posts in category Instax

12.14.2017

Christmas Card Photos | Heidi Swapp Instax

Sending out Christmas cards is something I look forward to doing every year.

But some years...like this one...I'm just not prepared.

Some years...like this one...I find myself behind the eight ball, with just a week or so left before Christmas, rain in the forecast, busy-kid schedules and nighttime that comes just way too quickly.

I finally found a spare 30 minutes this past Monday. My boys got home at 2:45 and were able to get changed and ready. My daughter jumped off the bus at 3:45 and had just a few minutes to freshen her makeup and throw on a sweater.

And we were off!

I had seen a Christmas tree lot, not too far away (about a 10 minute drive), and thought it would make the perfect backdrop for this year's photos.

All I need was one shot. Just one shot. Nothing fancy. Just everyone looking into the camera at the same time.

We got to the lot with only a bit of light left to spare. Did I mention it had been cloudy all day, and now, at 4:00 pm, it already looked like darkness was setting in?

Kinsley had brought her Instax Camera along and started snapping some photos while I was getting everything ready on my end.

She got some really fun shots...

And the kids looked so cute posing for the Instax I couldn't help but pull out my phone and take some photos of them taking photos!

Realizing I had a job to do, I grabbed my camera bag, threw my camera around my neck and arranged the kids in the middle of the Christmas tree forest.

I went to turn on my camera, and nothing.

Nothing.

The camera battery I had been charging all day was still sitting in the charger at home.

Ugh.

Seriously?

Well, you know what they say about the best laid plans.

I told the kids to jump back into the car. We were going to get this photo taken come Hell or high water.

We raced back home, and I grabbed the battery from the charger. I threw it into my camera and told the kids to run across the street to the neighbor's backyard...she lives up against a forest preserve.

The light was fading - FAST - and I told the kids to just stand near a tree a smile - QUICK!

God love them, they did exactly what I asked and I was able to grab a few shots.

I uploaded the photos and found one that was halfway decent...thank goodness.

Through the magic of Photoshop (hello, magic-hour-lighting), Walgreen's 1-hour premium card printing, and a 50% off coupon, our Christmas cards in hand before bedtime.

It was a Christmas miracle.

And the kids had fun doing a little photographing of their own!

Now I just have to get those babies mailed.

Are you still looking for that perfect Christmas gift to give just about anyone on your list?

Why not give the gift of memory-making?

Instax cameras & Heidi Swapp accessories available Michaels stores and michaels.com

Merry Christmas everyone!

8.23.2017

Scavenger Hunt Album Video Walk-Through | Heidi Swapp

Happy Wednesday, everyone!

The boys go back to school today and to say that I am thrilled to get my house back in order would be an understatement...;)

We had an amazing summer...and guess what?! I've already documented it!

Head on over to the Heidi Swapp blog today with a video walk-through of my completed Summer 2017 Instax Tropical Scavenger Hunt Album!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

xoxo

7.17.2017

Our Summer in Instax | Heidi Swapp

I'm up on the Heidi Swapp blog this morning with a look at how I'm documenting all of our summer memories.

Head on over to see just how I'm using the brand new Instax Tropical Collection (available at Michaels stores) to tell the stories of this season...

Have a wonderful week!

And thank you so much for stopping by!

5.25.2017

Instax Light Banner | Heidi Swapp

Hey everybody!

Happy almost-Friday!

I'm over on the Heidi Swapp Blog today with a look at some quick & easy party decor I created using the Light Banner Kit from Heidi's new Instax Tropical Collection*...

I hope you can take a moment to pop on over and check it out!

Thanks so much!

*the new Instax Tropical Collection can be found exclusively at Michaels Stores

12.09.2016

An Instax Christmas | Heidi Swapp

Hey hey everyone!

Merry 16-days-before Christmas!

Still unsure about what to buy for the documenter/crafter/photographer in your life?

Heidi Swapp's InstaLove Collection may just hold the answer...

Check out my post on Heidi's blog today...

And I hope you are enjoying this incredible holiday season!

11.02.2016

My November Gratitude Album | Heidi Swapp

NOVEMBER!

My very FAVORITE month! I love the colors, the smells of the season, Thanksgiving!, I love it all!

And one thing I try to do each year at this time is create a gratitude album.

This year I'm using pieces from the brand new Heidi Swapp InstaLove Collection to complete my album...

...check out how I'm starting here on the Heidi Swapp blog...

...and check out my daily pages on my Instagram & Facebook feeds!

Do you create a gratitude album?

How are you documenting your month? I'd love to hear!