Custom Canvas Print

When I was a little girl, taking pictures was a really big deal. First of all you needed an actual camera....imagine that. Then you needed film, flash bulbs or cubes and lastly, you had to have the film developed if you ever wanted to see your actual shots.

It was a pricey endeavor, so taking pictures was for special occasions only.

*www.CanvasDiscount.com provided me with this lovely canvas print, but, as always, all opinions are my very own. 

It all probably seems a little archaic now, and I'm clearly dating myself, but I have to say, I think I liked that way a little bit better.

Oh sure, I love my cell phone camera. I've been able to capture moments that I would've missed in the old days. And yes, the quality of the photos is amazing, the filters can hide my crow's feet and best of all, I can snap as many pictures as I like for free.

However. I think the ease of it all, has made the value of photos a little less special. We take pictures and "file" them away on computers where they sit - sometimes unseen - for years at a time. Our virtual memories.

In the days of film, the photos were tangible, framed, displayed and enjoyed. I miss that.

And I hadn't thought about it much until recently when I was looking through my phone at some truly extraordinary shots I had taken and realized they were too precious to stay locked up.

At literally the same time, CanvasDiscount.com offered me the opportunity to try one of their photo canvas prints and I thought, why not? This could be a perfect way to get some of those pretty pictures in my hands.


I knew right away which special photo I would choose and what product. While they have a wide array of photo gifts, including custom photo blankets, I chose an 8 x 8 Photo On Canvas.

I don't have a lot of wall space, but I have a ton of nooks and crannies in this old cottage. I figured that a canvas that size could be worked into my decor and moved around easily. Perfect for a gal who likes to mix it up.

The process was super simple. I just uploaded my photo, chose my format, adjusted my photo for size and centering and I was done.

It arrived in no time and I was thrilled with the result. The colors were true and the frame was super sturdy.


The photo was wrapped all the way around it so the picture looked great from every angle.


As expected the size was perfect. I could place it on a shelf, hang it on the wall, or display it on my kitchen table. That's actually where it is right now, so I can enjoy the view of my husband and daughter sharing a moment this summer as the sun went down at the beach.


Much better than stuck in my phone.

Wouldn't you say?

If you'd like to get some of your photos off your phone or computer, why not start with a FREE 8X8 canvas of your own? Just go to www.CanvasDiscount.com, upload a photo, select 8x8 canvas print format and enter EXQUISITELYCANVA during checkout. *Shipping costs do apply.

What do you do with your photos?