Digital Memory Books

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Digital memory books are becoming increasingly popular options for busy scrapbookers.

It's easier than ever before to make a digital memory book.

The Appeal of Digital Memory Books

While it's unlikely that digital layouts will ever completely replace traditionally created scrapbook albums, the approach does offer a number of advantages. For example:

  • Digital memory books don't have the bulk of traditionally created scrapbook albums. You can use faux buttons, ribbons, and metal charms on your pages, but the book will still be completely flat when closed.
  • One of the first rules of scrapbooking is that you should never do anything that might damage irreplaceable photos. For a heritage scrapbook, scanning old prints and newspaper clippings to make digital pages is the most archival safe option.
  • If you're working on memory books for each of your children, a digital scrapbook makes it easier to personalize the project according to each child's preferences. Simply change the text as needed, add or delete pages, and throw in a personalized dedication page to create a unique keepsake for each child.
  • If your project is something of interest to several people, such as family history album or a recipe scrapbook, a digitally created book makes it easy for everyone to order their own copy.

Options for Creating Digital Scrapbook Albums

Some of the many online options for creating digital memory books include:

  • Shutterfly: With designs created by some of your favorite scrapbookers from Creating Keepsakes magazine, this is a great choice for quick and easy photo books. They also have projects featuring popular cartoon characters like SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer, which makes them a wonderful option for scrapbooking children's memory books.
  • Snapfish: At Snapfish, you can create everything from a 2x3 mini book to a 12x12 digital album. Custom cover options are available to make your book even more unique.
  • Kodak: As one of the leaders in the photography industry, it should come as no surprise that Kodak also offers a number of photo book options.
  • Picaboo: Custom photo covers and a unique "story flow" interface make it easy to create a special photo book on this Web site.
  • PhotoWorks: Partnering with American Greetings, PhotoWorks offers a nice assortment of books in popular sizes and themed template options.
  • SeeHere: An effort of FujiFilm, SeeHere is the newest of the Web sites offering photo books. You can use a template as the basis for your book or start from scratch to drag and drop graphics onto the page.
  • Winkflash: Although this company doesn't have as many photo book size and template options as its competitors, they're known as a very budget-friendly company for frugal digital scrapbookers.
  • ArtsCow: With frequent promotional specials and a number of photo gift items available, ArtsCow is a good option for the prolific digital scrapbooker. However, since your order is shipped from Hong Kong, it's a good idea to order well in advance if you're planning to use your photo book as a special handmade gift. Also, shipping is quite a bit more than other sites because of the distance your product must travel.

Tips for Making Memory Books

As you're creating your digital memory books, here are few tips you may want to keep in mind:

  • Create a file on your hard drive featuring the photos and journaling you want to use before you begin your project. This advance planning will make it easier to quickly create your book.
  • Make sure your photos are a high enough resolution to print correctly at the desired size. Printing a book with 8x10 photos requires higher resolution than a book with tiny 2x2 photos in a collage.
  • Save your work often, especially if you have a slow Internet connection.
  • Proofread carefully before placing your order. You don't want any typos on your final project!
  • Check sites like Retail Me Not for coupon codes that can save you money on your purchase.
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