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There are several ages that we reach in our lives that are considered milestones. At 16 we can drive. At 18 we graduate and head into the “real world.” At 21 we are considered legal adults. At 40 we are “over the hill.” All of these occasions can be both exciting and daunting.

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.

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!

Thinking of giving your sweetie a portrait of his or her pet this Valentine’s Day? Then be sure to use these quick and easy photo tips to ensure that you get the right shot to celebrate the occasion with:

1.)Start out by getting down to eye level with your pet. This should make the pet more comfortable, plus, it’ll give you a better photo.

2.)Next, consider using natural light since it’ll create a better look and feel in the picture. Try positioning your loved one’s pet near a window (covered by a sheer) with sunlight streaming in. Just be careful you don’t overexpose or get too much glare. The focus should stay on the pet.

3.)Clean up your photo by making sure the pet is well-groomed and by tidying up the spot where you want to take your photo. Remove any clutter and ensure that both the space and the pet are looking their best.

4.)Whether tilting their heads or perking up their ears, bringing out emotion in pets helps to make a photo spectacular. Watch for moments when they may give some expression. Make sounds or try talking to them to get a reaction.

It’s February and Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. What are you doing to prepare for the occasion?

Chances are, if you’re like most people, you’re probably going to try to wait until the last minute to find the right gift for your sweetheart, however, if you’re smart, you can actually start working on that gift today! At StorePhotos.com, we have a ton of great supplies for making your valentine a memorable scrapbook that captures all of those special moments you’ve shared together.

Romantic Scrapbooks

From that trip you both took last summer to the day he said, “I love you,” the moments that you and that special someone have shared can be captured beautifully in your photo collection. Once you’ve got all of your photos, using one of our beautiful, romantic scrapbooks to create a gift your Valentine will be sure to love. Fill it up with your favorite photos of you and your sweetie together, as well as little love notes that can bring a smile and warm the heart.

Gorgeous Embellishments

Next, spice up your pages by adding stunning embellishments that add personality to your scrapbook. Include stickers, ticket stubs from your first date, pressed flowers from a bouquet, or other special scraps that help to capture what your romance is all about.

Perfect Presentation

Finally, top off the entire gift by wrapping it up beautifully and gifting it on Valentine’s Day. Consider including a disposable camera that you and your sweetie can use on Valentine’s Day to make even more memories to add to your scrapbook.

Sure, your summer vacation may be months away, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t start scrapbooking it! In the early stages of planning your trip, you can still enjoy some scrapbooking fun by taking photos of the travel agency where you booked the trip, the friends or family members you’ll be traveling with, or maybe even your airport! Feel free to get creative and include your booking receipts, any brochures the travel agent might have given you, or even an old passport to show that this trip took more than just an idea to go somewhere new. Then, make sure to pick up one of the Vacation Scrapbooks from StorePhotos.com just to be sure that you’re prepared for your trip, both before and after!

Once you’ve filled in this part of your trip in advance, take the time to wait and actually plan out all of the exciting things you’ll do on vacation. After you’ve reached your destination, feel free to take as many pictures as you’d like, as well as to pick up any scraps, postcards, or tickets that may look great in your travel scrapbook. Also, stock up on some great embellishments to add personality to your pages and don’t forget about finding some adhesive that can help all of your scraps stay in place. By starting now, you can begin getting a look and feel in your scrapbook that could carry through the rest of the pages.

Did you know that somewhere between 16 and 25 percent of U.S. households include a scrapbooker? That’s a pretty amazing number, and considering all of the monumental events that have happened over the course of the past decade, it’s no wonder that so many people are referring to the first part of the 2000’s as the “age of scrapbooking.” If you or your family loves to scrapbook, take some time to think about all of the things you’ve put into your books over the past few years. You’re not just capturing those family memories; you’re also cataloging history.

For historians, scrapbooks are a wonderful tool to keep history alive and within reach. If you or someone you love is a history buff, encourage even more scrapbooking of life’s special moments. Years later, when you look back, you and your loved ones can enjoy a glimpse back in time, not to mention, a peek at all of the history that has taken place since.

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!