Want to turn your digital images into gift books? Check out these resources:

Picaboo Digital Books (www.picaboo.com; free software, books start at $9.99,) are a nice option. With their nifty interactive service, you can download the free software, select a template, add your photos, customize and then send Picaboo for printing and binding.

Shutterfly (www.shutterfly.com; books start at $12.99) is known for its photo printing and now offers one-of-a-kind bound books where you add your photos and journalizing. Customize everything from the spine to the backgrounds for a special keepsake.

Loads of additional companies offer services, including: