When it comes to Christmas presents, my sister likes to make a photo book for each member of our family. She started with a photo calendar when I was studying abroad. I was feeling lonely and this was an amazing way to “feel in touch”. She made one large calendar that I hung on the wall and another (smaller one) that I kept on my desk.
There is an online photo service in the Czech Republic that allows you to upload your photos in an online editor, choose a template and customize it. When you finish, the company prints it out and sends it to you by mail.
When my sister got married she made a photo book full of her wedding photos. And this year, she gifted my parents again. This time she decided to document first year of her son. She featured also Chloe-Sofia who was born five months later. My parents were very emotional when they unpacked the gift. It was a touching moment not only for them but for us as well. That made me think that I should have made something similar for them.
The other day I discovered Color Photoservice which is a similar service that exists in Switzerland. You can download their computer program to make your own photo calendar or photo book at home. I like that we can also make invitations for Chloe-Sofia’s first birthday which will be more original and cheaper than having them done in a photo shop. I am so excited about it that I will not wait till Christmas to make a book of Chloe-Sofia’s first year. She will be one year old in May so I can give the photo book to my parents when we go to Prague in summer. The timing is perfect.
Have you ever made a photo book or calendar for your loved ones?
Filipa Jackson
26.01.2017I am a sucker for photo books, I love to have physical copies of my memories
Filipa xxx
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molly
26.01.2017Such a cute photobook!
Xx
Molly
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ashon
26.01.2017How awesome is this. I always want to make a beautiful photobook to journal my sweet memories and you’e shown me how! Thanks for sharing this.
XO ASHON
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Lena
26.01.2017I have not yet but I want to make one for my instagram photos! xo~ Lena
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Nina
25.01.2017What a great way to keep memories alive. I love photo books.
Nina
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Yasmin
25.01.2017Lovely idea to create a photo book for cherishing memories!
xo, Yasmin
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Vanessa
25.01.2017Aww! I love this idea! The photo books are just so fab and make such a great gift too! Thanks for sharing!
xoxo, Vanessa
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Didier
25.01.2017I love photo books! They are such a wonderful trip down memory lane!
-Didier
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The Fashion Folks
25.01.2017What a lovely idea!! Such a great way to remember an event or a trip! Xx
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Magda
25.01.2017Very cute, love it! 🙂
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Sylvie
25.01.2017Bonjour,
C’est très joli, j’adore !
Et j’aime beaucoup ton blog.
Violette
25.01.2017I’ve never done this but hat’s a great idea to make a photo book!
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