Photographs into sketches…
I stood there and looked at them for at least a couple of minutes, remembering those times, and remembering how little the kids used to be.
And I was so glad I had the sketches done.
I can’t remember the company that did them–I think it was through a catalog–but there are a lot of places that turn photos into sketches or paintings (like here and here). (By the way, this post isn’t a review or ad in any way; I just realized how glad I was to have these sketches as keepsakes and wanted to share!)
I think doing something like this with photos is a fun way to capture special memories, and it’s a great gift idea too. (I think I had these done for Father’s Day for Mike one year). And if you frame them yourself, which is what I did, it’s really not that expensive. :)
What about you? Have you had this done to any of your photos? Or do you have any other fun ways you’ve used photographs to preserve memories?
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That is really, really neat. I so want to do it!!!Be blessed-Amanda
Love this idea!! thanks, Genny.
What a great idea, Genny!
Those are AMAZING! I would love to have a really great shot of my boys done like that….now I just need to get a really great shot of my boys! =)
These sketches are beautiful. I will have to look into that!
Beautiful! What a wonderful idea!
Those are truly beautiful. A picture is special, but that is even more so. Nice!
Those are beautiful!Actually, I can do that myself…and I've been working on some of my family! :D
Those are awesome! Beautiful. I just received Corel's Paint It and you can do the same thing with the software! I'm loving it.~Mimi @ Woven by Wordshttps://wovenbywords.blogspot.com/2010/07/wordless-wednesday-how-i-spent-my-bday.html
Those are gorgeous sketches and they really do add more sentiment to them somehow. I definitely want to do this soon, thanks for the tips!
At first, I thought you drew them. lol Those are gorgeous. What a great idea! Filing away that idea for Christmas gifts. ;-)
Gorgeous photos and love the pencil sketching. I have heard about people doing it, but never really seen it. Would make a really great gift for a family member.
Those are beautiful! Seriously. What a treasure!Ever since we moved so far from family and friends, I've done the family newsletter thing once or twice a year. I fill each one with highlights and snapshots of our lives, and make two extra copies. One goes in our family album. And one gets framed and added to our hallway. So I do the same thing sometimes. Just stop and remember…:)
That is the coolest thing I have ever seen! Those pictures are amazing! I think I'm going to have to do this with some – what a wonderful gift idea and a great way to 'preserve' some memories! :)WW: Hatching a Dinosaur Egg
Anything like this is worth it. When I was a senior in high school we had a dad/daughter dance. I was the last of three and my parents were separating and going through a rotten divorce. When school told us we needed a picture for the dad/daughter dance of the two of us…I couldn't find one. I was mad. And embarrassed. I have my first little one and although I'm sure we're over doing it with the keepsakes and such- I don't care. Mugs for everyone! For Every kid!
Visiting from SITS, by the way!
I love the sketches. The one with daddy and fishing is beautiful, the memories we can get from pics. You gotta love it. I hope you will come read my WW post.https://traci66.blogspot.com/2010/07/wordful-wednesdaylittle-man-turns-6.html
Those are amazing! A great idea.
Those are nice sketches! There's a certain feel to them that's different from an actual photograph, can't put a finger on it yet…
Those are amazing! Feeling nostalgic every time you look at them huh? :)
What a great way to capture those special moments, I really like the way these turned out.
Beautiful Sketches! What precious memories you have to keep in such a beautiful artistic form! Those are amazing!Following you from MBC!! :-)
Those turned out so beautifully!!!! What treasures. Happy W/W!
I love the sketches…they are beautiful! I want to do this to some photos as well. We are taking family pictures next weekend and I am hoping some of them come out sketch worthy.
I haven't had this done, but I've thought about it. Last time I checked Photo Fiddle did it and it wasn't crazy expensive!
Those are beautiful!!!
Those are beautiful. I need to have this done too.
Great sketches and excellent reminders.They do grow fast, don't they? SIgh.Blessings!
Those are gorgeous…enchanting. Thanks for sharing that idea.stephanie@metropolitanmama.net