Finding the perfect gift for that someone special on your holiday shopping list is sometimes a challenge. I can tell you that from personal experience. I have a few people on my holiday shopping list that are nearly impossible to buy gifts for. You simply have no idea what they would like (or won’t like).
Two people on our holiday shopping list that I find it difficult for buy gifts for it my father and stepmother. They don’t really want or need anything, and if they do, they have the funds to get what they want/need. That means I need to come up with creative gift ideas to give them for the holiday season.
Since they are grandparents I like to look for gifts that grandparents would like. I’m not talking mugs and t-shirts – I’m thinking something they can enjoy every day.
I found some great gift ideas from a company called CanvasPop. CanvasPop makes customized photo gifts. I’m not talking mugs and t-shirts – I’m talking framed prints that can be proudly displayed on the wall.
I know what you are thinking – how special are photos? Anyone can take a photo, pop it in a frame and hang it on the wall. While that might be true – CanvasPop takes it a few steps further.
CanvasPop helps you to create works of art you can display on your walls out of photos on your Instagram feed, photos off your cellphone and even photos off your Facebook page. You can also make collages out of your favorite photos, create stunning panoramic photos and even add text and filters to your photos.
Here are a few examples.
CanvasPop asked me to create something to do a review of their products and services.
I love displaying photos of my family. I wanted to create a photo collage using CanvasPop’s service. I chose five photos – one of our daughter, one of our son, one of my daughter with my husband, one with me with our son and then a photo of the four of us together. These are special pictures taken at our daughter’s prom and high school graduation and our son’s 16th birthday and a special trip to the top of the Empire State Building. These are special memories for our family which are forever preserved in a lovely framed piece of art.
I couldn’t figure out what photo to use for the sixth spot on the college so I created a graphic using PicMonkey to put in that spot that reads “Family: Where live begins and love never ends.”
I was anxious to see how the photo art turned out. CanvasPop had it delivered in a decent time frame (they didn’t have me wait too long – LOL).
I was shocked – and amazed – at how beautiful it turned out. I love it!
The photos were all matted and the frame adds the perfect touch.
THE PHOTO DOESN’T DO IT JUSTICE! The photo is horrible (grainy). I had a hard time getting a good shot without the glare of the lamp and sunlight. In person the frame and mat is pristine white and the photos look amazing. I wish the photo showed you how truly beautiful this looks.
It’s a substantial piece. Thank goodness it came with the necessary hanging equipment.
Currently I have the artwork sitting on top of a bookcase. We need to move a few things around on our walls so that I can hang it where it would look best (above the love seat). It’s just a matter of getting my husband to do it.
A gift like this from CanvasPop would make an amazing gift. Imagine making a collage of all the grandchildren? Or gifting your best Instagram or Facebook photos? I love the idea of having several smaller photos grouped together (as pictured above in the post). I am going to do that one day with Instagram photos of our pets.
If you don’t have the perfect photo or photos in mind you can always gift someone a gift card to CanvasPop so that they can create their own works of art.
CanvasPop was kind enough to create a discount code for readers. Use the code SHESCRIBES35 to save 35% off on your ENTIRE order. The discount code expires on November 31, 2015. That is a generous savings. It would be great to pick up several gifts on CanvasPop using the discount code since it would apply to your entire order.
To check out what CanvasPop has to offer, and to take advantage of the discount code, visit CanvasPop.com. If you need inspiration check out their ideas and inspiration page. You can also check them out on social media. All of the links are found at the bottom of their website.
In addition to the discount code, CanvasPop would like to give a lucky reader a 16″ x 20″ framed photo paper print with the 2.5″ white mat. The prize will be given in the form of a discount code that would include the cost of shipping to Canada, the USA and the EU. The winner will have until November 30, 2016 (next year) to use the code.
This giveaway is open to U.S., Canada and U.E. residents only and will end on November 27, 2015. The winner will be chosen at random using a random number generator from all eligible entries. The winner will be notified via email and will have three days to reply or a new winner will be chosen in their place.
To enter please comment on this post and tell me why you would like to win this prize?
For extra entries you can use the Rafflecopter widget (below) but you must complete the initial entry requirement or the additional entries won’t qualify.
Kimberly
*I received a free product sample in order to do this review. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.
Scott says
I”d love to put pictures of my kids in a these frames. I need some nice artwork in my office.
Rosie Areola (Heather) says
I’d like to have a unique, eye catching piece of in my home.
Kayley says
I’d like to win this prize to get a present for my grandmother.
Jennifer Rote says
My walls are bare and could really use some art work on them.
Marty C. says
I’ve ordered two pictures of my daughter from CanvasPop so far and I’ve given both of them away, one to each set of grandparents. I’d love to have one to keep for myself.
Danielle says
I would love to win this to give it to my mom for Christmas
shelly peterson says
I would like to win this for my son he could use some prints on his walls.
ginette4 says
I would love to win this prize and gift it to my daughter..it would be great for her to have her wedding picture done on canvas
Aaron says
I would like this for a gift for a special friend.
Stephanie Liske says
I would love to get one of our wedding photos on a canvas.
Shannon Baas says
This would be a great gift for my mom.
Tina W says
I would love to win and get some of my fiance’s fishing photos blown up for him.
Kristen says
I’d like to win this because the walls are pretty bare in my bedroom.
Doreen Lamoureux says
So, I can hang our beautiful boys on our wall. lol You know what I mean 🙂
Lauren says
I need some art for my home!
Melissa M says
I have the perfect family pic I have been wanting to get framed.
Laura says
For our new family photos!
Sharon Schoepe says
I would love to win this for pictures of my kiddos
Natalie says
I would love to win this prize because I need to put something on my living room walls!
McKim says
I have a wonderful picture of my two grandsons that I would like to enlarge and hang in my family room.
angela m says
I would love to win because it would make a great gift for my best friend.
Amanda S. says
I’d like to win because I need some new wall art!
Jessica Beard says
I’d love to make a canvas of a family photo for my living room.
Holly Thomas says
I would like it for a wedding portrait.
Tari Lawson says
I love to take pictures and have many that I would love to have enlarged to hang.
Charlene S. says
I’d like to win this because it would be the perfect gift for my hubby 🙂
Robin says
I’d like to win either a pic of my niece or something else for my sister.
Eileen Richter says
My daughter had their family pics done and Id love to gift her this for a large canvas for their bedroom. They have only had one family picture done ever and they have 2 kids, ages 4 and 15. i know she’d just be so excited to have this!
Katie Amanda says
I’d like to win this prize because my walls are bare!
Michelle Elizondo says
I would like this because I don’t have any wedding pictures at home and I would love to use this for a wedding photo memory.
Richard Hicks says
I want to win because this would make a nice gift for my friend
Rebecca Orr says
I would like to win this so I can get my mom a gift of a photo of her grand-kids. She would love that!
Deb Ford says
I would like to win this to put an image of my favorite flower from my garden on it – it would look stunning on my wall.
Jeanna says
My sister in laws and I took a wonderful pictures of our kids together this summer! This would be a perfect gift to give to their grandparents!
Brittney House says
I would love this to display our family photos.
Nancy says
I’d like to have this for a wedding photo of our daughter.
Laura J says
Oh I would love to win and have a picture done of my grandson for my entry way!
Natalie Brown says
I would love to win this prize because I’m decorating my first single-girl apartment. Their art is gorgeous and it’d be so nice to have a beautiful print. Thank-you!!
Angela Saver says
I would love to win this so I can get our family photo on vacation in South Dakota done on canvas! Thanks for the chance!
Leela says
I’d love to make a gift for my family.
Alona Y says
I would love to win this so I can give a nice picture of my daughter to my dad.
Ty says
I would love to win so I could give it as a gift to my mom with a family picture! She’s always wanted one.
Michelle C says
I love displaying photos around my home, especially those we have taken while on vacation!
Erica B. says
I’d love this because we need more artwork on our walls.
ken ohl says
I have some bear walls that are screaming for some pictures.
tina reynolds says
I would love to get a picture of my kids sitting on a bench this summer together
Lisa V. says
I would like to win since I had my first grandchild this year…need more pictures.
Denise W says
I have some beautiful photos taken in NYC a few years ago that I would like to hang properly on my walls. 🙂
Sarah VM says
I would like to win this prize so I can get our family portrait made into a canvas for a my Mother.
susan smoaks says
i would like to win this to put a nice picture up in our house
Laurie Nykaza says
I would love one to have my kids picture put on they are amazing.
Terra Heck says
I like canvas prints and would love to have one with a picture of my son and our dog. Thanks.
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Carolyn Daley says
I want to win because I have the perfect five generation family photo that I would love in my livingroom.
Hesper Fry says
I would like to win so I can have an awesome picture of my kids!
autumn b says
i want to win because i have a blank space on my wall that this would look perfect in
laurie murley says
I have some great family photos I would love to have put on canvas
brittany says
i would like to win this to get a christmas present for my mother in law. thank u
Karen Drake says
I would love to win this so I could have photos of my Grandkids.
Fiona N says
I would love to win this awesome prize for my son. It would be a great birthday gift for him
Thank You for the chance