Designed at Busson

Download, Print, Circle, Send In

1. You can view a larger version of the animation on the right by clicking on it or the "View Larger" link under it. To download and print every page in the animation, click "Download .pdf". It should open directly into Acrobat if you have it installed.
2. Print the sheet out, circle your design selections, and send it in with your design envelopes you received from your sales rep.

Designing on your own

Download, Implement, Finalize, FTP

1. Download the layout guide to the right.(right-click, save link as) All measurements are described here.
2. Review the links in this section to find graphics, backgrounds, fonts, colors and templates to add directly into your graphics or layout program.
3. Save all your files and export to PDF.
4. Use our FTP upload section to send your files directly to us. Get quick feedback on the usability of your files.

Scanning
Scan your photos at 400 dpi(resolution), at the picture's size(100%)

Software
Adobe Photoshop and Quark XPress are top choices for your design. If you do not have these, you can still design your book using software you already own. GIMP is a free graphics program you can use that is similar to Photoshop.

PUBLISHER
If Microsoft Publisher is your only option, Be sure to use the resolutions, page sizes and file preperation we specify. You will need to send us PDF's, or HIGH-QUALITY jpg's or tiffs. We can NOT open, edit or print .pub files.

PAGE SIZE
Set your page size to 8.625 x 11.125(full-size) or 5.625 x 8.625 (bible-size). Set your resolution to 400 dpi. Give yourself 1/2 in. margin for text and pictures.