Scrapbooking Expert Offers Tips for Creating Merry Memory Books This Holiday Season

LONG BEACH, Calif., Dec. 20 /PRNewswire/ — In a season known for the taking and sharing of photos, Epson knows that scrapbookers have a special task of preserving precious holiday moments. To help make scrapbookers’ seasons bright, Epson, the creator of the nation’s number-one selling 4″ x 6″ photo printer, PictureMate®, provides suggestions for both first-time and experienced scrapbookers.

Barbara Kotsos, senior marketing manager for scrapbooking solutions at Epson America, offers the below tips, hints and resources for compiling one-of-a-kind holiday memory books this season.

* Childhood Keepsakes: Start a tradition by having your children select
their favorite holiday gifts and then pose for photographs. Each year,
include these photographs in their memory books — not only will they
see changes in themselves, but also in their toy preferences. For an
added touch, print doubles and include a photograph of your child and
his or her toy in a thank you note to the gift giver.

* Picture This: Everyone agrees that the holidays are much more fun when
seen through the eyes of a child. This year, rather than being the
sole family photographer, let your child snap a few pictures. These
photos are sure to offer a unique view of the holidays.

* Instant Memories: When juggling family, work, gift wrapping, cooking
and caring for out-of-school kids, scrapbooking often falls to the
bottom of the “to do” list. To stay on top of scrapbooking this
season, print your photos as you go. With personal photo printers,
such as PictureMate, you can print 4″ x 6″ snapshots in the convenience
of home — no driving, no lines, no crowds!

* All in the Family: Remember to include all of the holiday “ministones”
in your scrapbook. Too often, we limit the holidays to the unwrapping
of gifts or photos with Santa. This year, photograph the family at the
dinner table or your children tucked in on Christmas Eve to capture the
full spirit of the holidays.

* ‘Tis the Season: In the midst of perhaps the busiest holiday season,
there has never been a better excuse to “scraplift.” Take advantage of
Web sites that offer downloadable backgrounds or other digital
templates for creating personalized, yet efficient, updates for your
scrapbooks. Or better yet, visit www.EpsonCreativeZone.com for free
downloadable resources as well as additional project ideas.

* Little Something Extra: Go beyond the photograph and include other
holiday keepsakes in your scrapbook. For example, after Santa’s visit,
be sure to add your child’s “Dear Santa” letter to your memory book.
For added personalization, include a photo of your child drafting the
letter next to note itself. This is also a fun idea for special
holiday recipes of dishes that you cook with your child.

For more information on PictureMate by Epson, as well as special offers and rebates, visit www.MyPicturemate.com.

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