Would you like to see how printed layouts look?
Watch this short video to see how digital scrapbook pages turn out, as well as some of my photobooks. Learn about the differences in printing from each of the companies, and why I recommend Shutterfly.
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Shutterfly Photobook
I received my Shutterfly photobook in printed form - I just love it!
My Top Ten Photobook was a super easy project that took me less than three hours from woe to go. I selected my photos, jotted some journalling ideas then used the awesome Ali Edwards design at Shutterfly to create a stunning book.
Want to see how I did it?
Check out my Photobook Perfection Workshop
Proof
Before you print, it’s great to get someone else to proof your album. I find that uploading layouts 4on your blog, Flickr or Facebook make it easy to send through some links to your family and friends. Having someone else look at it is great way to find spelling errors, etc. Why not send your Mum an email and ask her to look through it. I’m sure she’d love a sneak peek!
Prepare
I recommend using Wendyzine’s actions to get your photobook printed perfectly. I’ve used her actions for photobooks printed by Shutterfly and MyPicTales and I’ve been thrilled with the results. Wendy explains more at the Daily Digi.
You can also check the printer’s specifications on their website.
Shutterfly http://www.shutterfly.com/digitalscrapbook/books/specs.jsp
Blurb http://www.blurb.com/create/book/dimensions
Working them out may make your head spin, which is why I love Wendy’s actions!
There’s lots of photobook printers, or you can print pages individually through a variety of photo printing services. Once you’ve chosen a printer you still have decide on a size, cover type and more. Decisions, decisions! If you want some unbiased reviews The Daily Digi provides several great posts here.
I on the other hand have a very scientific method for choosing photobook printers. I just go with whoever gives me the best deal at the time. Often that’s Shutterfly (but is has to be a GREAT deal as the postage to Australia is $13.99), and I’ve also been happy with the results I’ve got from MyPicTales and Snapfish Australia. I printed my first album at 8x8 due to the lower cost, and I liked it so I kept going with it. My 12x12 albums also seem a little more intimidating to pull out when your friends come over for coffee. I told you it was scientific!
I have used and recommend the following printers
Shutterfly (use my link for 50 free prints)
Snapfish US / Snapfish Australia (free prints!)
Actions
I recommend using Wendyzine’s actions to get your photobook printed perfectly. I’ve used her actions for photobooks printed by Shutterfly and MyPicTales and I’ve been thrilled with the results. Wendy explains more at the Daily Digi. You can also check the printer’s specifications on their website. Working them out may make your head spin, which is why I love Wendy’s actions!
Enjoy!
When you’ve come to the end of the project and your album is in your hands, take some time to enjoy it. It is a great accomplishment, and you now have tactile proof of your scrapbooking. Well done!
I’d love to see what you create and hear about your printing experience.
PS Want to try Shutterfly? Register with this link for 50 free pints.
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