Personalized Magazine Covers ... Your Favorite Photo Featured on a Magazine Cover!

NO ... I know some tech savvy folks who are conversant with photoshop and other photo manipulation software could probably do this for themselves but I'm not that clever YET. There is an easier way.

I found a great online service that guides you through the process step by step and all that is really required is your own digital photo that you would like featured on the cover.

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Here's why I think this company is the best and easiest currently online:

You create it yourself online using a creative guidance system. (don't worry if you make a mistake, just start again and experiment until you've created the perfect cover)

Not only are the photos personalized but all the headlines are specifically about the event you are celebrating, you can supply the headlines and use the suggestion tool.

There's a back cover too - no one else offers a completely personalized back cover. You can upload up to 5 more photos on the back, and there is room for an Editor's Note, a masthead, a Top 10 List and an additional Facts About section.

You don't have to be witty or clever to write all the personalized text - we provide you with suggestions. For example, if sports are an important topic, then choose from among many different headlines about sports and just personalize them with the appropriate names! There are many categories of suggestions for headlines, the Top 10 List and the Editor's Note.

Printing is done on heavy, glossy paper and it is full-bleed which means the color goes all the way to the edge of the paper; there is no white border around the edge so it looks and feels like a real magazine cover.

Your personal issue arrives in a deluxe acrylic frame so that everyone can see both the front and back, plus you can order extra copies to share with family, friends and guests.

Your magazine covers are ready within 2 business days of order placement.

Shipping is free!!

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Each personalized cover includes an attractive back cover with several background designs in each category. The sample below gives you an idea of the possibilites for adding text, poems, tributes, anecdotes and more.

This is one of the back covers for an anniversary cover but it gives you an idea of the added possibilites.

It's understandable that for certain events you would like to use an older photo which is not in a digital format

If you only have standard prints, all you have to do is go to a local photo shop or larger mass-merchandise store such as Wal-Mart, Target or Wal-Greens, and use their scanner service to scan the photos onto a CD. When you have the photos scanned, please make sure that it is done at a minimum dpi of 300 (but up to 600 is even better if possible) The staff will know what you mean by this :)

Mothers always seem pleased with whatever gift she accepts on Mother's Day but why not really thrill her with a unique gift idea for a change.

I can tell you from personal experience that one of these covers will really be a focal point on any Mother's Day. She will just keep looking at it again and again marvelling at the ingenuity of her favorite offspring ... YOU! You can also rest assured that all of her friends will be just a little envious of such a thoughtful gift.

Your headlines can include your mom's hobbies, passions or accomplishments and special memories that your whole family cherishes. You can tailor your headlines to your mother's personality ... is she sentimental, funloving, hardworking, a great cook? Let your imagination flow and have all family members give thier input. Get over there right now and start experimenting with your own cover design.

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The arrival of a new baby is one of life's most special moments and just imagine how thrilled the proud parents would be to receive a magazine cover announcing and celebrating the birth with headlines appropriate to this unique event.

There are many uses that come to mind including using the magazine cover as a scrapbook or babybook cover. The framed version as a gift to the parents or as a table centerpiece for the shower. I'm sure you can come up with a bunch of other ways the cover can be used and that's what makes it such a terrific gift!

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Sweet 16 Parties are very popular nowadays and important to the young lady celebrating. It would be a very nice touch to include one of these magazine covers with your girl's best photograph accompanied by captions and headlines reflecting her accomplishments in life so far.

I know what you are thinking ... kids are too sophisicated these days to appreciate this type of tribute but trust me that in years to come she will cherish this gift as an important milestone in her life story.

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A terrific idea for newlyweds or for a couple just on the verge of marriage, this type of gift can be used in many situations.

Makes a great focal point at a Wedding shower, rehearsal dinner or reception. Also a great gift to the couple as a remembrance of their special day.

Not only are the photos personalized but all the headlines are specifically about the couple, their wedding, family and friends.

There's a back cover too ... You can upload up to 5 more photos on the back, and there is room for an Editor's Note, a masthead, a Top 10 List and an additional Facts About section. A wedding-themed background image is also included.

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If you are like me I'm often stumped on Father's Day because Dad's are really hard to buy for.

I have a hunch that most Dad's would enjoy this type of magazine cover perhaps with a photo of him engaged in his favorite activity (be careful!) ... at the barbeque, on the golf course, working on his car an so on.

You could opt for a humorous cover with an embarassing photo coupled with funny comments ... you know your Dad so let your imagination run wild get over to Unique Father's Day Gift - a Personalized Magazine Cover starring Dad - only from YourCover! and start experimenting with your cover and let your imagination run wild.