Posts Tagged ‘babies’
Sunday, February 24th, 2013
To quote Wikipedia:
The expression “Use a picture. It’s worth a thousand words.” appeared in a 1911 newspaper article quoting newspaper editor Arthur Brisbane discussing journalism and publicity. A similar phrase, “One Look Is Worth A Thousand Words”, appears in a 1913 newspaper advertisement for the Piqua Auto Supply House of Piqua, Ohio.
Okay, I know; I’m a writer. There needs to be words in this blog. But honestly! I can hardly find words to describe some of the precious, precious baby canvases we make for customers. So, please cut me a little slack on this post. After all, a picture—well, in this case, a canvas—is worth a thousand words!
How can anyone explain the power in this canvas below? Really! We created it for a customer named Alicia. She says, “This is a picture of my husband and our 2-week-old son. My heart melts every time I see it!” My heart too, Alicia. It is one of my all time favorites!
Jennifer took this picture of a friend’s baby. “It is one of my absolute favorites!” she told us. And we all understand why!
Erica sent us another indescribable image. In her testimonial, she wrote. “I absolutely LOVE this 16 x 24 canvas wrap! I gave it to a family member that just had a baby, and they are in AWE of how good it looks. Thanks so much for everything!!!” When customers are so happy, Erica, it brings us great joy.
And finally, Rita was blown away by her canvas below.
I’ve been told that I am a woman of many words…but sometimes, those words are just very hard to find. Mom
Tags: a thousand words, Art Canvas, babies, babies in a basket, baby photo, basket, Canvas Art, Canvas images, Canvas On Demand, Canvas Photos, canvas print, canvas prints, fireman image with baby, gallery wrapped, words
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Friday, February 8th, 2013
Occassionally, I like to remind our readers about some special Canvas on Demand offers. So this post will highlight some of those features and, hopefully, point out a few offerings you may not already be aware of.
First of all, we have a new option for your favorite images. Did you know that you can now put photos and images on almost anything you want? And no matter what the medium, that Canvas on Demand quality you’ve come to expect always comes shining through. We now offer mugs, calendars, posters, jewelry, greeting cards, luggage tags, playing cards, address labels, buttons…and the list goes on and on and on! Check the choices out at http://www.canvasondemand.com/photo-gifts/. 
And while you may already know that you can select any size, choose a frame or a standard gallery wrap, decide on PixelPainting or Photo Realistic finishes…you may NOT be aware that Canvas on Demand offers FREE image enhancement and FREE consultation from our five-star customer service department. And best of all, we have a 100% money-back guarantee! Below are some of the many options you can choose for the edge of your canvas…
I also want to remind you that our awesome art department can work wonders with retouching and restoration techniques.
Are you struggling with ideas for that favorite photo? Well here’s one of my most helpful suggestions I can give you: Go to our Customer Showcase at http://www.canvasondemand.com/showcase/ to see a wealth of ideas and layouts. The showcase is divided into examples of every type of canvas—from weddings and anniversaries, to vintage and babies and pets. You’ll see great canvas collages and wall displays and split canvases too. After a few moments at that site, I think you will agree with me that we have some of the most creative customers on earth! Mom
Tags: annyiversar, Art Canvas, babies, Canvas Art, Canvas images, Canvas On Demand, Canvas Photos, canvas print, canvas prints, gallery wrapped, kids, pets, reminder, weddings
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Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012
Our readers may think I favor baby canvases in these posts…and well, they may be right. I was fascinated today by baby heads and toes. Really. Just read on…
A customer named Ben sent us this sweet testimonial, saying: “I took this photo a week after our baby boy, Finn, was born…my wife and my wedding rings hung from his toes. The experience with Canvas on Demand has been great so far! The quality is fantastic and showcases our wall!”
Next, I saw this canvas that Sally asked us to create for her. “This is our new little grandson when he was only days old. He was born one month premature, and he fit perfectly in his dad’s hands. His little head and ‘swirl’ will be remembered always and the canvas treasured forever. I ordered two…one for my daughter and one for us. Your customer service has always gone above and beyond!”
Julie had a great idea for this next canvas. “I always submit true digital size images and the crew at Canvas on Demand makes sure my canvas looks identical to the original image and that nothing gets cropped. I love the quality and clarity of my new canvas from Canvas on Demand. These guys get it right, every time… And they make ordering a breeze!”
Shondell sent us this precious black and white. Toes again! She said, “This picture was taken by two of my dearest friends who are aspiring photographers building their portfolios. The subject was my two-month-old son. After the mini photo shoot my husband and I where given all the photos of our darling-little-one to hand out to all the grandparents. It was difficult picking a favorite but this particular one stood out, and I just had to have it on canvas! My husband on the other hand was very apprehensive about having it put on canvas. He was doubtful that the quality of the photo would hold up and that the once professional looking picture would look bad on canvas and pixilated. When the canvas arrived, the look on my husband’s face was priceless. I think I may have even seen a tear. He could hardly believe how amazing the canvas looked. The picture means so much to us both already and to have it on canvas just added a whole new dimension and meaning to it. We are extremely proud to have it up with the collection of our other art pieces. My only regret is that I didn’t get a larger canvas. I’ve already told my dear fiends that I would love to have more of their pictures on Canvas. I was very happy with how quickly we received our canvas. The web site was easy to use in ordering and creating our very own custom made piece of art.”
Our staff understands how important it is for our customers get the product they are hoping to receive. But our goal goes beyond that. We are always aiming to exceed our customers’ expectations. Thanks to all four of you who wrote to let us know how pleased you are with your canvases. Your encouraging words, make all our efforts worthwhile! Mom
Tags: Art Canvas, babies, baby photo, baseball mitt, Canvas Art, Canvas Photos, canvas print, canvas prints, family, head and toes, heads, Rings, toes, wedding rings
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Thursday, October 18th, 2012
I can sit forever and look at canvas collages! I’m fascinated with the many themes and styles and layouts our creative customers come up with. And especially when it comes to photos of babies, it is difficult to choose just one…so why not choose them all!
That’s what Linda did. Her layout of “52 weeks and 52 babies” can be described as nothing short of outrageously fun! And it seems from her testimonial that she was outrageously pleased. That’s just the way we like it, Linda!
This is what Linda wrote…We are so delighted with the gallery-wrap canvases you did for us! It’s astonishing how much they enhance the appearance of the photographs, without in any way altering the colors or dramatic effects that were there to begin with! It’s hard to go by them each time without once more stopping for a closer look! They seem to be paintings done by a wonderful artist, yet without brush strokes that can mar the clarity! To top it all off, your customer service is superb; and we do not give that praise lightly. My image when sent to you was not perfect and your folks picked up on that and called immediately to let me know and you made it very easy to resend the image. If your goal was to make a customer for life, congratulations — you did it! Thanks so much for sharing this testimonial with our readers, Linda.
Here is another baby collage sent to us by Sarah of her baby girl. Black and white canvases can certainly be show-stoppers…and Sarah’s images are outstanding.
Then there’s this delightful collage sent to us by customer, Patty. She explains the number one reason for deciding on a collage: There were so many pictures to choose from, but these were our favorites! We couldn’t have been happier with the pictures, and now we have a beautiful canvas print to display in our house forever! I have ordered from Canvas on Demand before and would recommend their service to everyone that I know!
I’ve been in that same boat, Patty, unable to make a decision on just one shot. I’ve often decided to put it all together just as you did.
So to all our readers who struggle with deciding which one to choose…the answer may be to choose them all! Mom
Tags: Art Canvas, babies, Baby, baby canvases, baby photo, Canvas Art, Canvas images, Canvas On Demand, Canvas Photos, canvas print, canvas prints, collage, wall collage
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Thursday, September 27th, 2012
We at Canvas on Demand see so much love in canvases that our customers order. Love shines through in images of babies, children, pets, ancestors, weddings, etc.
For example, Jill asked us to create a canvas wall hanging of her parents that was taken 70 years ago. She told us: “The photo 70 years old. It’s of my parents at a Sunday School picnic when they were dating in 1941. I had it done for my Mother’s 86th birthday. Daddy died two years ago, after 67 years and one week of marriage to Mother. This is going to be a special treasure for her. When I opened the package today and saw the finished canvas for the first time, I stood and cried. It moved me. It took my breath away. You did such incredible work: touching up some flaws in the original photo, adjusting the contrast of the black and white photo just enough to make it sharp while maintaining the appearance of an aged photo. You helped me select the perfect size frame to retain the most of the picture. And finally, you made sure it arrived in time for Mother’s birthday! When I ordered this canvas, I had no idea just how lovely it would be. I send you blessings and thanks from my heart.” Jill, thanks so much for those kind words. This canvas is a heartwarming, and I can only imagine how blessed your mother is by your gift.
We often hear that a dog is man’s best friend. Well, this loving canvas of a dog and his master proves it. Carol, our customer who placed the order, explained it to us. “This is Chris and Harley just before her first Christmas with us. After we rescued her earlier in the year, she went through a huge transformation from a neglected, sickly little pup to this wonderful, vibrant bully. We just had to capture her first holiday season as part of our family. This photo is Chris’s favorite, so I had it made into a canvas and gave it to him for his 35th birthday. We couldn’t be happier with it. This is my husband’s favorite picture of them. He mentioned how much he would like to have it enlarged and framed. So, I did even better and had it created into a gallery canvas. I surprised him with it as a birthday present. He was speechless! We couldn’t get over the detail and quality. Job well done, Canvas on Demand! We look forward to preserving more memories with you.” Indeed! That’s exactly what we love—preserving memories for our customers.
Ann made me smile when she posted this testimonial to our Customer Showcase. How precious are these two little boys! Ann said, “They are my grandsons. I did a canvas wrap for the oldest of the two when he was newborn on the same bedspread. Now I am adding this one to the collection. I like that I can order a custom size. So easy to upload and order. Thanks!”
Now I think I’ll end this post with a lovely traditional poster that exemplifies LOVE—a wedding canvas. Melissa sent in the order and told us: “This is the happy couple! Love the photo. Love the customer service. Love the canvas. Thank you so much for your professionalism and kindness.”
Tags: Art Canvas, babies, baby photos, Canvas Art, Canvas images, Canvas On Demand, Canvas Photos, canvas print, gallery wrapped, Love, Pet photos, Photo to Canvas, Picture on Canvas, Vintage, vintage photo, weddings
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Sunday, August 26th, 2012
Really now, should those babies be that close to wild bears?
Tonya thinks it is ok. In fact, she asked us to create a canvas of Tucker during a trip to the beach. It’s always so sweet how little ones love their bears! And how customers like Tonya love their canvases! She told us…”I just love my new canvas! Isn’t it great?!” Yes, indeed, Tonya, it is precious!
W. Kenny, another Canvas on Demand customer, sent us this sweet image that we turned to a wall hanging. Awww! Night; night! I think the bear just said something funny!
How much fuzz can someone fit into a photo? Rachel explained, “This is one of my favorite pictures of my son as a baby–sweetly sleeping at only a week old. I have been thrilled with the two canvases I received from Canvas on Demand. They are a beautiful way to display my favorite memories!” And what a wonderful way to keep those memories alive, Rachel!
Janeth told us that “This is one of my first and only nephew’s birth announcement photos. I love him more than I ever imagined possible. Thanks, Canvas on Demand. You guys are the best, and I will definitely be using you again. Excellent customer service, and I LOVE my canvas. Couldn’t have asked for more!” Janeth, I can sure see how easy he would be to love!
Ok, go right ahead and give those babies and toddlers a little wild animal. In spite of the dangers, it’s a combo that makes amazing images and delightful canvases. Mom
Tags: Art Canvas, babies, Bears, Canvas Art, Canvas images, Canvas On Demand, Canvas Photos, canvas print, canvas prints
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Friday, June 22nd, 2012
At Canvas on Demand, we try to make it easy to decorate your space with beautiful canvas prints of the people who are special to you. And what is more special than a baby? Ordering your baby canvas online is as easy as one, two, three.
ONE—This first canvas is of one precious little Gift from God as his mother calls him. “It is a picture of my two-week-old son, Zion. He is sleeping like an angel and wrapped in a beautiful blue bow. The service you gave me was excellent. Your website had all the information needed and in lots of detail. I can tell by other customer comments that many are as pleased as I am.”
TWO—“This photo is of our twin daughters at 10.5 months. We shot it for a contest at work, and ended up loving it so much that we wanted to have a canvas made for the nursery. This is our second canvas from you, and we love it. Both times, we received excellent and prompt service. We plan to order more in the future.”
THREE—Our staff created this sweet photo of Cam, Jordan, and Keith from a photo that their mother, Denise, took right after their tubby. She told us in her testimonial: “When I saw the website, I wasn’t so sure that the finished product was going to be as good you made it seem. Well in a way I was right. It was so much better than you claimed!!! I actually had this same photo enlarged (by another company) for my husband’s birthday last year, and it came out awful. I figured I would give you guys a shot, and I am so glad I did! The canvas came out beautiful! I almost cried when I saw it. Thank you so much for doing a great job.”
It gives us great joy to hear such wonderful remarks from our customers. Thanks to these three who agree that the process is as easy as ONE, TWO, THREE! Mom
Tags: babies, baby blogs, baby photo, Canvas On Demand, canvas print, Photo to Canvas
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Wednesday, October 5th, 2011
This post is about some wonderful images that we made into canvases for our customers. I call it All Grown Up! Christina sent us this photo of “Elijah’s 18-month pictures taken by Holy Torres.” They call it Applebee’s Face. I think it looks like Elijah is headed to the golf course for a few rounds with his clients.
All Grown Up
Diane’s canvas is one of my all time favorites. I titled it Girl Talk. She told us: “These are our twin granddaughters at 9 months old. I thought the picture was timeless and had this done for our daughter’s First Mothers Day. I had one made for us too. We all love it! Both my husband and I work at schools, and we took it to our schools to show and got many compliments on it! Working with Canvas on Demand was easy. I placed our order on a Wednesday, and the following Tuesday the pictures were at our door. We ordered this in a 20×24, but you advised that we change the size to 20×30…and you did it at no extra charge! Buy one, get one half off is also a great deal. Thank you, thank you. We will do this again.”
Girl Talk
Banazer asked us to make this photo into a canvas. “It was taken at Xara’s first birthday party and we love it. My husband plays the keyboard, and Xara shows immense interest in it too. We can’t wait to hear her play some real music someday. You offer the best customer service. I am in love with you!”
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What amazing creativity you have each shown in finding those rare moments when the little ones seem SO grown up. Thanks for sharing your comments with our readers. Mom
Tags: Art Canvas, babies, Canvas On Demand, canvas prints, cool stuff, family, Grown Up
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Wednesday, August 10th, 2011
If you’re wondering where the wild things are, check the baby! I always enjoy seeing the canvases of babies and their bears in the “Babies” section of our customer showcase. I couldn’t resist sharing a few with our readers.
Tonya took a photo of her son, Tucker, while they were on a beach vacation. In her testimonial she tells us: “I love my new canvas!!! Isn’t it great?”
Tonya's Canvas
The next two orders were placed by customers Kenny and Rachel. Rachel tells us that this canvas of her little sleeping son is one of her favorite…and I can sure understand why! She goes on to say: “I have been thrilled with the two canvases I received from Canvas on Demand. What a beautiful way to display my favorite memories!”
Kenny's CanvasA favorite!
Janeth explains that this photo turned to canvas was used as her nephew’s birth announcement. ”I love him more than I ever imagined possible. Canvas On Demand is the best, and I will definitely be using them again! Excellent customer service and I LOVE my canvas! Couldn’t have asked for more.”
Precious baby and bear!
Jeanie Marie’s couldn’t have been more pleased with her canvas: “This is a photo of my 8-month old son Richard, I took it myself in his bedroom with natural light and a bed sheet as a backdrop. I used some techniques I read about in a book on how to photograph babies. The service was excellent, the canvases came quickly and my mother and mother-in-law were both very happy with them. Afterwards, I wished I’d gotten one for myself as well! ”
And this one makes me laugh every time I see it. Our customer, Sonia, calls the little ones her twin angels!
Twin Angels and their Bears!
Now how is that canvas for doubling the fun! What is more classic than babies and their bears? Mom
Tags: Art Canvas, babies, Bears, Canvas On Demand, canvas prints, cool stuff, wild things
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Wednesday, April 6th, 2011
Baby canvases. They are among my very favorites. Whether those images capture them right after their bath, dressed in sweet pink or powder blue outfits…or decorated. Yes, decorated. I often chuckle at the ornaments the family uses. Like the way that one of our customers, Barbara, put a butterfly on Miss Presley’s head. 
Now Shannon mixed a tutu and boots to make a great canvas. She tells us “that the guys 
at Canvas on Demand are great, helpful, and friendly. I was thrilled. I am so happy I found them!” And we are so happy you found us too, Shannon.
Natalie proves that sometimes it takes something as simple as a flower. “This is my daughter’s 6 month professional photo. I had 5 taken in her first year…and they all hang together on a large gallery wall in our home.” Now that’s a proud mother! She goes on to say: “This was my first experience with Canvas on Demand and having 5 pictures was a significant investment. I was a little nervous to do something like this online. But it was so worth it! I’m glad I made that decision.” A tiara is the perfect enhancement for this little princess, Avery Jane. Her mom tells us that 
she “has worked with Canvas On Demand for several years and always looks forward to the finished project, because it’s always such a beautiful keepsake!” Thanks for those kind words, Pamela!
Petrina put a bow on her little angel, Zion. “He is my precious Gift from God. I took this when he was two week old. He is sleeping like an angel, wrapped in a beautiful blue bow.”
And finally, Heather’s image of her week-old daughter is fabulous. “We love the contrast of the colorful blocks against the black and white image. We can’t stop looking at it. I ordered a 16×20 print, but Canvas on Demand was quick to let me know that a larger size (14×24) would work better. To top it off, they honored the original size pricing.
So there you have a new idea. Get out the old camera and the new baby and do a little decorating! Mom
Tags: Art Canvas, babies, Baby, Canvas Art, Canvas On Demand, canvas prints, decorated babies, Photo to Canvas, Picture on Canvas
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