SmileBooks Review and Giveaway!

Hey Neighbors,

Here is one I am really going to enjoy sharing with you. I received a Classic Photo Book from SmileBooks and am I ever happy with the finished product. Some of you might remember that we took a trip out west with some of the family, so I decided to start with that trip and then add a few others as a memory book of some of our trips. It turned out great! Everyone I have shown it to loves it. I really had a lot of fun designing the book on their website. It was so easy! One of the things I liked the most is you can use one of your pictures as the background for your other pictures. And on top of all that, the quality is great! You can add more pictures to a page, add text, play with the background colors, until you have exactly what you want. I will definitely consider ordering from SmileBooks in the future. The entire front and back cover are photos of mine. Not just a small inserted picture. I am truly impressed. I included several pictures of pages from my photo book just to give you an idea of what you can do.

This is the front of my photo book. (above)

Some views at the Grand Canyon. (above)

Here the girls are at Old Fort Bridger. Can you tell one of my pictures is a background for the picture? If not look at the Elk picture below.


My husband managed to slip in some teaching on Creation when we visited the Grand Canyon. (above)

They were even able to experince a stagecoach ride! Petting the horses. (above)

The Texas Ranger Museum was one of the highlights for my son. (above)

More of the Grand Canyon. (above)

The Laura Ingall's Wilder Museum was a highlight for the girls. I think they have read every one of the books!
More from Old Fort Bridger!


And this is the back of the book. No I did not include every page. Just a few of my favorites.


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From SmileBooks:

"Why SmileBooks?
Because Quality Matters!

• Over 3.6 million photo books printed in 2009
• Unmatched printing and binding quality
• Internationally award-winning photo book software
• Over 1000 photo book combinations to choose from
• Nearly 50 years experience in preserving memories
• Exclusive designer service - we design the book for you
• Best photo book values - prices starting at $9.95

Turn Your Digital Photos into Photo Books

SmileBooks helps you turn your favorite digital photos into treasured photo books. Within minutes you can download SmileBooks free software and begin creating permanent photo book memories. When you're done, fill out the order form and within days you'll receive your incomparable quality photo book. Create memories that last a lifetime, in no time at all with SmileBooks photo books. Customize Your SmileBooks Photo Book with Custom Photo Paper in a Variety of Sizes

Create and customize a SmileBooks photo book with a simplicity you never dreamed possible. Select from over 400 backgrounds and more than 170 templates or customize each page to your own specifications. Wrap a favorite picture around the front and back cover, add text to the binding, put text anywhere you like, on any page. Use your own photo as a background for a page or make it a two page spread...If you like choices, SmileBooks has them. It's amazing how simple it really is to preserve your memories forever in a SmileBooks photo book. You love your photos and you love free things (who doesn't?). Here's an offer that combines both. Make Your Memories permanent with SmileBooks Photo Books

Download our Mac or PC photo book software to start creating a photo book filled with your images, your ideas, and your memories. Compare SmileBooks quality, editing tools, and creative options. Choose our new lay-flat photo books printed on real photo paper, or select our digital print paper to turn your wedding photos, precious baby photos, and even your pet photos into a lasting memory. With 7 photo book sizes to choose from and multiple cover designs, the possibilities are endless."

If you are considering creating a photo book, or are looking for that really special gift, consider SmileBooks. Whether you create one for yourself or as a gift for someone else you will be pleased with the finished product.

The winner of this giveaway will receive a Classic Photo Book like mine.

Mandatory Entry:Visit SmileBooks and then leave a comment here letting me know what type of photo book you would choose. (Birthday, Holiday, Wedding, Baby, etc.) You do not have to be a blogger to enter, but you must leave a valid email where you can be reached should you win. This giveaway will end 12/27 at 11:59 pm CST. The winner will be chosen using random.org and will be notified by email. The winner will have 48 hours to respond. (USA Only)

Extra Entries:

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3. Leave a comment letting me know one tip you learned from the Digital Photography Tip Page at SmileBooks. 1 entry

4. Tweet about this giveaway. Leave a comment with the link. 1 tweet per day. 1 comment per day.

5. Do a post regarding this giveaway. Leave a comment with a link. 2 entries, so 2 comments.

6. Leave a comment on one of my review posts (Not a giveaway) 1 entry

Disclosure:I received no monetary compensation for this review. I did receive a Photo book for review purposes. All quotes are taken from the SmileBooks website or email. All thoughts and opinions are mine.