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How to Make a Custom Photo Album

comments (3) October 16th, 2008     

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leethal Lee Meredith, contributor
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A plain 4x6 photo album becomes something really special with some simple sewing and creative embellishment.
Abstract appliqué with scraps of recycled T-shirt fabric can make a really cool look.
If you find a T-shirt with graphics or text that match the subject of the album, you dont even need to worry about embellishment!
A plain 4x6 photo album becomes something really special with some simple sewing and creative embellishment.

A plain 4x6 photo album becomes something really special with some simple sewing and creative embellishment.

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Now that the album is finished, it's time for the second part of the gift: the photos! There are lots of ways you can fill the album; here are some examples.


 The simplest is to use just photos—let the pictures do the talking.

For an album filled with photos from multiple trips, events, groups, etc., I like to make a 4x6 title card for each section, with the name of the trip/event, the date, and any other key info. Stick in each card at the beginning of that section, like chapters in a book.


 Keep with the recycled theme by using cardboard from cereal boxes to make your title cards.

Find an album with space for captions to write photo details, people's names, places, quotes, memories . . .


 Even though "a picture is worth a thousand words," adding some actual words can make a photo album gift much more special!

Mix some scrapbook-esque elements into the album by putting postcards, brochures, ticket stubs, stickers, etc., into some of the photo spaces. This is great for a vacation album, especially if you're like me and save every little museum pass and cool store receipt.


 An album with extra room for captions means extra room to stick other little souvenirs.

Or skip the photos altogether! This option is a little crazy, since this project is all about photos, but here it is anyway . . . When I spent a summer in Europe, I collected so many of those little paper mementos (trash, really, but I couldn't throw away anything from Europe!), so in addition to my photo album from the summer, I also put together this book of all nonphoto stuff. If you're a total pack rat like me, you may have enough stuff from your summer trip with your best friend to put together a stuff-book to give her/him for a totally unique gift filled with memories!


 Of course, you can take this concept and add photos in there, too!

Whatever you decide to fill your album with, as long as it's personal, orginal, and heartfelt, it will make a fantastic gift for your loved one!

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Comments (3)

Eternal_Clouds writes: thats cool love the idea
Posted: 10:24 am on March 8th
granitatogo writes: you are a woman after my heart! I can't wait to start! I have big manila envelopes with stuff from my vacations, just waiting for such a good idea!
And I know how I'm going to decorate the photo album for the photos I'll give my mom for Christmas this year! Your directions are very easy to follow.
Posted: 8:10 am on October 31st
pinsandneedles writes: That is very clever! Thanks for sharing!
Posted: 8:59 am on October 16th
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