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Printing Instagram Shots with Persnickety Prints

November 16, 2013 by Barb 28 Comments

I’ve taken thousands of photos in the past few years and (up until now) how many have I printed? Virtually zero. Some are on my blog, some are on Instagram, some are on scrapbook pages, and the rest are residing on my hard drive, most likely never to be seen by anyone but me.

I don’t take as many family photos as I used to.. I’m happy to let their parents take them, and then share with me.

And then along came my iPhone, and Instagram. I know, I’ve talked about this before, but there’s something about the filtered, over-processed, funky quality to them that I totally love. There is no pressure to get the best shot ever, it’s simply fun and what I’ve ended up with is photographic journal of my creative life. My hope is that when I’m gone, my grandchildren, or great-grandchildren will look at them and say “grandma was kinda cool, creating all this art, wasn’t she?”

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So that’s what spurred me to have these printed. I loved the idea of the Polaroid format offered by Persnickety Prints (this is not a sponsored post, just my experience). Well, but wouldn’t I LOVE to do a sponsored post for them? Dream on…

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Anyway, I ordered the Persnickety Prints Polaroid (3×3 Print on 3×4) Soft Texture Art at $0.40/ea.

I could not be more tickled!! The quality is outstanding with great colour, texture, and size. The ordering and delivery process was fast and easy. I simply went to Persnickety Prints and clicked on the “Printing With Instagram” tab at the top, and followed the directions. I used the “Instaport” option, which I thought was fantastic because it basically backed up my feed to my computer – bonus!

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So, I’ll stop gushing now :) I just wanted to share… I have my little tiny works of art displayed on my desk and I’m doing the happy dance this morning.

I hope you are too!

 

Filed Under: Phone Photography Tagged With: printing photos, scrapbook

Comments

  1. TexWisGirl says

    November 16, 2013 at 10:15 am

    that’s very cool. i love the word persnickety and use it now and then – the word, not the service. :)

    Reply
  2. Lori says

    November 16, 2013 at 10:31 am

    I think I will have to check these guys out now ~ loving the Polaroid prints ~ retro :)

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  3. Marie says

    November 16, 2013 at 10:50 am

    I think it looks great!! I love your photos and I think they really deserved to be printed and seen by others! I also think you would deserve a sponsored post. :) have a beautiful day. And please never stop posting on Instagram! xxx

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    • Barb says

      November 16, 2013 at 4:24 pm

      Thank you, sweet Marie! :)

      Reply
  4. Rosie Grey says

    November 16, 2013 at 12:13 pm

    This is wonderful! I always think about printing some of my photos, but haven’t done so far – this inspires me now to finally do it!

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  5. Radish says

    November 16, 2013 at 2:49 pm

    Thanks for reminding me how great Persnickety Prints are.

    Reply
  6. Claudia says

    November 16, 2013 at 3:50 pm

    I simply love how you have displayed them in the old typewriter….

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  7. Dotti says

    November 16, 2013 at 3:53 pm

    Oh, this does sound fun! I’ve got a bunch of iPhone photos that I want to print and have had on my ‘to-do’ list … well, since August. Thanks for the resource!

    Reply
  8. Barb says

    November 16, 2013 at 4:24 pm

    Thank you everyone!

    Reply
  9. Karen @ Pieces of Contentment says

    November 17, 2013 at 2:10 pm

    What a great idea Barb, they look wonderful. I guess they would make nice bookmarks too. What else do you plan to do with them?

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  10. Michelle says

    November 17, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    What a great idea and your pictures are wonderful!

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  11. Roxi says

    November 17, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    Your grand kids will definitely say that you were cool!

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  12. brooke says

    November 18, 2013 at 1:49 am

    Love the way you displayed the photos in the typewriter.

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  13. Gail says

    November 18, 2013 at 11:19 am

    How neat!! I have to say, I very rarely get my photos printed, but this makes me want to. Love the way you photographed your photographs! :)

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  14. lisa says

    November 18, 2013 at 3:17 pm

    Oh my goodness, Barb, these are wonderful!!
    I’d not heard of Persnickety Prints, and I really appreciate you sharing this here.
    Thank you!!!

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    • Barb says

      November 20, 2013 at 4:35 pm

      Thank you, Lisa!

      Reply
  15. melody says

    November 19, 2013 at 5:33 pm

    These look fabulous! Loe the polaroid look too! :)

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  16. amy of four corners design says

    November 20, 2013 at 3:27 pm

    here I am…one more to chime in – these are fantastic! you have inspired me…will have to see about getting some printed…and message to self…start following you on instagram!

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    • Barb says

      November 20, 2013 at 4:35 pm

      Hi Amy! So happy I inspired you! I am totally loving my prints – love! I’m following you back on Instagram :)

      Reply
  17. Rebeccafaith Dietz says

    November 27, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    This is VERY neat, and yes- your grandchildren are going to think you are very cool. (Because you are!)

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  18. Chari says

    January 3, 2014 at 9:14 pm

    “Grandma is super cool!”
    Thanks for the great post. Your IG feed and shots are gorgeous! #greattalent

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    • Barb says

      January 4, 2014 at 7:02 am

      Thank you Chari! :)

      Reply
  19. Michelle says

    January 4, 2014 at 11:45 am

    Very cool! I have not used Persnickety Prints yet, but I have a number of friends who rave about them and I know I need to try them!

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    • Barb says

      January 4, 2014 at 11:47 am

      Hi Michelle – I would highly recommend them!

      Reply
  20. Deanna@Snippets from Springdale says

    January 11, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    Oh great recommendation…and love your little display!!

    Reply
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