Chatbooks + #365quotes

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I first learned of Chatbooks back in January, and they kept passing through my head as I tried to come up with a solution for creating a printed version of last year’s #365quotes Instagram project. (If you’ve been following along, you likely noticed that I failed fantastically at this year’s attempt – #365lyrics – about six weeks in.)

 

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A few months later they happened to release just what I was looking for, a 365 page book made just for putting this sort of project on paper. I downloaded the free Chatbooks app, searched my Instagram feed by the hashtag #365quotes and selected all the tagged photos. After swapping out the cover to the one I preferred and clicking Order I was done.

 

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A few days later the printed result showed up on my doorstep. To say it was gratifying to flip through the pages would be a huge understatement, the paper was the perfect weight and texture. And I love that I can order additional copies for anyone who requests their own book.

 

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Chatbooks has some other great book options as well. The Instagram series prints a new book automatically  in 60-page (a photo a page) volumes. You can edit which photos get included and even change captions. The Chatbooks series is a daily scrapbook come to life. The best part is that multiple people can add photos, almost like a group text. You can then delete photos you don’t want and edit captions once again in this 60-page option. Last is the custom book, where you can upload between 30 and 365 photos celebrating an event or focusing on a theme. Invite others to add their perspective as well, photos will automatically arrange themselves chronologically.

 

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I’m really looking forward to cataloging more life events with Chatbooks and embracing the printed photograph once again.

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2 Comments
  • Claire

    April 16, 2015 at 9:34 pm Reply

    This is such a great idea, and I’m going to have to make my own. It can be so difficult to find time to make a scrapbook or print the pictures that you’ve uploaded, and this seems like such an easy way to do it!

  • Rachel Weber

    October 15, 2015 at 8:57 pm Reply

    I so enjoyed your daily quotes and have thought about them often since. I was wondering if it would be possible to purchase one of these neat books you have created myself? Thanks!

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