The Inicio Album Story
These albums started as a passion project back in 2009 when I wanted to find a way to teach my own children some of the important life-long values that I had learned over time. From this intention, with the help of others, I developed the Inicio Album as way to capture who each of them were - what they enjoyed doing, what they were good at, and what they wanted to become - at each age and in an age-appropriate way.
'Inicio' means 'new beginnings' and 'inspire'. Both of these apply to the Inicio Album. The childhood years are full of new beginnings, and by capturing special thoughts and moments, we can focus on children's strengths, inspiring them to give and be their best.
You can also capture children's stories looking backwards, making these albums a wonderful gift for them on their graduation day, valedictory dinner or a significant birthday.
Not sure where to begin? Get in touch so I can suggest ways for you to capture your child's story, or your family's story - something that you and your loved ones will cherish for years to come.
- Joanne
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Sleeves for Memorabilia
Our albums come assembled with 14 pockets for keeping certificates, report cards and other memorabilia. Each pocket is followed by a page for displaying a special certificate or class photo or for just using your imagination.
Each pocket can hold 30-40 sheets if required. They are plastic-coated, making them long-lasting and able to be cleaned should you make a mistake.
Archival Quality
All album covers, pockets and display pages are of archival quality, as they are plastic-coated (i.e. cello glazed), making them durable and able to be wiped clean. Our complimentary double-sided tape is also acid free. This means your album is truly a keepsake, able to be passed down to future generations.
Post-screw Albums
All albums are post-screw albums. This makes it possible to easily add or remove sleeves and display pages. In addition to wiping off the permanent marker if you make a mistake, you can always ask us for a replacement sleeve or display page. Albums come with extension screws so that the spine can expand to 50mm when the album is full.
Using our memory prompts
Using our proprietary prompts, you can cover any years from birth. You can also choose what you or your child would like to focus on. There are many great quotes to choose from, as well as prompts for relatives or family friends to write words of inspiration.
Click here for instructions.
Accessories
Our albums come with a complementary permanent marker and double-sided tape. Extension screws are also provided should you require it, with the spine designed to increase by 1cm depending on how much you choose to keep in your album.
Designed for safe keeping
Our albums are delivered in a large, laminated, storage box for safe keeping.
Let's chat
Make your journey enjoyable and rewarding by joining me online (or in person) with a coffee or a glass of wine to chat about how to create your own Inicio Album.
Printed pages
You can create your own printed pages to insert into your album, which comes assembled with 14 sleeves and 14 pages for displaying class and sporting photos, as well as certificates.
These printed pages capture children’s stories in an age-appropriate way as they unfold, building self-awareness and creating great memories to look back on.
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