Disclosure: Instantly Framed provided me with my own custom print so I could understand the process and see the quality for myself. I was not required to post, but I loved the finished product so much I had to share it with you.
I don’t know about you, but holidays have a way of sneaking up on me. Even sneakier are the holidays that require gifts. I know they’re coming, but they always seem so far away … until the date is looming and I have nothing to give.
It doesn’t help that I’m an anxious gift-giver. I want so badly to give the perfect thing, that I often suffer from decision paralysis. Because I wait so long to decide on the BEST GIFT EVER, I instead end up giving the most sub-par gift ever. Funny thing, the best gifts often require those troublesome things like running errands across town or 5-7 business days shipping. I know, I know, you say it’s the thought that counts. But sometimes I’d like my recipients to think something kinder than, “Oh! Thanks for getting me this random thing we’ve all seen in the Target before.”
So, news alert: Mother’s Day is coming up. That’s an especially tricky holiday, because who doesn’t deserve something really personal and thoughtful for bringing you into this world? You’re in luck, because I have a great idea for you that:
a) doesn’t involve putting on pants,
b) will be processed and shipped to your door (or your recipient’s door) in no more than four days,
c) will be loved, cherished and beautifully displayed.
Instantly Framed takes a photo from your Instagram or Facebook account, prints it on professional photo luster paper with archival ink, and mounts it into a 12×12 handcrafted walnut wood frame. It’s so easy, and the finished product is so lovely.
I snapped this shot of my parents on a whim with my phone and just fell in love with it. It was casual and last minute – we were saying our goodbyes in front of their house after dinner. It’s everything I love about my parents: their enduring love, their smiles, and my childhood home in the background. It’s so easy to let these images languish in our phones or on our computers. Thanks to Instantly Framed, I had it uploaded and ordered through their app in less than 5 minutes. Two days later it was at my door.
If you’re anything like me, I bet you have a few of those kinds of photos lingering on your phone. Why not turn them into a thoughtful gift instead? You don’t even need a holiday – just gift one to yourself!
Instantly Framed has kindly provided Just Like The Number readers with a gift code for $10 off your purchase. Just enter SIX10 when ordering. I also have a custom framed print to give away! Enter using the Rafflecopter below.
Giveaway ends on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 11:59 pm ET. Winner will be notified via email and have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. (I want you to have time to get those orders in before Mother’s Day!)
Thanks for entering – I hope you win!
Tracy Barnhart says
What a great gift idea!
Bonnie N says
Love this idea for a gift!
Hoosier Party Girl says
My nephew eating a peep s’more is about the cutest thing I’ve ever seen
Ann-Marie says
I would frame a recent photo of the kids when we went to St. Louis on Spring Break. And p.s., your parents are darling.
Tricia Meyer says
Scrolling through my Facebook photos to find one fit for framing was like a little trip down memory lane! I found one of me, my husband, and my daughters at the pumpkin patch in October that I would love to have framed and on my wall. It’s posed but still casual and totally us. And more than anything, it’s a memory of a really fun day we all spent together.
Katie says
I have a pic of Isaac I just took today that I want printed!
Heather Sokol says
Photos are my favorite way to decorate. I would love to frame some of my favorite vacation photos.
designhermomma says
This is exactly what I want to send my mom for mother’s day. A random photo I snapped at last minute, as we were heading off to Belgium last summer. Ugh, the memories, I miss her (and my dad).
Anna says
Oh, there’s a Halloween photo I have of my kids dressed as Darth Vader and Sleeping Beauty having tea that I need to have framed! Also, that picture of your parents really is a treasure.
Chrisgharmon says
I need to get so many pictures printed! Most recently, one of Delaney watching for the bus comes to mind.
Kelly says
I love all my instagram pics so I’m psyched to see this! I’d love to frame a print of my dad and Ryan and give it to him. 🙂
Jessica says
How fun! I have a picture of my girls in matching dresses sitting on Cracker Barrel rocking chairs that I LOVE and have been meaning to print and frame. Love the picture of your parents!
Jen says
I just recently had my 3 year old’s pictures taken. I never seen to actually take the time to frame them so this would be great!
Heidi says
Thanks for sharing an awesome new site! I LOVE capturing precious moments and sharing as keepsakes!