Fake Magazine Covers

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 by Kristina

It must be years since the last time I have been in a tanning bed.  I think I went the last time because I wanted to get a base tan before a vacation so I wouldn't burn, but since then, I haven't gone for a couple of reasons.

  1. I hear an advertisement played on the radio almost everyday stating, "Tanning once a month can increase your chance of skin cancer by 75%." 
  2. It's an expense that I don't need.
But of course....what did I do the other day that almost all brides do?  I went tanning.  I want to have a nice summer glow because right now I'm glowing like Casper.  That radio advertisement was ringing in my head as I was in the tanning bed & I felt guilty while doing it, but I did it anyway because I want to look good.  The vanity of it all I must admit....

Fake Magazine CoversCreating a fake magazine cover would have been a much better and healthier way to express my vanity!  It would be the perfect romantic gift idea for my husband-to-be for our wedding day.  That perfect personalized gift that expresses my feelings for just him and I alone. 

What's even better, is that it doesn't increase my chance of skin cancer by 75% and my soon-to-be husband can enjoy it with me too [he doesn't enjoy tanning].  YourCover personalized magazine covers is your instant gift for special occasion to remember forever! 

Ideas for 50th Birthday Gift!

Wednesday, July 14, 2010 by Kelly .

In exactly one week from now my mother will be turning 50 (shh, don't tell), or as she likes to say, "celebrating the 30th anniversary of her 20th birthday".  Ideas for a 50th birthday gift can often be hard to come by since 50 is seen a a big turning point.  Last year, Barbie herself turned 50 as well as Legos and the state of Alaska. 

As a twenty year old college student, thinking about ideas for a 50th birthday gift is quite a challenge.  While I was pondering what to get my mom, I realized personalized birthday gifts are not only the best gift to receive but the most fun to give.  I find they always elicit the biggest smiles :)

Making a personalized magazine cover from YourCover is the perfect 50th birthday gift.  What could be better than a picture of my mom and me on a magazine cover with clever headlines taken from the YourCover headline library.  Simple, easy, and fun, I can't wait to give my mom a unique photo gift for her 50th birthday!

Gone Fishin'

Tuesday, July 13, 2010 by Jessica
I tried something new last week, something I wasn't sure I was going to like, but it was actually a lot of fun!! FISHING... it was a little boring at first, but as soon as we caught our first fish, it was such a rush. 

That made me think of all of our customers who have created a custom magazine cover with the "star" person and their big catch!

I never understood why people would take such pride in their catches, but after a long day of fishing and only catching little bait fish, I got the point right away.

If you or someone you know likes to fish, you probably have a great picture of them holding their great catch.

Fake magazine covers would make the perfect gift for that fisherman in your life whether it be a birthday, anniversary, or a gag gift! It's fun, it's inexpensive, and it's personal! And...you really can't beat an instant gift that delivers instant smiles...

Personalized Birthday Gift

Thursday, July 8, 2010 by Kristina
Personalized Birthday GiftMy stepmom is turning the big 4-0 soon!  It would be easy to get her the 'The Year You Were Born -1970,' book and have her chuckle at the following:

President:
Richard Nixon
Vice President: Spiro Agnew
Population: 205,052,174
Life Expectancy: 70.8 years
Unemployment: 3.5%
Cost of a new home: $26,600
Median Household Income: $8,734
Cost of a 1st class stamp: $.06
Cost of a gallon of regular gas: $.36

Yeah she'll get a kick out of it when she flips through the pages the first time, but then it will just sit on her bookshelf and collect dust for another 40 years! Personalized Birthday Gift

Searching to find the best birthday gift ideas for Lisa was fun, but I wanted to do a personalized birthday gift and that made it more difficult with all of the personalized gifts available out there.  However, fake magazine covers from YourCover personalized magazine covers made my decision easy. 

I was able to turn her into a magazine cover star!  I even created a back cover with all of statistics of the 1970's that would appear in the book!  This personalized birthday gift will showcase much better on a desk or bookshelf than the book would, in its beautiful acrylic frame. 

I think I might just make one for my dad's birthday ;0)

Introducing YourCover TV

Wednesday, July 7, 2010 by Jessica
Hello to all of our readers out there! Kristina and I are starting a video blog! This is the first of many videos that we'll be creating to keep you up-to-date and entertained! 

Come get to know us a little bit so you know who you're talking to when you call YourCover for help!  



Remember: YourCover.com is a great place for a unique personalized gift and we're fun too! So don't be shy, if you have any cool video ideas, let us know. We love making our customers and fans happy! Stay tuned for more YCTV!






Instant Gift Idea for a 1st Anniversary

Wednesday, July 7, 2010 by Kristina
Romantic Gift IdeaI used to always save things until the last minute.  I have learned my lesson with not completing projects on their given due date, but unfortunately...my brother has not.  It's his 1st anniversary tomorrow and he brought to my attention last night that he had not gotten anything for his wife and he wanted my help.  Why I agreed...I don't know.

He wanted it to be a romantic gift idea, creative and of course, since it was so late already it had to be an instant gift that was available immediately.  I worked my magic to help him create several fake magazine covers of him and his sweety.  He picked the one he liked best and ordered the front cover download for just $12.95. He then downloaded it to his computer instantaneously and printed it off at at a local photo shop and it came out BEAUTIFULLY!  He popped it into a pretty frame and voila - the perfect 1st anniversary gift! 

My brother Craig and his wife Nicole will enjoy their 1st anniversary gift now and for years to come with this personalized magazine cover from YourCover.

Gift for Grandparents

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 by Kristina
My grandparents will be closing on a house in Florida within the next month.  This is not only exciting for them, but for me as well.  Why am I excited you ask?  Maybe it's because they are exactly 20 minutes due south of Disney World!!!!!!!!

Yes, at 24 years old, the magic of Magic Kingdom still excites me.  When I see Cinderella's castle or Mickey and Minnie's house, I can't help but grin from ear to ear.  So when I learned that my grandparents were buying a house not too far away from Mickey & Minnie's digs, I knew I had to search throught some custom gift ideas to celebrate their new home.

Trying to find a gift for grandparents was a little difficult...they have everything imagineable!  The obvious was right in front of me when I realized they were purchasing a home, so I had a picture of their house sent to me and turned it into a personalized gift idea as a personalized magazine cover. 

This unique personalized gift is a perfect gift for grandparents to display anywhere and it will look great in their new home!  Hopefully they will LOVE it and take me to Disney ;0)

Life Is A Beach

Thursday, July 1, 2010 by Jessica
Baby In Sunglasses
Finally, the hot weather is here! I don't know about you, but I'm such a beach bum. I love the hot sand between my toes and I can't wait to start working on my tan!

But the sun and sand isn't for everyone. I'm sure most of you enjoy relaxing indoors with the cool breeze from the air conditioner, sipping on iced teas and lemonades.

If you find yourself sitting at home one of these days, here's a great way to do something productive, while maintaining a seemingly unproductive day... 

Is there an event coming up? Someone's birthday that you're going to celebrate, an anniversary, or just a party for no reason? Let YourCover help you make it super memorable! You can make a custom magazine cover for your event as a gift, invitation, or party keepsake. This unique personalized gift is easy to make, inexpensive, and guaranteed to please. Did I mention it's an instant gift too...for all you last minute shoppers out there...

Now is the perfect time to sit back, relax, and do something fun and creative. Who knows what you'll think of! Remember, life is a beach so let the good times roll...onto the cover of a magazine cover...

Personalized Anniversary Gifts

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 by Jessica
Anniversaries are so important because they mark another year of being truly committed to the person you love. The start/end of a year is a time to reflect on the great memories of the past and also create goals and discuss hopes for the future. 

For this June, our Cover Of The Month was made by Marcia A. who comes to us from Washington. It's a great example of how wonderful personalized anniversary gifts are.  
 
Congratulations to Marcia and Akil for another great year of marriage. We here at YourCover wish you and your family the best and we hope to see you soon!

If you're having a hard time trying to figure out what to get for your significant other for a personalized anniversary gift, try making a custom magazine cover. It's easy, inexpensive, and means so much more than cards or flowers.

And you can be our Cover Of The Month Winner too! Make a great cover and let us know you want to enter the cover the month contest for a chance to win a free magazine cover print and beautiful wood frame!

Your Face, Your Words, YourCover.  Get started today! 

Unique Sweet 16 Gift Idea

Monday, June 21, 2010 by Kristina
Sweet 16Only Miley Cyrus can pull a Sweet 16 bash like that of the one held for her at Disneyland.  It was a starstudded event!  Everyone from Mickey Mouse to Vanessa Williams was there to help her celebrate.  Look at her cake!!  It's almost as tall as she is...and she has heels on! 

Unfortunately, the average 16 year old wouldn't be able to have such a party [this is where the teens sigh in disappointment and the parents jump up & down in excitement].
Finding unique sweet 16 ideas for your daughter or son's party can be daunting.  Sweet 16 Gift IdeaSearch for invitations, favors, cake designs, music, etc...it's like a wedding!  Make your sweet 16 gift easy and fun by creating a personalized magazine cover from YourCover.  

Look at how beauitful Laila looks on her fake magazine cover!  A friend of the family is a photographer and he took an awesome photo session of her, and mom used this to create a sweet 16 gift so Laila can remember her amazing day!  She also used them as favors for her sweet 16 party to hand out to the kids - THEY WERE A HIT!  Parents - you don't have to invite Mickey or Vanessa for your 16 yr. old to have a blast at their party, just make them feel like a star with their own personalized magazine cover from YourCover. 

3 Ways to Create Fake Magazine Covers

Monday, June 21, 2010 by Michele
So you want to create fake magazine covers?  They can be a great gift for a special occasion or they are fun to make for no reason at all.  When you are looking for a tool or website to help you create fake magazine covers there are basically three types available. 

The first option (which is offered by YourCover) is one that allows you to upload a photo and to personalize existingYourCover Fake Magzine Cover headlines to create a fake magazine cover that is completely customized - it's not just their photo but all the info is specifically about the person starring on the front cover.  There are default headlines that can stay as is or can be personalized with a name; there is also a headline library full of suggestions of other headlines to perfectly fit your situation.  This option also lets you design the fake magzine cover yourself for immediate creation - see how the cover looks as you make it and revise it.  You can also download a photo file for immediate printing at home or a local photo shop - instant gratification!

A second option offered by several sites is one that gives you the ability to upload a photo to a fake magazine cover and download the image for free.  The downside to this type of site is that the only thing that is personalized is the photo on the front.  It makes for a good joke or gag but it's lifetime value is pretty brief because it is just the person's face without any info about them or their life.

A third option is to have someone create a fake magazine cover for you. Email your photo to them and then give detailed instructions as to what the headlines will say.  The upside is that you have someone else do the creation but the downside is that you have to come up with all the headlines yourself without any suggestions or ideas and that can be kind of hard. You also have to wait around for them to get back to you as opposed to an immediate response.

When using the online design tool at YourCover you are getting much more than a fake magazine cover, you are creating a personalized gift that will mean a great deal to the recipient.  Get started today


Last Minute Father's Day Gift

Friday, June 18, 2010 by Jessica
According to Askmen.com here are the TOP TEN gifts for Father's Day:

10. Grill Tools
9. Alcohol
8. Fishing Gear
7. A set of Golf Clubs

6. Leather Wallet
5. Wine
4. Driving Gloves
3. Meat
2. Sports Tickets
1. Landscaping Services


Just looking at most of those gifts make my wallet hurt and they all seem over-done. If you're looking for an inexpensive gift that will make your dad happier than any of these gifts could, you should consider creating a custom magazine cover starring your dad on the front cover!

Father's Day is already this Sunday and with a downloadable version, this unique personalized gift is not only a perfect gift, but an instant gift

How To Look Young and Feel Great

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 by Jessica
When women hit a certain age, they become overly concerned with how they look. Do you see these wrinkles? Is that a grey hair? What happened to my butt? And with all of these products that promote stopping or slowing down the aging process, women (and even men) are spending so much time and money on trying to look younger.

I don't know if I'll ever hear my mom stop complaining about how much she's aged in the past few years and I'll probably be doing the same thing when I get to be her age (which isn't very old), but I think she's absolutely gorgeous and looks great for her age! And I'm not just saying that because she's my mom...

My mom takes great care of herself and I want her to feel as young and glamorous as I think she is. Here are some tips I've learned from my mother on how to look your youngest without spending a fortune on plastic surgery and cosmetics.

1) Exercise is so important! Keep that body in shape by going for a nice walk! My mom loves to walk our dog everyday. It keeps both of them in shape.

2) Be sure to be extra gentle when you cleanse and moisturize your face. Being rough with the skin your face causes unseen damage that can surface as you age. 

3) Stay out of the sun! I know this is hard because who doesn't like a nice tan?! My mom says sun damage is the worst and causes wrinkles. She always uses sunscreen and wears a hat to protect her face from sun damage.

4) Stay active and participate in fun activities. Laughing, having fun, and surrounding yourself with positivity really does wonders for your mind, body, and spirit.

5) And most importantly, tell that special woman in your life, whether it be your mom, grandma, aunt, or wife that she is beautiful everyday that you can. It's hard dealing with getting older so make them feel good! They deserve it.

If telling them isn't enough, do what I did and try making her a unique personalized gift.  A YourCover magazine cover is perfect for expressing how beautiful she is by using your favorite pictures of her and personalizing your own headlines! 

It was so easy to make and I had a lot of fun choosing family pictures and remembering all the fun we've had together. I know my photo magazine cover will make her really happy and that's the most important thing. 

This makes for a great gift for any and every occasion, even for a "just thinking of you" gift. For more unique photo gift ideas, check out www.yourcover.com

Romantic Gift Idea for Your Bride!

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 by Kristina

For those grooms who will be tying the knot shortly...I hope you have found a suitable wedding gift for your bride!  You don't want an angry bride on your wedding day that's for sure.  Grooms...it's time to get in touch with your creative side and create a fake magazine cover for your soon-to-be wife!

Upload one of your favorite pictures together, perhaps from your engagement session, and personalize the headlines about each other. This romantic gift idea will be sure to have your bride teary eyed even before she walks down the aisle!  She will spend the morning of looking over the this personalized magazine cover, of your past, present and future together.  There is no other romantic gift idea that will top your list!

Your bride is going to be a star your wedding day, so why not make her a GLOWING star with the help of YourCover. 

Unique Gift Ideas for Pets

Monday, June 14, 2010 by Kristina
Unique Gift Idea for PetThese days it is not hard to find a pink jacket and matching bottoms for your pooch, like Lily here.  Dog and cat owners can purchase anything from Halloween costumes to your favorite sports teams jersey for your little four legged friend!

The options are endless and YourCover gives you a great opportunity to make your pet or a friend's pet a star!

If it's your friend's birthday and they are obsessed with their pet - fake magazine covers would be the ideal gift!  Upload a picture of the owner and the pet together [or just the pet], to get your Pet magazine cover started.  A YourCover magazine cover is more than just a fake magazine cover because it's not just the photo that is personalized but it's all the headlines too.  Including references to cute stories and funny memories is what makes YourCover such a terrific personalized gift idea.

What fun ideas do you have?  I wanted to dress my cat up like a monkey - now that would make a GREAT personalized magazine cover!

Great Gift for Grandparents

Friday, June 11, 2010 by Michele
Somehow we got into a whole discussion this morning about names for grandparents.  It seems many languages have similar names for mothers and fathers: mama, mommy, maman, daddy, dad or papa, poppy as these are among the first sounds that babies can make.  But getting to Grandma and Grandpa is a step away. 

Gift For GrandparentsIn our office the names for grandparents varied from the standard Grandma to Nanny, Nonni, YaYa, and Gran.  No matter what you call your grandparents, having them as a part of your family is what makes them so special.

If you are looking for a unique gift for grandparents, creating a personalized magazine cover featuring their photo (alone or with the grandchildren) is sure to be one of their treasured keepsakes.  YourCover is so much more than a fake magazine cover because it is more than just a photo on a generic mag cover, by customizing the headlines to be all about your Nanny and Poppy, you make a gift as unique as your family!  

To make your own unique grandparents' gift, choose the Personal Celebrity template, the Special Event template or GRAND Magazine cover template.  If your gift is occasion related, choices expand to birthdays, anniversaries, retirements and reunions.   

Personalized Anniversary Gifts

Thursday, June 10, 2010 by Jessica
Many people may already know that the traditional anniversary gift for the first year is paper. Paper! Paper is used for so many different things that it can make getting a gift for the first anniversary quite challenging.  

A great way to give paper as a gift is a custom magazine cover.  They say a picture says a thousand words, but actual words don't hurt either. At YourCover, you can create personalized anniversary gifts that are so unique, anyone would love it. 

Our system is easy to use, the hardest part is deciding which picture you love the most to showcase on a custom magazine cover! After you load your photo, add some personal headlines to make the magazine cover your own.  

Great things that people have put on their anniversary magazine covers have been things like lyrics to their first dance, mentioning their first date, beautiful poetry, or funny stories!  


You'll never realize how important "firsts" are until they are long gone. Make your first year anniversary unforgettable, just like the day you said "I do".   

More than a Just a Fake Magazine Cover

Thursday, June 10, 2010 by Kelly .

I've always found it impossible to find the right gift for the right price (and as a college kid that price is pretty low).  Within days of working here I discovered that creating a YourCover is more than just a fake magazine cover, its a memory.  Whether you are looking for a personalized anniversary gift, a Father's day gift, or simply an instant gift, YourCover has it all! 

For example, the only thing in the world my dad loves more than my family is my dog, Summer.  With Father's day right around the corner, I thought of the perfect gift - a YourCover magzine cover.  No other fake magazine cover generator offers the amount of magazine cover templates and unique headlines as YourCover does.  YourCover allowed me to create a unique photo gift commemorating not only my dad but my dog too (they make quite the pair)!  At last my gift finding woes are finally over (a custom gift at a low price, I'm in heaven), and your's should be too - only at YourCover can you create more than just fake magazine covers - but capture a memory, and commemorate your favorite people.

Unique Fake Magazine Cover Gift Idea

Thursday, June 10, 2010 by Kristina
Fake Magazine CoverMy future husband and I have been looking for something unique to put together for our parents thank you gift at our wedding rehearsal dinner.  We decided to start creating fake magazine covers for them from YourCover.  We wanted to use multiple photos from over the years of both my fiance, myself and each of our parents (the YourCover system allows up to 5 extra photos on the back cover).

We are having a blast customizing these magazine covers for our parents with their easy & fun to use customization tool!  We cannot wait to give them their own personalized magazine cover  come September!  We think it will give them something to look back on and appreciate for years to come.

Fun Rainy Day Activity - Make a Magazine Cover

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 by Michele

It's a rainy afternoon and you have nothing to do.  So you bop around the internet looking at funny cat videos and searching out old high school friends on Facebook.  Why not do Make a Magazine Cover - fun rainy day activitysomething different and fun that also crosses a few things off of your to-do list?

Making magazine covers at YourCover is a lot of fun.  We get comments from our customers all the time that they are having such a good time changing the headlines and being creative in making this custom gift idea for someone they care about.  You know you have a few events coming up like a graduation party, Father's Day or an anniversary, so why not get the gift shopping out of the way while having a good time playing around in the YourCover design tool? 

It's really pretty easy to make a magazine cover, just upload a photo, then personalize each headline to be all about your cover star.  You can be as silly as you want by bringing up funny stories from the past.  You can make a magazine cover for all sorts of occasions or for no reason at all.  Our pet magazine cover is fun way to show the world that your dog (or cat or ferret) is the best pet ever.

Whether you need a last minute Father's Day gift, a gift for Grandparents or a Sweet 16 gift, YourCover lets you have a good time.  It's as much fun to make as it is to receive!