Mother's Day DIY Photo Gifts:Large Photo Sign

 This Large Photo Sign can be customized to any personality or to any generation of photos.  While we used photos taken in the last year, this project would look great with photos from the 80's, or even a collection black and white photos from even earlier.

Large Photo Sign

Preparation Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Items Needed:

• Roughly 30 4X6 photos, or 50 smaller photos.  It is better to have too many than not enough.
• Large piece of wood.  We used a 12" X 48" piece of particle board.  You can use regular plywood but the particle board was much cheaper.  We got our wood from Lowe's and cut it ourselves, but Michael's has pre-cut wood pieces that would work for this project.
• Mod Podge.  We used the matte style for this project.
• Sponge Brush
• Wooden Letters.  You can find these at your local craft store or even Walmart.  You will want to keep the word short and sweet to ensure it will fit on the board.  You can place your letters vertically or horizontally depending on your preference.  You can choose a word such as love, hope, family (horizontally), etc.
• Acrylic Paint

Instructions to make this beautiful Photo Sign:

1-   Lay out your photos onto the piece of wood to determine the layout you want and how many photos you will need to use.

2-   After laying all your photos out where your heart desires place a good layer of mod podge on the back of the photo and place the print back in it's spot with the glued side facing down.  Continue this process until all the photos have been glued on.

3-   After all your photos are glued and in place, put a generous layer of mod podge over the pictures.  This puts a sealing coat over all the photos.  Make sure to put the layer on evenly to ensure you don't get any "gloopy" spots or bubbles.

4-   Let your sign sit until the mod podge dries.  while this is drying we can get your letters ready!

5-   Paint your letters the color you desire.  Make sure you get in the sides and in all the nooks and crannies. We needed to put two coats of paint on our letters to ensure even coverage.

6-   After the letters and the mod podge on the sign have dried, superglue the letters in place where you want them to go.  After the glue has dried, voila!  You have a beautiful attention getting, memory ridden, sentimental photo sign that would make any mom happy.

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Mother's Day DIY Photo Crafts: Tile Coasters

So you've converted all your film and photos to digital, and we say that the possibilities are endless now that they are in digital form, and this month we are going to explore some fun things you can do!  Mother's Day is coming up fast, so why not make sentimental Mother's Day gifts out of your digitized memories?  What better way is there to tell your Mom how much you care than showcasing photos of her and your past!

First project of the month: Photo Coaster Tiles.  

These are so extremely easy and fast to make.  

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Dry Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Items Needed to Create these Photo Tile Coasters:

• Photos from your past - Do NOT use the originals if you haven't digitized them yet!!  Make sure they are in digital form first, and then we recommend printing a second copy at your local printing shop.
• Mod Podge.  We used the matte style for this project
• Sponge Brush for Mod Podge Application
• Coaster Sized Tiled.  We got these ones from Lowe's.  You will want 1 tile per photo.
• Cork or Foam backing circles.  You know, the things that you put on the bottom of chair legs?
• Last but not least...  a snack!!  Who doesn't like some good old Peanut M&M's?  

 

Steps to creating this fabulous DIY photo Mother's Day Craft:

1- Cut your photos to the correct size so they fit on the tile with a little bit of room to spare on each side of the photo.  I put the tile against the back of the photo, placed it off just a bit to account for the extra room, and traced around the tile.  I then cut along my traced line.  Make sure that you get the focal points of your photo on the tile!

2- Using the sponge brush, apply a thick layer of the Mod Podge on the back of your photo.  Make sure you cover the entire surface of the back of your photo.  After you apply this layer, you will place the photo face up on top of one tile.

3-After placing the photo on top of the tile, snap an M&M in your mouth, and while you are chewing place another layer of Mod Podge on top of the photo.  Make sure that as you are spreading that you are going to the very edges of the photo, and even onto the tile.  This layer seals the photo onto the tile and makes it as one.  While you want a decent layer of Mod Podge on top of your photo, make sure that it is not goopy to ensure that you don't get clumps of dried Mod Podge on the final look.  Once you have made sure it is even spread and smooth, set the tile to the side to dry!

 4-  Let your tiles sit untouched for about a half an hour, and then check on them until they are dry.  The photo below will show the tiles right after the top coat of Mod Podge is on the picture, so you can still see some of the glue.

5- Enjoy your mother's reaction as you give her a gift to remember!  In the photo below, you will see another set of coasters we made using 70's-80's photos.  You can literally use any kind of photo on these beautiful photo tile coasters and it will draw an emotional feel.

We really loved making these photo tile coasters, and hope you enjoyed reading our tutorial!  It is a great, cheap, and sentimental gift that you can make yourself for Mother's Day.  You might want to give a tissue along with the tiles as there might be a couple of tears shed.

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Digitize Before This Happens To Your Slides!

Are your slides still sitting in carousels?  Convert them to digital and never worry about Fading, Discoloration and Children every again!  It's convenient and priceless.

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Oh, and PS- don't forget to send your film into Larsen Digital for Conversion!  Best Prices.  Best Quality.  Best Results.

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Mother's Day is Creeping In- Convert Her Film to Digital!

Mother's Day will be here before you know it, so it's important to start planning what you are going to do now!

What better way to tell your beloved mom how much you care about her than by showing how proud you are of your past, of the way you grew up and were raised, and how fond you are of the memories you've shared with her?  How do you do this?  By converting her film to digital of course!

The moment you sit down with your mom to reminisce over your family's favorite moments will bring laughter, smiles, and probably even some tears.

When you convert all her film to digital, not only will she feel the love you have for her, but since the digital images can last forever, you will always have a piece of your mom to hold on to, through thick and thin.

Your mother is important to you, so give her a gift that truly matter.  Give her the gift of memories!

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I Value My Old Home Movies and Video Tapes!

We all know about the boxes full of old VHS tapes and Super 8 movie film hiding in our storage- but what’s the value in it?  You might be amazed once you take a closer look…

In 1977 I was so ecstatic when I bought my first “movie” camera.  It was a ‘sound only’ Super 8 camera which I paid $400 for ($1495 in 2012 dollars).  In order to capture anything I needed to purchase a single film cartridge which cost $11.00 ($41.00 in 2012 dollars) - and it only held about 3 minutes of film!  At this time my wife and I were raising two kids both under age 2.  There was no way I could shoot everything that the little kids did every day (like we tend to do today with the modern digital technology).  Heck, I couldn't even afford a projector to watch the film on!   In order to watch our recorded footage we would take our film to the local camera bar where it was developed, and then we would head to my parents’ home to watch the 3 minutes of our movies.  That’s what makes this old film so valuable beyond the enormous cost associated with shooting those memories in the first place.  Every roll of film contained a very special event.  Whether it was capturing Christmas, a birthday, or those precious first steps it was always something really special.

In 1986 I bought my first VHS camcorder.  It was about the size of a modern computer monitor and required that it be shoulder mounted to shoot the video.  It was terrible in low light situations, but compared to the cost and limited filming length of Super 8 it was all the rage for the home movie buff.  I paid $1400 for this behemoth ($2885 in 2012 dollars) and I would readily plop down another $24.95 ($51.42 in 2012 dollars) for a blank VHS tape because “Hey- it costs far less per minute than Super 8 film!”

I love today’s digital video technology.  In this digital age I shoot more video in one year than I shot in the 20 years of the old analog world combined. Sometimes I think that the younger generation who only knows the digital age fails to appreciate the value, cost, and effort that went into capturing all of those old memories that your parents and grandparents have tucked away in a corner of the basement.  While I make my business of bringing those old videos and home movies into this new age, I will always have a special place in my heart for the good old methods of capturing the moment.

Here’s my personal estimate of my investment:

Super 8 Movie Film including camera:     ~$3600 in 2012 dollars

VHS & Hi8 tapes including cameras:         ~$2450 in 2012 dollars.

-Brent Larsen, President of Larsen Digital Services

How much investment do you have in your old vintage films?

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Photo Calendar Review: Picaboo

After my first failed attempt at making a calendar I was a little wary at trying again.  I tried Picaboo.com because it was referred to me by a friend.  I was able to quickly and easily upload my photos and loved the fact that it would hide photos in my gallery after I had added them to my calendar, it was simple to know which photos I still needed to add.  This really helped me keep my head on straight and stay organized.  The software was very user friendly and intuitive (but a little slow at times).  I really liked that I could have preset designs because I didn't have a lot of spare time to create a calendar. I really liked that I could zoom into my picture and then adjust it left, right, up or down.  This allowed me to focus on the exact spot of my photo.  

The only downside is that it lacked decorative accents and I really wish it had offered some. I am not creative, I can't come up with fun catch phrases on my own and I would have appreciated some help.  If it hadn't been midnight I would have called my sister-in-law, she can always come up with something creative.

When I received my calendar I was really impressed with how fast it arrived & that it was such great quality.  Each page is on thick card stock instead of flimsy paper. The pictures on the pages look great, the printing was very high quality.  It also passed the kid test.  Both my 4 year old & my 1 year old have taken it from me to look at their pictures and the calendar survived!  My 1 year old loves to rip pages out of books and thankfully the card stock was so thick he wasn't able to destroy my new calendar. 

I was very happy with my experience with Picaboo and will definitely use them again. 

4/5 stars

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$7 Video Tape to DVD Transfers!

You can get a coupon code to get all your video tapes transferred to digital for only $7 a piece!

All you have to do to get the code is:

-Watch the video below

-Figure out what color hair the doll has

-Leave your answer in a comment on this blog post along with your email address

-The coupon code will be emailed to you within 24 hours

-You have until Today (02.27.13) Midnight Mountain Time to submit your answer!

-Coupon Code will expire 03.08.13

ENJOY!

Find out more information on our video tape transfer service and process!

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Making Video Memories Stand Out

8mm Vintage Camera Review 8mm Vintage Camera allows you to shoot vintage video in real time. You can take existing video on your iPhone or iPad and add a vintage overlay to it, or you can shoot live video.  There are many vintage themes to choose from, such as, the 20's, 60's, 50's, Noir, Indigo and now Tuscan.

Our Review

 Reviewer: Kristin Harding 
November 17, 2012

I love old film, old pictures, anything that feels dated & classic. I am a fan of any app that will take my digital photos and apply an antiqued effect to it. Imagine my delight when I stumbled across the 8mm vintage app. I love video, I am constantly taking videos of my kids doing the most mundane daily things. The 8mm Vintage app takes video clips and adds an antiqued effect to it, the options range from 60's & 70's warm glow, 1920's Black & White, a dark dirty noir theme, down to professional blue hues. Whatever theme you want to go with, this app probably will meet your needs.

After playing around with it for a while I had two complaints, 1) I wish I didn't have to record live video, I wish I could grab video from my camera roll & 2) I wish I could mute my current audio & add a flicker background which is classic to old movie film. After playing around a while I thought that I would hit the little "i" button and was amazed that my two little complaints were actually features they had included. I admit that I rarely read instructions first, I always jump right into a project and then when I am stuck, I go back & read instructions. I was very happy when I was able to pull videos saved on my phone since and even happier when it allowed me to add the flicker background noise to my video.

One thing that I think would really make this app great is to add some additional audio tracks reminiscent to earlier times, such as a 1920's flapper vibe, or 1940's noir theme.

Reviewer: Christa Larsen 
November 15, 2012

Working so hard to convert old 8mm film to a digital format, I found it ironic to be so fond of an app that is counteractive. With 8mm Vintage Camera, the ability is given to add an old feel to video being shot straight from your phone. You also have the opportunity to take videos that have been recorded in the past, and add fun effects to them. There are several themes to choose from including a 1920 black and white effect, and a 70s faded look. The app also contains options to have the frames "jitter" giving it a old school feeling, and it also gives you the choice to have the audio recorded or not, or even if you want a vintage movie film noise instead of sound, giving it an authentic feel. 8mm Vintage Camera can upload your finished products to Facebook and Youtube, and also allows you to save the videos to your camera roll, or email them to friends and family. This app is extremely fun for a unique touch to your memories, and as long as you read the info under the "I" button within the app, it is very user friendly.

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What Photos Are Hiding in Your Closet?

We all have photos from important moments in our lives.  What memories are hiding in your closet?  Are they:

Tradtions

Just Plain Cute

Goofy

Adventurous

Posed

Touristy

Or a family heirloom?

Don't let any of your memories like these fade away.  Send them in to Larsen Digital to be scanned to digital form so they can stick around for generations to come.  They may not be an heirloom now, but they have the potential to be!

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Photo Calendar Review: TinyPrints

We are on a journey to find you the best photo products to show off your digital images.  The latest:  a photo calendar created through Tiny Prints by Shutterfly.

There were a lot of things I loved about this calendar, and some things I didn't so much like.  Overall creating and ordering this photo calendar through Tiny Prints was a good experience, and I would probably rate the product I received a 7 out of 10.

One things that I particularly liked was the sturdiness of the calendar and the thickness of the pages.  When you schedule something on the calendar it does not indent onto the next page, which is a plus.  The print quality was also great.  The colors were vibrant and the contrast was just right.

I liked that you can customize the calendar with birthdays, anniversaries, and other special events.  I also find  their design choices and styles right up my alley.  They had great modern simplistic designs, as well as templates that are aimed for the crafty and traditional.  The website was great to work with, and the upload speeds were fast.

The only negative I had after receiving the final product was that the pages got dirty really easily.  Unfortunately I have this issue because I opened the calendar in front of my kids, who were eating a snack, and wanted to oogle all over the photos of themselves.  I admit some fault, but I wish that at least SOME of the remnants left on the pages would have cleaned off.  Instead, it is stuck there for good unless I want to ruin the cuteness.

I would definitely order from TinyPrints again, and I would recommend them to a friend.  Their prices are fantastic, and I can always find a coupon to work with.  The shipping speed was optimal, and the website was very user friendly.

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Photo Calendar Review: Snapfish

We are on a journey to find you the best photo products to show off your digital images.  The latest:  a photo calendar created through Snapfish.

Using digitized images to make this calendar, it truly was a blast from the past!  The top reason we loved this product from Snapfish:  The pages were so thick and sturdy.  It would be really hard to rip or damage the pages.  Next reason the calendar was a great buy: The print quality was fantastic.  I liked the slight sheen of the photos, but not too glossy that every speck of light shines off of it, hiding the imagery. 

Another reason Snapfish was a great vendor: Turnaround time was super fast.  We also liked their design options.  You could choose a theme to fit your personality whether it has a scrapbook feel, modern flair, or traditional touch- the options were great.  With Snapfish, you have the ability to personalize your calendar not just with the main photo for the month, but for holidays and birthdays.  Insert your favorite photos onto important dates to make this product complete.

We would recommend Snapfish for your next photo calendar.  The quality was superb and the look truly captured the feel we were going for.  It made old family photos shine, and was “awed” by all who saw it.

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What Type of Film Do you Have?

What Type of Film Do You Have?

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Capturing the Moment: iPhone vs Digital Camera

With so much new technology occurring in the convenience of your phone, it’s no wonder why some might ask, “Is it better to capture the moment through a digital camera or my smartphone?”  Well, as with most things, to each their own, but let’s go over some of the pros and cons to help those that are undecided.  For this article we are comparing the iPhone 5 with one of the best point and shoot digital cameras on the market, the Canon Powershot SX260 HS.

Digital Camera:

Pros	Cons
Higher Megapixels on the market	Over Twice as Heavy
20x Lens	Lower Frames Per Second
Depending on the iPhone you choose, the digital camera can be less expensive	Smaller LCD Screen Size
Unlimited Continuous Shot Mode
Image Stabilization
Predefined Shooting Options

iPhone

Pros	Cons
Much lighter than a digital camera	Lower Megapixels Offered
Easier to take traveling	Lens’ must be purchased separately
Same HD Video Quality as a Digital Camera
Higher Frames Per Second
Bigger LCD Screen Size

It may seem that there are many more pros for the Digital Camera, but the iPhone is definitely a competitive option.  With so many of their specs being similar to that of a Point and Shoot, and considering the convenience of the camera being a part of your phone (which most take everywhere with them no matter what), the iPhone is a great candidate to become your new digital camera.  It is there to capture the moment at all times and in all places that you carry your phone with you

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How to Copy Digital Images From a Disc to Your Computer

Getting files from a disc to your computer is easy!

Step 1

First, you want to put the disc in your computer. Once your computer has loaded the disc you should see a pop up asking what you want to do with the disc. Scroll down to "Open Folder View Files". This will allow you to see all the data files on your disc.

Step 2

You will want to select all the files on your disc. To do this, click once on the first file while holding down the SHIFT key and then click on the last file while still holding the shift key. Now all your files should be highlighted.

Right click with your mouse & select "COPY"

Step 3

Now you just need to locate where you will be saving your files.

Open Windows Explorer or go to "My Computer" you will want to select a spot on your hard drive to save your files. See below for instructions to create a new folder

To paste your files onto your computer you right click & select "PASTE".

Your files will start to copy to your computer. This may take some time depending on the size of the files & the speed of your computer.

Creating a Folder to save your files

You don't want to just "dump" your files onto your hard drive. You will want to have them saved in a folder with a title.

Step 1

Inside Windows Explorer or "My Computer" you will want to select a drive where you want the files saved. Once you have selected your drive, you will right click & select "NEW" & then select "FOLDER"

Step 2

Next you will want to name your folder - use a name that applies, don't leave the default title of "New Folder (1)". If you accidentally set the folder name and want to change it, click once on the folder & right click & select "RENAME". This will allow you to rename your folder.

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Photo Book Review: Mixbook

We are on a journey to find you the best photo products to show off your digital images.  The latest:  a photo book done through Mixbook.

We really didn't have any cons working with this company.  They had great templates, as well as fun designs and embellishments.  The print quality was awesome, and the pages were nice and sturdy.  The binding on this photo book was the best we've seen.  You couldn't even see the strings for the binding in the front and back of the book, but it had a seamless, professional look.  We were able to find a coupon as well, making this deal even sweeter.

If you are looking to create a photo book of your memories, we highly recommend Mixbook because of it's overall high quality, template and design choices, and their website's ease of use.  We are extremely happy with this product and look forward to doing more business with Mixbook.

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Photo Book Review: Lulu

We are on a journey to find you the best photo products to show off your digital images.  The latest:  a photo book done through Lulu.

Lets start with the cons:  The upload time was fairly slow.  Maybe it's because I had high resolution photos, and a lot of them, but I got a little impatient waiting.  That's about the only con I have with this experience.

Pros:  The designs were simple and perfect for the traditional minded.  When I received the photo book in the mail, I was so happy with the finished product!  The pages were extremely durable, and the print quality looked fantastic. My three year old has loved looking through the book, and has yet to wrinkle a page after her rough page turning, proving the good construction of the book. The hardback was well made and I loved the slight shimmer of the cover.

Overall I would recommend lulu for your photo book needs.  I was able to find a coupon to make the price amazing, and the design options and quality were superb.  

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Celebrate Your Life - Convert your Film to Digital

Preserve your life's best moments by converting your old photos, movies, and film to digital.

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Taking Pictures: Film vs Digital

Isn't this the truth...

Make sure you convert all your photos memories to digital!  Not only will you be preserving your memories, but you can have your images on your phone or computer to show off on your lunch break!

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Our Favorite Newborn Photo Poses

Seems like Spring is a popular time for babies to be born, and the trend is to take photos of your newborn days after their birth.  The best photos are those that showcase just how precious and tiny your itty bitty baby is.  Here are our favorite newborn poses that you might want to consider when planning your photo shoot.

Put your baby in something!  We love the crocheted slings that you can find on etsy.  Other cute ideas include a treasure chest (the child would lay on blankets within the chest of course), a football helmet if you are avid sports fans, pumpkin, Christmas stocking, or basket.  Posing your baby inside of something captures their small and precious size.  It's hard not to let out an "ohhh" when looking at one of these poses because they are just so cute.

We also like the poses that show love and family.  The ones where mom and dad hold the baby against their chest, or even holding the bundle of joy in their hands.  We've seen many photos where the parents are dressed all in black, but their hands are uncovered.  The reason they do this is so that their hands are the only objects the camera captures- giving the photo a magical feeling.  Another family pose we love?  Sibling poses!  Capturing the way older children feel about your new addition not only shows emotion, but it helps the brothers and sister feel involved and important as well.

Another pose we love when it comes to looking at newborn pictures- the fetal position, bum in the air pose.  Doesn't that just wreak of adorable?  Baby bodies are so delicate, small, and innocent that the photo capitalizes on the preciousness of your child.

The last photos being highlighted in this post are hospital pictures.  Hire someone to come to the hospital and freeze that moment in time with you.  There is nothing more intense than those first moments right after an infant is brought into the world.

Whatever poses you decide to implement in your photo shoot, just make sure you take pictures!  They grow so fast, and the moments of newborn innocence will be over before you know it.  Capture your new baby before those first months are gone.

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Self Portraits to Capture on Vacation

Let's just take it from the time you leave for your vacation till the time you get home.  As we go through your personal trip agenda, you will find several moments that you must capture.  Of course landscapes and skyscrapers are beautiful on their own, but having you in your photos will take it one step closer in making it more real and more personal.

Transportation Photo  Whether you are flying or driving, you probably woke up early to make sure you got everything ready on time.  Your anxiety is killing you as you longingly wait for your plane to board and get your vacay started.  Have someone snap a pic of you in this moment.  Take a photo with our luggage, or with your plane snacks.  Make sure you wear a huge smile on your face!

Then you arrive at your destination of slumber.  You are exhausted from a long day of travel, so you lay down on the bed to take a rest.  Where's your camera?  If you are anything like me, you will spend a lot of time on that bed and in that room, so you will want to remember it!  Take the iconic self taken picture of you in the room.

What do you go on vacation for?  Whatever your personal reason, make sure you are ready to capture the moment.  Take pictures wherever you can.  At a fancy or legendary restaurant, in front of a national landmark, enjoying a drink on the beach.  Stopping these moments in time will create a timeline for your vacation that you won't want to forget.

After you've had all your fun it's time to get back to real life.  You force all your clothes and extra items you've purchased since you've been gone in your luggage that instantly seems way too small.  Wouldn't that be a funny picture?  Insert your face wearing a frown, and that will capture two things.  How much you loved your vacation, and how sad you are to leave.  

There are two events that we see the most often when converting film to digital.  That is Holiday photos, and travel photos.  It's no lie that pictures help you remember the times you've had in your life, and even thought you have to go home eventually, the images will enable you to keep a piece of that time in your life forever.  I think I need a vacation now... or i just really want one.  Somewhere out of this negative degree weather in Pleasant View, UT please!

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Surprising Your Valentine With Film Conversion

So you've decided that you want to give the love of your life the gift of memories this Valentine's Day?  Want it to be a surprise? Check out these tips in making sure you can pull it off in secret.

The first hurdle you need to get through is to get the film out of the house and shipped to us!  Because your possessions might be bulky or take up a lot of room, you will want to remove the items while your loved one isn't home or in the vicinity   Is it all in a big brown box? Take the photos, reels, videos, or whatever film it may be out of the box, but leave the brown empty box there as a decoy.  If you want to know the best carrier in shipping your memories to us, there isn't one best provider.  Just make sure that whoever you choose offers a tracking program to put your mind at ease.

The next item you need to take care of is payment method.  We charge your card either when we upload your images or film, or when we ship your converted belongings, depending on the options you chose on your order form.  If your significant other is a hawk when it comes to monitoring your finances, you might want to consider initially putting the purchase on a hardly used card, or ask a family member to put the bill on their card momentarily.  Unfortunately we don't accept checks, and don't recommend sending cash through the mail.

Last base you need to cover is making sure the package arrives when the recipient isn't home, or ship it to your office, or a friend's house.  Make sure you check out our free shipping offer!  Then replace the film secretly, wrap the discs, or image carrying vehicle, and enjoy the reaction you get when your loved one opens their surprise.

Not only do we convert your film to digital, but we also have additional services to hit the emotions even harder.  With nostalgic slideshows and digital photo restoration, you can customize your gift to make it the best.

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Photo Book Review: Walgreens

We are on a quest to find you the best products and ideas for your digital images, and have decided to review photo book providers one book at a time.  

Today:  Walgreens

Some things we really liked about creating a Walgreen's photo book is that they offer same day pickup, the upload process was extremely fast, it's easy to find a coupon code, and there are a lot of designs to choose from.

Basically if you want a photo book fast- Walgreens is a great option.  While they are convenient, there are some downsides to choosing them as your printer.

 1- The hardback cover quality isn't the greatest.  The corners of the book are smooshed, and you can peel off the wrapping.

2- The binding is terrible.  It hardly provides any support to the book.

3-In the front, as well as the back of the book, you can see the white threads used to bind the book, giving it a cheap feel.

4-While the print quality itself was good, the pages were really thin, and wrinkled with the slightest turn of the page.

Ratings (on a scale of 1-5):

Quality- 2

Website (Ease of Creation)- 4

Design- 4

Overall- 3.5

Need to convert your old family film to digital to make your own photo book to celebrate your past?  Check out our New Year's Sale ending Jan. 17!

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Feature Friday: Video of 2 Year Old Dancing the Jive

This video made my day!  

Do you have home movies you want transferred to digital?  Check out our services- the lowest price for the best quality!

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