Sunday, July 24, 2011

Shutterfly Photo Books – For Free!

Every year since Frog Prince and I have gotten married, we’ve made “year-in-review” photo books to highlight and capture our year together.  Over the past week I’ve been putting the finishing touches on our 4th year together book!!  I am so excited to share it with Frog Prince next Thursday for our anniversary. 

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Making this book, I had a chance to try out Shutterfly’s new custom path books!  I’ve made many photo books with Shutterfly before, and while I’ve always loved how our books turn out, some of the layout pages were challenging to work with because I wanted to tweak this or that.

With the new custom path books, I could do all the tweaking I wanted.  While this is certainly more time consuming, the things you can do to make the photo book what you want are incredible.  You can resize photos, add text boxes where ever you wish, and they have fun new “stickers” that allow you to add a little something extra to your photo book. 

We’ve used Shutterfly products time and time again – from Christmas cards to invitations and have always been happy with the final product.  In fact, we even made a photo book as our guest book for our wedding and folks could sign it “yearbook style”.  I also love that they are constantly responding to consumer feedback and trying to improve their products. 

The folks at Shutterfly have contacted me about giving 10 of you free 8x8 inch, 20-page hardcover photo books!  I absolutely love this size book – it’s perfect for a gift, for a shelf or a coffee table.  Now you have the chance to try out their new custom path photo book and make your own book of memories. 

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10 (yes, 10!!) lucky winners will each win a code that is good for a free photo book from Shutterfly!  Code offer is good until September 1, 2011. Applicable taxes, shipping and handling charges will apply.

Mandatory Entry: 
Simply leave a comment telling me what photo book you would make if you won!

For Additional Entries {leave up to two separate comments}:

(1) Like Finding Joy in My Kitchen on Facebook and leave a separate comment here telling me that you are a follower.

(2) Become a follower of Finding Joy in My Kitchen via Google Friend Connect Followers or via RSS feed and leave a separate comment here telling me that you follow Finding Joy in My Kitchen. 

For all comments, make sure that your email address is activated or left in the comment box so that I can get in touch with you if you are chosen as a winner.

Comments will close on Wednesday, July 27 at 11:59pm. 10 winners will be chosen with a random number generator in R (statistical software), announced on Facebook between July 28-31, 2011, and will be contacted by email.  Please note that winners must respond within 48 hours of being announced/contacted or another winner will be drawn.

Comments are moderated, so if you don’t see your comment right away, it will be there soon!

I received compensation in the form of a free photobook from Shutterfly in exchange for this post; however, the views and opinions expressed are my own.  If you have a blog and are interested in a free photo book from Shutterfly, Go to http://goo.gl/K5hUC.  

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99 comments:

  1. RebekahJuly 24, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    I would love to make a custom photo book of my kids - great gift for the grandparents!

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  2. RebekahJuly 24, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    I follow you on facebook too!

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  3. KeechJuly 24, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    I just found this website and cannot wait to make some of the cool dishes!! Thank you for offering the shutterfly giveaway! I would like to make a book about our summer vacation to Colorado, we rode bikes, and hiked and rode ATVs!!

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  4. ElaineJuly 24, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    I follow you on Facebook! And I would love to make a photo book of my kids!!

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  5. EmilyJuly 24, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    I would love to make a book of our wedding photos!

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  6. A Stone GathererJuly 24, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    I would probably make a very simple one like Dune or Black. I love putting my favorite pictures together in one book. I've done a couple of them.

    Here's hoping!!

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  7. A Stone GathererJuly 24, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    I am a follower of yours on facebook.

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  8. ginnyrecipesJuly 24, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Oh my goodness, I love shutterly! I just discovered them right after I had Nyla last July and it's been great!!!
    I would love to get her a "year-in-review" book for her first year with us. We've taken so many pictures, I would love to get them into a book!

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  9. HillaryJuly 24, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Wow, great giveaway! I would probably make a book with our honeymoon photos. I've been meaning to get that done for 2 years but still haven't gotten around to it!

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  10. TiffanyJuly 24, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    This would be perfect timing to put together a book for my daughter's 1st year.

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  11. Paper BlessingsJuly 24, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Already "liked" you on Facebook! :) Love getting updates from your blog.

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  12. Paper BlessingsJuly 24, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    I would like to make a See how our family has changed (then/now) photo book. :)

    BTW, early Happy Anniversary! My Darling Groom and I will also be celebrating our anniversary next week. :)

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  13. Emmett FamilyJuly 24, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    If I won this I would like to make a book of our family happenings for our son who is currently serving our country in Iraq. Thank you!

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  14. Emmett FamilyJuly 24, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    If I win one of these I'd make a book to send to our son who is currently serving our country in Iraq. Thank you for this opportunity.

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  15. MonicaBJuly 24, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    I would make an anniversary book. Thanks for the chance to win such a wonderful prize.

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  16. LINDA BARESJuly 24, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    I would make a photo book of my daughter's first 2 years for myself to keep. I've made her an album, but I won't want to part with it once she graduates. :) And I've always wanted to try these out too! Thanks! I really enjoy your blogs and have found lots of recipes to use as "keepers" in our house!

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  17. drewandjessicaJuly 24, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    I would probably make a photo book of our trip to Washington.

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  18. drewandjessicaJuly 24, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    I am a follower on facebook.

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  19. good2BqueenJuly 24, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    I used Shutterfly to create an 8x8 book as a thank you gift for my MIL for flying from Alaska to stay with us for several weeks when I had my DS. She was indispensable. And the book was fantastic.

    I've been wanting to do a baby book for my DS too. If I won, it would be the perfect opportunity to do so!

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  20. JulieJuly 24, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    I love photo books! I've just made three this weekend. I just saw Shutterfly's new format and would love to win one! I'd make a photo book for our friends of our vacation this past January. What a great Christmas gift!

    Thanks for the chance!

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  21. JulieJuly 24, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Following via Google! Thanks again.

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  22. JessieJuly 24, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    I would make a book of my daughter's first year for her birthday.

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  23. JessieJuly 24, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    I am an rss subscriber.

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  24. Sarah VintJuly 24, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Hi! I would create a shutterfly book out our wedding pictures. This is something we never did due to the cost. We got married just over 2 years ago.

    Sarah Vint, sarahannevint@gmail.com

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  25. BrittanyJuly 24, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    I have an 8x8 photobook made and ready to be ordered for my son. It's Months 1-3. I already have made a Waiting on Baby book and a Newborn (1st Month) book. I absolutely love my Shutterfly Photo Books!!!

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  26. BrittanyJuly 24, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    I'm a follower of Finding Joy in My Kitchen

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  27. amanda81July 24, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    I would make a photo book of our trip to Hawaii to visit my sister and her family!

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  28. MicheleJuly 24, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    I really love the year is review idea for the photo book. I like the idea of the years lined up on the bookshelf. I would have to start a little late...I have been married for 11 years and my kids are 6 and 7. Wish I started this long ago!
    rmdenniston at gmail.com

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  29. MicheleJuly 24, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    I have been a blog follower for awhile now and I have just "liked" you in facebook. Thanks for the extra entry chance.
    rmdenniston at gmail.com

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  30. Chrissy + NateJuly 24, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    I follow you!!!
    chrissyjohnson86@gmail.com

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  31. erinJuly 24, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    I love Shutterfly. This is a great giveaway, and I would do a photo book of my baby girl, since we have about a zillion photos of her, and she's not even 5 months old! :)

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  32. erinJuly 24, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    I'm a follower on facebook!

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  33. TanyaJuly 24, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    I think I would choose the Simply White one. It is nice and simple.

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  34. TanyaJuly 24, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    I follow you in the RSS feed thing:)

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  35. TheresaJuly 24, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    I would make a book for my husband's birthday in September. It is a big milestone but shh I'm not telling- LOL.

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  36. TheresaJuly 24, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    I am already a happy follower through GFC.

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  37. carmelsmithJuly 24, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    I've been reading your blog often the past year. I love your easy healthy meals and especially the weekly menu. I'm now an official follower and liked you on FB...two entries please!

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  38. TanyaJuly 24, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    I love your idea making the yearly books. My daughter just graduated high school, I would make a book for her senior year and graduation, she has lots of photos to choose from. Thanks ! :D

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  39. Allen5July 24, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    I would make a photo book for my child care provider who is moving. She has faithfully watched my son for 4 years and I would do a book for her to always remember my precious baby.

    shauna
    williamsmay2000@yahoo.com

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  40. Sarah OgdenJuly 24, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    I would love to make a book with my son's baseball season and my daughter's softball season.

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  41. Sarah OgdenJuly 24, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    I am a follower of Finding joy in my Kitchen and I also have you "bookmarked" in my Google Reader.

    Thanks
    Sarah
    ogdesar@staff.wildrose.k12.wi.us

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  42. MonicaJuly 24, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    I would make a book of my beautiful kids!

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  43. Christy BJuly 24, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Hey!

    James and I are off to Europe this summer (my first time!) and if I were to win the shutterfly book, I would definitely make it of our first trip to Europe together!

    fingers crossed! :D
    Christy

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  44. Christy BJuly 24, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    I think I just became a follower on facebook of FJIMK, does clicking Like constitute becoming a follower? If not, let me know how and I'll do it!
    thanks!
    Christy

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  45. T, B, Z, J, M & IJuly 24, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    WOOHOO!!! I think I would make a book for my mom. I love traditional scrapbooking and digital scrapbooking and just haven't had time to keep up with either.

    boyds(at)prtel(dot)com

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  46. T, B, Z, J, M & IJuly 24, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    I follow you on FB!

    boyds(at)prtel(dot)com

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  47. BeaJuly 24, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Neat you've done it each year! I've done one for my kids for the past 3 years and would love to do another one this year highlighting their summer fun.

    brookebarker@hotmail.com

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  48. BeaJuly 24, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    I'm also a follower on Facebook :)
    Thanks!

    Bea

    brookebarker@hotmail.com

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  49. ZONE F DG TEAMJuly 24, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Decisions, decisions. I think I would do a coffee table book of our family.

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  50. ZONE F DG TEAMJuly 24, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    I'm a follower.

    daldak01@yahoo.ca

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  51. BethanyJuly 24, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    I would make a book celebrating my son's second year. We have one of my pregnancy/his first month and one of his first year, but he just turned two and we don't have the budget to order one right now. This would be great!

    Equusbeth at gmail dot com

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  52. BethanyJuly 24, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    I follow you through my google reader!

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  53. JenniferJuly 25, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Every year I make year in reviews for each of the grandparents. I would love to get a jump start on the books and try out the new formats available. It looks like it would be great at adding some of those personal touches.

    jhansen74(at)gmail(dot)com

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  54. JenniferJuly 25, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    I follow you through my google reader
    jhansen74(at)gmail(dot)com

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  55. JuliaJuly 25, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    I would love to make a photo book of my 3 boys. I have wanted to do this for a while, but didn't really know where/how to start.

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  56. AshleyJuly 25, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    I would make a photo book of my daughter's first year! She just turned one on Saturday!

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  57. AshleyJuly 25, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    I follow you through Google Reader.

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  58. Tara22July 25, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    I would love to make a baby book...now that my child is 5, i should have time to doit:)
    tarachatham(at)gmail(dot)com

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  59. Tara22July 25, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    I follow you on facebook:)

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  60. Tara22July 25, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    I also follow your blog in my google reader! Thanks for this giveaway!

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  61. SaraJuly 25, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I would make a photo book for the grandparents for Christmas, I think.

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  62. SaraJuly 25, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I follow you in Google Reader.

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  63. Megan S.July 25, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    I'd make a book of my marriage

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  64. Megan S.July 25, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    I follow through google reader

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  65. NikkiJuly 25, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    I would love to make photo books for my kids for their birthdays...I'd like to start doing a 'year in review' to give them each year.

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  66. Mandy AllJuly 25, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    I would make a photo book of my son...I kept a blog during my pregnancy and his infancy but I have never turned it into a baby book.

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  67. Mandy AllJuly 25, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    I follow you via RSS (google reader)

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  68. JessicaJuly 25, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    I would probably use this for our wedding guestbook! I'm thinking either Modern Wedding or Simply White, or maybe Dune...

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  69. JessicaJuly 25, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    I follow you using google reader.

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  70. JessicaJuly 25, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    I "liked" you on facebook!

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  71. LisaJuly 25, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    I have always wanted to make one. I like the year in review idea.

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  72. crookcornerJuly 25, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    I love Shutterfly books and would love to make one for free!

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  73. NikoTushJuly 25, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    I still have yet to do anything with my wedding photos! It's been almost a year, and this would be a great anniversary gift for my hubby and me!

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  74. AnonymousJuly 25, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    I would do a yearly book for our family! I love Shutterfly!

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  75. AnonymousJuly 25, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    I like you on FB! :-)

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  76. Out of the Box into the KitchenJuly 25, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    I have photo books(most from shutterfly) of my boys every 3 months for the first yr of their life and every yr after that! This would be perfect for my almost 5 yr old...

    FrogPrincess 8 @ hotmail.com (minus the spaces)

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  77. Out of the Box into the KitchenJuly 25, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    I'm a fan on fb!

    FrogPrincess 8 @ hotmail. com (minus the spaces)

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  78. Out of the Box into the KitchenJuly 25, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    I'm also a google friend!

    FrogPrincess8 @ Hotmail. com (minus the spaces)

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  79. doubleblessedx2July 25, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    I am getting ready to make a
    50th Anniversary guest book for my parents big day next month!

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  80. Chelle HJuly 25, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    I would make a book of our Disney vacation.

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  81. Chelle HJuly 25, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    I like you on FB too!

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  82. JennyJuly 25, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    I would like to make a photo book for a friend from yoga class who's in the midst of chemo for breast cancer---I'd get all her yoga friends to hold signs with cheerful sayings and make them into a book for her.

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  83. TarynJuly 26, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Congratulations on 4 years! Time flies.

    I would make a book of our recent vacation - I try to scrapbook, but never make it very far.

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  84. TarynJuly 26, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    I follow in google reader.

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  85. JackieJuly 26, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    I would love the chance to win a custom photo book!

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  86. JackieJuly 26, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    I am a follower too!

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  87. caroleeJuly 26, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    I would make a book as a souvenir for my friend, who just attended his first Comic-Con!

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  88. Staci AJuly 26, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    I'd love to make a book of my son's birthday party!
    mommastaci33 at yahoo dot com

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  89. Staci AJuly 26, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    I like your site on Facebook.
    mommastaci33 at yahoo dot com

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  90. Staci AJuly 26, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    I follow on GFC. Thanks!
    mommastaci33 at yahoo dot com

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  91. ChelseyJuly 27, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    I would put together a summary of our travels this year to take home during the holidays to share with family and friends.

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  92. ChelseyJuly 27, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    I am a follow in the RSS feed :)

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  93. ChelseyJuly 27, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    Follow you on Facebook too!

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  94. Sarah663July 27, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Since I just got the rights to our wedding pictures, I want to make a wedding book!

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  95. Mary TJuly 27, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    I would love to make a photo book of our summer - ball games, vacation, family time.

    sundance.survey at gmail dot com

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  96. Mary TJuly 27, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    I "like" Joy In My Kitchen on FB as Sun Dance

    sundance.survey at gmail dot com

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  97. Mary TJuly 27, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    I follow on GFC as Mary T

    sundance.survey at gmail dot com

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  98. ChipJuly 27, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    I would love to make a book about our last camping trip. The kids love them.
    chipdip2010(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  99. Holly ChalkJuly 27, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    I'd like to make a photo book of my twin girls' first year of life. Love your blog!

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