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Family pics are always special and I love to have them around my house. It’s sometimes hard to find the right spot to display family pics without them being front and center and getting too cluttered looking.
But, I’ve got a few family framed pics that I used black frames with and decided my hallway would be the perfect spot to showcase them. And, I received THE most special gift from my friend, Debbie, which really made this gallery wall come alive. She is such a sweet friend and created this labor of love for me, all about my house renovation and the journey with my parents. I got teary-eyed when she brought it over to me.
It’s a house renovation picture collage and she took pics off my blog and framed them all together for a journey of this whole house renovation, with some of the lovely blog friends who came over to help us paint, all the way down to the scripture verse that my mom shared with me the day we closed on the house. Now, that’s a teary-eyed moment.
So, when I got the collage, I knew it would be perfect to add to my family wall, along with the pics of my parents when they were young and some other old family pics that are special to me.
The devotional that my mom shared with me on the day we closed was right in the middle. So special! Thank you, Debbie!
So, with the collage in the middle, I added all my family pics to this picture gallery wall and it will be a reminder every day when I walk past, how blessed I am to have the family I was born into. So blessed!
On the opposite wall, I added this little 11×14 canvas print of mine and my dad’s hands, working on the dining room project. Many of you suggested along the way, that a good way to remember this journey would be to frame my dad’s hands. So, I chose this one of both our hands, working on this house for me. I’ll never forget the journey and hard work that got me where I am today. For that, I am so grateful for the love of a father. He has hung in there with me, every step of the way, just like my Heavenly father does as well.
The opportunity for the canvas print came from Staples and they asked me if I’d like to try one of their new Easy Canvas Prints and of course, I said YES! I knew just the pic I’d get printed on my canvas. It’s a wonderful reminder of the specialness of this house journey.
And Staples wants to give ONE Easy Canvas Print to one of my readers too! Turn your favorite photo into a work of art for your wall.
All you have to do is leave a comment telling me if you already have a special picture that you’d like to get on a canvas print??
The winner will also receive a free 8×10 photo enlargement from Staples to try out too. Staples is a great stop for photo services, in case you haven’t tried them.
Leave one comment and I’ll chose a random winner in a few days and you’ll get a gift certificate to try out the Staples Easy Canvas prints and a free enlargement, redeemable at your local Staples Copy and Print center.
Thanks, as always for stopping by to see me!
Note: This is a sponsored post from Staples and I received a certificate for a free Staples Easy Canvas print and a free photo enlargement. All opinions are mine to share.
The 3 giveaway winners for Inspired You book have been notified and posted here!
Pam Clark says
I’d love to do this to a great picture I have of my parents on their honeymoon.
Gina says
So touching! I have a photo of my son that is special. He was a year old and has baby bunnies all around him!
Catherine says
I have a beautiful picture of my grandmother holding me when I was an infant. She is so beautiful and so happy. It makes me smile everytime I see it!
nancy says
My 2 sets of grandparents with my aunt taken when I was an infant. My father was stationed in Texas and the picture was taken to bring comfort to my parents.
Phyllis says
I have a photo of my daughter when she was little at the beach.
Mary says
Rhoda, your post had me in tears!! What a beautiful tribute to your family and what a special friend you have. You are truly blessed.
I would love to have a canvas of my parent B&W church wedding photo. Great giveaway, Thanks Staples.
Leslie Stewart @ House on the Way says
Rhoda,
This is lovely! I too love family photos and have have them in several areas of my home. I have one wall that is nothing but my children and they are atypical photos…walking hand in hand, running across the yard…
I would love to a have a canvas of one particular picture of them having a race. They are 1, 3, 5,7 at the time…now they’re 12,15,17 and 20! Time has flown!
Thanks for sharing!
Leslie
Theresa says
Rhoda,
The picture of your hand with your Dad’s is absolutely beautiful. What a treasure, and thank you for blessing all of us with your story. God is good!
limezinnias says
Awww, this post made me tear up! It is all so dear, the hands, your Mom’s statement of faith and prayer, the pics. Very sweet.
Linda Coleman says
What a sweet gallery wall. I love your Mom’s prayer and the picture of your hand with your Dad’s is priceless! Have a lovely day.
Janet says
I have a wonderful picture of a rabbit I would choose to use. It’s kind of a rear view of a wild rabbit eating grass but the head is turned slightly so you can tell it’s keeping an eye on the crazy photographer.
Sandee Kincaid says
Rhoda, I have followed along with your journey for several years now and have to say you are living proof that when God is in our lives, our greatest disappointments are often HIS biggest blessings…when we trust HIM with our lives! Thank your for sharing your journey! I have one beautiful granddaughter that loves to read and wants a career in christian publishing someday, when she had her senior pictures taken, we hung books from a beautiful old tree and took a picture of her sitting under the tree reading a book! I would love to have it put on a canvas for her mom for christmas!
Dawn Beaver says
I would have to choose one of my favorite family photos.
Paige says
I really like the vintage-looking frame mixed with the more angular/modern style frame.
As for the canvas, I’d love to give a cool print of my dog 🙂
Erin says
This is a beautiful sentiment! I actually got a little teary eyed reading this. It’s wonderful to see God works and to read about people praising Him in every circumstance!
As for the picture, I would canvas a picture of our son when he was a newborn, where his head was in my hands.
Diane says
Rhoda, What a beautiful tribute to your inspirational journey. It is so beautiful to see your focus on your blessings and gifts in life, considering the trials you have endured. I can only wish the children I am raising will grow up with such love for family and God and positive energy. Sincerely, Diane
Janet says
This is so sweet — your Dad and Mom have been such amazing hard workers on this project with you! Have a sweet special picture of my little girl I would love to have on canvas. Great giveaway
Johnna says
I have a pic of my 2 precious children I would love to do on canvas! I love your blog and have enjoyed travelling the journey with you…Blessings to you and yours this holiday season! Joy to the World!
Sally says
What sweet friends you have and you are so blessed to have awesome parents! Love the canvas, touching.
I would love to have a canvas of my daughter. She grew up way too fast.
Jake's a Girl says
Well. We can thank Debbie for making me cry, too. But in a good way. 🙂 That is one precious gift and friend you got there.
Blessings always!
JAG.