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Creative Journaling – make it unique!

by Laura_D | Posted in Techniques

popobaloney_final.jpgLooking for a way to make those favorite photos of your little ones even more special and memorable? Check out the creativity in MaMaBaloney’s The Ballad of Po Po Baloney. Chronicling a cross country journey

Storyteller Spotlight – Katie Pertiet: Scrapbooker & Storyteller

by Laura_D | Posted in Digital scrapbooking, Storyteller spotlight

kaite_pertiet_final.jpgAs we continue to see so many interesting and creative stories being posted on Shutterfly Gallery, we decided that we wanted to spotlight the creators of these wonderful pieces – our first is scrapbooker and storyteller, Katie Pertiet. Katie’s book, 2006 Memories, has been a favorite in Shutterfly Gallery since it was posted (and has generated a lot of feedback). Other books posted in the gallery by KatiePertiet include Random Memories of 2007 for Kelly and

Showcasing your kids’ artwork

by Laura_D | Posted in Techniques

abc-book_final.jpgI don’t know about you but my house is continually filled with piles of artwork from my 3 and 5 year old. Wanting to save it, but yet not knowing what to do with it is a constant struggle. So, when I saw GeorgeH8’s book, Kindergarten Art Book, I was inspired. She has scanned in her son’s artwork throughout his kindergarten year into a photo book. Not only are the pictures great

Need some help getting started in the gallery?

by Laura_D | Posted in Techniques

gallery_image_crop.jpgWhile we’ve really thought a lot about making Shutterfly Gallery as easy and intuitive as possible, sometimes some step by step instructions can make all the difference in getting you over the initial “what do I do first?” hump! Let me direct you to a great little area in Shutterfly Galley that provides just that.

Alexia’s wedding photo book – this photography really inspires!

by Laura_D | Posted in Stories we like

alexia_book_final.jpgSimple, dramatic, beautiful…this is how I reacted to this photo book created by a wonderful colleague of mine at Shutterfly. Recently married, Alexia and her husband, Diego, had two ceremonies in their home country of El Salvador– the civil ceremony is celebrated in this book entitled Nuestra Boda Civil (Our Civil Ceremony).