This is Part 2 in my mini-series about how to throw your own photo book party. You can catch up on Part 1 here. The guest list was confirmed, the food prepared and the sangria chilling. (You didn't expect us to work on our photo books on an empty stomach did you?) This may be a bit off topic, but we are talking about party planning right? I love taking food pictures so I … [Read more...]
Behind the Scenes at My First Photo Book Party – Part I
It was the first cold, wintry night in Chicago, following on the heels of our first snow, but the chill of the season did not deter our group of ladies from making it out for our first ever Photo Book Party. That's a lot of firsts huh? So what exactly is a photo book party? In short it's all about food, friends and of course making photo books! The idea for a photo book party … [Read more...]
Happy Holidays From Photo Book Girl! DIY Photo Ornaments
Happy Holidays folks! I hope you having a wonderful lead up to Christmas and the New Years! Though my photo book and calendar projects have been completed (and I'm anxiously awaiting them to arrive on Christmas Eve), I'm still working on a few homemade gifts for my family - some photo ornaments with the help of my trusty assistant - Photo Book Baby. This year is the first year … [Read more...]
Photo Book Girl’s Top Tips for Planning a Pirate Birthday Party – Part 2
Here's Part 2 of Photo Book Baby's pirate party. You can catch up on Part 1 of the party planning details here. Part 1 featured photo invitations, photo banners, where to find unique party supplies, and semi-homemade cakes. Even if you aren't planning a pirate party, a lot of these tips can be translated into other party themes as well. 5) Party Printables and Custom Word … [Read more...]
Photo Book Girl’s Top Tips for Planning a Pirate Birthday Party – Part 1
Okay, I don't know how it happened, but Photo Book Baby's 2nd birthday party was supposed to be a low key affair. Just our families alone would make the guest list about 35 people, but add a sprinkling of a few friends and their kids and all of a sudden you've got a packed house. Luckily we had great weather so we could make use of our outdoor space, and it was nice to be … [Read more...]
DIY Custom Photo Bunting Flags Tutorial – Photo Book Baby’s Birthday Party Decor Part 2
This is Part 2 of my post on the photo related party decor I made for Photo Book Baby's first birthday party. When I got to planning Photo Book Baby's first birthday, I looked online for inspiration. Everywhere I looked, I saw these cute bunting flags or pennant garlands, many of them on Pinterest - a site full of DIY and party ideas. Most I saw were made of fabric while … [Read more...]
