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shutterfly photo story for iPad, beyond easy to use! : review and giveaway

*I am participating a program to share this new Shutterfly app with you. I will or have received a promotional item*

I have a NEW favorite way to create photo books.  And you guys…it took me TEN MINUTES to create!!!  I am not exaggerating in order to sell you on this fabulous option from Shutterfly.  It really did only take 10 minutes. Yesterday, I downloaded the Shutterfly app on my iPad.  Trust me, click that link and get the download started.  By the time you are done reading this post, you will want to go try it on your own!

Upon download, I was able to start my photo book immediately after I logged in to Shutterfly.com via the app.  OK…let’s dig in a little deeper so I can show you just how simple this really was!

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For starters, this is a FREE app. Lovely, right?!?! In order to have a successful experience as I did, do a little prep ahead of time. What do I mean? Figure out your pictures that you want included in your book, upload them to Shutterfly.com so you have them accessible via the app quickly. However, if you don’t have them uploaded, or you want to make a photo book from your Instagram account, Facebook Account or your photos on your phone, you can do THAT too! It gives the option.

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A couple more cool points…

  • You can even edit the pictures IN the app with a tap on the picture, you can even crop the picture.
  • Removing a pictures is easy too! Tap at the top for a drop down to appear, voila!
  • If you have Promo Codes, you can use those too within the app.
  • When you get your printed copy, there is a QR code on it.  Scan that and you can see the book and hear all the recorded message.  Technology I tell ya! 🙂
  • They have the autofill option in addition to manual organization for your pictures.  I used Autofill for this book and did a little tweaking.  LOVED it!!

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Last, in this world or technology, everyone wants to share everything!  You have that option directly from the app!  You can share via email and Facebook when your book is complete.  Tap and share!  But before you share, I have a VERY cool feature.  When you are creating, you can add sound!  WHAT?!?! 🙂 You could even add that to each page to “tell” your own story.  But you can’t be too wordy, you only have :30 seconds.  So cool, right?  In addition, obviously you can print your book for your personal use too 🙂

Overall, I think this app is phenomenal.  I didn’t have any challenges creating my book.  I was able to enter promo codes, change addresses, change book styles, pictures, layouts and every you can do on the Shutterfly.com site.  Only this time I did it on my couch instead of my computer chair.  This is beyond awesome for those who are on the go, but have wait time when you get where you are going. Anytime, Anywhere! In my case, a little prep ahead of time to upload my pictures to the Shutterfly.com site, and boom…I’m ready!  This can be done with no internet connection by the way.  Go ahead, click…

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A SIMPLE GIVEAWAY!
One SIMPLE reader will win an 8×8 hardcover photobook, including shipping.  This MUST be ordered through the app however!  Here is how to enter:
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August 27, 2013 By
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the fashionista :: shannon is a wordy, type-A OCD momma to FOUR little ladies and wife to her perfect match of 14 years now. she will run for fun, emotional stability, drinks and more importantly {chocolate}. shoes, bags, baubles and cute babies are her vice. she loves anything fashion and is loving every second of having 4 little fashionistas in training! {life motto :: Phil 4:13} Find more of Shannon on her blog, twitter, pinterest, facebook, instagram and Google+.

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  • trixx
    September 9, 2013 at 11:53 pm

    I like that I can add photos directlly from Facebook and Instagram!

  • Lisa L
    September 9, 2013 at 5:38 pm

    I like that I can add audio messages. Neat!

  • Janell
    September 9, 2013 at 3:53 pm

    I think the QR code is super cool and that I can add my Instagram photos!

  • Julienne
    September 8, 2013 at 6:16 pm

    I like how easy it is to share your pictures!

  • Carmen Van Deursen
    September 7, 2013 at 2:08 pm

    I like that you can start and finish the book right from your iPad.

  • Kerrie Mayans
    September 7, 2013 at 10:57 am

    I like that you can add sound to it. My kids would love that.

  • Dawn Monroe
    September 6, 2013 at 9:59 pm

    Im not sure I understand because Im computer stupid but I like that its suppose to be user friendly.

  • Wendy
    September 6, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    I just love how smooth its flows, it makes you WANT to use it! 😛

  • Sky Kory
    September 6, 2013 at 12:28 pm

    I love how easily I can add pictures from my device when I don’t have much time!

  • Kenny Hall
    September 5, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    The sound feature..amazing!

  • Nancy
    September 5, 2013 at 12:07 pm

    I like that you can easily add FB photos to your book.

  • Jessica S.
    September 4, 2013 at 4:30 pm

    Adding audio messages is SO cool!!

  • Kelly
    September 3, 2013 at 11:50 am

    I like that you can add sound.

  • itzybellababy
    August 30, 2013 at 8:17 pm

    I love that you can add sound

  • Rebecca Orr
    August 30, 2013 at 1:10 am

    I like that I can use FB pics and my Instagram pics!

  • Cynthia R
    August 29, 2013 at 10:27 am

    i love how interactive it is with the audio feature, so cool!

  • PaulaMS
    August 29, 2013 at 7:37 am

    I like that you can add photos from anywhere. Especially facebook.

  • brooke t
    August 29, 2013 at 6:40 am

    that you can add sound!

  • Tara
    August 28, 2013 at 11:20 pm

    love that you can add audio messages!

  • ReggieMann
    August 28, 2013 at 7:23 pm

    My favorite feature is the 30-second audio messages you can add to each page

  • Emi
    August 28, 2013 at 3:52 pm

    You can add 30 seconds of audio to each page.

  • latanya
    August 28, 2013 at 3:10 pm

    I like that you can tell your story and be able to hear it

  • Nannypanpan
    August 28, 2013 at 12:38 pm

    I like that you can add sound

  • Masooma F
    August 28, 2013 at 11:12 am

    Love that I can just upload the pics straight from my iPad and it will show it in my account online!! Can’t wait to start using this app!

  • Carrie
    August 28, 2013 at 10:29 am

    I love that you can add sound to the pages. My kids love ebooks and now they can have them of themselves.

  • Lisa H.
    August 28, 2013 at 9:44 am

    The simplicity of it all. Love!

  • Monica Dolce
    August 28, 2013 at 9:32 am

    Shutterfly is my favorite for preserving our family memories! I’ve already downloaded the ap and I L.O.V.E it – now need to teach the grandparents how to open and read/listen to the books LOL! The kids are excited to be able to narrate “their” stories and I love how I’ll get their little voices telling the stories about our activities/trips/sports/celebrations!!

  • Patricia
    August 28, 2013 at 9:22 am

    I love that your project can be saved, not only that you can pull pictures from different media sites.

  • Melissa Roach
    August 28, 2013 at 9:07 am

    I love how you can easily access your photos on so many devices.

  • Olivia Rubin
    August 27, 2013 at 9:26 pm

    I have used the app and love that I can add pictures I have taken while in vacation to my mom’s account. I can easily upload on my ipad and edit the pics and then my mom can start doing her work. She used to have to wait till I returned and visited her at home to do this