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Bye, Bye MyPublisher

MyPublisher Photo Books

Something I have done for our kids since they were born is to make them birthday books after each birthday, to look back over the past year and record milestones, favorites, and special events.  Because we don’t regularly print pictures, unless we are using them in a frame or for a special project, all these pictures that we take are not going anywhere other than on a screen!  I make these books so we can look back and see how much he grew in the past year, what he was interested in, and even special stories that impact his life.  Because the years pass by so quickly, I don’t want us to miss it.  They are also my way of “holding on” to special artwork and writings.  I take a picture of the artwork and include it either as a background  or a photo.  Then, for most I discreetly discard the original.  The artwork goes along great with the story I am trying to tell of their lives!

Birthday Books

So, I make these books, and my go to software and development company has always been MyPublisher.  I have made many books using their program, and have been very pleased with the quality of the books and the ability to customize completely.  They all match and their name and birthday date are on the books’ spines.  You can create custom, or use the quicker method which automatically arranges the photos for you.  I love these birthday books!

Well, a few weeks ago I received devastating news!!  MyPublisher is closing down for good in May, so I only have a few months left to finish up current projects and print/download before then.  If you use My Publisher you should have received a notice.  I will miss them because their service and quality has always been wonderful in my opinion.  And all of my books match!!




Now, they are referring their customers to sister brand, Shutterfly.  I have not had any bad experiences with Shutterfly and have used them on occasion for projects.  It’s just… change!

Recipe Photo Books

These companies are amazing for staying organized and creating beautiful keepsake books and projects.  In addition to the birthday books,  you can make picture-based recipe books.  I did this several years ago to store my favorite recipes and it has been a helpful in the kitchen and fun to look at the memories in those books!  Our kids love to bake with us so there are fun pictures of them through the years baking cookies and watching them bake in the oven.

Gift Books

One other wonderful way to use their service is by making photo books for friends or grandparents.  Better than a card and possibly not too much more expensive, you can make a mini-book for any occasion.   Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day are all great occasions.

My heart breaks just a little at the thought of MyPublisher not being around for the rest of my kids’ childhoods, or even past May, when they are closing their doors.  I appreciated the simplicity and matching books!  But, I will get over it and enjoy Shutterfly or one of the other photo book makers.  In the meantime, I will finish up my projects on MyPublisher, and you should too.


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