This has been paired with the arrival of online sites which allow us to share and view other peoples photograph’s such as Facebook, which has also played a huge part in the world’s new found enthusiasm for sharing those special moments.

But what is to become of all of these pictures? Does such a vast amount of them devalue a pastime once reserved for special occasions, and can a digital photo on a digital screen hold as much sentimental value as holding the real thing in your hands?

CanvasPeople has developed a product that can reinject people with an enthusiasm for print and for valuing an extra special memory with an individual photo simply by printing to a canvas that you can hang in your home.

What memories have you framed in your own home?

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Check out what one of our CanvasPeople fans from Facebook did!

“I ordered two canvases of my kids and got them this week. They look fabulous! I am actually now planning on converting my kids artwork to canvas pieces to decorate their walls!”

What a cool idea! Converting kids artwork to canvas!  Have you done this?

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2) Find a style that makes you comfortable. Do you want an artsy feel, a more structured look, or do you like the casual feel of clusters?

3) Mix up the types of photos you use as living room decor. You won’t want every photo to be the same type (for example: all people, all buildings, or all trees). Adding a little variety will break it up and add some character.

4) On the flip side, don’t use too many different types of photos. If you have a picture of a horse, a baby, the beach, a skyscraper, etc. You can see how conflicting they would look and would draw away from the overall feel you’re trying to achieve.

5) Get creative when you decorate your living room. One cool trick is to use one photo, get it enlarged to your liking and split it into three different pictures. Then frame them and place them on the wall with some space in between.

6) Choose frames wisely. Before you decorate your living room with pictures, take into account your other furniture and accents. You’ll want your frames to complement your theme. You can use the exact same frames, all different frames, different shapes, different colors, it’s your choice.

7) When decorating with pictures, don’t forget the colors of your walls. This will create the pallet for which you can express your creativity through pictures. Use pictures to complement the existing color or paint your walls.

Use lighting to accent your photos and warm up your living room. If you have a favorite photo that you’d really like to draw attention to, use a light to highlight that specific one.

9) Don’t get stuck on the idea that all your pictures have to hang on the wall. To warm up your living room try placing photos stacked against each other on a bookshelf, laminate them and place them on top of a side table, place large photos on the floor underneath a long table. Don’t be afraid to be different.

10) Consult others and look at a lot of other people’s ideas. You can copy their ideas or use them as a starting point to create your own. This will start the creative process.

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1 – Impressive city skylines. If you have ever visited a major city with your camera, then chances are that you have snapped at least one photo of the amazing skyline. If your room tends to be a bit more modern and contemporary, then these shots, printed as a black and white photo canvas look great.

2 – Beautiful gardens. Flowers, in their spring and summertime glory have incredible combinations of color and texture. A canvas printing of such natural beauty sets off any romantic bedroom easily.

3 – Wedding photos. Don’t let your wedding pictures collect dust in a book. Instead, keep the romance in your room with a beautiful piece of art work from your big day.

4 – Sleeping children or animals. Your bedroom is, after all, for sleeping. Hang a subtle reminder to yourself with a photo canvas.

5 – Your childhood home. Every good night’s sleep needs to start somewhere, why not start with memories of your childhood.?

6 – Glorious sunrises and sunsets. No artist has ever been able to create a scene as beautiful as the ones played out by the sun on a daily basis. A photo canvas of these moments is a beautiful way to appoint any room.

7 – Historical churches. Much of the most beautiful architecture in the world has been found in the construction of churches. What better way to say your nightly prayers than with a canvas print of a church to look at.

8 – Family photos. A weary mind and body can easily begin to relax when surrounded by art prints of loved ones.

9 – Vacation memories. Sleeping and dreaming are your nightly vacation. Why not start them off right, by hanging a canvas print of your favorite vacation memory? It is sure to get you in the right state of mind quickly!

10 – Anything that sparks your imagination! The possibilities are endless with canvas printing. Any photo can be instantly transformed into a beautiful work of art. You can make full color, pop art, black and white or sepia photo canvases. Whatever inspires you will work well on your walls.

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Many people struggle with finding the perfect piece of art to hang above their mantle or over their sofa. They want something that is both meaningful to them and attractive. Many of us have exactly the image that we would like to see displayed in our homes sitting on the hard drive of our computer. Perhaps it was the scenery along the road on that road trip we took 2 years ago. Or maybe it is that shot of our first kiss as man and wife. Whatever the image, a photo canvas gives us the ability to take that image and make it into a work of art, suitable to be displayed practically anywhere.

No matter what style your living room is, you can make a photo canvas that will fit into it perfectly. Brightly colored landscapes can be printed on a durable cotton canvas, to add a vivid touch to a wall. Sentimental family moments can be printed in black and white, to lend a dramatic and classic touch. You can even have your memories printed in sepia tone, to make a timeless statement. Canvas printing uses high quality inks on durable cotton canvas, to create beautiful prints that will last and stay true for generations with the proper care.

Even the most contemporary or art deco living room can have a bit of personal flair added to it with a family photo turned pop art and turned into a photo canvas. No matter what your personal style, it is quick and simple to create a canvas print that will compliment your living room. Don’t banish your digital photos to the dungeon of your hard drive, instead, set them free and display them for all to see with canvas printing. You are sure to get years and years of enjoyment out of the beautiful works of art that will result.

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1 – The first kiss as a man and wife. It is the day that two people formed a family, and a great moment to immortalize on a photo canvas.

2 – The first day of school. The first day of school is often more emotional for mom and dad than it is for the tike going off to school, but it is one you will always remember.

3 – Graduation. You couldn’t be more proud of your son, daughter or spouse for their awesome academic achievement, and there is no better way to display that pride than with a photo canvas of the occasion.

4 – First shots of your newborn child. Your child’s birthday will be a blur of emotion for you. A canvas printing of your child’s very first photo will bring you back to that most special of all birthdays.

5 – Family reunion. Getting generations of your family together in one place is a momentous occasion, and one that should definitely be celebrated on your walls.

6 – Child’s first birthday. Making it through that first tenuous year as a parent is certainly cause for celebration so mark the event with a wonderful photo canvas.

7 – Prom. Seeing your child all dressed up can bring a tear to even the most stoic eye, so commemorating the event makes sense.

8 – Dance recital or sports event. Performing at a dance recital or playing in the big game can be a defining moment in your child’s life. It is a memory that they will cherish for years to come. Having the moment made into a canvas print will help keep that memory alive.

9 – Baptism or baby naming. The day that you officially introduce your child to the world is a wonderful event indeed. A beautiful canvas printing of this most special of days will help remind you of how precious your child was, when they were so small.

10 – First Holy Communion, Confirmation, Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Such important religious events help shape the young man or woman that your child is becoming. Marking the day with a photo canvas will let you look back and remember how very proud of your child you are that day and always.

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Birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, first communions, and baby showers are only a few of the many occasions where you will need to have a gift.  Photo gifts make excellent presents for all of these times.  All you need to do is have a creative digital photo to upload.  For the spouse who is a fishing enthusiast, use your camera to take a shot of his beloved fishing gear.  He will cherish this special birthday gift.  If you have a scanner, you could make digital images of old baby photos of the parents to be and their ancestors to create canvas prints that will be treasured for years to come.  For an anniversary, present your spouse with an art print made from a favorite honeymoon photo.  The possibilities are endless.

To create your photo gifts, just upload your image and select the perfect size of canvas.  You may choose to add frames to your canvas prints to ramp up the stylish look.  If you are using an image from an old photograph, you will want to make use of photo enhancement features.  You can change the color balance from a faded, yellow photo to one that appears up to date.  If you have any blemishes, like red-eye, you can edit them away so your photo looks great.

Design your photo gifts with the recipient clearly in mind.  For your college-aged niece, use the pop-art effect.  You could create several canvas prints to give her a display that will be the envy of everyone in the dorm.  When you want to impress your stylish best friend, surprise her with a black and white canvas print of her home.  Turn your favorite family photo into a sepia toned canvas print to give to your parents and in-laws.  Don’t worry about the age of your recipient.  Your photo canvas can be treated with a protective coating that will prevent it from being easily damaged by little fingers.

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The process of making custom canvas prints couldn’t be simpler. Just upload any digital photo and choose the size of your canvas. Check the guidelines to be sure you meet the minimum resolution recommendations for your desired canvas size. Next you can add your own style to the canvas. You could opt to add a frame for a more traditional look, or you can leave the canvas as is for a more casual style. There are plenty of special effects you can apply to really ramp up the aesthetics of the canvas print.  Photo enhancement will balance the colors of your shot and help take out any imperfections, like red-eye. You can then get creative with pop-art, sepia tone, or black and white style choices to make your canvas print one of a kind.

Once you get your custom canvas prints delivered to your home and unwrapped from the special packaging, you will be amazed by the vivid colors and contrasts you see in the artwork.  The hardest part of the whole process comes next. You have to decide where to place your canvas prints.  This is difficult because these art prints work so well in virtually every room of the house. You can even display them in kitchens and bathrooms since the canvas is sprayed with an environmentally-friendly formula that resists the effects of moisture.

Don’t be afraid to put your beautiful, new custom canvas prints in a child’s room.  They add a colorful and playful sense of style and the protective coating means that little fingers won’t damage the surface. If you should decide you can part with your work of art, it will make an excellent gift for a birthday, wedding, graduation, or just about any other special celebration. The recipient will be sure to treasure the art print for years to come.

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