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High Quality Canvas {Canvas HQ Review & Giveaway}

Photography is a huge part of my life. Nothing makes me happier than snapping an image, editing it, making it perfect in my eyes and then seeing it displayed in my home. I display my photos in many ways around the house, but my favorite is, and I think always will be, a unique and simple photo canvas. Canvas HQ offers photo canvases in a variety of sizes at an affordable price. Perfect to add that personal touch to any room in your home or office!

Give us your photos and we’ll give you memories for life. We can turn any photo into a high quality, guaranteed-to-last-a-lifetime custom canvas print.

I was so excited to receive a 12X12 photo canvas from Canvas HQ! Photo canvases are one of my favorite ways to display my family photographs around our home. I love that they are perfect and can stand alone; no frame, no matting, just a simply beautiful photo to hang on a wall or place on a shelf. I chose one of my all time favorite photos of Hollis to have printed on the canvas. He was only a few days old when I snapped it, and it has always been one I love to look at. The whole online process with Canvas HQ was quite simple. I easily uploaded my photo to the site, chose the size, and ordered. Within a day I had a proof sent to my email account for approval. I did have a question about the print, which I asked through e-mail and quickly received a response. I love how personalized they make your experience. You have a designer working with you available to answer any questions you might have about your canvas. When my canvas arrived {quickly, I might add!} in the mail, it was nicely packaged and in perfect condition. I immediately hung it on the wall and every time I look at it it makes me happy. {You can see my canvas in the bottom left of the photo} Photo canvases are a fabulous way to display your photos in your home and with Canvas HQ you will get a beautiful canvas at a super affordable price!

Today One lucky RMRV reader will win a 16X20 Canvas from Canvas HQ! {a $79.95 value}

Want to enter to win? Here’s how!

Mandatory 1st entry:

1) Check out Canvas HQ and take a look around. Come back and tell us where you would hang your photo if you won!

Once the mandatory entry is completed you can gain additional entries from the following:

3 entries: Subscribe to RMRV emails or RSS feed.

5 entries: Follow RMRV Google+.

2 entries: “Like” RMRV on Facebook

2 entries: “Like” Canvas HQ on Facebook.

1 entry: Follow RMRV on Twitter.

1 entry: Follow Canvas HQ on Twitter.

1 entry per day-Tweet the following and leave us your tweet link:

#WIN a 16X20 Canvas from @canvashq @agiveawaydaily!

2 entries: Comment on any non-giveaway post on RMRV!

5 entries- Blog about this giveaway and leave us the link.

Canvas HQ is Real Mom Recommended!!

You have until February 23rd @ 11:59 PM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only.

Amanda February 10, 2012 PRODUCT REVIEWS WITH GIVEAWAYS , , , , ,

Totally Stuck Up! {LeoStickers Giveaway and Review}

I have used my fair share of vinyl in my house.  It is in my bedroom, my kids bedrooms, down the hall, even across my fridge.  In fact, my hubby told me that I couldn’t add any more vinyl ANYWHERE!  Good thing this isn’t just vinyl, it’s better!  LeoStickers has TONS of fun stickers for your kids bedroom! 

 They range from a farmer, treasure map, butterflies, fish, princess castles, and hippos.  They are heavy duty, full color stickers.  There is no ripping, tearing, sticking together, or bubbling like vinyl does.  These are so much thicker and SO cute!  Not only are they super quality, they are really easy to apply.  We got the LeoKitSpring to give a try.  Since Mia’s room is all painted with a fun flower border, we opted to apply the stickers to the closet doors.  I was worried at first because it tells you to apply the stickers to a smooth surface and the doors have a bit of a texture to them.  I tried a smaller one first just to get the hang of it, and it was as easy as pie to apply.  If you have ever used vinyl, it is just like that, but easier.  Same idea of having the two protective sheets on either side of the sticker.  Once you have peeled off the solid side, you are left with the sticker stuck to a semi see through sheet that is a little sticky.  You then apply it right where you want it and rub.  A spatula was included for application, which made it SUPER easy to apply.  Simply rub the spatula over the sticker, peel the paper and Wallah!  You have a darling room with very little work!  My favorite part of these stickers is that if you buy them individually, you can get a variety of sizes…some of them are HUGE!  You can pick and choose what your kiddos room needs or take the easy route and get a kit and do the whole darn thing with fun coordinating designs.   We had to move a few and were able to easily remove and re stick them where we wanted them.  When your little one isn’t so little any more or they have just out grown their room, all of the stickers are easily removable.  If they don’t peel right off, a blow dryer will be helpful in removing them.  Mia is now loving her “new room” when all we really did was add some cuteness to her closet, but it did change the whole look of her room!!  I wish they had a white picket fence!  I would totally hang it over her head board!  Real Mom Approved!!

Are you ready to give your kiddo’s room a makeover?!  Want to win a few wonderful underwater pieces? a $74 value!

2 Marine Horses (L3” x H 6”)

 1 Roby the crab (L9.5”X H 4”)

 1 Yellow fish (L6” x H 4”)

 1 Green fish (L6” x H 5”)

{Mandatory entry}

Go to Leo Wall Stickers  and come back and tell us which sticker would be the perfect addition in your kiddo’s room.

Once the mandatory entry is complete, you can gain additional entries from the following:

  5 entries-Add RMRV to Google+

3 entries-Follow RMRV by Google Friends Connect.

2 entries- “Like” RMRV on Facebook.

2 entries-Share this giveaway on your Facebook page.

3 entries- Subscribe to RMRV emails.

2 entries- Follow RMRV on Twitter.

1 entry per day-Tweet this giveaway (use the link below the post) and leave us your tweet url.

5 entries- Blog about this giveaway and leave us the url link.

{You have until January 24th @ 11:59 PM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only.}

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Real Moms DIY: Glitter Ornaments

I just love Holiday do-it-yourself projects! They are always so much fun. Grab a friend and make it a DIY project night.
How about making your own glittery ornaments for your tree.

You can make them in any color and really spice up your family room!

I was thinking of doing red and gold ones for my Christmas tree!

Silver Glitter Ornaments tutorial

What color would you make?

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B1G1 Free Ornaments at Cafepress! Today Only!

I love making custom ornaments of my children each year and today you can snag a great deal at Cafepress.

Buy 1 Ornament Get 1 Free!

Simply use the code: BAUM at checkout.

Hurry offer is only valid today.

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Beautifully Framed. {JasperLilly Designs Review and Giveaway}

Our house is full of family photos. They are on the walls in frames, hung on the refrigerator with cute magnets, sitting on bedside tables, and carefully placed in books; they are everywhere. There is nothing I love more than finding a beautiful way to share our story and be reminded of our journey as a family. JasperLilly Designs has created the perfect frames to display our most treasured family memories.

JasperLilly is a family owned company that offers a unique product line that will fit in anyone’s home! We have designed products that we initially wanted in our own home but were unable to find anywhere else!  Our first available product line we like to call “Funky Frames,” each is appropriately named after the flower that inspired the design. ~JasperLilly Designs

frame2 I received a gorgeous surprise frame from JasperLilly Designs and I couldn’t have been happier! As soon as I saw it, I knew the exact photo I wanted to display and just the right spot to hang it in our home. It is the funky Lilac design and is painted in a very girly shade of Agate {light purple}. The frame is slightly distressed, which gives it a very vintagey look that I love and one that definitely suits our home. The JasperLilly Designs frame is sturdy and very well made; I can tell they didn’t cut any corners when creating this beauty! It is so elegant and pretty; perfect for a photo of my girl! I can just imagine an entire wall covered in JasperLilly Designs Frames. All different designs and different colors. That would be such an amazing statement wall; showcasing our most precious photos of favorite memories and special places we’ve been as a family. I am so thrilled with my JasperLilly Designs frame and am positive I will be adding to our collection! JasperLilly Designs frames are available through photographer vendors. You can contact JasperLilly Designs and find information on a vendor in your area!

Today, JasperLilly Designs is giving away one 8×10 JasperLilly Designs frame. {surprise selection}

Want to enter to win? Here’s how!!

{Mandatory entry}

Visit JasperLilly Designs and take a look at all their gorgeous frames on their homepage slideshow. Come back and tell us one thing you love about their frames!

Once the mandatory entry is complete, you can gain additional entries from the following:

2 entries- “Like” JasperLilly Designs on Facebook.

2 entries- “Like” RMRV on Facebook.

3 entries- Subscribe to RMRV emails.

2 entries- Follow RMRV on Twitter.

1 entry per day- Tweet the following and leave us your tweet link:

#Enter to win an 8 x 10 JasperLilly frame at @agiveawaydaily

3 entries – Become a follower of the JasperLilly Designs blog!!

5 entries- Blog about this entry and leave us the link.

JasperLilly Designs is Real Moms Recommended!!

You have until October 19th @ 11:59 PM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only.

This site receives free products and other forms of compensation for posting. See the Real Moms Real Views disclosure here.

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A picture says 1000 words (Easy canvas prints 8″x10″ Custom Canvas Print giveaway)

I have been aching to get some new pictures up on my walls. I recently redecorated my front room and needed a change of scene. I also still have a number of wedding pictures I have yet to enlarge and hang due to limited space available on my walls. On top of that, I wanted to try something something other than the traditional “enlarge print-hang in frame” option. That is where easy canvas prints came in!! I was super excited to explore the world of canvas printing! When I got to the website, it was super easy to navigate.  There are four simple steps you take to create your own custom canvas with finishing options as well. If you are also looking for some art to display, they have millions of art and nature images to choose from that you can also customize! I really liked how simple the whole process was. Delivery was also very speedy and my canvas came wrapped in plastic as well as encased in a special box to avoid damage!

We now offer over 1 million images available as custom printed canvases! All of our stunning prints are available with the same customization options as our photos on canvas. Start searching the gallery today for find the perfect look for your home.

It took me all of 10 minutes… after I finally decided on the picture I wanted to use… to go through the entire process. There are quite a few sizes to choose from to accomodate any space, as well as other features such as wrap thickness so you can get the look you are going for just right!

With our custom canvas prints, you can easily turn your very own image into a stunning work of art on canvas. Upload your own photos and pictures, and create a personalized print on canvas. We offer small, medium, and large canvas prints. Whether you want to decorate your home or office, canvas printing wall art can be used everywhere because you create it!

I LOVE my new canvas print!! It came out looking so great! Now my new room is complete! Thanks easy canvas prints! :-) 




Today Easy Canvas Prints is generously giving away a 8″x10″ 


Custom Canvas Print- valued at $44.71!


 




Want to win?  Here’s how:




 


Mandatory 1st Entry- Visit Easy Canvas Prints then come back and tell us your favorite item or something you learned from their website.


 


Once the mandatory entries are completed you can gain additional entries from the following:


4 entries-“Like” easy canvas prints on facebook.


2 entries- “Like” RMRV on facebook.


3 entries-Subscribe to RMRV emails.


3 entries-Follow easy canvas prints on Twitter.


1 entry per day-Tweet the following and leave us your tweet link:


#Enter to win an 8x10 custom canvas print at @agiveawaydaily


5 entries- Blog about this entry and leave us the link.


You have until September 19th at 11:59pm EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only.


This site receives free products and other forms of compensation for posting. See the Real Moms Real Views disclosure here.

				

				

  
				

					Audrey
					September 5, 2011
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			Anything and Everything {Collections, Etc. Giveaway}

				

					
Father’s Day is just around the corner!  Do you know what you are going to get the papa’s in your life?  I haven’t got a clue!  I do, however, know of a great place you can go to find the perfect present.


Collections Etc. “has been in business for more than 15 years. They’ve been making  millions of people “smile more and pay less” with affordable and unique  gifts, home décor and garden products.  You can decorate your house from  the inside and out, get a gift for anyone on your list, and find  household solutions to make your life easier.”


Here are a few Father’s Day gift ideas that are nice but affordable:










Collections Etc sent me a really wonderful bike and shed siren padlock alarm for me to give to my hubby this Father’s Day.  Locks are so easily broken into, but not this bad boy!  Once set, if tampered with the first time it beeps three times.  If it is tampered with again it beeps continuously for 10 seconds.  Plus…it is really loud!  It gives you just enough time to grab your shotgun and run after the thief—KIDDING!  It would scare the thief away or draw attention to the thief helping to save your bike or things in your shed.  My husband in going to love this gift!!


Order now through June and get 10% off by using this code 5KRDW1C.


Also, new Collections Etc. customers can sign up for emails and get 15% off their first order. Not to mention that there are many discount shipping offers too.


Today, Collections Etc. is giving one lucky reader…


a $20 Gift Certificate!


Want to win?  Here is how to enter:


1st entry–MANDATORY–Go to Collections Etc and tell us what you would get with the $20 if you won.

1 entry–”Like” Collections Etc on Facebook

1 entry per day–Follow RMRV and Collections Etc on Twitter and tweet the following:

 Enter to win a $20 GC @agiveawaydaily @Collectionsetc

2 entries–Sign up to receive Collections Etc emails

3 entries–Blog about this giveaway and leave us the link

4 entries–Sign up to receive emails from RMRV

5 entries–Make a purchase from Collections Etc


 


You have until June 29th @  11:59 AM EDT to enter  the   giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only.  Opinions expressed  in   this  post are strictly our own. We were not paid  for this post. Thank you Collections Etc  for providing the products for this review and giveaway. 

				

				

  
				

					Crissa
					June 15, 2011
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			Bringing The World Home {Novica Giveaway}

				

					
I love finding unique gifts, home decor, and other artwork.  I love when a piece has a story behind it.  Even more, I love supporting those that create the unique items!


NOVICA is an organization associated with National Geographic that gives “give artists and artisans around the world a global  platform to  express their true artistic talents and to spur their  creativity.  These items are unique,  hard-to-find items at  great values that can only be found on the internet.




“We want to create a bridge  between you and the many talented artisans across the globe.”


With NOVICA you get to learn who you are buying from.  This helps you feel more attached to the item and “to the hands that created it.”


On NOVICA you can find amazing products such as furniture, rugs, sterling silver jewelry, clothing, handbags, musical instruments, and much much more!  Each product comes from a different region of the world and made with lots of love and care.  Some of the techniques and know-how are even passed down from many generations before!  It really is a wonderful organization!!


On NOVICA Live! you can host a party or even become a consultant.  Help your friends and family obtain some really special pieces of their own.  Talk about a great way to help yourself while helping others!


I was given the opportunity to review a gorgeous necklace from Hema.  Hema is a young lady from Delhi, India, who is carrying on the workmanship of her father.  She learned the basic technique while at home.  Hema created a beautiful .925 sterling silver necklace called “Life“.  Green is the symbol of life.  It signifies growth, health and environment.  The necklace is an onyx gem that is  heat treated to achieve a vibrant shade of green.  It is absolutely stunning!




Today NOVICA is giving one very lucky reader…


   


a $50 gift certificate!! 


Want to win?  Here is how to enter:


1st entry–MANDATORY–Go to NOVICA, look around, and tell us what you spend the $50 on.  BEWARE!  It is a tough choice :) 


2 entries–Watch a video about one of the many artists and tell us something you learned


1 entry–”Like” NOVICA on Facebook


1 entry per day–Follow NOVICA on Twitter and tweet the following:


Enter to win a $50 Gift Certificate from @NOVICA @agiveawaydaily


2 entries–Sign up to receive RMRV’s emails


3 entries–”Like” us on Facebook AND Follow us on Twitter


5 entries–Make a purchase from NOVICA and tell us what is coming your way


You have until June 1st @  11:59 AM EDT to enter the   giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only.  Opinions expressed in   this  post are strictly our own. We were not paid  for this post. Thank you NOVICA  for providing the products for this review and giveaway. 

				

				

  
				

					Crissa
					May 18, 2011
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			Max-ter Piece! {Photo Canvas Land Giveaway}

				

					
As a lady trying to conceive and not having much luck, my dog has become my child.  Max is my little baby.  To some it may be pathetic…to me, I just love that little cutie.




That is why when I was given the chance to review Photo Canvas Land, I knew just what I would get a picture made up of.


Photo Canvas Land creates museum canvas quality by using EPSON technology.  Their heavyweight acid-free museum grade fine art canvas’ will last for 75 years without fading!!!  Their “unique software makes the photo canvas ordering process easy and fun.”  All you do is upload your             image and then you can see a preview of the canvas.  No more waiting days for a proof.  PLUS!!! The canvas can be wrapped on quality stretcher bars with depth choices of 0.75″ and 1.5″.  I have bought canvas photos in the past where I had to take it to be stretched on my own…meaning it never happened or cost me more than I hoped.  With Photo Canvas Land they did the hard work for me.  Can you believe it is only $14.95!?  Talk about a screamin’ deal!!




Look at this beautiful 8x 10 “Max-ter piece” Photo Canvas Land made!!




Isn’t it the cutest picture of a happy puppy you have ever seen!?


Look at the back.  It is securely finished and has a bracket on it for hanging.




And look at the sides…the picture keeps wrapping around for an awesome finished product!!




I love it!  It looks so great hanging on our wall!


Today, Photo Canvas Land is giving THREE lucky readers…







 a 8×10 standard wrap  photo canvas!!


Want to win?  Here is how to enter.  Leave one comment for each eligible entry:


1st entry (MANDATORY)–Go to the Photo Canvas Land gallery, get an idea of what you could do, and then tell us what picture you would choose to have made into a photo canvas if you won.


2 entries–Register at Photo Canvas Land and be automatically entered in a monthly drawing  to win a 12×10 photo wrap.


2 entries each–Follow Real Moms Real Views via Google Friend connect, subscribe to RMRV newsletters, and/or “Like” RMRV on Facebook


1 entry per day–Tweet the following: “Enter to win 1 of 3 Photo Canvas’ from Photo Canvas Land @ agiveawaydaily!”


5 entries–Make a purchase from Photo Canvas Land


You have until April 28th @  11:59 PM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only.  Opinions expressed in this post are strictly our own. We were not paid  for this post. Thank you Photo Canvas Land for providing the products for this review and giveaway. 






				

				

  
				

					Crissa
					April 14, 2011
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			canvas creation {HelloCanvas.com Giveaway}

				

					
VoorbeeldHelloCanvas.com is the worlds biggest supplier of canvas prints. Hello Canvas lets you preserve your most memorable photos, illustrations and art on high quality canvas and fit them onto a wooden frame of 1.2 inches deep. This is how they make a spectacular high quality canvas out of your greatest memories! 


If you are unsure if your photo is suitable you can always email Hello Canvas to check it for you. You will receive personal advice from one of their team members without any obligation. ~Hello Canvas.com


IMG_8602 I was thrilled at the opportunity to review a canvas print from HelloCanvas.com. I love enlarged canvas prints and think they are truly a beautiful and classy way to display photographs throughout the home. I chose my absolute favorite photo of my two children to have enlarged onto a 24×36 inch canvas print. It is a photograph I have always wanted to enlarge on canvas, but never got around to it. The whole process was so easy. I simply downloaded the photo to the Hello Canvas.com site, cropped it to fit the print, and submitted my order. So simple & quick! Hello Canvas.com has help available to you for any step of the process. They want you to be 100% satisfied, so if you have any questions make sure you ask them! For instance, if you have questions about a photo you want enlarged, Hello Canvas.com has people available to work with you so you can be certain the photo will be perfect for canvas and enlargements! Just e-mail them and they will check it for you! I love that! You can also send in images that are not on digital file. They will scan it and print it, returning the original photo with your canvas. I think that is a wonderful option for some of those photos in books from before the digital age! You can choose from a nice selection of effects as well when ordering your canvas. Black and white, kids street style, a Polaroid effect; so many options if you want to add a little extra something to your photo. 


When our canvas arrived I was thrilled with the print & quality and couldn’t get it hung in our home fast enough! I decided to hang the print in our bedroom. We have a few wedding photos framed and on the wall and I have always wanted a pretty photo of our children to add. Now I have that and it is the first thing I see when I walk in my bedroom, always bringing a smile to my face! I know this canvas will hang in our home and be enjoyed by all of us for many, many years to come. 


Canvas prints make amazing gifts! Any occasion is perfect for giving the gift of a beautiful memory! 


Why Choose Hello Canvas.com? 


First off you can snag 25% off with the code: hellorealmoms




    

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Today, HelloCanvas.com is giving away one 24×36 inch canvas print! {$199 value}


Want to enter to win? Here’s how!


1st entry {mandatory} Visit HelloCanvas.com and take a look around their site. Come back and tell us where you would hang a canvas print in your home! 


1 Entry: Like Real Moms on Facebook.


2 entries: Post about this giveaway in your Facebook Status! 


example: I just entered to win a canvas print from HelloCanvas.com at Real Moms Real Views, and you can, too! http://tinyurl.com/62hx2y8




1 Entry per day: Tweet the following: 


#WIN a canvas from Hellocanvas.com ($199 value) @agiveawaydaily http://goo.gl/fb/I6hFi 


1 Entry: Subscribe to our emails.


1 Entry: For each non-giveaway post you comment on in our Chit Chat, Product Review, or DIY section. (up to 3!)


3 entries: Blog about this giveaway linking back to Hello Canvas.com and this giveaway post! {Make sure you leave a link for us to your blog post in your comment!}


5 entries: Make a purchase from HelloCanvas.com! 


You have until March 8th @ 11:59 PM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only. Opinions expressed in this post are strictly our own. We were not paid for this post. Thank you Hello Canvas.com for providing the products for this review and giveaway. amandasiggy5 


 

				

				

  
				

					Amanda
					February 21, 2011
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