First of all, I really was satisfied with both, the given options and the opportunities to individualize. The sketches presented are really cute and the categories serve a wide range of wishes and ideas. I definitely can recommend the matt cover finish, the 3$ are worth it. (my opinion). I mostly worked with the pre-edited slides and only customized a few messages or layouts. Also, I did enjoy the character design. Unfortunately, there is a light stripe from top to bottom on every page, I think due to the print, but I cannot explain why - not a reason for me to return it or a disaster in regard to design, but it would have been perfect without it. I think my girlfriend will love it anyways.