I don't even want to admit to how long it's been since we took a true "hang-it-on-the-wall" family picture. Let's just say that at the time we took our last picture, two of my kids weren't in school yet. This fall I was determined to take a family picture. My sister took a picture of us while we were together in Star Valley but my kids were wearing hoodies and it just didn't satisfy me.
I stressed about what we'd wear and where we would go and who would take the picture. And then the weather got cold or it was windy. So we procrastinated some more.
Last week we finally had a day that was fairly mild temperatures so as soon as the kids got home from school, I announced that we were taking family pictures. I pulled clothes out of their closets and combed their hair. I grabbed my camera and the tripod and we headed out into the "boonies" that is our view from our bedroom window.
I read the camera manual on how to operate the timer function on the drive. We set up the camera and the shot and I ran to squeeze in between the kids. We took seven shots and we were completely satisfied with one.
As soon as I got home, I sent a file for our favorite shot to CanvasPop to print. I've been admiring the canvas printed family pictures and I was anxious to finally get a canvas print of our family. At the same time I added the picture to a pre-designed greeting card from Costco and ordered them.
I picked up my cards from Costco last week and I was disappointed. The colors of the picture seemed dull and a little blurry. I was really worried about my print from CanvasPop.
The canvas arrived yesterday and I couldn't have been more pleased. The colors are vibrant and the picture is crisp. It's really just very, very beautiful--so pretty that it made me want to cry.
We still need to figure out just where to hang it on the wall and whether or not to hang it by itself or in a gallery wall of photos. But that will come. In the meantime, Rand stuck it on the wall so we can admire it. I really do adore it.
CanvasPop offers a quality product and turns your pictures into art. Whether you took the picture with an expensive DSLR or your iPhone, CanvasPop can do wonders. They have a "Love it for Life" guarantee. No matter what. With wonderful service and high quality, CanvasPop can turn your picture into a priceless heirloom. They have a wide variety of sizes and options. I'm already scheming and dreaming up a gallery wall.
For the next two months, you can save 35% off your order at CanvasPop with the code : UTAHMOM35 -- This might just be the perfect Christmas gift for just about anyone on your list.
And right now CanvasPop is giving away a 16x20 inch canvas to one lucky reader.
To enter leave a comment on this post. The contest will be open to entries until Tuesday, December 22nd 11:59pm MST. The winner will be chosen randomly and announced on Wednesday, December 23rd. Contest is open to US residents only.
**I received a complimentary 16x20 canvas from CanvasPop. No other compensation was received. All opinions are my own. I really, really do love it!**
What a beautiful family! Love you guys!
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DeleteA great family and way cute picture!
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ReplyDeleteLove the backdrop and the awesome family! I would love to get a canvas picture :)
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I would love to create a photo canvas of a picture that I took of our son.
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This would make a great christmas present. :)
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sethandtjay@yahoo.com
Would love to win!!
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Great giveaway! The picture you chose is beautiful.
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Beautiful family picture!
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ReplyDeleteyour photo looks so flawless.
Great family picture! I have one of our family in the mountains I'd love to get made into a canvas!
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Oh that picture is so beautiful! That is one thing I would love to have hanging in our entry way...a family photo!
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The pic came out great!! I never knew canvas could come out so great!!
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Beautiful background and family!
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ReplyDeleteOhmygosh I love family pictures on canvas. Yours turned out beautiful!!!
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ReplyDeleteNancy
allibrary (at) aol (dot) com
Wow! Your picture looks awesome! There are many memories that I would to capture on canvas kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you. Merry Christmas!
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ReplyDeleteMy daughter is having my granddaughters Christmas picture taken.I have a few canvases and I love them.I know just the photo for the canvas.Thank you for the chance & Merry Christmas :)
ReplyDeletesue-hull64(at)comcast(dot)net
My daughter is having my granddaughters Christmas picture taken.I have a few canvases and I love them.I know just the photo for the canvas.Thank you for the chance & Merry Christmas :)
ReplyDeletesue-hull64(at)comcast(dot)net
Great Photo.. My family needs to get together and do one soon it is way past time..
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Beautiful family. I love canvas prints. They make the photos pop
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ReplyDeleteI have a picture of my sons wedding with all of us in the picture and I would love to have it put on canvas, thanks and merry Christmas and happy new year
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The finished product came out very nice. I would love to have one of these.
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Beautiful family
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