Oh, but you can do it yourself…

Who are they? Tilano Decorative Products is based in Vancouver Canada and founded by Randy Orr . In 2001, he developed the first Tilano kit – everything for the do-it-yourselfer to make beautiful photo transfers at home. Since then, the Tilano team has developed 11 other Tilano kits. Each one providing a unique way to display your photos.

About the product: Creating these Fresco tiles with your photographs is a great way to step outside of the picture frame. Developed by a professional decorator, the Tilano Fresco kit brings the secret of Old World art into your home. This fun and easy-to-use kit includes everything you need to turn any photo or image into a truly unique work of art. Photos and images can easily be transferred without harming the original print. The Tilano process uses a laser photocopy of your image or a printout from a laser printer to transfer onto each tile. Detailed instructions are included in each kit. Plus, there are helpful instructional videos on the company’s web site. A creative alternative to framing, the Tilano Fresco kit makes an ideal gift either as is or as finished tile.

 

More details: The Fresco Tile Kit is $48.99 and includes: Two 8 by 8 inch wood tiles, Tilano Antiquing Glaze, Fresco Mud, Foam brush, Sandpaper, Easy-to-follow instructions, Tilano Imaging Paper (3 sheets), Tilano Crackle, Tilano  medium, Spreader, Cheesecloth.

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Framed in Tin

Who are they? Uncommon Goods is an online marketplace offering creatively designed, high-quality merchandise at affordable prices. Founded in August 1999, UncommonGoods is privately held and headquartered in New York City.

About the product: These wonderful Tin frames are made of reclaimed ceiling tin tiles turned into frames. Antique ceiling tins add a rustic touch to the photos, creating an instant heirloom. Handmade by artist Margaret Taylor in Georgia.

More details: The size of each frame is: 10″ L x 12″ W; The frames hold 4 x 6 photos. Frame colors available are: Green, Tan and Blue. Since these are handmade, frames will vary. Each frame is $45.

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Personalized photo gifts for Mother’s day

Mmmm… mother’s. I am one and I have one (obviously). It is one of the mot unique titles to have. It comes with all the emotions in the world (good and bad) so what kind of a gift can you give that really shows the appreciation to this “title owner”? Personalized photo gifts are the ones. They are thoughtful, unique and obviously personal.

Here are a few to keep in mind:

1.  Light Affection’s photo gifts: From your favorite photo to an illuminated piece of art. Night Lights start at $44.95

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2. Pop art on canvas: Send a photo and they will create a pop art piece printed on Canvas.

3. Photo Jewelry: They will create various jewelry pieces (charmed bracelets are our favorites) from your photo/s.kimbra-bracelet

Have a wonderful mother’s day all you mothers out there!!!

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Not exactly your ordinary business card

Who are they?
MOO was created to bridge the virtual content and identity of people into the actual world through a new spin on business cards in the form of their mini cards. The company is based in London, UK and started in 2006.

About the product:
The Mini Cards are exactly that, Mini Cards. They are roughly half the size of a normal, business card. The cards will come with your photos or designs on one side, and your details on the other. The image side of each card can be different, or the same. Some people use them as little calling cards, or a simple way to hand out blog urls or contact details. We love them as a unique idea for photo gifts.They have also been used to make Magnets, tags, invitations, flyers, keyrings, decorations, jewellery, mini portfolio pieces, moving house cards, new baby announcements, save-the-date cards, wedding favors, treasure hunts, trading cards, memory games.
We love the contemporary look of the Mosaic Frame. The frame hold 20 cards that are individually framed and can be easily positioned as Landscape or Portrait.

More details:
The Mini cards come in a pack of 100 packaged in a sturdy box. Each card has an image on one side and up to 6 lines of text on the reverse of the card. Card size is : 28mm x 70mm (~1.1″ x 2.75″). Pack of 100 is $19.99
Mosaic Frame is 420mm x 270mm. The Frame is $39.99

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Tile your neckline

Who are they?
Elemental Memories photo tile jewelry is the brain child of Lisa. Lisa has a BFA in Art Education and has been involved with art and design for as long as she can remember. Her love for fashion and style is what brought her to create these wonderful photo tile jewelry pieces.

About the product:
The photo tile minis are perfect photo gifts. They are contemporary and personal. The photo tile is created by “baking” the ink of the B/W version of your photo into a low fire clay. The photo tile is waterproof and lightweight. It comes with a leather necklace color and length of your choice.

More details:
Each mini tile is approximately .5 inches x .5 inches square. It is hand drilled at the top to fit a .925 sterling silver loop. The leather necklace come in your choice of black or natural Greek Leather and light weight .925 Sterling Silver or 14k gold filled. Necklace length available are: 15″, 16″, 18″, and 20″. The mini photo tiles retails for $95.

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Sweet little photo candy?

Who are they?
Mars. Yes, the makers of M&M offer these directly.

About the product:
M&M with your photo on them? It sounds crazy but that is what it is. The photo is printed on each M&M using black food coloring for an ink. You select the colors for your candy and the packaging. You may also print personalized text instead of a photo and have a batch combining both.

More details:
Prices vary by size of packaging / amount of candy. A 7oz bag containing your candy is $11.99. The company ships using 2nd day air to make sure you get it as fresh as possible. Turn around time is around 10 days.

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Leather, Silver and your photo on hand

Who are they?
tj&cocustom photo jewelry began in 2004 by a mother to two twin girls. Her pieces are hand mad in the US and she works with both Sterling silver and 14k Gold.

About the product:
Leather Bracelet : The bracelet is made of multi-strand leather with one double-sided sterling silver photo charm (2 photos). With a clean and cool design and your photo charm to top it, this bracelet will be a staple in your jewelry box.

More details:
Bracelet retails for $120. Photo size is approx. 3/8″ x 3/8″ Additional double sided sterling silver charms available for $95 each. The best photos are sharp, focused and have nothing in the way of the face. Color photos will be converted to black & white. Production time is typically 2-3 weeks

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Photo Gifts for Father’s day

Personalized Photo gifts are the best solution for a unique personal gift for Father’s day.

Gifts $10 – $50

photo-works-luggage-tag-largeHe will never have a problem identifying his laggage with this laggae tag by Photo works for only $6.45

 

This personalized carved Night Light by Light Affection will light up his nights. Only $44.95nlfront

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Magnetic Collage Board

Who are they?
Red Envelope was launched in 1999 with the mission of gift giving. Red Envelope carries both gifts by other manufacturers and gifts created exclusively for them. The company offers the gifts through their Web site and seasonal catalogs.

About the product:
The magnetic Collage Board: Create an easy to change collage of photos. The white-lacquered steel board comes with nine acrylic magnetic frames. The frames have posts on their backs that make them stand at different heights off the board, allowing you to create a collage effect by layering photos over one another. No more “I wish it was more to the left” just slide it a bit and you have it.

More details:
The board measures 16 1/2″ x 13″ may be hung either horizontally or vertically. It includes wall mounting hardware. Nine magnetic acrylic frames include three each in 4″ x 6″, 3 1/2″ x 5″ and 3″ x 3″. Price: $138 web07_203425_six

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Your wall Gallery

Who are they?
Exposures is a subsidiary of the Miles Kimball catalog company. Exposures specializes in high quality photography related products. They are available both online and as a printed catalog.

About the product:
We love their wall gallery system solution. No need for precise measuring. Hang the base steel bar and just slide the cables to the left or right until you like the way it comes together.

More details:
The system comes in 3 sizes: 2 foot bar, 3 foot bar and 6 foot bar. Prices for the systems are, depending on size, $89, $99 and $149. The 2 foot and 3 foot systems include two adjustable 9 foot cables and four hooks. The 6 foot system contains three cables and six hooks. . e230073_4_lg

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