DIY Photo Books

Namwedding
May 29, 2016
2 min read

Our next DIY is just too cute.

From the lovely bride…instead of calling each girl on the phone to invite her to be part of my big day, I wanted to find a way to show her how much she means to me and why I want her to be a part of my wedding. So, I collected photos of me with each bridesmaid over the course of our friendship…and put them together in a little handmade book. Then, on the last page, I wrote a note telling the lovely lady why she’s so amazing… and asking her to be my bridesmaid.

Materials Posterboard (Or heavy-stock paper) Adhesive (glue stick or rubber cement) Ribbon Bone folder Scissors Pencil Pretty pens Photos of friends & family

Note: I chose to make these books square, 5”x”5 and with 4 pages each. Of course, you can choose your dimensions. Just plan and adjust measurements accordingly.

Instructions

1. Cut a length of poster board to 5” high by 20” wide– this allows (4) 5” pages. Mark the poster board in 5” increments along the 20” side. 2. Using the bone folder, crease the poster board every 5”, folding the board in alternating directions to create an accordion fold. 3. Using adhesive, cover each “page” of the booklet with decorative paper. I used several patterns in each booklet, all with coordinating colors. I also found it easier to cut the paper to 5”x5” and attach to each page individually; this allows the booklet to fold much more easily if the seams are free to bend. (I covered both sides of the poster board b/c it looks prettier when the booklet is open and standing on a table). 4. Mount photos onto the first 3 inside pages, using adhesive. Note: I used color copies of the photos on regular paper to save money. If you are using photos printed on photo paper, I would recommend mounting the photos using photo corners. 5. Attach a personal note (written on stationery or printed) from the bride & groom to the last page using the adhesive. 6. Cut a length of ribbon about 15” long. With the booklet closed, center ribbon around booklet and attach with adhesive to front cover. Wrap around back and tie in bow at open seam. 7. Using a square of decorative paper and a pretty pen, write the initial of the guest on the paper and attach to the front cover of the booklet with adhesive.