Love Notes Photo Book

Today is my boyfriend's birthday (the big 27!). As part of his birthday present I made this little love notes photo book for him. I'd like to think it's equal parts romantic and cheesy! The idea was to give him 27 love notes for his 27th birthday; I've been working on the notes all month. And I got to use my new sewing skills for stitching up the book. Here's what I did:1. Cut out 27 paper pages (5x5) and 27 fabric covers (same size). I stuck with a mostly orange and brown color scheme to keep things coherent. 2. Stitch photos to one side of the paper (I only used about 15 photos, the rest of the pages were blank on one side). And stitch the fabric to the other side, leaving one side open. This creates a pocket for each note. 3. Punch a hole through each page, in roughly the same place. 4. String the pages together with yarn. 5. Add the notes to each pocket. 6. Take a look at your huge stack of love notes and worry that maybe you've gone a little overboard... Most of the notes were like daily letters, but I also wrote a few lists (top 10 favorite things we've done together, etc.) and you can use the photos as a prompt for notes (all my photos were memories from our relationship). Just be sure to tuck those notes into the corresponding picture pocket. :) Thanks for letting me share my cheesy love notes project with you! xo. emma

Photos were printed via PostalPix.

Comments

[jessica]

Emma, I think this looks fabulous and fun! I can't wait for a special occasion :)

[Chelsea]

Aw! This is so cute, love it! :) I'm thinking of making my mom an Instagram album for Mothers day chock full of pictures of everything I love that she does/ has done for me, maybe I'll add some notes too :)

[Gina_AcuteDesigns]

Such a cute idea!

[Rachel]

how romantic, I'm sure he will love them forever.

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[tara polly]

cheesy love is the BEST kind of love. this rules!

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[Louise Amabilis]

Perfect for making grandma's brag book for mothers day! Thanks for posting this just in time!

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[Samantha Skelton]

so cute! Love this Idea!

[Essie]

This is such a pretty and cute idea! Love it!
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[Erin]

I think this is an adorable idea Emma. Homemade gifts are always the most romantic :)

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[Megan]

These are o clever! I love them :)

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[kuti]

thats awesome.. collect all photo in photo book.. i guess its a good idea.. not make all photo still in digital..

kuti
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[ashley baker]

Love this idea. So cute!

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[Kate]

I Love this. I did a similar thing for my now husband. I started it years and years before I met him and just would randomly write notes to my future husband and put it into a book and gave it to him as a wedding present. We've been married 2.5 years now and he still hasn't opened all the letters from my 15 or 18 year old or so version of myself. He is saving them...how cute is he!! Maybe he'll be like 70 someday and read a love note from me when I was 20! I even put some photos in some of them! Anyway, it's fun to see yours! Love Love Love it!!

[Krystle]

love this! the fabric details are super sweet!

[Kristin]

What a cute idea! I love it!

[Pernilla]

This is awesome! My sister turns 40 next week, this would be the perfect gift. Imagine the stack ...

[Vivi K]

When I have a boyfriend he's getting one of these! :) Wonderful idea!

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[Annabelle]

Aww Emma you are the sweetest! :) I'm sure he'll love love love them! :D

[Tegan @ Teganias Thoughts]

This is such a gorgeous idea, it is absolutely beautiful!!!! LOVE!

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[Amy Nguyen]

This is so fun! Totally cheesy but equally sweet ;)