The oh-so-lovable Fujifilm Instax camera. One of my favorite purchases from 2009, for sure. I'm sure a lot of you readers either already have one, or have heard of them. (look at the newer model!)..
I have the Choco one.
The photos are a cute size, and the "instant" factor is so satisfying, especially when art journalling, or traveling. 
I love Elsie's little instax display (she's got lots of great ideas of how to use these photos in projects, and around the home).
I love Danielle's instax Blythe photos.
I was thinking about making it a goal to use it more, and take more photos with it, especially during these precious days at home with Simon (and soon to be Delilah!). I plan on keeping my photos in a cute album! This etsy shop has a great selection of cute polaroid albums.
...she's got some cute Shinzi Katoh designs as well!
I got one just like this (in yellow) and can't wait to fill it up! It's going to be a perfect little coffee table book, and I think my kids will love to look back at these charming little photos, and have a cute keepsake.
There's something very special about instant photos, and I just wanted to share this plan I had, with you. How many of you have an instax camera? Do you love it? Do you use it all the time?
I've got an instax mini last year (blue) and I love love it but film is very expensive so I can't indulge in taking random shots ):
ReplyDeletebut those are really lovely albums! I shall check them out ;D thanks for sharing!
I have the same one as you - the choco! I absolutely love it. I use it for a lot of projects and every day shots. I recently went to Disney World, and it was the perfect way to capture some moments.
ReplyDeleteI also use it to take a picture of everyone that comes to our house, and then we post it on the side of the fridge. Guests have a fun time looking at the pictures of people and seeing if they know anyone!
Also I am totally going to buy one of those albums for the extras I do not have displayed. Thanks for the linky!
I just ordered one for myself for Mother's Day :) Should arrive sometime this coming week, and I'm OH SO EXCITED! I'm planning on making great use of the photos in my art journal {taking Elsie & Rachel's class, though I've yet to actually get started on my pages...the last few weeks have been crazy!}
ReplyDeleteThose albums are so lovely...I'll have to investigate them further.
LOVE your blog!
I got an Instax in 2009 (white) and I adore mine! I love your idea of making a mini album with all the Instax photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link!! I bought a purple one for my instants :) I have the cream fuji and I bought it at Urban Outfitters-I love how they have unique things like that!
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I really really want an instax camera!! They look so cute and the photos look so fun too! Hope you have a good weekend Holly! :)
ReplyDeleteI really want an instax... I'm too broke, but it is on my wish list for sure! I have so many ideas for it!
ReplyDeleteI LUV instax, I have the wide one and its so fun to use cause the camera is pretty big!
ReplyDeleteI got one for christmas this past year and hardly use it. This has inspired me to take more pictures. I have several rolls of film too!! NOt sure what my problem it:)
ReplyDeleteLove those last photo albums. Thanks for sharing!
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i love my instax :) i don't use it as much as i 'should'. i want to use it more but sometimes i have to allow myself to, because at the same time i want to keep the film for those special occasions. i kinda like non-special occasion polaroid pics tho...
ReplyDeletei love instax mini...i need one :-)
ReplyDeletecould you please send me an email telling me where i can buy one on the web??? i found on ebay but nothing....cry cry cry
tell me more please
thanks for your help
my mail is vanessa.colant@gmail.com
Oh I love this post!
ReplyDeleteI actually just received a Fuji instax as an early birthday present from my boyfriend. We've already taken a few photos, and I'm in love with it. I have the all white one from Urban.
Can't wait to see more of your instax photos!
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i have the white instax and i LOOOOVE it! paisley loves the little pictures and how they "zoom" out the top. i wish the film was a little cheaper, but it doesn't really stop me from buying it whenever i'm at urban.
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I've been hearing so much about this little camera! I think I'm going to have to look into one. I love the tones if gives pictures. Definitely has that old school feel <3
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
I love this post!!
ReplyDeleteI knocked over my stack of instax mini pics last night and I was trying to figure out what on earth to do with them...these albums are amazing!! :)
I was given mine at the beginning of last year by my boyfriend, and he loved it so much I ended up buying him and my bestie one! :)
Now I always have far too many cameras in my bag - but I wouldn't have it any other way :)
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i want one oh so bad! maybe for mothers day?!?!? i looked on ebay but saw that most sellers we overseas. where did you get yours?!?
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is the film expensive?
ReplyDeletejari: I got mine on ebay, it shipped from Hong Kong, but it came super fast, and if I remember correctly it was free shipping as well. :)
ReplyDeletepeppermint*tea: it's not too bad... some people think it is. They come in packages of 10 photos, and usually around $10 per pack, so $1/photo on average. I just got 4 packs of 10 for $30 on ebay.
i'm still wanting one soooo bad.
ReplyDeleteAwe, those cameras are so cute!! I want to buy them all! :)
ReplyDeleteoh ! cute ! it's a good idea for my mother's day :)
ReplyDeletei love that camera!
ReplyDeletei have the hello kitty version!! adorable!
I JUST got that camera (but the white one) in the mail about 2 weeks ago. I AM OBSESSED AND IN LOVE with it!
ReplyDeleteI have a fuji instax on my birthday wish list! So hopefully I will ahve my very own in june!
ReplyDeleteI had always wanted a polaroid but this seems to be the next best thing.
Cute albums and and easy idea and project to have. Would be great for a little potd kinda thing.
Hmmm my mind is buzzing with another project idea now...
Thanks Holly.
Meeks xo
i want one for my 30. birthday this year. always wanted to have a polaroid camera but since the films are even more expensive than the ones for the instax i'd rather have one of those. they seem to be fun.
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