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?”
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…
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!
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!
that’s very cool. i love the word persnickety and use it now and then – the word, not the service. :)
I think I will have to check these guys out now ~ loving the Polaroid prints ~ retro :)
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
Thank you, sweet Marie! :)
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!
Thanks for reminding me how great Persnickety Prints are.
I simply love how you have displayed them in the old typewriter….
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!
Thank you everyone!
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?
What a great idea and your pictures are wonderful!
Your grand kids will definitely say that you were cool!
Love the way you displayed the photos in the typewriter.
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! :)
Oh my goodness, Barb, these are wonderful!!
I’d not heard of Persnickety Prints, and I really appreciate you sharing this here.
Thank you!!!
Thank you, Lisa!
These look fabulous! Loe the polaroid look too! :)
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!
Hi Amy! So happy I inspired you! I am totally loving my prints – love! I’m following you back on Instagram :)
This is VERY neat, and yes- your grandchildren are going to think you are very cool. (Because you are!)
“Grandma is super cool!”
Thanks for the great post. Your IG feed and shots are gorgeous! #greattalent
Thank you Chari! :)
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!
Hi Michelle – I would highly recommend them!
Oh great recommendation…and love your little display!!
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