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For the whole month of January we are offering a massive 30% off all of our products. Simply add code: JAN2014BLOG in the shopping cart and you will automatically get a 30% discount off your order.  We have loads of products to choose from including Photobooks , Calendars , Photo Canvas , Posters and a range of Photo Gifts . Take advantage of this brilliant deal to try out our brand new Photo Poster Collection . You can choose from A2 or A3 and a variety or themes and styles to make a fun and individual way to display your images. Offer starts January 1st 2014 and ends January 31st 2014.

Looking to save a few pennies this Christmas? Then check out Smiley Hippo... for this week only we are offering a MASSIVE 50% off everything! Simply use code: XMAS50OFF in the shopping cart and you will receive your 50% discount.  Have a look at The Christmas Collection for inspiration and ideas for your Christmas gifts. Our Christmas Collection contains a variety of Photobooks, Calendars and keepsakes that have themed Christmas covers so make the ideal Christmas gift. We are also offering 50% off gift cards so if you are looking for a gift but can't decide what, you can give them a gift card to make anything they want and you will only be charged half price. So get creating... deal ends midnight Sunday the 8th December!

So Halloween and Bonfire night are over for another year but they definitely don't have to be forgotten! Now is the time to gather all those wonderful pictures that you have taken over these spooky and spectacular holidays and create something you can enjoy for a lifetime.  With our frightfully fun Halloween themed photobook it is already pre-designed with loads of scary scrapbook images, frightening frames and bogeyman backgrounds so that all you have to do is drop in your images and you have a wonderful keepsake to enjoy all year round. If you were quick enough you might have been able to capture some truly spectacular fireworks on your camera this year. Instead of leaving them on your camera or computer why not create a Photo Canvas so that you can display those eye-catching images in your home all year round. Don't forget, we are still offering a FREE 7" ANDROID TABLET to every order over £119.99 - so get creating those special gifts and keepsakes today. To re

Wow... what a deal we have for you!! For a limited time we will be giving away FREE 7" Android Tablets to any customers that spend over £119.99 in one basket transaction!  These amazing Tablets from Sweet Tablets come fully loaded with all the Apps you would want including games, internet and much more! Simply choose any combination of our products including Photobooks, Photo Canvas, Calendars or a variety of PhotoGifts and add code: FREETABBG2013 to the shopping cart to receive your FREE Tablet. For our terms and conditions please go to...  http://www.smileyhippo.com/free-tablet

Ever wished for a special day to show your Grandparents how much they mean to you?  Well on the 6th of October it is officially 'Grandparent's Day' so you can have the opportunity to treat them to a day devoted to them!  Getting the perfect gift for this kind of occasion can be difficult but we have the ideal solutions! Fill one of our Grandparents themed Photobooks with all your memorable family moments and give them a gift they will treasure.  For more information on Grandparents themed Photobooks go to: http://www.smileyhippo.com/photobooks-family-and-friends-grandparents

So the holidays are drawing to a close and it is time to think about getting ready for going back to school.   But if your not quite ready to let go of all that summer fun, sun and all the things you have done then why not create a Photobook of all the pictures you have collected over the summer. We have a wide range of Photobooks and PhotoGifts that will store all your summer memories so that you can re-live your summer of fun whenever you want.  With a variety of Holiday , Fun & Funky and Children themed Photobooks you can create a completely individual Photobook of your summer holidays. Don't forget we also have handmade Photo Canvas prints available, so why not choose your favorite summer image and put it on your wall for everyone to enjoy!

If there are any areas of the software that you are unsure on or if you just want a quick preview before you download our amazing Smiley Hippo Software then check out our tutorial videos at:  TUTORIALS The tutorials cover all the basic steps for using the software but if you fancy trying something but can't see a tutorial then just give us a call on 01603 262 038 and we can talk you through it! Along side the Tutorials there are our fun Inspiration Videos that will give you lots of original and exciting ideas for your photobooks:  INSPIRATION

So this month has seen a beautiful baby boy born to William and Kate, every second of baby George's life will be recorded but can you say the same for your children? Here at Smiley Hippo we believe that your children are just as important as the new Prince and we have some lovely ways of remembering all those special moments as they grow up.  Before they are born... Why not create a photobook of all of your scan pictures, cut outs and special keepsakes of your pregnancy or if you are looking for an original present for an expecting couple then why not give them a Smiley Hippo Gift Pack so they can make a photo gift whenever they want. New Born.... We have some beautiful themed photobooks for new born babies, whether it is a girl or a boy your will find exactly what you are looking for. Also why not treat the special people round you to a Mini Keepsake . A pocket sized book filled with all those extra special first moments. They come in a pack of three so they are idea

With all the schools breaking up for the summer now is the time to dust off your camera and get snapping!! Whatever you have planned it is so important to record all these special years while you can, then when the summer is over you can have the family fun of creating your summer family photobook. We really have been blessed with fantastic weather and hopefully that will continue but if it doesn't you can stop the "I'M BORED" by getting them to create there own Photobook.  Our great Smiley Hippo Software is so fun and easy to use that your kids will be entertained without the need to supervise. We have a wide variety of exciting Holiday themes from seaside to exotic so whatever you do with your holidays we have a Photobook theme to suit!  Check them all out at:  http://www.smileyhippo.com/photobooks-holiday-and-travel Have a great Holiday!!!

We print all of our books on high quality 200gsm Gloss paper to make you photobook as nice to touch as it is to look at.  Going that extra mile and creating the highest quality products has always been a priority for us so we are very proud to announce our new Luxury Lay-flat Photobook. The Lay-flat Photobook is printed onto a special hinged paper so that when you open it up the pages lie completely flat.  This makes it not only beautiful to look at but also capable of full double page spreads to really show off your pictures.  For that extra special book why not try out our lay-flat available in A4 Portrait starting from a very reasonable £40. Ideal for that of so important wedding album or as a wonderful portfolio to show off your photography. For more information and to see an example:  Lay-flat Photobook

Here at Smiley Hippo we love getting involved in big events that are happening in the UK but if like us you aren't lucky enough to be there, there's still loads of ways to enjoy it. We have a great tennis themed photobook that you can use as a scrapbook of this exciting event, why not collect loads of images of what is happening across Wimbledon and turn them into a photobook for everyone to enjoy.   Or if you want to get more involved have your own tennis tournament and take loads of pictures so you can make an amazing tennis photobook as a keepsake of the day. You could even get them made for everyone involved in your tournament!  Most importantly get out and enjoy the tennis while you can..... and don't forget your camera!

Today is the longest and shortest day of the year across the world!  It may not feel like summer here but there is lots you can do to bring the sunshine in.  Why not collect up all your holiday photos and make a holiday themed photobook, we have loads of themes to choose from including exotic holidays, seaside holidays and much more.   Or what about taking the summer with your everywhere with a Mini Keepsake - these are beautiful pocket sized books that will fit in your hand bag or pocket so that you can take all you summer pictures with you everywhere.  We also have a wide range of Photo Canvas styles and sizes so you can choose your favorite summer picture or holiday snap and enjoy the summer feeling all year round by displaying it on your walls. Make the most of these rainy days by taking the opportunity to sort out all those photos you have been hiding away in boxes. You can scan them straight into your computer and turn them into a beautiful handmade Smiley Hippo Photobook

We have a great new Animal Alphabet Book - just look in our PhotoGifts section.  Our Animal Alphabet book is fully designed for you with fun and colourful animals from A right through to Z, a great cartoon cover and space for photos and your child's name! Why not add a silk padded cover in the shopping cart to give it a really special look and feel? Check it out.... we would love to hear what you think.

We are so excited about our brand new website and blog but what do you think? We want to hear all your comments and opinions so feel free to get in touch.... leave a comment, send an email, phone, tweet or facebook us!!  All of our products are now on our website including an exciting new range in our gift section, new canvas sizes and styles and even more themes for our photobooks..... so get creating!