Mastering Memory-Keeping in 8 Doable Steps

If you're like most people, your memories are everywhere--in photos, in videos, on your computer, on your phone, or in the cloud (probably, you think).  

Get ready to master memory-keeping, because when you do you are inviting this into your life:

I have been coaching people with their memory-keeping since 2005, so by now I'm able to really distill it down and guide you step-by-step through the process.  These 8 Steps will serve you better than what you're doing now.  

This post is the honest advice I'd give anyone, everyone!  No mincing words.  I'll show you what you need to do, and why. 

To master memory-keeping--to get a handle on all your memories, photos, videos, etc., and make them accessible and protected so you can enjoy them--just follow these 8 Steps.  Five of these steps are "one & done"--they only need to be done once--while three of them need to be repeated regularly. 

Step 1: Know what you have.  Find it.  

Think of all the places your memories currently reside.  Are they on your computer?  Are they in the cloud (like Apple or Google or Dropbox)?  Phone?  Flash drive?  8mm film?  Slides?  VHS tapes?  Have you gotten some from your parents or grandparents?

Depending on what you have and where it is, accomplishing this step may look a little different for you than it will for someone else.  You may want to make a written list of everything you have and where it is.  Or, you may want to physically put all your printed photos, external hard drives, film, VHS tapes, old scrapbooks, etc., in one place.

Either way, this is a "one & done" step--something you only have to do this once.  

Don't be shy about enlisting help from others, too.  Knowing what you have and where it is is the first step in mastering memory-keeping.  When you've done that, you're ready to move on to Step 2.

Step 2:  Get everything back.  

Specifically, get everything that is endangered back.

You read that right.  Some of your memories may be endangered.  You probably already know that magnetic photo albums (which aren't literally magnetic, but have a sticky adhesive coating on the pages) from decades ago, and even some today, contain photo-damaging acids, and you should definitely get those photos out of that danger.  But did you know this?

Your digital photos in the cloud are most likely endangered, too.

For Step 2, if your digital files are only being stored in the cloud (like Apple, Google, Dropbox, etc.) download your photos back to your own computer or hard drive.  *Empty your accounts.  *Cancel your payments.  And be aware that this save-them-to-your-own-device step is only temporary.  I know this sounds abrupt and maybe a little shocking, but I'll explain why this is an absolutely vital step.  

*If you prefer to do this after completing Step 5, that's just fine.

HERE'S WHY

When I first heard about this I didn't think it was true--because WHO DOES THAT?!--but it is true:  most cloud photo storage services (especially free ones, but paid ones, too) have fine print that doesn't ensure the security of your photos, your privacy, or even your account.  Here are just a few examples.

This happened to me, too!  The company (which wasn't even any of these mentioned above) changed from a private photo storage and publishing company to just publishing only.  Just like that.  You can read my experience here.

Definitely read the brief article by Jordan LaCrosse about his experience: The Heartbreaking Consequences of an iOS 18 Update.

So, for Step 2, get all your memories back.  Make sure you own them and have access to them.  (Access for very old media like slides, photos stuck on magnetic pages, and VHS tapes will be covered in Step 7.)  Remove old photos from old scrapbooks if they are endangered and you can safely remove them.   

Move digital photos and videos to your computer or an external hard drive (both would be safest).  If necessary, put old printed photos you're removing from scrapbooks into a box.  Again, this will only be temporary.  

Then don't wait very long before doing Step 3! The temporary homes (your computer, a box) don't keep your memories as safe as we're going to keep them.  You need to get to Step 5 ASAP (and 3 & 4 are quick).

This is another "one & done" step.  Once you do this, you won't ever have to do it again!

Experts say to store your photos 3 ways--2 digital ways (one on-site and one off-site) and 1 in print.  We will cover all of those by Step 8.  Your computer (or external hard drive) counts as 1 digital way.  It's considered on-site because it's in your house.  If both of your digital ways are at your house and there's a fire or flood, storing in two digital ways hasn't done you any good.  One digital way should be off-site (out of your house), which we will cover in Step 5.

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Step 3:  Open a Forever account.

This is certainly the easiest and fastest step of all.  This is a "one & done" step!  A Forever account is free and you can open it in less than a minute.  

Having a Forever account is your most powerful, most guaranteed tool in mastering memory-keeping.  The memory-keeping issues you may have discovered while doing (or even before) Steps 1 and 2 are all resolved here, beginning in Step 3.

HERE'S WHY 

Forever is different from anything else out there.  There's no fine print for storing your photos and videos with Forever.  They guarantee your privacy, and they guarantee your photos/videos will be there for another generation.  In fact, it's in their company charter.

Forever Storage is actually quite a bit more than just storage.  You and I get all these benefits:

Forever also offers photo-storybooks (digital scrapbooking/photo books) that are the highest quality in the industry with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

book made with Artisan, Forever's digital scrapbooking software

made with Design & Print, Forever's template software (free)

Plus, they have a top-quality digitizing center where professionals can digitize your home movies and slides, scan photos (even the ones stuck in albums), and much more, all with white-glove service.  (More on this in Step 7.)

There is nothing about memory-keeping that isn't done--and done the best--by Forever.

Open your free Forever account at this link.

Step 4:  Join Forever Club.

The only thing faster and easier than Step #4 might be Step #3.  Forever Club is free, and you can join in a minute or two.  But do this step ASAP because getting on to Step #5 is so important--it's where you'll safeguard (and fireproof!) your photos, videos, audio files, and even PDF versions of your digital photobooks.

Forever Club is basically just a savings program where you deposit a certain amount of dollars in your account which you can then use toward photo-storybooks, Forever Storage, or digitizing services with the Forever Box.  

To master memory-keeping, it just makes the most sense to be in Forever Club.

HERE'S WHY

• Club Dollars never expire.  You can save them up month after month to make a larger purchase.
• Club members of any level save 5% on their purchases (on top of sale prices).
• You choose your level or any combination of levels that suits your needs.  Choose $25, $50, $100, or $250/month, or add any two of them together if you prefer.
• You can enter and exit Forever Club at any time, but since I've told you I'm not going to mince words here:  Just join and stay.  You keep taking pictures, and Club is the best way to always have some money set aside for memory-keeping needs.  (It does auto-renew monthly unless you quit.)
• Every 3 consecutive months you are in Forever Club at the same level, you earn free Forever Storage (after you've purchased some initially).  For example, 3 months at the $50 level gives you 1 GB free photo storage, which is enough for around 250 photos!

Join Forever Club at this link, at whatever level will fit your needs best.

This "Join Forever Club" step can be considered a "one & done" step if you pick a monthly amount you like and stay with it for the foreseeable future, but you can always revisit this step and adjust as needed.

Step 5:  Upload and Organize Photos (in 3 parts).  

It's a very big deal to do Step #5--you're finally starting to preserve your memories (in all their forms) safely and for generations.  This is "fireproofing" your memories, too!  

To upload your photos to your secure, guaranteed Forever Storage, first do these two things:

1. Buy Forever Storage.  (If needed, refer back to Step 2 about why you shouldn't be using popular cloud services for your photos.  Read my experience about discovering that I actually WANT to BUY my cloud storage and OWN it.)  See the Forever Storage options here (which are cheaper by the GB when you buy in bulk) and purchase it there as well.  Keep in mind that if you choose the monthly payment plan instead of the one-time purchase, you still own your storage--you are not paying a rental fee or a maintenance fee!  It's YOURS forever. 
2. Download the free app.  This might be optional for you, but if you take any photos using your phone, you will want the free Forever app because it's a cinch to upload photos from your phone to your Forever Storage.  The video below shows you how the app works and all its conveniences.

You may want to consider these suggestions for downsizing photos as you decide which ones you want to keep safe for generations in your Forever Storage.  (All of them is certainly an option, too.  It's your call.)

Learn more about downsizing photos in this article.

The 3rd part of Step 8 is to upload and organize your photos (and other digitized media) in your Forever Storage.  This video walks you through how to do that:

If you'd like to edit your photos, you can do that right in Forever also!  This video just shows the basics:

Buy and OWN your Forever Storage at this link, at whatever amount you need.  Most people need at least 25 GB for photos, or more for also storing video.

And, yes, you can always buy some now and buy more later--it doesn't all have to be purchased at once.

This is one of the few steps that is not a "one & done"--you'll need to return to this step regularly as you take more pictures, or as you digitize more memories (see Step 7).  We'll talk more about this in Step 8.

Step 6:  Preserve Photos and Memories in Pages.  

Experts say to preserve photos both digitally and in print!  So far, we've taken care of the digital side.  Now let's look at preserving photos and memories in print.

One thing that is very important to keep in mind as you become a Memory-Keeping Master is the difference between storing photos and preserving them.  

This step is one of the few that you'll repeat regularly, and we'll focus on how to do that (including some strategies) in Step 8.

For now, just get started.  Watch this video, which walks you through the three ways Forever gives us to preserve memories in pages.  They are all highest quality print and have a 100% satisfaction guarantee.  I love that there are options!  You can choose the one that YOU think is the best!  (Hint:  You can't lose.)

Remember, too, that Forever Club Dollars can go toward printed items, too, like these beautiful digital photo-storybooks (and Artisan software and digital art, too).  Also, print products are almost always on sale, somewhere from 20%-50% off, so don't pay too much attention to the full price since you won't ever need to pay it.

By the way, it's not just photos and memories you can preserve in pages!  Use QR codes to save video there as well!  Learn how at this link.

Step 7: Digitize old memories.  

What is digitizing?  That's simple.  It's converting physical memories like a film reel or a floppy disc or printed photos to digital form so that they can be played on a computer or DVD, shared via email or link, etc.

This step could really go anywhere in this process, but I've chosen to put it near the end because once you have Steps 1-6 done, you're well-equipped to take care of precious older memories, including photos stuck on magnetic pages and that audio tape from Grandma.  

All you really need to do for this step is take what you gathered in Step 1 and fill a Forever Box with it.  

When you order a Forever Box, you are paying for the scanning services plus 3-way shipping, and your Forever Box comes with a booklet of instructions, so the process is easy and clear (though you can always contact me if you have questions).  You can see the basic process of digitizing with a Forever Box in this 1-minute video.

It's not a doomsday overreaction to say:  Start with your VHS tapes.  Your time with them is limited.  VHS tapes lose their magnetic charge after 10-20 years, which basically means they decay.

Step #7 can be considered "one & done," but since there is an expense associated with it, you may want to do it a little at a time.  Forever Club will help break up that expense if you'd like.  Start with VHS tapes, then do print photos from your parents, move on to the slides Grandpa gave you from the 60s, etc.

One important tip is to fill up your Forever Box.  Here's why.  Each Box's price includes shipping and the digitization of a certain number of "items."  (You can see a list of items in the link below--one "item" is a video tape, 25 print photos, etc.)  However, you aren't limited to the number of "items" allowed in your box--you're only limited by space in the box.  You pay an extra per-item fee, but the shipping cost stays the same.  So filling up the box allows you to have more items digitized without having to pay more shipping.

While you are working your way through your digitizing to-do list that you made in Step 1, keep photos, scrapbooks, discs, 8mm film, and anything else you want to digitize in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight and moisture.  An attic or garage is the worst possible place for them.

Order your Forever Box at this link--they come in different sizes depending on your needs.  For large scans such as 12x12 scrapbook pages and other specialty items, make sure you get a Forever Specialty Box.

Step 8:  Maintain.  

You made it!  Woo hoo!  You're now in the Maintenance Phase!

In the Maintenance Phase, here's what you'll do--and I'll give you some helpful ideas to do it, too:

• leave Step 4 going on its own each month (Forever Club) 
• do Step 5 monthly (upload & organize photos--see the Month's End Picture Plan below, or this awesome 10 Minutes Daily Plan)
• do Step 6 monthly or quarterly (preserve photos and memories in pages)

For your monthly upload and organization of photos (Step 5), I suggest this Month's-End Picture Plan.

Mark your calendar on the last day of the month (or the 4th Sunday, or whatever works best for you).  If you do this step regularly, you will have beaten Photo Overwhelm!  You won't be stuck.  Memory-keeping won't be hard.  It'll just be fun.

Again, don't just think "Oh, yeah, I'm going to do that at the end of the month."  Mark your calendar.  Set a reminder.  Set aside the time.  Depending on how many pictures you took during the month, this could take you 10 minutes or an hour.  I can't emphasize this more:  To make it happen, set aside the time.  Remember that spending time with your photos has been shown in studies to increase happiness and relaxation (among other things like self-esteem), so this is needed time!

You can even use a shortcut if you want.  Some people like using the auto-sync feature in the Forever app. 

If you use this handy tool for Step 5, you will still probably want to go through what's been uploaded to your Forever Storage and delete things you've taken pictures of that you don't actually want to save forever, like recipes or that thing on sale at Hobby Lobby.  (Or is that just me?)

For your monthly (or quarterly if that's better for you) preserving memories in pages (Step 6), I have a few suggestions that might help.  (If daily/weekly works better for you, you have to watch this 10 Minutes Daily Plan tutorial video!)  

• Many people enjoy working with others while doing their memory-keeping.  For many, it helps the goal get accomplished because you've committed to someone else to do it, and for many it's a fun social time, too.  Get together with your sister/friend for lunch/dinner one Friday/Saturday a month (in person or over Zoom), OR join my quarterly online (free) workshop.  See all the events I currently have going on at this link.
• Like Step 5, this Step 6 works only when you've set aside time for it.  Set aside the time on your calendar.
• One very helpful idea is to create your own group, your own memory-keeping tribe!  Have your friends bring laptops for a "girls night" and work together on your memory-keeping.  Use your Referral Link and you'll get $20 coupons for each friend after she's made a Forever purchase!  I can do all the footwork to get you going with this, too--just contact me.  This is a fun thing to do long-distance, too, over Zoom or FaceTime or your preferred video conferencing method.

If you take a lot of pictures each month, you should do Step 6 monthly.  If some months have more pictures than others, quarterly may work well for you.  The key is to not get overwhelmed.  Work on pages a little at a time.  For super quick pages, some people like this Yearbook idea using Design & Print:

And that's it!  These 8 Steps get you to the top of your memory-keeping mountain.  Congratulations on being a master at memory-keeping!  

Let me know your favorite tip or Step in the comments!

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Challenging Industry Norms: *unique* photo-memory preservation

I was recently interviewed by CanvasRebel magazine about the work I do with photos and memories (and videos, and more!).  

The interviewer put my article under the Challenging Industry Norms section of the website, and I couldn't agree more.

Believe it or not, the industry norm for preserving something as irreplaceable as our memories is: 

• photo print materials (digital photo-memory books) bound with glue that causes pages to crack, yellow, and fall out 
• photo print materials that do not include a 100% satisfaction guarantee
• cloud photo/video storage that can be discontinued at any time, including deletion of photos and/or accounts as well as fine print reserving rights to sell your data and/or your photos
• cloud photo/video storage you can't pass on to another person
• digitization of old memories (converting VHS tapes, slides, film, etc. to digital form) with less than stellar results

That's the norm.

And none of it is acceptable.  

Learn about preserving photos and videos (etc.) in a unique way by reading my Canvas Rebel article by clicking here:

Meet Jennifer Wise:  Challenging Memory-Keeping Industry Norms

If you'd like to do things different from the norm, get started memory-keeping with Forever here.  It's simple, straightforward, guaranteed, private, and is head and shoulders above anything you've tried before.

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There's even a convenient and helpful way to get all the memory-keeping you need!

Share this article with someone you know who is ready to stop settling for average.  There's more!  The industry standard isn't good enough for our photos & memories.

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10 Gift Ideas that Won't Be Re-Gifted

Gift-giving--especially to certain people--can be challenging.  It can be difficult to find just the right gift for just the right person.  What if they don't need or like what you've chosen?  What if they just re-gift your gift?   

If you're ready to resort to gift cards (and who could blame you?), you've come to the right place.  You're about to become the Queen/King of Gift-Giving because these 10 gift ideas are sure to be enjoyed for years to come!  

Let's dive in to these fantastic gift ideas!  The only thing you'll need to get any of these gift ideas is a Forever account.  It's free, and if you're new to Forever, it comes with a $20 coupon that you can use toward any of these items.  Win-win!  Plus, all of these ideas shown below are professionally printed using the highest quality in the industry, so technically it's win-win-win.  :)

Don't miss my budget-friendly plan right here for all this amazing gift-giving, too!

NOTE:  I am a Forever affiliate (a decision I made because I love it so much), so you will find affiliate links in this post, from which I earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you.

The first idea on our list is a simple one, but aside from fantastic quality, you can actually give this gift with something unique! 

IDEA #1:  a personalized mug feat. Mug Mix recipes

Yes, you've seen photo mugs at big-box store websites, but you've never seen mugs like this.  I think this makes a great gift for anyone, but especially a college student or anyone else living on their own when you include the Mug Mix recipes.   

They're easy to make, right in the mug, and they microwave in 1-2 minutes.  The lunch mug mix recipes would be great just to take to work, too!   I love the potato soup one myself.

Watch the video tutorial to see the 6 Mug Mix recipes, and feel free to ask me for more.  Most of the additional ones I have are for desserts (like cake-in-a-mug), but I'm happy to share.

You can find the Mug Mix recipes here.  You're welcome to order them for professional printing (be aware they are made from Invitations, so they'll come in a pack of 10), or just copy down the recipes on your own 3x5 cards. 

The tutorial shows how to make a mug as well, but the free Design & Print software is pretty intuitive, especially for something as simple as a mug, so you can just explore templates here on your own if you prefer.  Use the search bar to type in "family," or "Christmas," or "pets," or whatever key word you like.

IDEA #2:  permanent digital photo storage

If you're shopping for the person who has ev-er-y-thing, I guarantee they don't have this! 

I mean, unless, they actually do have Forever Storage, in which case another 10GB never hurts.  (Seriously!  We are always taking more pictures!)  

So, here's the thing:  Most people don't have a good place to digitally store their photos and videos.  

Computers and flash drives are fine, but in case of disaster--from an external hard drive that won't open any more to a flood--storing your photos/videos in the cloud is a must.  

However, so many cloud sites require a monthly fee, and most have undesirable fine print such as reserving rights to your photos to share or sell them if they choose (yes, for real) and/or that they can discontinue their services at any time.  You can read more about this digital cloud storage nonsense here, but the solution to all this is what makes a great gift!

I discovered Forever Storage a few years ago, and it makes a fantastic gift because photos/videos stored there are not only guaranteed private without upkeep fees but also:

When you gift Forever Storage, you can either set up a Forever account for the person or purchase a gift certificate in the amount of the Forever Storage (10 GB, 25 GB, 100 GB, etc.).   I'm happy to help you with questions, too.  You can reach me here.

This video shows how easy it is to upload and organize photos in Forever Storage.

IDEA #3:  Tabletop Panel (not just for decor any more!)

Yes, a Tabletop Panel is a quick and easy gift, but there is even more to this gift than meets the eye.

It's definitely a sweet way to display photos on a desk, table, or mantel.

See all the (free) Design & Print Tabletop Panel templates here.

And there are lots of lovely designs to choose from to match your recipient's decor or style.

But since there's a glossy finish on Tabletop Panels, they can also be used as dry erase boards!

Find this 8x10 menu board template here.

This is such a unique and fun gift!  

I LOVE my menu planner!  I designed it myself and made it ultra-personal using Artisan (see Idea #10).

IDEA #4:  family yearbook

I have a friend who gives this to her family every year for Christmas.  She takes all the photos from the previous year and creates a digital photo-memory book (digital scrapbook) for her family.  They spend Christmas day looking through and enjoying their memories!

made using a free Design & Print template

Don't let this idea overwhelm you, either!  I've taught Yearbook Boot Camp classes where attendees complete their books in either 4 weeks or 2 weeks!  It is completely do-able!  

The professionally-designed templates from Forever make all the difference because they are free, and the (free) software is super intuitive.  See how it's done at this 5-minute video and you'll already be a pro.

I've broken down the Yearbook Boot Camp into 8-week assignments for you right here, but feel free to double-up if you'd like to get it done in 4.

I can't tell you how much I love my family yearbooks!  They are great gifts that last a lifetime, when you think about it.

made using Artisan software; see #10

See all the top-quality photo-memory book templates by Forever here.

IDEA #5:  personalized blanket (commemorative or otherwise)

If something special happened recently, a blanket is a lovely way to commemorate it, but it's also just a comfy gift in general.  

made using a free Design & Print template

A friend of mine made a blanket for her dad who was in the end stages of life.  The blanket was of pictures of everyone who loved him, and it was a tender way to be wrapped up in their love.

I know a handful of people who have made blankets with Forever, and every one of them is stunned at the quality.  I mean, stunned.  Including me.

I made this blanket for my daughter after our trip to Ireland, which was her college graduation gift.  It was such a heavenly, delightful trip that I wanted to commemorate it not just in my family yearbook but with something she could pull out every day.  It was so beautiful I almost cried when I opened it.  (And she DID cry when I gave it to her!)  

SEE?!?!  (*swoon*)

A blanket is an amazing way to highlight gorgeous pictures, and when they represent cherished memories, it's just a perfect gift.

See all the free Design & Print blanket templates here, including this fun T-shirt photo blanket idea!  (Great way to save T-shirts in a fraction of the time it would take to actually make a T-shirt blanket by hand!)

T-shirt blanket template here

Or how about a stadium blanket that rolls up and has a handle?!  So many fun ideas for personalized blankets.

IDEA #6: old family memories digitized

I can't imagine how happy I would be if someone had gifted this to me.  (In fairness, I gifted it to myself when I first learned about it, so nobody really had the chance.)  

If you know someone who has old family memories that are stuck--stuck in old formats like film reels or VHS tapes or slides, or literally stuck to old "magnetic" photo albums that are eating away at photos that now can't be removed--this gift will absolutely delight!

The cost of a Forever Box includes digitizing services (for a vast array of products!) and 3-way shipping.  So everything is already paid for when you give a Forever Box.  Contact me for details, or learn more here:

I was SO HAPPY to get my VHS tapes (which had begun to lose their quality and started getting choppy) digitized with the Forever Box.  It's not just me--Forever Digitization has the highest rating of customer satisfaction (by far) on Trustpilot, too.  

Choose DVD, flash drive, or both for your digitized memories.

Order your Forever Box here, then gift it empty and let your recipient choose what gets digitized, or do the digitizing ahead of time for them and gift the final product!  

IDEA #7: notebook/journal

 This is a fun, quick gift to give to recipients of all ages!  Just put a few photos (1-9) of your choosing on the front, a little text, and you're done.

You'll choose a wirebound or hardbound binding before you check out, and one of these interior pages:

I'm going to make notebooks for family members' birthdays this coming year using some of the pictures from our family reunion in July!  What a cool gift.  :)

I love the one I made for myself last year with my favorite beach pictures:

Find notebook templates here.  If you want to see firsthand how easy it is to make a notebook, check out this tutorial video I made:

IDEA #8: planner

Planners are new in 2023!  The actual product is similar to the notebooks in Idea #7, but there are more pages (and the interior pages will obviously be different from a journal, too).

Choose a planner template here, then plug in the photos and text you like in the designated spots.

You'll choose a spiral or hard binding at checkout, along with your interior pages from these options:

The daily one even has a spot to keep track of your water intake!  :)

IDEA #9: canvas (home decor)

A canvas is such a great way to showcase favorite photos in a big way!

There are lots of easy, beautiful, professionally-designed canvas templates to choose from in a wide variety of sizes and orientations.

This tutorial video goes over all the sizes and specs of Forever canvases, and I show you how to make one yourself in just minutes.

I designed my own canvas using Artisan (see #10 below) using a family tree template I bought from MoreThanABranch on Etsy, then added some additional digital art to finish it up.  I love how it turned out!

There are lots of canvas possibilities!

IDEA #10: Artisan (premier digital scrapbooking software)

If you know someone who loves creativity, the Artisan software from Forever makes an amazing gift!

You can make any of the items shown in this post, from mugs to books to blankets, using Artisan instead of the Design & Print templates.  

The templates, of course, are very quick, very easy to make, but if you're looking for more flexibility in design and more creativity, Artisan is where it's at!

Artisan is absolutely impressive.  Think Photoshop and Canva on steroids.  

This video shows you what it's like to work in Artisan by just making a basic page in a book, plus I have a 30-minute Artisan Jump Start and a whole video series called Artisan Quick Tips where you and your gift recipient can see all sorts of Artisan features, shown one at a time.

This is a screen shot of some of my pages from a family yearbook I created using Artisan, but I also made that Ireland blanket with Artisan because I wanted to use that cool Irish-looking font from my computer instead of the more standard fonts available with Design & Print. 

Artisan is definitely for digital scrapbooking, but you can do all sorts of things with it.  I even made a digital scrap page of gift tags that I'll cut out to give out with Christmas gifts to neighbors!

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account and print it yourself!

So, which Gift Idea was your favorite?  Which one will be just the thing for your gift-giving this year?  Tell me in the comments below.

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