Inspired once again by a project in Kata Golda's book I've finished three photo pockets for Xmas presents for my mum, Nanna and mother-in-law.
I thought these were a fantastic idea for 2 reasons: I'm pretty hopeless at keeping up to date with getting current photos to my family at the best of times, so this would inspire me to actually physically print some off for them; and secondly all our family live interstate or internationally, so these are going to be easy to post.
In the age of internet and digital prints I find the idea of having something tangible and satisfying to hold while looking at photos appealing and due to the fact that we can print more off so easily, I like the idea that one doesn't have to be so precious when handling the real thing!! So instead of a plastic photo album, the fam can slip this into the handbag to serve as the little brag book! I might send each of them a CD with the photos on it as well, so they can print off more at their leisure.
My only problem now is I haven't decided which one is going to who yet!! I thought I knew as I was making them, but am having second thoughts....I think the bird one is my favourite. It was an experiment playing with the cooler lemon colour (not a colour I've used much before) and I've been delighted with the result.
How are you going with your Xmas planning?
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I like the idea of your little brag books. They would be a lovely way to keep the latest photos.
ReplyDeleteThose are super-cute - I particularly like the heart one. Great concept.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea ! Very creative....my fave is the bird one :)
ReplyDeleteThey are such thoughtful presents. My favourite is also the bird. Beautiful detail. I'm sure they are going to love them.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful 'pockets', and a great idea. You've inspired me - my family are all interstate and we're staying put this year, so all presents need to be easy to post.
ReplyDeleteThe bird is particularly lovely.
What a beautiful idea. And the bird one is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant idea! I love the bird one too although they are all really lovely! x
ReplyDeleteThese are a great idea,especially for our family's older generation who have not joined the 'digital revolution' and don't use computers. The bird is my favourite too.
ReplyDeletethats a great idea for OS goodies. They have turned out wonderfully. I'm a bit partial to flowers so i like the yellow blossoms best.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Dette - the oldies do like a printed piccie.
I see you are working your way through that felt stash ;)