Awhile back, Paula Kay Bourland had a project for us that included a clipboard and 8" x 8" pages, one for each month of the year. I later recreated the project but without the clipboard and with an 8" x 8" album as a gift for a friend who was expecting...
Each page has a seasonal theme, and room to insert a 4" x 6" photo. Therefore, all the parents have to do is choose a snapshot taken in that month, tape it in, and when the year is up, they have a book of "Baby's first year"... month by month. Here are some examples of the pages:
As I said, they do take some time to make, but as much as my friends have enjoyed them, they are definitely worth it!I hope this inspires you to make some very unique and creative gifts. Remember, that you can adapt this idea for weddings, pregnancies, school years, etc.
