Albelli Photo Book Review

The summer sun is shining and I am finding myself taking loads of photos of the family on days out or playing in the garden.  These digital images can end up sat on the hard drive of my computer or they can be liberated into the pages of a photo book that will be looked at and enjoyed by the whole family for years to come!

Albelli gave me the opportunity to make a photo book and I used photos from my holidays at Centre Parcs and Butlins along with photographs taken at Kizzy's school fair and on Ella's 17th birthday, to bring to life a collection of family memories from the last 3 months.

I downloaded the Albelli Photo Creator which made making the photo book really easy, giving access to all the design options.  I was able to choose how many photos would appear on the pages, change the layout and add text.  You can also add clip art, frames, special effects and page colours. 

I kept my design simple and used as many photos as I could as I have taken thousands of pictures over the last few months!  I opted for a photo front cover and upgraded to get the glossy pages.  I also added some extra pages, making a 32 page book.

It's so easy to order the book online and the delivery time is quick. Emails keep you updated on the progress.

My book arrived well packaged and I was delighted with it!  (Just make sure that you proof read your order - I made a typo that I didn't spot!  The books are printed exactly as you create them.)

Take a look at albelli.co.uk to find out more and to get creating your own photo book or one of their other photo products.

Win 1 of 3 Albelli Photo Books

I have reviewed Albelli's photo books and I am always so impressed with them.  I love seeing my precious  photos displayed in such a lovely way, allowing me to re-live memories every time I flick through the glossy pages.

Thanks to Albelli, I am giving away three photo books to three lucky readers of Inside the Wendy House.  All you need to do to enter the prize draw  is fill out the Rafflecopter entry form below.

The competition ends at midnight on 3rd July 2013.

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Your prize entitles you to a 24 page, medium landscape photo book valued at £15.95 plus £3.99 P&P (total value £19.94). The voucher code for the prize will be valid for 3 months from receipt. This voucher code cannot be combined with other offers. To claim your prize, enter the promotion code at checkout and the associated amount will automatically be deducted from your purchase. Costs will vary based on any additional pages or features such as lay flat and gloss that are added to your book. If you are unable to enter your promotion code, please contact our customer service team prior to ordering. Offer only valid at Albelli.co.uk, no substitutions, transfer rights or cash equivalents will be given. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue promotions at any time.


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Photo Books for Father's Day

This Father's Day why not make your dad a photo book filled with special photographs?  I think it is a fabulous, personal gift idea and something that will be treasured for years to come, bringing back precious moments and family memories whenever it is looked at.

Albelli have given us the opportunity to make our own photo book for Father's Day.  Unfortunately, with the bout of illness that has struck everyone in our house down over the past three weeks, we haven't managed to create one yet.  As the deadline for ordering is June 9th 2013, I will be doing it this weekend so we get it back in time for Father's Day.

Taking a look through the Albelli website, there are some really inspirational ideas for making a brilliant, personalised 'Book for Dad'.

You can include photos of dad's favourite things: his car, the dog, his favourite food, his record collection and of course the kids!  With funky layouts, fun frames and photo masks, text boxes and cool clip art to play with, the book can be made exactly how you want it.

With a little effort, every page can be turned into something magical.  You can tell a story, capture the mood and create a really special photobook.  The Photo Book Creator has all the tools you need to design and edit a book to your own specifications.  The Inspiration Pages include step by step tutorials so you can achieve specific effects and themes such as using watercolour backgrounds and  brush stroke masks to display photo images of your kids' artwork within the photobook.

If you don't have the time you can always opt for a pre-designed photo book where you simply have to upload your images into a template of your choice.  A bit of editing and tweaking can be applied so you are completely happy with the end result.

Prices start at just £6.95 for a Pocket Photo Book.  A Large Landscape Photo Book starts at £24.95.

I'm really looking forward to getting creative and a little bit bold as I create the Photo Book for Ian's Father's Day present.  I'll report back when we receive the finished result!

Here is a book I made for Ian last year showing the excellent quality of the Albelli photo books.

Find out more at www.albelli.co.uk

Albelli Photo Books

Albelli produce the most incredible photo books for every occasion.  I like to regularly get my digital photos made into photo books, which are a wonderful way of preserving our memories.  So far, this February has given us some unexpected snow days, half term and Valentine's Day.  With so many fabulous photo opportunities I've got lots of lovely photographs of my family that deserve to be on display for everyone to look at.  So I was very pleased when Albelli offered me the chance to make my own photo book.

I love the Albelli site.  You can make photo books instantly by choosing which pictures you want including and letting the programme do the rest.  But I love the freedom of making my own.

Page layouts, backgrounds, number of photos per page, text and photo sizes can be played around with to create your own unique design.  I loved the creative freedom, dragging, dropping and cropping my pictures in my own way, picking colour schemes and adding text boxes.

It is quite intuitive and user friendly and regular save prompts ensure you don't lose your work!

Creating my Albelli Photo Book

When you have created your book you can choose optional extras such as a full photo front cover and extra thick glossy pages.  These make your creation even more special.

My Photo Book arrived a week after I made it which is a great turnaround time.  Email messages kept me informed of its progress along the way.  The books are sent in sturdy cardboard packaging and are wrapped in plastic so they don't get damaged.

I have to confess that I let out a little gasp of joy when I saw my book.  It was so glossy and colourful.  No wonder Albelli were voted as the No1 Photo Book by The Gadget Show!

My Valentine's Cupcakes on the Cover

Different Layouts 

Thick, glossy pages

Valentine's Day Photos

Funky Backgrounds

Prices start at just £6.95.  

They would make a fabulous, unique and thoughtful gift for Mother's Day filled with family photos.

Find out more at Albelli.co.uk

The Cost of Love

Albelli have been learning all about our romantic habits with their Valentine's Survey!  We may like to think we are a nation of romantics but some of the facts dispute this claim.  For example did you know 40% of people don't give their partners a present at all!  For those that do, the average spend is £22, with three times as many men than women spending over £40!

Women prefer sentimental gifts such as a personalised photo book.  Featuring photos of favourite places, snaps of you both when you were younger and pictures taken throughout your relationship, a photo book is the ultimate romantic gesture.

Albelli have come up with some present inspiration for Valentine's Day gift ideas to help you come up with the perfect present for your loved one.  From canvases to acrylics, calendars to photo books, there is something for everyone, allowing you to create thoughtful and unique gifts.

Check out the fun and interesting facts on this graphic about "The Cost of Love" and see what categories you fall into!

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I have been sent a code to make my own photo book from Albelli and I'll be making one for Ian's Valentine's Day present.  Who says romance is not alive and well!!

Albelli Photo Calendars

Albelli have launched a new calendar range and editor to make it easier to make great quality photo calendars.  With more options for formats, layouts, designs and themes, you will be able to produce the perfect calendar from the comfort of home, which will be delivered direct to your door.  This is Christmas shopping made easy!  Personalised photo products make excellent and thoughtful presents for loved ones.

With a new pricing structure in place for multiple orders, the prices start at just £5.99.

The new range includes the following options:

Premium Calendar:

With a two page spread for every month, photography enthusiasts will love this option. There is no better way to show off your spectacular shots, than with your photo taking up a whole page and the calendar taking up another full page add a creative touch there are a range of themes which can be applied to suit the photos you’ve chosen.

Landscape Calendar:

A beautiful way to treasure and share your greatest memories. Available in a luxurious A3 size, your photos will look brilliant in your home or that of a loved one. You can keep it simple or jazz it up with the themes suit your personal style.

Portrait Calendar

The perfect way to relive 12 great memories over 12 months of the year. Available in A5 through to A2 and with a range of great themes there are plenty of options for the perfect Christmas gift.

Birthday Calendar:

For the family home our A4 Birthday Calendar especially set up for you to remember your friends' and family’s birthdays, this is a fun option. You will never forget those important dates again, and you can even add their photo on their birthday to make it even more fun! There are over 10 different design themes so there really is no end to the creative ways you can make this calendar.

I am being given the chance to try out the Albelli calendars for myself.  I'll let you know how I get on!