Monday, November 7, 2011

Thankful Photo Decor

I finally got around to changing out the three frames in my kitchen that I use for holiday decorations. I'm kind of embarrassed to admit that the same finger-painted Christmas pictures stayed in the frames for a year or two before I changed it out a few weeks before Christmas last year for THIS. Then I put THIS Easter decor in the frames and it stayed there until now....yep, I had Easter decor in my house all the way through October. But I am making up for it now with this cute Thankful Photo Decor.
 I started out by opening up a file in Photoshop Elements. I made my page 8x10 so that it would fit in the frame {and also so I could print it out as at a photo center if I wanted to}. I chose the picture of each kid that I wanted to use and placed it on the right side of the 8 X10 page. Then I added in the words "I am thankful for:" using a mix of fun fonts that I downloaded from kevinandamanda.com
 I printed out the page at home {because I really didn't want to go to the store}, and I was pretty impressed with the quality of the picture that printed from my HP home printer.
 I test fit each page into the frame to make sure it fit well, then I gave the kiddos a Sharpie and a few instructions.
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Henry made a list along with a few numbered pictures....very analytic! You can tell he is the oldest for sure!
Grant was thankful for two things: his frend and toys....typical 6 year old boy I guess:)
Jason helped Eli who is apparently most thankful for pizza...I guess that explains why he wants to eat it 6 times a week!
I love seeing their cute faces along with the things that they are thankful for, but the best part of this project is that when Thanksgiving is over I will have something great to add to their memory books!
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30 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 7, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    These are adorable!! What a fun idea!

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  2. Carrie @ My Favorite FindsNovember 7, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    That is so cute! I'm going to "pin it" later today. I love this!

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  3. DarcieNovember 7, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Super cute, cool idea! Love that you can save the pictures for their memory books!!!

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  4. CMNovember 7, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    That is awesome! Love it! This is something I can actually do!

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  5. laxsupermomNovember 7, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Great idea! I love how the kids each came up with their own thankful lists. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. KelliNovember 7, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    That is an AMAZING idea Kelli!!! Tell Eli I'm super thankful for pizza too. This project is absolutely one that will be cherished. I love kevin & amanda fonts too :)

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  7. UnknownNovember 7, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Well, this is just the cutest idea ever and so easy too!! I love that this is something perfect for a memory book too with their own thoughts and handwriting! Love it!

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  8. KmamaNovember 7, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Those are so stinking cute! I love the idea!

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  9. Amanda @ Serenity NowNovember 7, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    That is such a cute idea!!! Love it, Kelli. :) And you got some high quality prints from your home printer!

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  10. FoursonsNovember 7, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    I LOVE this Kelli! And I really love the black frames against the green wall. What color paint is it? (Not that I will actually paint my house, so if you don't know off the top of your head then really- don't bother answering.)

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  11. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comNovember 7, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Such a cute idea Kelli! I love the frames on your wall :)

    xoxx
    Jen

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  12. Paula@SweetPeaNovember 7, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Love it! You should save these to give to each boy's wife after they are married. They are precious!

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  13. CarrieNovember 7, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    those are adorable pictures of them! And I love seeing what they are thankful for, so cute ;-) Great idea!!! That is actually something you can keep up year round too, I think :-)

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  14. Miller Racing FamilyNovember 8, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    This is such a cute idea. I love how each of the boys wrote what they were thankful for. Thanks for sharing.
    Have a great day!

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  15. amandaNovember 8, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    i love that idea. i may have to borrow that. i also love the fonts from kevinandamanda!

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  16. carissaNovember 8, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    what a great idea. it's easy and makes a big statement. love it!

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  17. Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed BoysNovember 8, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    This might be my favorite out of all of your projects! What a great memento. What action did you use for their photos? I like that a lot too.

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  18. Vicky @ Mess For LessNovember 8, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    What a super idea! I love the thought behind it and I think it's great for anytime of year. I am a new follower from Too Cute Tuesday. Vicky from Mess For Less

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  19. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    What a wonderful project and I love how they wrote what they are thankful for.

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  20. Alison @ Oopsey DaisyNovember 11, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    WHAT a great idea and what a sweet visual reminder of gratitude for your kids!

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  21. CourtneyNovember 11, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    I LOVE this! I would love if you would share this at the Crazy Cute link party happening at Between U & Me right now! I've got a totally awesome giveaway this week, too!
    OOH! AND, I'm your newest follower! ;)
    www.betweenuandme.com

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  22. ColeyNovember 12, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    What a cute idea!!

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  23. Christina at I Gotta Create!November 12, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    I can relate to leaving seasonal stuff up too long, and it makes me laugh!! Love what you created here, though...it was worth the wait!!

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  24. AnonymousNovember 12, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Wonderful idea!!

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  25. UnknownNovember 12, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    WOW! I absolutely love this. I'm pinning it right now...and I really hope you'll share it here if you get a chance:

    http://oneartmama.blogspot.com/2011/11/shine-on-fridays-1.html

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  26. Jessica NicelyNovember 13, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    I love, love, love this idea!!!! :)

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  27. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon DesignsNovember 13, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    This is such a wonderful idea! I am sure you will still be smiling years down the road when you We are hosting a Home for the Holidays link party and would love for you to share this idea!

    http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com/2011/11/home-for-holidays-link-party_08.html

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  28. Blissful & DomesticNovember 13, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    This is so fun! I love the pictures and how they wrote in what they were thankful for. I'd love for you to link up to my linky party
    www.blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com

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  29. Pati @ A Crafty EscapeNovember 13, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    This is a very cute idea... I love how you involved them. Very sweet.

    P.S. Come visit my blog for a chance to win 25 FREE Shutterfly Holiday Cards: http://acraftyescape.blogspot.com/2011/11/giveaway-shutterflys-2011-holiday-cards.html

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  30. Alida - RadcrafterNovember 17, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Oh, this is a great idea! I think I could create some cute Christmas gifts for the grandparents.

    Love to invite you to share this project at my Thingamajig Thursday party going on now...http://radcrafter.com/2011/11/thingamajig-thursday-party-3/

    Alida

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