I've been wanting to do something with the gazillion Instagram shots I have on my stream, and decided on doing simple mini album. I should say that I'm not usually the mini album type, but seeing as how IG lends itself to a smaller sized print, I knew I had to go that route. This is something I put together super quick in the past 2 evenings, and I'm really stoked with how it's coming along. I highly recommend printing out your IG pics- I'm loving the progression of seeing my year so far as I flip through this book, and if you're like me and can't commit to starting Project Life, this is a fast way to do a very simplified take on that.
I'm chooing to use 4 photos/month, so this book, once it's done, will have 52 pages, give or take. The book I'm using here is a 3x4 holiday mini from Jamaica that I've been hoarding since last year- I'm happy to have put it to good use. :) I'm resizing all my photos to 3x3, and adding a few bits of journaling under each one.
I used my favourite tag sale tags along with one of the custom flair buttons to make my cover title. The Instagram stamp is from Studio Calico, I knew I needed that as soon as I saw it.
The inside page is covered with this perfectly worded journaling block from the new Bungalow collection. I added a stamped camera image, and layered another custom flair on top.
Here's what the pages look like, grouped by month.
January:
Once it's all finished at the end of December, I'll punch a hole at the top corner of each page, and just add a simple ring to hold it all together. I'm feeling like this is one project I won't have any problem finishing- I've loved putting it together so far and can't wait to see it all done at year's end. :)
|
|
|
|
Great idea for all those instagram pics!
Posted by: JJ Sobey | May 31, 2012 at 07:30 AM
This is stunning Melanie!!!!!! I want to do this!
Posted by: STephanie | May 31, 2012 at 07:38 AM
BTW...are you printing at home or through a service?
Posted by: Stephanie | May 31, 2012 at 07:46 AM
Hi Stephanie~ I print everything out at home usually. I resized my pics in PS, and printed 2 photos onto a 4x6 size photo paper. Thanks!
Posted by: Melanie Louette | May 31, 2012 at 08:07 AM
You are so dedicated, Mel! Did you know you have penmanship for journalling? Love your script!
Posted by: Grace | May 31, 2012 at 09:53 AM
... oops .... forgot the most important word here ......... *great* penmanship. :0
Posted by: Grace | May 31, 2012 at 09:55 AM
Love this! I'm fairly new to instagram(I have an android)but already have a ton of photos! TFS!
Posted by: Melinda T | May 31, 2012 at 01:25 PM
love this idea!!! i have been taking so many shots but haven't gotten to printing them and i am a little afraid to try printing at home...maybe this will kick start me!
Posted by: jen | May 31, 2012 at 01:51 PM
Fabulous Mel! Totally what I wanted to do with my December Daily, but never did, because, uh, I'm a lazy bum... ;) I love this so much. Simple and gorgeous!
Posted by: Linda | May 31, 2012 at 02:47 PM
This is amazing. :)
Posted by: justem | May 31, 2012 at 03:30 PM
Thanks Melanie!
Posted by: Stephanie | June 01, 2012 at 08:00 PM