Once again I used Blurb to make my annual book - mostly because I've used them so many years now and I want the book to be the same size. Up until now I've been really pleased with the company but this year was a little bit disappointing. The book is still a good quality piece at a reasonable price but they made two changes this year I wasn't crazy about. First they changed the software which made it much more annoying to line up photos correctly. Since I use a lot of collage layouts that was a lot of spot checking and editing to get it right. Second, they changed the size slightly so now its a tiny bit longer which means the books don't line up perfectly anymore. A small annoyance but I might just look for another supplier next year. Any suggestions?
That is the cutest baby. Your trips are so fabulous...and with a baby!
ReplyDeleteSo cute, my goal is to go back and do these for our family too. Here's hoping. I've heard great things about MyPublisher.
ReplyDeleteI keep saying I'm going to go back and do books for the years before 2009 but I don't see it happening anytime soon. Maybe when I retire? :)
Deletemypublisher.com. Significantly different book sizes though.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I used My Publisher years ago but I was really unhappy with the quality. Maybe time to try it again?
DeleteThey've changed a lot over the years - the quality of their large format books are the best I've seen.
DeleteYour photo books are what inspired me to make my own year in review books! (Sometimes I have to combine two years, to make them thick enough, like the 2013/2014 one I am finishing up now). Your layouts are much more interesting and dynamic than mine though-- inspiring me to step up my game in 2015! If you're interested....
ReplyDeletehttp://www.blurb.com/bookstore/invited/2810484/ed05abf42a76a0a24f6e03e4199390c7f87599d8 and http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/invited/3528734/6c79197354f3c43aec82a078166d59c36c0b89a1
Those books look great. As you can tell, I have significantly ramped down my layouts just for ease so I'm with you on that. Isn't it fun to see them in hardcopy?
DeleteI've used a few different photo book sites, but I was super impressed with the quality of Adoramapix. Lots of different sizes and the software is easy to use.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah. I'll check them out.
DeleteWhat size book do you use?
ReplyDeleteI do the "standard portrait" size which is a little shy of 8 inches wide by 10 inches high.
DeleteLove them... Reminds me that I need to get started on this. Do you do pictures only or do you add text too?
ReplyDeleteMost years I don't have any text (except for the month or location) but for Aggies baby book I did a month by month recap of what she was doing, etc. I actually think having some write ups for every year would be nice but I know it would mean never finishing so I just use photos.
DeleteI print out my blog every year on blurb. That's my year in review. I also make a little video highlights of our most exciting or photo worthy adventures. I love having a record of family life.
ReplyDeleteIve thought about doing that but I don't know how the format would work. Does blurb let you import the whole thing?
DeleteThis is such a lovely thing to do! I am inspired!
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ReplyDeleteSo good! I am woefully behind on this! Btw, I have been trying to email you but it keeps being sent back? Wondering if you have a new email:)
ReplyDeleteCan I just say that Agatha has the sweetest wardrobe? I want her black & white scallop dress. And her furry vest. And the heart dress!! Completely adorable.
ReplyDeleteI used to make yearly photo albums but I think the last one was in 2013. *hangs head in shame*. I need to get on that. I've used Shutterfly in the past but your Blurb books look much better.
I'm a big fan of Blurb. I used their Bookwright program for my latest project. Bookwright gives you a little extra creative control which is always a good thing:)
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I enjoy your blog and love your photo books!