To create an amazing double-page spread effect in Picaboo, open the picture you want to use in your favorite photo editing program. Next, use the crop tool to create two picture "halves" so that you can drop one half of the image onto each side of the page in Picaboo. Make sure to include an overlap of about a 1/4" wide area on the right edge of the half that will go on the left page, and the left edge of the image that will go on the right page. This is to accommodate the area of the image that will be stitched in the spine of the book when your book is bound.

Save each "half" as a new high resolution .jpg image (with zero compression) or a .png file. Add each of these half-pictures to your Picaboo book and drag them onto the full page layouts you have selected. Finally, use the Picture Tools to move your images up and down until you have aligned them perfectly. Now you have just created your first double-page spread!

If you are creating your own layout in an external graphics program, you may want to create the double page spread using a canvas size of 3000x1180 pixels. When you have finished creating your page, simply cut your double page spread layout in half to create two 1500x1180 pixel that each display half of your page. Save these as high resolution (300 DPI) .jpg images and add them to the full page layout in Picaboo.

 

Decorate the cover of your book   When you receive the hardbound copy of your book, use ribbon, buttons, paper, and fabric to decorate the front cover. If you have created a book for your kids, encourage them to help decorate their books. This extra addition provides the perfect finishing touch to your album.

 

Add a special note in your own handwriting   To add a personal touch, write a note to include in your Picaboo book. After you have created your note, scan and save it as a high resolution (300 DPI) .jpg image. Add it to your Picaboo book, and simply drag and drop your note from the media tray into a photo well to include it on your page.