Our Story, a book for your Valentine

He will love to go through the memories from your life if you scrapbook some pictures of the two of you through the years or months whichever it may be.  I just used an empty 9"x 9" album I have had a long time. 

I browsed through some of those old photo boxes and pictures on the computer and found a big handful of pictures to use in this book.  He is going to love it.  It is just a short reminder of a great life, well lived together. This book cost me nothing out of my pocket because I used supplies that I had on hand.  I kept it simple and consistent in design with beige paper and black to mat the pictures.  I also used little silver heart brads for embellishments.  

Simple is best for guys and he won't appreciate a page that took me an hour any more than these 3 to 5  minute pages.  The journaling is important.  The more you can write, the better. Put dates where you can.  Write it by hand and it will be a far greater treasure for years to come.  Don't worry about your handwriting that is what makes you an individual.  Go for it! It also saves time.  I just make sure I pencil lines to follow since I will write it crooked if I don't. 

If I did not have things on hand then I would have used a digital book.  They are on special now at several places but my favorite digital books are from Smilebox.  I love that place and keep a membership so I can print at home or the store or order it.  They are attractively designed and so easy to do.