News, views and all things Smiley Hippo!

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 Smi...

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!