by heather | fun finds
I have been making custom photo books with Blurb.com for over 5 years now. They are the best way to celebrate a birthday, wedding, anniversary, friendship, favorite trip, you name it. They make the best gifts that people will cherish for years to come.
The Blurb software is really easy to use and they have an endless number of templates, backgrounds, book sizes, etc. Best of all, they are affordable! A 60 page 8×10 photo book will cost you less than $40 with shipping included. One of their newest products is a book made from your Facebook photos – comments included. How cool is that!
Here are some examples of books I have made over the years…
My plan for this year is to start a “yearbook” full of photos. This will take up way less room than bulky boxes full of individual printed pics!
by Mandi | quotes and toasts
Celebrate we will. Because life is short but sweet for certain.
Dave Matthews Band
by steph_egan | personal
I wish I could recall the events of the day with my own memory, because I was there, and so were Bert & Ernie… but it’s through other people’s stories that I’m told about that party.
The one where I was surrounded by so much love, and so much celebration.
My 1st birthday.
It’s this time of year that the story is told. Because I was born on the 4th of July, and that first celebration was a BIG one. Lobsters and steaks and picnic tables and everyone partying like it was 1982. My Grandfather was manning the grill and I was manning the toys. He, happily chomping on a piece of steak, me, happily chomping on Bert’s nose; picture evidence proves both. And in an instant, with a gust of wind, the wood fence surrounding the yard of my parents duplex blew over onto the grill and onto the steaks (and luckily not on to me, or anyone else!). A story told endlessly from that day to this one, never once getting old.
THE FENCE BLEW OVER. Awesome.
For me, July 4th is less about my birthday — I think this began when I was little and continued throughout school… never building up the hope of a big party with friends who were always on vacations with their parents or at BBQ’s of their own — instead it was, and still is, more about lobsters and backyards and pool parties and being with those you love. It’s about the celebration of our country (and a day off from work!), and a celebration of Summer. It’s a day EVERY American can celebrate together.
I’m sure you have your own July 4th memories… traditions you’ve started, and the ones that may have been passed down from family and friends. Sparklers anyone?
Leave a comment and let us know how you celebrate the 4th!
Just watch out for falling fences — and I’ll be sure to have a piece of cake for each of you!
xo
