Binding memories

In June, I mentioned in my goals that I wanted to create a Blurb book. I wasn't really being 100 percent forthright though, because I actually got to make it for free!

I won a Blurb book from Natalie's Sentiments a while back (SQUEAL!). Natalie is a great blogger with an absolutely beautiful family and home. I really appreciated winning such an awesome giveaway. (And, check her out.)

I was so excited, but I was waiting to post until I actually MADE the book.

My original plan was to "slurp" the blog posts from 2008 into a book. How awesome would it be to have a BOOK of our life? Awesome, I tell you. Unfortunately, this didn't work for several reasons:

- There were way to many photos and posts from 2008 to fit comfortably into one book.

- The blog was so picture-heavy that it would have taken days and weeks to organize the posts and photos once they were slurped into the book. (The negative of the book slurping is that you still have to go through and format each page.)

- My time was limited.

So, instead, I made a book of photos from our honeymoon last May to San Francisco. I've wanted to begin making books for trips and special events and this was a great way to start. I made the 7x7 book, which is ADORABLE. It is the perfect size to show others and it looks great sitting out. I didn't add any words, just photos.

The Blurb program was incredibly easy to use. Especially since I didn't add any words. I just dragged the photos where I wanted them and picked formats.

I love it. It is excellent quality and I like the square format. The photos are very clear inside and I love the cover and back. Needless to say - I was very excited to get it in the mail.

Here's a little peak - although it obviously looks better in person and not through my lacking photography skills.

I've made books through other sites (that shall remain nameless). This is definitely one of the best. I love the option to make small books, and am already planning an Atlanta book in the near future.

Thanks again, Natalie - and thanks, Blurb!