Ideas & Inspiration
We’re here to inspire and celebrate ways to stay connected to those who matter most. Share memories on your lifetime journey. Whether you’re looking to make the perfect photo book, greeting card, or decorative wall art, we’ve got you covered. Explore our innovative home decor tips, fun family activities, and creative ways to preserve your favorite photos.
How to Make a Photo Book
Learn how to make a photo book with Shutterfly. Choose templates, customize pages, add text, and create a personalized photo book from start to finish. 4 min read

Most Popular Personalized Gifts for Every Occasion
Discover Shutterfly’s most popular personalized gifts, including photo blankets, mugs, calendars, photo books, canvas prints, ornaments, and more. 4 min read

What Makes Shutterfly Photo Quality Stand Out
Learn what affects photo print quality, how to avoid blurry prints, and how Shutterfly uses premium materials and printing technology to help your photos look their best. 6 min read

How to Organize Photos for a Photo Book Using AI
Learn how to organize photos for a photo book using AI-powered tools like Autofill. Create smart layouts faster and customize your photo book with ease. 3 min read

How to Customize a Photo Book: Every Option Explained
Explore every way to customize a photo book, from templates and sizes to layflat pages, covers, layouts, and designer services. 8 min read

Best Photo Book Maker: Why Travel + Leisure Chose Shutterfly
Learn why Shutterfly was named the best photo book maker by Travel + Leisure and what stands out in its design tools and materials. 3 min read

Birth Announcement Etiquette & FAQs
Learn birth announcement etiquette, including when to send announcements, what to include, who to send them to, and how to personalize your cards. 4 min read

How to Use Storyboard View in the Shutterfly Photo Book Builder
Learn how to use Storyboard View in the Shutterfly Photo Book Builder to organize photos, rearrange pages, and design your photo book faster. 3 min read

What Do You Do With Thousands of Photos on Your Phone?
Wondering what to do with thousands of photos on your phone? Learn how to organize, back up, print, and preserve your favorite memories. 6 min read

What Is a Photo-Wrapped Photo Book?
Photo-wrapped photo books bring a more elevated, design-forward feel to custom photo albums. Instead of placing a photo inside a separate cover layout, the image wraps seamlessly across the entire exterior of the book, flowing continuously… 3 min read

Keepsake Gift Ideas & Personalized Memory Keepsakes
Explore personalized keepsake ideas including photo books, framed prints, ornaments, wall art, and meaningful gifts designed to preserve memories. 6 min read

Discover Shutterfly’s New Photo Book Designs
Explore Shutterfly’s newest photo book designs, including our new Photo-Wrapped styles, with fresh layouts for every memory and occasion. 5 min read
