It was fun to create these pages in Photoshop as part of a class I taught at a digital scrapbooking retreat awhile back—see, I told you I LOVE digital scrapbooking! 🙂 I made the letter page templates then added digital papers and embellishments along with photos of my kids and our family. Then I printed them off at Costco, cut each page out, and adhered to that thin cardboard paper that you get for free when you print 12×18 at Costco!! You could always use cardstock or chipboard too. I punched 2 holes on the side and tied cute coordinating ribbon to create the DAD album. It was a wonderful gift for Father’s Day!
Here is what each page looks like (in digital form):
Credits: Digital Scrapbook Memories
I wanted to share the basic letter templates with you! If you have Photoshop or another photo editing program that allows you to work with layers, you can create your own Dad album too, adding your own digital papers and elements and photos and journaling. Simple instructions are included in the download. Even if you are a paper scrapbooker, you can still use these basic templates–just print out the templates and cut your papers! {This makes approx. 5.5 by 11.5 inch album.}
Here is the link to download the template files: DAD Album Template
Please do not distribute or sell. Thank you!!
And because I’m so happy that it’s finally SUMMER, I want to add a little somethin’ extra!! 🙂 Leave a comment on this post and at the end of the week I will choose 5 lucky readers to receive the Quick Page version of this album—the design is all done, you just have to add your photos and journaling! **This giveaway is now closed.**
Have a lovely day!! Love you all! 🙂
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The R Crew says
Thanks for sharing the template! This will be a great gift.
Batman's Mom says
This is great! I’d love to win the one you made but I will definitely be giving my own a shot too!
Thank you for this.
The Jones Family says
Way cute! Thanks for sharing!
Stacy says
such a cute idea!
Jessica says
That is such a cute gift! I would love the easy version because I am a bit on the lazy side.
The Harris Family says
Very cute!
Foust Family says
Love it! SO cute!
April says
I’ve wanted to make one of these for a long time, but it seemed so hard to figure out. You’ve done all the hard work for us! Thanks! And the one you made is adorable!!!
Chelsea says
Oh, I’d really really love this! I really need to learn how to do this digi scrapping thing, all your stuff is so darling!
Pamela and Austin Matthews (and Family) says
What a great idea! I can’t wait to make one for my husband!
Michelle says
SO Cute! I’d love to win!
Lindsey says
Thanks for sharing. I have been wanting to make one of these but haven’t gotten around to it yet! Thanks!
Ashlee says
THANK YOU! I have been contemplating all weekend how I could do a cute brag book for my hubby who just went to LA to help clean up the oil. He is going to be there for months. I wanted to send him a little piece of home. This is PERFECT! You’re very talented! Thanks again!
Curried Cupcakes says
Great Template! I’m making this for my pops right now.
amy says
Oh what a super cute idea! I would love love love the adorable freebie. My husband just might get a card this year! Well a better one than us just writing on a blank sheet of paper (which is still memorable…right?) Thanks so much. You guys are just so crafty…love it!
Gooch Family says
Such a CUTE idea! Thanks for sharing!
The Keddies says
Absolutely adorable! Thanks for sharing the templates!
MelB says
Soo cute. Can ‘t wait to **attempt** to make this this for first father’s day!
Mandi says
Brooke, your stuff is SO cute. I want to grow up to be just like you!!
[email protected]
susan says
Pick me please!!! I love your stuff! Thanks
Jessica says
such a fun idea! thanks!
Sandy says
What a creative idea! I would love to win one of these! Thanks for the opportunity!
M says
Beautiful album! Thanks for sharing this idea.
The Stephens Family says
this is so cute!!! i would love to win this! i am definitely going to try to make it!
Leisha says
I love digi scrapbooking!
amber says
Love it!
Landen and family says
Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Paige Telford says
I can’t wait to make this for Father’s Day! Thanks for the idea!
Casey says
This is so awesome!!! Thanks for sharing. I would love to make this for my husband for Father’s Day!!!
The Tinsley Family says
Super cute! Thanks for sharing!!
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April Bishop says
Love this! So cute. I wonder if my hubby would keep it on his desk at work?
Fussy Monkey Business says
I am totally digging this book! I will definitely be making one for the hubs:o) I would love to win the one you made. T’would make things a lot easier;o)I hope I’m a winner!!
Becca says
THanks for the template!! I would love to win the one thats already done!!
~rzmom~ says
Super cute! Thanks!
jwjustme1 says
So cute!!
Tanya says
Thanks so much for the template. I love it, just now have to figure out how to add the papers and pics 🙂 Something to learn, gonna be awesome.
Thanks again for sharing
Wool Felt Central says
Thanks for the template download. I love digi scrapping – it’s the only way I get anything done. Would love to win your quick page. If I don’t win, do you have the quick page for sale somewhere? I found your site through a banner ad on knock-off wood tonight.
kto1s says
Love it!
Elizabeth says
what a great idea! I love it how you used digital scrapbooking for this project!
Mollie says
Adorable! I need to get working on something for my dad and this is pefect! He just returned home from serving in Iraq…he’s a hard one to shop for:o)
Mandagirl says
Oh, brookie, too cute. Spare me the work and pick me.
Michelle says
Such a cute idea – thanks for sharing!
JenW says
oh that would be so great! so cute!
Amy says
What a fantastic gift! Definitely a work of heart. Thanks for sharing your template, and for the chance to win.
Malinda says
Love it! Thanks for sharing.
Kim Milius says
Very cute! My husband is overseas for a few months & I was already planning on sending pictures of the kids to him for father’s day. This will be a great way to do it!
Melissa says
Oh, wow! I’d love to win the template and give it a try! This opens up a whole new world for me – yeah!
Melissa says
Dad gifts are so hard. This is great.
Melissa Fowler
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Angie says
What a cute album! Thanks for the fun idea. 🙂
Teresa says
I love this idea. Thanks for sharing the template.
mike & shantel says
I love this idea, thanks for sharing.
kecia says
so cute! I would LOVE to win the premade version because I am illiterate at this kind of stuff! It is SO cute!
Brena and Jered says
You are TOO STINKIN’ CUTE! I love this. Thanks for sharing!
Julie says
I’m sure DAD will love it 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Jaclyn says
You all are so generous! What a great gift and time saver, but it would be even sweeter to win the quick pages:)
Heidi says
I’d love to win this!
Ashcraft Adventures says
Ohhh pick me!! These are really cute. Thanks for the wonderful ideas.
lorinda says
This is a wonderful idea!! Thanks for sharing!
kris982 says
I would love to win! So cute!!
Becky says
How fun it this. This template would make my life easier. Thanks for sharing.
Heather says
This is so cute! As usual 🙂 Thanks!
J Harris says
Would love to win your design!! I just got photoshop and I’m trying to learn . . . can’t wait to get to work on some projects listed on this great site!! Thanks so much for sharing.
Nick and Kirsten says
i love it!
Karisa says
Love it! Thanks for sharing!
Drea says
What a cute idea!! Thank you so much for sharing your talents!
Chrissy says
Brooke, you are my photoshop BFF! You are amazing and so generous! Thank you for giving us this template.
Tiffany says
I would love to win this our Dad is many states away finishing an internship for the summer. He will be gone for 10 weeks so this would be a fun thing to suprise him with.
Marcia Seable says
I love this idea! Thanks for sharing.
Linda says
This is beautiful! Great idea.
Nachelle says
how cute, keeping my fingers crossed
Mrs. S says
This is so absolutely adorable! Hope I win :::crosses fingers:::
jwjustme1 says
I so want to win but if I don’t is there a place we can buy the quick mix?
jodyywaters at yahoo.com
Lisa says
very cute!
Stacie says
Ok…this is AdoRaBle!! A Perfect Fathers Day gift! Thanks so much for sharing…and linkin’ up on my I {heart} dad link! 🙂
thescrappywife says
Excellent template! Thank you!
Katie's Nesting Spot says
What a great idea!!! I’d love the quick pages so I could whip one out fast, and it just so happens I have a big piece of cardboard from Costco. Got it when I developed at 12X12 photo last weekend.
staciemarie says
that is super cute!
Danielson Family says
I want one! Love it!
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Sarah says
Love it–can I have it?
she's crafty says
She’s crafty too! Thanks! Too late for the drawing?
The Cowings says
I love this idea…..very cute!
Andrea says
How wonderful! Thanks so much. This would also be a great idea for dad’s birthday!
Kristen says
Is there anywhere I can buy the quick page version of this album. I just found it and love it!
Thanks,
Kristen
[email protected]
Priti says
Beautiful! Love it. I think it will be better than a card. Thanks for sharing
Fabiola Gondim says
I’m completely in love with this album. I write from Brazil and would love to give this gift to the father of my 3 year old son who is a great father. I leave this message in hopes of one of the lucky. Thank you! (Sorry my english is not very good 🙂
Leslie from Onesie Twosie says
Thank you so much for sharing this template. This is just what I was looking for! I am working on this in GIMP right now (a freeware similar to Photoshop). Thought I’d add for any other GIMP users out there: clipping mask didn’t work for me. Instead, I added an alpha channel, clicked on the “select by color” tool, clicked on the black letters, then deleted the black. Very simple.
Thanks again! I’m hopefully going to get through two of these before Sunday…one for my hubby and one for my dad. I so appreciate this idea and the template!
Leslie from Onesie Twosie says
Also, just have to add…the picture in the background D (your hubby with your three gorgeous kids) looks like something right out of a Norman Rockwell painting! Incredible! I’ve had to look at it closely a couple of times just to make sure it was real!
Mallory says
Hi, there! This is so adorable! I know you said that the book is approx. 5.5 X 11.5, can you tell me how big each letter is? I can’t download the files. Thanks, Mal.
Katie says
Can you send me the digital download for the DAD? Thanks. Email is [email protected].
Katrina says
I love this. It’s super cute. Unfortunately, the link you provided here for the template doesn’t work though. I would like to make this for Father’s Day.
Becky says
OH I’m so sorry.
Let me see if I can find it.