Cassel Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 I got the printed book for my son-in-law yesterday. I am very happy with the result and the quality I got from Staples. Here is the "reveal". 2 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Lamp Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 It turned out great. I know it was a lot of work, but I bet he (all of them actually) will treasure it forever. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassel Posted December 7, 2023 Author Share Posted December 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, Anne Lamp said: It turned out great. I know it was a lot of work, but I bet he (all of them actually) will treasure it forever. I would say it was more fun than work. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie-Claire Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 SO beautiful and so touching. A wonderful gift! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Magerka Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 What a family heirloom that will be! Imagine in 20 or 50 years, when someone looks at that labour of love! A treasured and very special keepsake. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Burgess Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 JUMPING UP AND DOWN!!!! Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww It turned out so GREAT! I knew all your hard work would be awesome, but I could not wait to see how Staples turned out! It is truly magical!!!! It's amazing how REALLY GREAT this turned out! I especially like the glossy effect....and I think the size of the type turned out just right. It was well worth the wait. Love it, Cassel...JUST LOVE IT!!!! 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrie Kinkel Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 It is so nice when the work you put in turns out to be so fantastic! I know that feeling when you get a book/album printed and it turns out just as you wanted it to be, especially when it is such a precious gift. It will be great to see their faces when daddy opens his present. Enjoy!!!! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Wyatt Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 It is absolutely beautiful and a wonderful gift of memories for your family. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindy harris Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 I Love your book your so Awesome, loved all the pages Happy Holidays your so cool. Hugs all 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Seeber Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Impressive, Carole! I'm sure that will be a hit with the whole family. I think your idea of the watercolor strokes for the background is perfect. I see Staples did an excellent job for you, too. I'm pleased with my calendar for Jackie. Glossy is the way to go! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 What an amazing gift it is for the whole family! This is something to be handed down through generations. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jnet Allard Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Superbe Carole, belle idée de cadeau et ce sera un magnifique souvenir pour toute la famille! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Ewart Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 That's so beautiful and touching. As you said he is reserved and might not cry, but I sure did. Thank you for sharing such a personal gift. I would love to know about the ordering process. Do you choose the type of book (binding style, soft or hard cover, matte or glossy etc) and the type of paper and is it templates you put your layouts into? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Ewart Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 12 hours ago, cindy harris said: I Love your book your so Awesome, loved all the pages Happy Holidays your so cool. Hugs all Nice to see you again Cindy! Have a wonderful holiday. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarine Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 What a wonderful gift. I got tears. You did an awesome job with the photos and the story. I think you should get it published for libraries and such. Can't wait to see "Dad's" reaction. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrie Kinkel Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 25 minutes ago, Susan Ewart said: That's so beautiful and touching. As you said he is reserved and might not cry, but I sure did. Thank you for sharing such a personal gift. I would love to know about the ordering process. Do you choose the type of book (binding style, soft or hard cover, matte or glossy etc) and the type of paper and is it templates you put your layouts into? If it were the Netherlands, I could answer yes to all your questions, because the printing service I use over here has all that options and I have used them very often. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassel Posted December 13, 2023 Author Share Posted December 13, 2023 42 minutes ago, Susan Ewart said: I would love to know about the ordering process. Do you choose the type of book (binding style, soft or hard cover, matte or glossy etc) and the type of paper and is it templates you put your layouts into? Online, they have a few pre-made templates, but I chose to start from scratch so it was just a blank canvas. I had each image sized to 2400x2400 pixels (8x8 inches) and just imported them one by one. The text was also saved on a 2400x2400 canvas. I didn't really have many other options though, but I was able to start with the hard-cover (I think there is a softcover option). Also, it might not show much on the video, because I had forgotten about it, but the title is also on the side of the book. It is not very thick so quite subtle! So that was the process for Staples. I think it might be different for different services. I could have gone with Shutterfly or others, but at this time of year, I was afraid it would take longer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassel Posted December 13, 2023 Author Share Posted December 13, 2023 45 minutes ago, Clarine said: I think you should get it published for libraries and such. The format is not the easiest to get published on platforms like Amazon (like my other books), and I am not sure he would want his photos published further. In his line of work, it is not "safe" so to speak. However, I was thinking that maybe someone would want a SIMILAR book with their photos. However, since every photo has to be edited for the out-of-bound effect, that would vary from photo to photo so it is not like I could sell a template to Staples for example. But yes, I was also wondering if anyone else would have wanted a book of that sort, if/how I could offer it. The text would also have to change based on the photos. We'll see. Maybe I will get some requests and if so, I'll go from there. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Ewart Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Cassel said: Online, they have a few pre-made templates, but I chose to start from scratch so it was just a blank canvas. I had each image sized to 2400x2400 pixels (8x8 inches) and just imported them one by one. The text was also saved on a 2400x2400 canvas. I didn't really have many other options though, but I was able to start with the hard-cover (I think there is a softcover option). Also, it might not show much on the video, because I had forgotten about it, but the title is also on the side of the book. It is not very thick so quite subtle! So that was the process for Staples. I think it might be different for different services. I could have gone with Shutterfly or others, but at this time of year, I was afraid it would take longer. Thank you, this is good info. I like that there is a blank option to start from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassel Posted December 13, 2023 Author Share Posted December 13, 2023 9 minutes ago, Susan Ewart said: Thank you, this is good info. I like that there is a blank option to start from. I would assume that most print shops have a blank option for most of their products. It just makes sense. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louyse Toupin Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 This is a very beautiful gift for the Holidays! Have a very beautiful Greetings time with Love and Joy! Thank you very much!❤️❤️❤️ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynda DiGregor Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 Carole, Kudos to you! The whole book is fantastic. I love the photographs, nothing like a man who pays so much attention to his children. Not all are that lucky. I'm sure the family will cherish this forever. Thanks for sharing this very personal gift. Happy Holidays to you and yours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzy Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 This book is stellar! Such a great gift! Such a great idea! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 WOW,, it is beautiful... amazing work as always.. No doubt, he will love it and appreciate all the work you put into it.. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorothy Donn Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 What a true labor of love for your son in law and your grandson! Thank you for sharing this with me. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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