Fourteen years ago I made a mix CD for my wife as a little stocking stuffer at Christmas time. Just a few of our favorite songs from that year to listen to while she’s in the car.

I also know enough Photoshop to be dangerous, so I made a silly cover to go with it (she’s a big Beatles fan).

The following year, I kept it going, and what was initially just a gag gift became an annual tradition: Photoshopping her into a favorite album’s artwork. I don’t even make the mix CD anymore (we have no way to play it!), but every year she still gets a new cover.

These are a few of my favorites… I don’t aim for perfection, the quality varies a lot from year to year, but I will say that I am unreasonably proud of how the G N’ R Lies cover turned out.

Check back after Christmas for the 2025 edition!