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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.
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Wanda says
I have a few family pictures I would like to put on canvas. I love your family wall.
Donna Ingalls says
I would love a canvas of my grandson as a newborn in my son in law’s hand. It is a beautiful picture and one that I cherish. Thanks for the great giveaway.
Amy B says
Love this idea, what a great give-a-way!
I have several pictures I would have to choose from – once I start I may not be able to stop. 🙂
Sue B. says
I so love your wall and the enduring photo collage for remembrance. Yes, I do have a special photo for a canvas.
Karen Smithson says
I have picture of my family I would love to put on a canvas.
RuthWW says
A recent photo of my and my hubby and son at the cemetery. Not because of the funeral, but it’s the best picture of us in a long time.
Annette says
I love your memory wall with your family and friends. These will be wonderful to enjoy in days and years to come. I always enjoy seeing your parents. Great pictures!
Layla says
Absolutely heart-warming, Rhoda! (I’m not sure what I’d put on a canvas, but you know I could find something!) 😀
linda miller says
I have a picture of my mom’s hand holding my grandson’s hand. Just the 2 hands together and so touching. By this time in her life she couldn’t always remember who he was but did say he was such a beautiful baby.
That pictures means more to me than I can ever put into words.
Margaret says
I’m sure I could find one in all those photos I just took in Williamsburg.
Alisa Adkins says
I have a photo of my daughter I would live to put on canvas!
Erica says
I have a picture in mind. It is for my baby’s nursery. I love the picture of your hands; that is really special.
Valerie says
I don’t have a specific picture picked out, but it would definitely be a picture of my family.
Angela says
We just had family pictures taken and i would love to have a canvas of one of them
Cynthia says
I would love to have my favorite photograph of my son on canvas.
Deborah Culpepper says
I have a picture of me and my son that was taken earlier this year. He is 24 and we have traveled a very rough road since we both lost the heart of our family, my husband and his dad six years ago. Every chance I get, which isn’t often I try to get a picture of us together. There have been many times I often thought he wouldn’t make it through the trauma we’ve endured so this picture is a treasure for me that I have wanted to put on canvas but funds and just getting through daily struggles have prevented it. Just like you, with out the good Lord and my sweet, loving, family we would’ve crumbled a long time ago.
Sherri F. says
Your collage and canvas made me very teary! Priceless. Have some wonderful family memories I would love to see up on a great canvas.
KatieQ says
I love the picture of your hand with your father’s. My own dear father always found ways to help us with our home. I miss him every day. It is really beautiful to see your relationship with your father.
I have a photo of my 2 children that I would love to have put on canvas.
Sandy says
It is a toss up. I have a beautiful picture of my grandaughter in a princess costume…it was the first thing that came to mind. : )
Teresa Gann says
Your blog is my favorite, and I look forward to reading it each day. This is my first comment. I don’t have a picture in mind now, but I am sure I could find one for a canvas. Thanks for all the inspiration.