Monday, January 23, 2012

BeMine VDay-- HelloCanvas Review & Giveaway


Decorating your home is a time consuming and personal process. Also, at least for me, a difficult one. Finding just the right accent , what you are perhaps picturing in your mind, in a store can often be very disappointing. Shopping at HelloCanvas.com is therefor a must in turning that difficult shopping experience into a fun, personalized activity.

They are specialists at printing your own unique photographs onto top quality canvas, which is then stretched and wrapped onto a 1.2 inch wooden frame. You can use use any photo you want and if you are unsure how it will look on canvas, simply email them and they will advise you--no obligation or cost! They have FREE shipping on ALL orders and a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Here is a basic rundown of some of the extra things you can also do to improve your picture before having it printed:
- is it date stamped? Have them remove the date (free)
-choose from full color, black & white or sepia (free)
-remove red eye (free)
-antique frame printed ($5)
-black & white with color highlight ($15)
-flower ($10)
-love effect ($30)
-vintage Polaroid ($30)
-kids streetstyle ($30)
 Of course you will be emailed a proof before printing so you can approve of it. To learn more about any of these designs visit: http://us.hellocanvas.com/effects

I was offered a 24x32 print to review and it took me awhile to decide what I wanted to do. Many of my photos were lost when my hard drive crashed, but finally I found one that I adored at GagaBelle Photography and got permission from the owner, Jen, to use it (she has amazing photos!).

Here is the photo from GagaBelle printed on the HelloCanvas. When it was delivered it was packaged super carefully so it NOT would get damaged. As soon as I had it unwrapped I could have squealed with joy. It came out fabulous, the colors are so vibrant and you would never know it was a .jpeg image I had emailed to be printed! (ugh, I just noticed it's crooked--I'll have to go home and readjust!)
I am thrilled with the HelloCanvas print and can't wait to get another one one by them! 

So how does this tie into Valentines Day? Well, c'mon now. Be creative! I would much rather receive a gift that will last forever and that I can see everyday than some flowers that will wilt in a week or chocolate that will ruin my diet (ok, get the chocolate too!).
Surprise your guy with a picture of something he will adore. Guys, surprise your gal and use the love effect background and give your lady a picture of you both. The possibilities are endless and it is WELL worth any money spent!


Win it: One reader is going to win a custom 24x32 print of their own (US only and premium add ons not included). Use the easy entry RaffleCopter form below to enter



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60 comments:

Ducky said...

I want a picture of Irishman and me on black and white. These rock!

mkjmc said...

I would do a pic of my children in full color~

The Loops said...

I saw a photo of writing on canvas. That may be cool with my own handwriting of a favorite quote!

ShellieAndBrutus said...

I'd get my baby picture in B&W for my MIL who wants a copy.
fatmeatloaf1 at gmail dot com

Daisygirl said...

love it!

polly said...

i would love to have one of my daughter's wedding pictures from this year done on canvas
pkeintz@gmail.com

Linda said...

I would like to have a canvas made of a picture of my grandson's together.
mintstatesportswear(at)juno(dot)com

jill24295 said...

I would have one of my wedding photos done on canvas.
jill24295@yahoo.com

Kelly said...

i like the vintage polaroid effect

sweepmom said...

I would use a photo of my boys.

PAIGE said...

I think the Flower effect is the coolest thing I've seen.
elysesw@aol.com

Jean said...

I would do a picture of my daughters on the beach at sunset

John Stetson said...

I think the ability to remove the date is a wonderful effect.
jstetson2@cfl.rr.com

Mrs.Smitty said...

I have 3 pics in mind. One of my husband and I on our wedding day, one of our oldest running around the yard blowing bubbles,in the summer in a swimsuit and one of our youngest just looking adorable!

Leanne said...

A picture using the black and white with one color highlighted.

Courtney B said...

i love the pop art look!

vanitizebaby at yahoo dot com

Michele said...

I'd remove the date from my favorite picture of my daughter and her pony
rlawrence110 at yahoo dot com

Alice (fa11enan9e1) said...

I love canvas prints!

MJD's Mommy said...

I would use a picture of my daughter at her first birthday!

Rosie Gee said...

the Black & White with a color highlight effect is really beautiful.

lelandsweepstakes said...

Sepia is by far my favorite effect, and Ilove the site!

s8r8l33 said...

I would like my wedding pic using the black and white with one color highlighted

rachel0 said...

i like the love effect

deanna said...

I would print a photo from last summer in prague
xoxoxo

Aranda Gibbs said...

I like the love effect! :)

Arandamarie1992@yahoo.com

jenniferh2o said...

Niece's wedding is coming up - I think a pic from the service would be great like this

katklaw777 said...

I like the Black & White with a color highlight effect $15.
I'd get my 3 kitties!

marybaker112 said...

I have a beautiful picture of my dog that passed a few months ago that I would love to get done but on a very limited income I can not afford to do it. She was without a doubt my very best friend for over 18 years and I miss her so much every minute of every day.

CathyH said...

I would do one of my cats in a vintage style

slehan said...

I'll choose one of the pics I took in Chile last year.
Thanks for the contest.

sweetsue said...

Iwould choose the black and white with color effect and use a picture of my grandson and his wonderful blue eyes.
Susan Chester

tattwo said...

The black & white effect is my favorite.

Sweeter the berry said...

I'd use a pic of me and hubby


letessha@yahoo.com

Charlotte said...

I like the "Black & White with a color highlight effect"

CharLuvsAbby3(at)yahoo(dot)com

Wendy said...

Not sure what photo I would use but I really like the Black & White with a color highlight effect!
hiwendyhi at yahoo dot com

Bethanny said...

I want my daughter in full color!
chacha6581(@) yahoo dot com

Brandy Nelson said...

Definitely a pic of my 3 kids! Thanks so much!

Annette D said...

I love the Black & White with a color highlight effect!

Anonymous said...

I like the black and white with color.
shawnac68@hotmail.com

weta1972 said...

My kids in the Black & White with a color highlight effect
weta1972@yahoo.com

brich2222 said...

would like a portrait of my 2 lovely cats


britch22@earthlink.net

Sleppery said...

the first picture taken of my son with his new little sister <3<3

Debbie said...

I would have a canvas made of a picture of my daughter and her babies. They light up my life and the picture would be the perfect accent to my home

Kristen said...

I would love to get this professional picture I got of me holding my son in full color!
aeris321 at gmail dot com

Julie H said...

I'd use one of my pics of the beach!
harrisjjj21 at hotmail dot com

daveshir2005 said...

I like the love effect.

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bored2quickly said...

I would use a photo of my beautiful kid's! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
Renee Walters
Bored2quickly@hotmail.com

♡♥♬ Louis ♬♥♡ said...

I'd print a picture of my kids playing with our cat
Thank you for hosting this giveaway

Louis
pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com

kathy pease said...

id do a pic of my son in his basketball uniform

Tamar said...

full color most likely :-) i don't have any family portraits

Harriett said...

A picture of me and my hubby!
htalfor @ gmail . com

Kate said...

I'd get a print of my puppy!

firefly4756 said...

I would really like the love effect for me and my boyfriend!

Katie said...

I love the black and white! looks great

Victor Antonov said...

Since all other effects will be specific to the picture, the ones I'd definitely ask for are the remove date and remove red eyes.

wallindeb said...

I would print a picture from my daughter's wedding
wallindeb@yahoo.com

Bakersdozen said...

I would do either a family photo or one of just my husband and me. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com

McKim said...

I would have my son's family picture done.

Chip said...

Would love a close up of my kids - Jill
chipdip2010(at)hotmail(dot)com

spirit_kim said...

My favorite effect is black and white. I just love black and white photos.