{"id":694,"date":"2021-02-24T12:41:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-24T12:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bagsoflove.com\/blog\/?p=694"},"modified":"2021-02-03T12:32:19","modified_gmt":"2021-02-03T12:32:19","slug":"how-to-make-a-storybook-for-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bagsoflove.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-storybook-for-children\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make A Storybook For Children"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With all of the buzzing toys, smart phones, 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 learn. It helps them 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, which 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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Personalized DIY storybook for children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Personalized stories are a major trend, but there are always restrictions about how much you can customize. It\u2019s not enough just to include the child\u2019s name or their photo. Learn how to make a 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 person out there, 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 personalized board books make it easy (not to mention really fun) to make your own personalized children\u2019s book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow our step by step guide on how to make a storybook for children, and within a couple of days, 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 \u201cStart Design<\/em>\u201d button to begin creating your personalized 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><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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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 personalization<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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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 \u201cAdd Images \/ Text<\/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><\/div>\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><\/div>\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 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><\/div>\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 color. 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><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Add color and more to your text<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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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><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Continue making your story with words and images<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Once you have finished the design of your book, click on the \u201cPreview and Buy\u201d button. This will take you to the final preview stage. Here you can see exactly what your finished personalized 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><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Like what you see? Click on the \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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Now it’s our turn! 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 by using the highest quality materials to ensure you and your child receive a book that you will fall in love with. Once you 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><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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

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

7 personalized 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 favorite ideas. Each of these can be personalized 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