| say that perfection is in the eye of the beholder. | | | | important to you, like room and pages for photos, |
| However, with regards to memory books, there are | | | | lines for writing or spaces to glue lined paper, blank |
| a few tips that can sure help with the selection of | | | | pages for special occasions, pockets for memorabilia, |
| the perfect one. | | | | etc. |
| One Size Fits All – Not here! Find one that | | | | Creative Cover – Ugly is as ugly does, so |
| suits your style. Are you an avid collector needing | | | | don’t get something no one wants to look at |
| lots of writing and photo space as well as space for | | | | on a coffee table. If necessary, add your own book |
| gluing old greeting cards, postcards and whatnot? If | | | | cover. |
| so, either find a large memory book, like a 3-ring | | | | Unique – If you are truly striving for your own |
| binder style with pockets. Or choose multiple-memory | | | | publication, research how to make your own memory |
| books – like maybe one for writing, one just | | | | book, taking notes on: |
| for photos and a pocketed binder for the bigger | | | | - binding |
| items. | | | | - page sizes |
| Compliment Your Style – If you are not a gold | | | | - number of pages |
| and glittery person, don’t choose a memory | | | | - cover choice (some places have their own images |
| book with that style. Instead, check out country | | | | you can use; others charge to use your photo for a |
| style patchwork-themed pages and cover, for | | | | cover) |
| instance. Or choose pastels or polka dots or beach | | | | - shipping and handling charges |
| scenes…but the picture? | | | | - estimated time to publish and ship to you |
| Budget Madness – Don’t break the | | | | Accessorize – Make sure your choice of book |
| bank on this book. Select a memory book that you | | | | allows for what you want to do, like keep it in a living |
| can write in anywhere, any time…and use a | | | | room with coordinating photos, vase, etc. You |
| lot…and not have to worry about getting tiny | | | | don’t want a loud pattern in a soft room, for |
| stains on it while you’re drinking coffee and | | | | example. |
| filling in pages. You want a fun time associated with | | | | Don’t be afraid of making a mistake! Beauty, |
| the memories, not stress and agony that will hinder | | | | like perfection, is in the eye of the beholder. You can |
| your even completing the thing. | | | | always take your content and revise your memory |
| Options – Select a book that has options | | | | book! |