Like many people, I too click a ton of pictures, and just save them on my laptop, leave them on my phone or camera. I don’t print them out and stick them into albums like my mama would. I felt I needed to do more of that. Since I’m not too fond of traditional photo albums, I decided to make my own. The kids just adore their cousin, Shristi. I wanted to make an album of her recent visit to India and the precious moments we spent with her and my brother- and sister-in-law.
It isn’t perfect, but I had fun while making it; Working on it kind of helped me when I was feeling anxious and stressed; Plus the kids love it, especially my littlest. So what more can I ask of a project.
Another goal accomplished!
First, I cut a few cardstock papers in half, had the pictures printed, stuck them on paper and cut out empty cereal boxes to make my book cover. A family friend suggested I could have them bound at the local printing store. I decided to go find out. Guess what, It was way too cheap and efficient than slogging away doing all the bookbinding by myself! For a dollar, I had my stack of papers bound and that too in just a few minutes!
The only drawback to this method is that the binding comes only in white, apparently. I set to work painting it and drawing patterns on pages, to add some interest. Medha wanted to be involved, of course, and I let her doodle away. .
It could’ve been better, but I was eager to be done with it. “Done is better than good”– I kept telling myself, as I decorated the last few pages.
Is there anything I can do to make it pretty, without breaking my purse or my back? Please share….
Love,
Manasa
That handwriting of yours made me nostalgic. Loved the photobook idea, all the photos are lovely too. Well done Manu
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Good habit of keeping a scrapbook of remembrances but a hard bound album with rare photos will go a long way. Keep it going. Good Job.
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Beautiful writing manu!! Lovely photos too!!
Enjoyed reading this!
Sue
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