Each of these ages can be considered a “check point,” on the journey of life. Although looking forward is always exciting, it is important to take stock of your life to see all of the challenges that you have overcome. It is a chance to be proud of all that you have accomplished.

Therefore, for a birthday that is associated with a milestone, why not consider giving the birthday person a nice scrapbook as a memory keepsake? This is the perfect gift for the child who is turning 18 and is about to go off to college. A scrapbook of all the momentous events in a person’s life is an especially meaningful gift.

You can find all of the items you need to make the perfect scrapbook at Store Photos’ online store.

Today  is St. Patrick’s Day and you know what that means: it’s time to scrapbook the celebration! If you’re Irish or just Irish at heart, you’ll love these tips on how to make your St. Patrick’s Day scrapbook come alive:

1.) A green scrapbook is the perfect base to create a dazzling St. Patrick’s Day scrapbook that’s sure to capture the spirit of the day. StorePhotos.com carries a great selection

2.) Green paper will add just the right amount of the Emerald Isle to each and every photo. Use the papers to act as a page background, or as a page mat, whichever works best with your creative layout. Create the look of the Irish flag by using a combination of white and orange in your pages as well.

3.) Gold embellishments will lend a little luck to your pages and make each photo feel like it’s the prize at the end of a rainbow. Look for gold coins, pots of gold, or other gold embellishments to give some glimmer to your scrapbook.

Once you’ve got your supplies, it’s time to fill up your St. Patty’s Day scrapbook! Start out by gathering up photos of your local parade, friends and family wearing green, or even those snapshots from when you went to Ireland. Guinness labels, a recipe for Irish soda bread, or other little keepsakes will add the final touch. Mat the photos, paste them in, add embellishments, and you’re done!

Wedding season is coming up fast and you can expect that you’ll be attending a wedding shower within the next few months. To ensure that you have an unforgettable gift that the lovely couple will love, try making those special people a wedding scrapbook or engagement scrapbook that’s perfect for cataloging their new life together! StorePhotos.com has everything you need to get started, plus, if you follow these easy tips, you should be on your way to having a lovely gift in no time at all!

1.) First off, start out by getting a wedding scrapbook from our selection. We carry a variety of beautiful scrapbooks that are perfect for starting out your wedding gift. Plus, they feature a gorgeous wedding motif that’s right in line with the occasion.
2.) Next, start off the scrapbook by putting in photos of the lovely couple together, with friends, and with family members. Be sure to leave some of the pages blank so they can fill them in with their own treasures. Mat the photos on colored craft paper to give the pages some pizzazz.
3.) Then, write in captions and little notes to the happy couple to wish them well on their upcoming wedding. If you can, have other shower guests write messages to the bride and groom-to-be on a dedicated page as a cool kind of guestbook.
4.) After that, use scrapbook embellishments to add some spice to each and every page.
5.) Finally, include some scrapbook refill pages in with the gift to ensure that the happy couple always has room to grow their scrapbook with photos of the wedding, the honeymoon, and their first year as husband and wife!

Making a wedding gift for your friends or loved ones can be easy. Use these tips from StorePhotos.com to make it happen!

We know that prom season seems like it’s ages away, but in reality, prom night is a lot closer than you think. So, as you start to gather up your ideas on what to wear, how to style your hair, and what you’re going to do to make the night unforgettable, don’t forget to take the time to consider what you could be doing to make up your very own prom scrapbook!

Now is the time to start cataloging some of the early planning that goes into a perfect prom night. Take photos of the dress inspirations you’re considering, the stores you go to shop at, the hairstyles you’re trying, and all of the other little details that go into planning such a big event. Then, once prom night comes, be sure to bring along your camera to capture even more great photos. Have them developed and store them in one of the gorgeous Prom Scrapbooks from StorePhotos.com. Just add the photos, some captions, your ticket stubs, embellishments, and you’re done!

Get a jump start on prom night by getting your supplies for making a prom scrapbook today.

]]> http://blog.storephotos.com/album-ideas/start-thinking-about-your-prom-scrapbook/feed/ 0 http://blog.storephotos.com/uncategorized/did-you-get-a-scrapbook-for-valentines-day/ http://blog.storephotos.com/uncategorized/did-you-get-a-scrapbook-for-valentines-day/#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:51:17 +0000 scseo http://blog.storephotos.com/?p=103 If you were lucky enough to get a gorgeous scrapbook for Valentine’s Day, you can’t just let it sit around empty! This week, take some time to really sit down and work on your scrapbook so that your valentine knows exactly how great a gift he or she chose this year! Start out by making a stop at StorePhotos.com for some of these scrapbooking essentials:

1. Colored Paper – make sure that your photos and pages pop by getting colored paper to fill in your scrapbook and add pizzazz!

2. Embellishments – these are what make each and every page stand out! Stop by StorePhotos.com to stock up on some great embellishments for your scrapbook.

3. Craft scissors – make your papers and matting look one-of-a-kind by using craft scissors to add personality to the edges of your paper.

4. Colored pens – give each photo a colorful caption and draw/write in something special on each page by using colored pens.

5. Adhesives – make sure that all of your scraps and photos stay put by using adhesives from StorePhotos.com. They’re acid-free and strong enough to keep your scrapbook together!

If you’ve got a sweetie that loves to scrapbook, it’s never too early to start thinking about how you’re going to surprise her on Valentine’s Day. At StorePhotos.com, we have plenty of gifts that are sure to please any scrapbooker. Feel free to try any of these fun, easy, and totally romantic ideas to delight your valentine this February:

A Memorable Scrapbook
Catalog your relationship and remember all of the wonderful times you’ve shared by creating a scrapbook featuring photos of you and your valentine. Add in keepsakes like ticket stubs, leaves, pressed flowers, or other scraps that can help you remember those special moments. Top everything off with romantic little notes and quotes scattered throughout the book. A memorable and thoughtful gift that’s sure to spark some romance!

A Valentine’s Day Surprise
Have a honey that loves to scrapbook? Give her a photo storage box filled with everything needed to create a beautiful scrapbook. Include adhesives, scissors, stickers, photos, paper, and embellishments so that you both have everything you need when you sit down to make a scrapbook as a Valentine’s Day date. So sweet and the perfect way to spend time with your loved on on Valentine’s Day!

A Photography Collection to Remember
Give your loved one a disposable camera and let her roll…through the film, of course! Encourage you loved one to take photos of all of the things she loves. Friends, family, pet -they’re all wonderful! After the camera has been used up, develop the photos and make her a special photo album filled with all the things she loves most. So thoughtful!

From birthdays to weddings, births to graduations, we’re sure that events of all shapes and sizes colored your 2009 and will again in 2010, so, to bring all of those memories together, StorePhotos.com has the perfect scrapbook that’ll catalog your year beautifully. Do each page by occasion or choose to pack the entire decade into one book as a stunning and thoughtful tribute to all that’s happened!

No matter how you choose to scrapbook your 2010, have a very Happy New Year and we wish you all the best in 2010!

Photos can be a great way for you to get into the holiday spirit, especially if you’re looking to make a lot of gifts yourself this year. So, as you begin to start checking off things on your holiday shopping list, remember that photos can be an essential ingredient in making some wonderfully thoughtful gifts for friends and family. Here are just a few ideas on how you can use photos as a holiday gift.

1. Create a memorable scrapbook of the past year using snapshots of friends and family members of someone special. Add in thoughtful quotes and captions, as well as embellishments to pull the whole thing together. Finally, leave some space at the end so that your friend or family member can include photos from this year’s Christmas and New Years celebrations!

2. Create a lovely photo ornament by buying a small picture frame and then using ribbon to create a hanger. It’s simple, easy to make, and will be an interesting gift for anyone you love.

3. Scan pictures of your friends and family members and create a website that they can visit when they want to relive the memories.

4. Print family photos on a blanket or pillow and give it as a gift that anyone can cozy up to!

The turkey, the trimmings, and family – what could be better? Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday that families around the nation enjoy every year, but this Thanksgiving, we want you to do something a little different. Instead of taking mental snapshots of those around the table moments, break out your digital camera and actually take some photos. Capture the dressing of the turkey and your aunt peeling potatoes. Save those memories of naps in the living room and Turkey Day football. Treasure those moments of hugs, smiles, and of course, pumpkin pie.

Once you’ve got the photos, it’s time to load them on your computer or have them developed. From there, you can feel free to create something fabulous, like a Thanksgiving Scrapbook or a treasured family album that can be enjoyed for years to come, or be gifted this holiday season. Just let that creativity run wild!

Also, once you’re finished with all of the turkey and celebrating, you can rest up – and gear up – for some great Black Friday and Cyber Monday savings! There’s going to be tons of great deals on the net for you to take advantage of, including some fabulous finds and terrific deals at StorePhotos.com!

So take some time now to enjoy those memories – and Mom’s turkey – this Thanksgiving.

Have a Happy Holiday!

Hunting season is here and you know what that means. There’s going to be a lot more pictures that your friend or loved one is going to take. From woodland landscapes to a great shot of that massive buck, there are tons of photos to help capture the thrill of the hunt. However, once those pictures are taken, how can you be sure that your loved on is going to fully appreciate them? Do yourself and your sportsman a favor. Take all of those fantastic photos and woodland memories and put them into a stunning photo album dedicated just to hunting season.

Able to be filled with tons of great photos and snapshots of your favorite hunting trips, a hunting photo album is a great way to celebrate the thrill of the catch while ensuring that your memories never fade. All you need to get started are just some photos from your last hunting trip. As time goes on, feel free to take more and more photos of your experiences out in the wilderness. Get creative. Write in captions. Include some details about each and every catch. There’s a ton of different options for you to choose from. Just be sure that you start out with a great camo or leather photo album first!