plan our summer wedding! Eeep!
If you’re interested in making your own album, click here and take advantage of Shutterfly running a promotion for 50% off hard cover photobooks (and 30% off everything else) with the code “HAPPYFOURTH” through tomorrow, July 8, 2015.
Now, if only I could win the lotto and have as much crafting time as my creative heart desires.
Hey, a girl can dream.
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9 Comments
Rachel G
Aww, this is really, really sweet! I'm sure your friends appreciate these gifts so much!
Natalie
I love photo books! I'm getting married in September, and I agree. This would be a great gift to receive as a bride! 🙂
Elise Jay
It was so fun to put together and to give to them.
Elise Jay
Congrats on your engagement, Natalie!
Jenna Brussee
What a great gift idea! Photo books are a wonderful way to be able to get photos off the computer. My mom made one of my brother's wedding, and it's such a great way to remember the day. I'm definitely planning to make one for my wedding later this year. You can't possibly display all the pictures in your house, but having them in a book to flip through is a great option.
Natalie
Thank you so much 🙂
Ashley Maria
I'm a bride to be and would love this gift!
Elise Jay
Me too!!! hahaha. I will be making one for myself. 🙂
Elise Jay
Thanks Jenna! I love flipping through photobooks (as long as they aren't magnetic… those make me want to cry)