{"id":27881,"date":"2020-07-28T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-28T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/au.bagsoflove.com\/blog\/?p=27881"},"modified":"2021-02-09T22:17:02","modified_gmt":"2021-02-09T22:17:02","slug":"make-a-storybook-for-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/au.bagsoflove.com\/blog\/make-a-storybook-for-children\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make A Storybook For Children"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With all of the toys, smartphones, tablets and other expensive playthings available for kids these days, it can be a real breath of fresh air to enjoy the simpler things. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make your kid\u2019s childhood extra special by learning how to make a storybook for children. A classic board book is a wonderful way for babies, toddlers and very young children to explore the written word, illustrations, photographs and more. The chunky pages of a board book make it easier for them to learn how to turn pages. This helps improve their hand-eye coordination. Knowing how to make a storybook for children isn\u2019t as complicated as you might think. In fact, with Bags of Love, it is very easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Personalised DIY storybook for children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Imagine creating a completely personalised DIY storybook for your child, or as a gift for another child. Each page, including the front and back cover, designed specifically for them. It could feature anything you want. Personalised stories are a major trend, but there are always restrictions about how far you can take the personalisation aspect. Go further than simply using the child\u2019s name or their photo. Learn how to make a truly one-of-a-kind storybook for children using our unique design interface. Create something completely bespoke that your child can treasure as a keepsake forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to make a storybook for children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If this all sounds like a great idea to you, but you are worried that you are not the craftiest of folk, then fear not! With our design interface, you don\u2019t have to worry about glue, or sewing, or measuring. We take care of all of that. All you need to do is come up with the story and the design. Our personalised board books make it so easy (not to mention really fun) to make your own personalised children\u2019s book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow our step by step guide on how to make a storybook for children, and before you know it, you will receive something so special that you will want to make them again and again.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Head over to Bags of Love and select \u201cBoard Books<\/em>\u201d in the books category. Click on the black \u201cStart Design<\/em>\u201d button to start creating your personalised children\u2019s board book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 1 \u2013 let\u2019s get started on your design<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 2.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You will now be taken to the design interface where you can select the pages you want to design. Each page is named accordingly and you can select each one individually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 2 \u2013 Select the pages for personalisation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 3.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Click on each page to choose the image you want to upload. Our design interface allows you to upload images from your computer or photo roll, Facebook and Instagram. If you want to create a completely unique design or include drawings made by you or your child, all you need to do is scan them into your computer or take a photo of them. Then, save the image as a JPEG or PNG file. You will be able to use these saved images as well as photos. Click on the blue \u201cSelect Images to Upload<\/em>\u201d button to make your selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 3 \u2013 It\u2019s time to select your photos or images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Once you have chosen your image, you can edit it within the design interface. You can crop it to size, enlarge it, zoom in and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 4 \u2013 Edit your images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Your book needs text to turn it into a story. Click the \u201cImages and Text Tools<\/em>\u201d tab. Here, you will see two black buttons. To write your text, click the \u201cAdd Text<\/em>\u201d button. You can also add more images by clicking the \u201cAdd Image<\/em>\u201d button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 5 \u2013 Time to add your text<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Use the design tools to add your text and then play around with the size, font and colour. You can even create effects and change the orientation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 6 \u2013 Make your text look however you want<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Add colour and more to your text<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 7.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Continue adding images, text, photos and designs to each of the pages, until you are happy with the finished results. You can go back and change things the whole time in the design process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 7 \u2013 Keep adding to your design<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Continue making your story with words and images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Once you have finished the design of your book, click on the blue \u201cPreview and Buy<\/em>\u201d button. This will take you to the final preview stage. Here you can see exactly what your finished personalised children\u2019s board book will look like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 8 \u2013 Preview your final design<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Like what you see? Click on the blue \u201cProceed to Cart<\/em>\u201d button to be taken to the payment and delivery options. Your brand new board book for your child is all ready to be made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 9 \u2013 All ready! Now you just need to choose payment and delivery options<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 10.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now it is over to us! Once your design has been submitted and received, our expert team of skilled craftsmen and bookmakers work with our print technicians to create your book. Every DIY storybook is handmade (to order) by us. We use the highest quality materials to ensure you and your child receive a book that you will fall in love with. Once your book has been made \u2013 usually within 1-2 days \u2013 it is delivered to you using your chosen delivery preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 10 \u2013 Your book is made and delivered<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The finished result<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The finished result!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Ta da! Introducing your child\u2019s very own personalised board book. Handmade by us, created by you. You can now enjoy this bespoke story again and again. We hope they love it!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 personalised children\u2019s storybook ideas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You know how to make a storybook for children, so it is time to consider what you want their story to be about. Stuck for inspiration? We have rounded up some of our favourite ideas. Each of these can be personalised for your child. Simply use their name, update the details to make it personal to them, and use photos or illustrations that they will love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Storybook ideas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n