Baby Shower Books, more information
Honor your mom-to-be with a memorable and unique baby shower! By creating our baby shower book as a meaningful baby shower activity, your guests will participate in the creation of something special and a family legacy to be honored for generations.
Part photo album and part memory book, each baby shower keepsake book is written to the baby but about the mother by her closest friends and family. It is not only a special tribute honoring the new mother, but it is also a keepsake for the child and an amazing family legacy to pass on for decades.
The Creation of the Baby Shower Book
The baby shower guest books are easily created at a baby shower or any time you'd like to honor a mother-to-be... even if it’s from afar, such as a long distance shower.
Everything needed to create the baby shower book is included:
- Your cloth archival album is made of 32 pages, is screw post for easy expansion, and has a photo frame on the front for an image of the baby and mom.
- Included are nearly 100 response cards of two sizes for your musings and photo corners for 12 pictures.
With our baby shower book, you will have a memorable experience for everyone at the shower, a gift from both baby and mother, and a one-of-a-kind, meaningful baby keepsake to cherish forever!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I create the book even if I am not having a baby shower?
Can I ask others to create one for me?
I only have 4 people total to create the book, how can we do this?
I have over 25 people to create the book, how can we do this?
I am creating a group keepsake book apart from an event. Do you have any suggestions?
I am creating a keepsake for a long distance shower. Any recommendations?
I am hosting a long distance shower and I think this would be a perfect to mail to her so she can open it during the shower. I love that this will help her feel involved. How much time do you recommend I take to complete the keepsake book?
I would like to have a keepsake book made just for my situation which does not fall under your current offerings. How can I go about having one made?
Can I use my photo in the front cover?
What is screw post binding?
What kind of recycled pages are in the keepsake book?
What is archival quality?
Are these keepsake books handmade?
What are prompts?
What kind of photo corner is included?
If I wanted to see the keepsake book in person before I purchase it, where can I find one?
Why are the prompts and response cards self-adhesive?
My event is next week. Will I be able to get a keepsake book in time?
What if I make a mistake while writing on the cards?
What kind of pens work best?
Do you find that people are hesitant to share their feelings on the spot?
I want one of the keepsake books that are intended to be created by group; however, I would like to create it by myself. Any suggestions?
I really like the concept of your keepsake books. I would like to make my own version as a DIY project. Any recommendations?
Why wouldn’t I use a regular album and use tape, glue, paper and photocorners to create one myself?
I want one of your guest books but I am not going to use it for a wedding or as a memoir book. Does this matter?
Can I create a book for someone even if I am not having a baby shower?
Of course! While our book is ideal for baby showers, it can be made for other reasons as well. Even if you are not having an event of any kind, our baby shower guest book and keepsake book is a unique gift to surprise upon a woman and her child.
Can I ask others to create one for me?
That's tricky but yes! Perhaps you have a close friend to whom you could mention how you've heard of Blue Sky Papers baby shower guest books and keepsakes. Or, you could plant the idea by mentioning some of our other themed keepsake books. We have found the best way to ask other to create one for you is to ask a parent to "host" the creation of the keepsake.
I only have 4 people total to create the book, how can we do this?
It's quite easy! With 4 (or less than 8) people creating the keepsake book, you have more space for photographs and embellishments, such as ticket stubs.
I have over 25 people to create the book, how can we do this?
This is easy! Determine how many prompts there are total (in most cases this is 96), divide this number by the number of people creating the book to determine how many prompts each person will respond to. Then, have each creator complete that number of prompts. Some people like to pre-assign particular prompts to individuals. This is a good idea when there are various creators. For example, you may want family to respond to the more personal prompts, not the neighbor.
I am creating a group keepsake book apart from an event. Do you have any suggestions?
Our keepsake books were designed to be easy to create from afar. Our tributettes are the perfect size to be shipped in a small envelope to each creator of the book. Mail these with copies of the sample letter included with the baby shower guest book kit. You may even want to include a return envelope. Give the creators time to return them to you, but it is recommended that you provide them with a deadline.
I am creating a keepsake for a long distance shower. Any recommendations?
It is difficult to make the guest of honor to feel special with a distant shower. But, our keepsake books are a great way for the guest of honor to feel, well, honored! She’ll be touched that you all came together and did something special for her. You can create the keepsake prior to the long distance shower so she can open her keepsake book on the phone with all the creators during the shower. Another idea would be to create the shower keepsake book at the event and send it to her with the other presents. She will appreciate the thought and will be honored.
I am hosting a long distance shower and I think this would be a perfect to mail to her so she can open it during the shower. I love that this will help her feel involved. How much time do you recommend I take to complete the keepsake book?
Depending on the location of your creators, I would give it a few weeks, 3-4 weeks. Allow 2-4 days to mail the contents to each creator. Give the creators a few days to write their messages. Then give yourself time to assemble the book. It should be possible to have your own keepsake book handmade by each creator in 2 weeks, however 3-4 weeks is best. If you don’t have this time, you could have each creator email you the responses. If you were to do this, you could have the keepsake book created in a matter of days.
I would like to have a keepsake book made just for my situation which does not fall under your current offerings. How can I go about having one made?
Just give us a call or email us! We have made custom keepsake books for quite a few people. It is quick and easy and you should have your book in less than 2 weeks.
Can I use my photo in the front cover?
Yes, the window box of our keepsake books is for your photograph, image, art or handwritten note. The inside of the front cover has a slit where you can slide your picture.
All of our keepsake books and keepsake journals are bound by screw post. What this means to you is flexibility. Pages can be added and removed at your leisure. Yet the binding is concealed. Both of the covers have a narrow flap punched with holes and creased so they are folded under when the covers are closed. A post and screw is inserted through each hole in both covers and matching holes punched in the album pages. When the screws are tightened and the covers are closed, the post heads are concealed. Pages can be added or removed from albums bound in this manner. The number of pages that can be included depends on the length of the available screw posts.
What kind of recycled pages are in the keepsake book?
The smooth and archival pages in the wedding guest book are 30% post consumer. Our book boards also contain recycled content. Our need to use recycled content does not affect the quality or timelessness of our products. All of our products, from the tape used in adhesion to the glue binding the cloth/leather on the board is acid-free and archival.
There is no set standard for what quantifies “archival quality,” however the main characteristic of something archival quality is that it is acid-free. Acid in papers cause discoloration and aging overtime. Blue Sky Papers keepsake books are made with acid-free pages.
Are these keepsake books handmade?
Yes, Blue Sky Papers keepsake books and keepsake journals are handmade. And they are handmade in the USA.
Prompts, or writing prompts, are phrases that inspire thoughts and emotions on a particular subject so to “prompt” you to write. Our inspirational prompts are one of Blue Sky Paper’s most unique features. The inspirational prompts make it easy to weave your personal story through your keepsake journal.
What kind of photo corner is included?
Our keepsake books come with clear, acid-free photo corners. These are self-adhesive – no licking to get them sticking!
If I wanted to see the keepsake book in person before I purchase it, where can I find one?
Our keepsake books and keepsake journals are carried in a number of retail stores, both national and local – RedEnvelope, Paper Thread (an American Greetings Store) and OnPaper to name a few. We do not have a current list of retailers but we would be happy to direct you to a store close to you. Please call 866-708-7750 or emailservice@blueskypapers.com and we will be happy to help!
Why are the prompts and response cards self-adhesive?
The prompts and response cards are self-adhesive for easy assembly. No need for glue or tape. Just remove the liner and apply them to the pages. Note: some keepsake books have guided pages (with prompts printed on them) and do not come with self-adhesive prompts.
My event is next week. Will I be able to get a keepsake book in time?
We can expedite ship your order. You can locate the shipping cost under the policy section of our website.
What if I make a mistake while writing on the cards?
We provide ample message cards (aka tributettes) with each keepsake book. If you were to want more, you can order more tributettes. While this handmade book is appreciated for its human element, it is a good idea to write the responses on a separate sheet of paper before writing on your tributette response card.
What kind of pens work best?
We find that roller ball, gel and felt-tip pens work best on our tributettes response cards. The ink dries quickly and looks more sophisticated. We also find that ball point pens may smudge if touched quickly after writing.
Do you find that people are hesitant to share their feelings on the spot?
Oh no! It's WAY easier for people to express themselves in writing. Once they understand what a special gift it is for the recipient, everyone wants to participate. It's the one thing all the guests have in common – honoring the recipient!
I want one of the keepsake books that are intended to be created by group; however, I would like to create it by myself. Any suggestions?
We’ve had a number of customers do just that! They responded to the prompts but they included more photographs and embellishments. Note – Blue Sky Paper’s Book of Love and our Legacy Book are created by one person.
I really like the concept of your keepsake books. I would like to make my own version as a DIY project. Any recommendations?
Besides creating a keepsake book yourself using our kit, you can create your own using our concept with your own supplies if you like. You can use an album or journal and have your creators answer your prompts on pieces of paper. Stationery stores often carry nice cards that you can purchase. Use double-sided tape or glue on the back to apply them to the pages.
Why wouldn’t I use a regular album and use tape, glue, paper and photocorners to create one myself?
You just answered part of the question yourself - tape, glue, photo corners - all of which take time and money. Plus, you will have extra supplies which just take up space. Blue Sky Paper’s Keepsake Books contain all that you need (and nothing more) to create your one-of-a-kind gift. We make it easy for you!
Blue Sky Papers makes it easy to have beautiful and meaningful Baby Shower Guest Books!
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