Blurb Photo Books Preserve My Instalife.
A few years ago, my husband wanted a unique gift for his parents’ 50th wedding anniversary.
We thought long and hard about what was special to them and how could we incorporate it into a thoughtful gift?
Family. That was the answer to the first question. And more specifically, the annuals trips with my husband’s siblings and their children at the beach.
He created a scrapbook chronicling each year that we had gone — over 15 years now.
Well, my in-laws had kittens when they saw the book filled with photos representing each year.
They keep the book out on their coffee table for all who visit to enjoy.
Recently, I had the opportunity to create a Blurb photo album.
I used photos from my Instagram account.
It was so easy. I got online, connected to Instagram and 1, 2, 3 ~ and received an awesome keepsake book. One that now sits on our coffee table that my children, family and friends enjoy looking through over and over.
I titled my book: My Instalife.
Very clever of me, I know.
It’s funny. Looking back through my photos snapped throughout daily life, I’ve created a visual diary of small moments that make up our little corner of the world.
Now with the help of Blurb.com I can make a tangible keepsake of our year. Our summer escapades. The family trip to Chicago this September. It makes persevering those special times so much easier.
I look at all my husband went through to create his scrapbook.
The time, the money, the energy.
Granted it was handcrafted in love for an extra-special event — but will he EVER to it again?
I teased him about his new scrapbooking mistress and how he was going to be dropping by craft stores on the way home from work. Spending hours upon hours looking for nick-nacks and construction paper to feed his habit.
Creating this wonderful keepsake book with the help of Blurb made me realize how easy it is to persevere memories. (And I’m embarrassed to admit how many photos I’ve lost when my smartphones have been destroyed. NOT very smart of me.)
I really liked that Blurb took photos directly from my Instagram account or Facebook page. Effortless.
Now the pictures are in book form, where we all can enjoy them at anytime.
So get all those special photos off your phone and camera chip and in a fun and creative form where you can enjoy them every day.
What better, easier way to create one-of-a-kind personalized gifts for those you love?
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Blurb is a creative publishing platform that allows anyone to create, share and sell a professional quality book. Make a portfolio of your client work, an archive of your blog, a cook book of your favorite recipes, a photo book of your family pictures or a quick book of your instagram photos – the possibilities are limitless. It’s easy and quick to do – with a variety of software options you could complete your dream book in next to no time.
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Blurb. The opinions and text are all mine.
