This is Janice, co-founder of 5 Minutes for Mom, jumping in to the Back to School Giveaway fun with a super sweet giveaway from Minted. Minted provided review product and compensation but my opinions, words, and enthusiasm are all my own!
I get giddy.
I am not exaggerating when I say that having photos of my children on my walls makes me happier. Every time I walk by pictures of my kids, I smile inside a little more.
So you can imagine how excited I was when I unwrapped the print I had created at Minted — I squealed with joy, as ecstatic as a toddler at Christmas.
I don’t just love this gift print. I adore it.
What Makes Minted Prints So Special
As a photographer, I take a lot of photos of my kids. And I have some incredible large portraits of them in our house.
But I hadn’t made a large print of me with my children.
Even when I started looking at designs at Minted.com, I was planning on a photo of my kids. But then I found this design and it was perfect for a photo of me with my kids.
I love the clean, uncomplicated design. The simple words and artwork make the print just perfect. It really makes me happy every time I see it.
Perfect for Back to College
If you have a child heading off to college this year, a photo gift print for their dorm room or apartment will bring a sweet dose of home along.
There are so many options — it is wild! I spent hours looking through all the fabulous designs by Minted’s independent designers.
And if you are ordering a print for your college-bound baby, you might just want to make up a special one to keep at home for you too.
We can all use extra happy in our days!
My Tips for Choosing the Perfect Minted Custom Photo Gift Print
Designing your custom photo gift print is just that — designing. You have some fabulous help with the incredible options created by the Minted independent designers, but you still want to add your personal touch to your pieces.
First, take your time trying out different images with different designs. The image you want and the design that is your favorite might not be the best fit for each other. I ended up using a different image than I planned on using because I found a design I loved.
Second, consider colors and tones. Just like you need to find the right image for the right design, you also want to make sure that the colors work well together. I changed my image to black and white to make it work best with the design I chose.
Minted also gives you options to change your photo to black and white or sepia, and as well you can change the colors in the designs! So take your time and play. It is even more fun than a box of crayons!
Finally, don’t go too small. When I chose my review piece, I asked if I could get it in a 11×14″ size, since I know from experience that wall portraits need to be a substantial size.
A 5×7″ or 8×10″ is great for desk portraits, but if your print is hanging on a wall, you often want to go bigger. Of course, if you have a collection of prints filling a wall, then smaller works great too.
But with a unique piece of art like Minted’s prints, you probably want to have it stand out. So don’t be afraid to go big! Even a 11×14″ is quite small on a large wall. I hung my print on small section of wall in my hallway and so it fits well and doesn’t have any other photos competing with it.
Your Chance to Win…
Thanks to Minted, one of you is going to be very happy — we have a $100 gift certificate to Minted.com to giveaway.
Enter More Back to School 2014 Giveaways
Here’s the list of Back to School 2014 Giveaways we’ve published so far… Check here daily for updates.
- Set of Captain No Beard Books
- Gloves for Every Job – Clean Ones & $75 Walmart Gift Card
- Razor Kick Scooter
- Middle School: The Inside Story
- Carry and Organize Almost Anything with Caboodles
- Truly Scrumptious by Heidi Klum
- Trapper Keeper
- Fellowes Neptuneâ„¢3 125 Laminator
- Star Wars To-Men and Kendama Pro
- $100 Gift Card from SignUpGenius
- Win a Windows Laptop & Office 365 Home
- Win a LivingPlug Prize Pack
Don’t miss any of these giveaways. We’ll be updating our Back to School Giveaway Event 2014 post daily with new giveaways.
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Written by Janice Croze, co-founder of 5 Minutes for Mom
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I really like the Love Location frame, especially the Texas frame because I am from Texas.
My favorite item is the “eat sleep poop day planner, notebook, or address book”
Thank You for the great giveaway
My favorite item is the journals.
I love the Brothers Best Friends For Life Photo
I love the wedding inspired ideas I love everything!
I like the Berry Kraft Party Decor.
I love the Peonies in a Vase print — beautiful.
I love their day planners!
I really like the personalized calendars..my favorite is the elegant golden year.
Love Minted for my own cards and announcements, and for artwork prints to give as gifts!
The Diamond Mosaic is super tasteful (:
My favorite product is the Sweet Dreams Room Sign! So adorable!
I like the Time Capsule Snapshot the best from these three.
My favorite product is “Birds of a Feather Flock Together”. I like it because the birds really do represent my family members and it is a cute way saying we are a team!
holiday photo cards are my favorite!
I like the Diamond Mosaic.
Love the Happy Everything holiday cards!
I like the Big Picture Business Cards.
The love location is my fave!
Those pictures look really good, great tips.
I like the sweet clementine circle garland
I like the Heartfelt Message Day Planner, Notebook, or Address Book
I’m throwing a baby shower for a friend, and I’ve been eyeing these invitations: http://www.minted.com/product/baby-shower-invitations/MIN-PC2-BSH/woodland-arrival. Thanks for the great giveaway!
I like their Wildflowers Day Planner, Notebook, or Address Book
I like their Heart Snapshot photo art and the Love Location photo art!! Just love the uniqueness of these two!!
I just love the Diamond Mosaic, such a unique print.
my favorite product is the Fractions Party Decor
I like the luau party invitations
I love the wedding invitations!
I like the Heart Snapshot Mixâ„¢ Photo Art.
The ‘drop me a line’ mommy cards/business cards are my fave!
i like the cowgirl ranch room decor signs
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I love the “Our Story” save the date card!
The “MR. & MRS.” custom photo print is my favorite.
Christmas cards for sure!
I like the save the date magnets
My favorite is the English rose personalized stationery!
I like the mommy calling cards
I like the Baby Boy on Board Baby Shower Invitations!
I love minted for birth announcements, holiday cards, and art prints!
I love the custom wrapping paper!! I think that is such a coool idea
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I love the custom wrapping paper!!
I love their photo Christmas cards!
The love location is pretty cool and I like the Christmas cards.
I love the photo gifts – I can’t choose a favorite – but I also love that they use independent artists’ designs as well as their own. It’s a wonderful way to personalize your precious memories.
I like the love location.
Oh Boy Circle Garlands
My favorite is the PHOTO CALENDARS :: CAFé STANDARD. Thanks.
Shark Bait Room Decor Signs
I love the Flower Mom print!
I like the blossoming rainforest notebook.
I’m loving the selection of Christmas cards.
I love the Puzzle Perfect print
The Mr. and Mrs. art print is fabulous! Would make a great gift for a newlywed couple I know!
I love the wedding inspired ideas… I have a niece and a nephew getting married next year and id love to get them something unique,
I really love the personalized calendar.
I love the “Rusty Patina” print.
I like the “Mr. and Mrs.” photo gift print!
I like the Sparkle Everywhere
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Oh I LOVE Minted… LOVE. We got out Christmas cards there last year & they turned out amazing. I especially lover their art prints & would LOVE to get some for our little bug one the way nursery! The key word today is “love.” Lol)
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I love the day planners and notebooks. Stationery is lovely.
The Love Location print!
I love the Calmish & Bright Christmas card
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i like the invitations and announcements, makes them so simple and very cute.