Well, the sun is shining and it's FINALLY starting to feel like Spring here in Wisconsin which feels like a good reason to celebrate! In honor of the Spring-like temps I'm offering this adorable Chalkboard Bloom 4x8 Accordion Book template FREE with any purchase of $30 or more through Sunday, March 31, 2013. The template will be added to your account within 24 hours of a qualifying purchase.

I heard your pleas for 4x8 books to coordinate with the Welcome Banner Collection and I was happy to oblige! The new Welcome Banner 4x8 Accordions are a playful alternative to traditional books. This is a great way for clients to share a few of their favorite images with friends and family and is a perfect accompaniment to the original Welcome Banner Collection.

I just finished creating a book using the Chalkboard Whimsy template for a client who hired me to capture a "day in the life" with her kids. She loved the idea of having a book filled with images of her kids doing all the things they are loving right now (building blocks, drinking smoothies, reading, etc...) Our hope is to continue with this style of session year after year...what a fun way to preserve those everyday moments! You can see more images from the session on my photography blog HERE.

It was an early morning for me at the studio today as I am creating a few goodies to tuck in with client orders. I always love the reaction I get when my clients open the wallet accordion books...such a fun surprise for them! The template shown below is from the Senior Snapshots Mini Book Collection:

Fresh and innovative, the Modern Elements 4 x 8 accordion book is effortlessly contemporary ensuring your clients photos stand out. Your high school senior clients will be thrilled with this contemporary keepsake perfect for preserving their favorite images from this memorable time in their life.

Keep in mind that 4x8 accordion books make great client gifts. They also are a great add-on to any senior collection as they serve as a great mini-album for seniors to take to school or for parents/grandparents to show off to friends and family. The book can also be displayed at the senior's graduation open house!

The Modern Elements 4x8 book includes:

- Cover, front and back panel layered .psd templates

- The colors of the stripes and text can be modified

- Instructions and font list with links