Heartfelt Mother’s Day Gift! Photofiddle Review, Coupon, & Giveaway!

2009/04/06 By ahappyhippymom

Mothers Day is fast approaching and the hustle of finding the perfect gift begins. There is always the good old standby of the fresh bouquet of flowers. Sure they smell sweet and the beauty of each delicate petal displays nicely in a vase but they don’t last. They are a passing memory which will fade in a moment of time. Wouldn’t you rather give Mom a Mothers Day gift that she would be able to cherish for many years to come? How about a gift more personalized that she can display and boast about for a lifetime? Photofiddle.com can help you create that heartfelt custom one of a kind gift by turning an ordinary photo into a work of art.

Photofiddle.com

Photofiddle was established online in 2004 and shortly after their launch they started receiving rave reviews. The Washington Post noted they were “buzz worthy,” USA Today reviewed a photo that was” fiddled” to canvas and called them the best, and PC Magazine gave them a 4 out of 5 stars. In 2006 Oprah placed Photofiddle on the coveted O list which helped push them up to be one of the top sites on the Internet. She called their ability to turn a photo into artwork “a fantastic gift idea. ” A great Oprah gift idea!”

Photofiddle takes an ordinary photo and allows the user to turn that photo into artwork with their special effects software in minutes. There is over 50 different art styles to choose from to surely satisfy even the most discriminating palate. If the user is not happy with the available designs the art department is fast available to even help you create a custom design with no additional fees! The possibilities are endless!

The company can transform a photo onto stretched canvas, rolled canvas, framed art print or even art posters. The sizes range from 8″x8″ to 6 feet by 20ft and prices vary depending on size and style chosen. They are the only website that gives the user an instant preview of their design before ordering.

My Experience.

Photofiddle.com contacted me offering to place one of my favorite personal photos on stretched canvas. I happen to LOVE art and the thought of having my son’s or daughter’s picture displayed on canvas as a masterpiece…I jumped at the opportunity. I confess it took me a while to decide which picture to use since I wanted something that would reflect the personality of my son or daughter. I finally chose a picture of my son and sent it to be “fiddled.”

Personal Photo Sent

I could not believe how quickly they emailed me back with the links to view the designs! The art styles included oil, High Detail Watercolor, Soft Pastel, Deep Sponge, Impasto, Fantasy, Modern, Low Detail Watercolor, Color Edge, Kaleidoscopic, Comic Book, Color Sketch, Color Pencil, Charcoal, Color Box, Abstract, Air Brush, Pop Art, Light Pegs, and more!

My husband sat down with me and together we began reviewing the photo “fiddled” in the fabulous array of art styles. To see what the canvas would look like in person we had to zoom to 100% as recommended by the art department. Each style was so unique and distinct I had a very hard time determining which one would be the best for our home. My poor husband was getting concerned since I started to like and want them all! He finally coached me into choosing the Deep Sponge Painting style.

Shortly after I was notified that production of my artwork had been started and typically it required 3-4 business days prior to shipping.

Before I knew it FedEx dropped off the package at my door of the finished product! The photo canvas was packed extremely well and wrapped securely in a plastic bag to protect the artwork. Accompanying the artwork was a pair of white cotton gloves with a note stating that the art should not be handled with bare hands. The oils from hands and fingers can leave fingerprints altering the finish of the photo. The canvas was stretched on a wooden frame with the edges neatly wrapped. There is even a wire already fastened to the frame for easy hanging.

The artwork looked exactly as it was displayed in the online design review…Gorgeous!

My Photo “fiddled” by Photofiddle
in plastic bag with gloves.

Neatly wrapped edges

My finished Masterpiece!

The whole process from beginning to end was so much fun and extremely simple! I feel like I already received my Mother’s Day gift this year and could not ask for anything more! Except maybe to “fiddle” a picture of my daughter ( hint to husband)! I highly recommend Photofiddle to anyone!

This is NOT a paid review nor do I have any affiliation with the company.

Win It!

Here is your chance to win a $50.00 gift certificate to turn your own photo into artwork or restore an old photo of Mom and give it to her for a personalized Mother’s Day gift! Simply check out Photofiddle and leave me a comment as to what Mother’s Day Gift you would like to give mom or you would like as a Mother’s Day gift.

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A winner will be chosen at random via Random.org. The winner has 72 hours to send me their contact information which will be forwarded to Photofiddle.

The contest ends April 21st 11:59 PM eastern. Contest is open to US & Canada

Please follow the simple rules. Thank you again to Photofiddle for being so generous! Good luck everyone!

CAN’T WAIT TO WIN IT?

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About ahappyhippymom

Michelle is the founder of A Happy Hippy Mom, a website devoted to pure and simple living. She is an eco-mom, parent of two wonderful kids ( ages 4 and 15), wife, freelance writer, and social media nut! With the motto, "never pay retail," Michelle is an avid deal hunter and loves a bargain. Always striving to stay within a modest budget, she enjoys sharing hot finds. making a dollar stretch, and helping her readers save money as well as reducing their carbon footprint.

Comments

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MOMFOREVERANDEVER says:

2009/04/06 at 8:06 pm

would love to give a pic of the kids that was recently taken
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Angie says:

2009/04/06 at 8:56 pm

My mom would love a canvas of all of her grandchildren together.
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Janna @ Feed Your Pig says:

2009/04/06 at 9:34 pm

I would get a picture of me and my husband made into the pop art style for mother’s day!

Thanks for entering me! Great Contest!

Janna Johnson
janna@FeedYourPigBlog.com
http://www.FeedYourPigBlog.com
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lisagee says:

2009/04/06 at 11:19 pm

My niece in the pop art style for her mom would be sweet )
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lisagee says:

2009/04/06 at 11:20 pm

tweeted

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oneinamil23 says:

2009/04/06 at 11:32 pm

we just got our engagement pictures taken, so i’d get that for my mom!

autumn398 (at) yahoo.com
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Dumaurier says:

2009/04/06 at 11:51 pm

I’d love to give my Mom an oil painting canvas of my son
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Heather D. says:

2009/04/07 at 6:39 am

I have a photo from Spain that I would love to have turned into an oil painting.
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IE Mommy Blogger says:

2009/04/07 at 7:56 am

This is such a wonderful gift idea. I would love to have a watercolor portrait of a picture I have from Hawaii.

Thanks for the fun,
Christine
The IE Mommy
theiemommy(at)gmail(dot)com
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agordon10 says:

2009/04/07 at 8:41 am

get my kids done in charcoal sketch
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Stacie's Madness says:

2009/04/07 at 9:34 am

how fun.
I’d love what you got, with my own picture of course
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deedleweedle says:

2009/04/07 at 10:33 am

I would get one of my two kids standing together and getting along for a change.
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Blakesmom says:

2009/04/07 at 11:05 am

I know she would love the oil painting of my son. Thanks for the chance!

chericehodges@gmail.com
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mverno says:

2009/04/07 at 2:15 pm

water color of my family mverno@roadrunner.com
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AmandaK says:

2009/04/07 at 3:23 pm

I would use a picture of my twin sister and I together in the oil painting. It would make her cry tears of joy!

orchestratenoise0726[at]yahoo[dot]com
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micaela6955/Michele P. says:

2009/04/07 at 4:00 pm

I would love to give my mom one of their charcoal sketches of her parents!

micaela6955 at msn dot com
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2009/04/07 at 4:04 pm

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silverhartgirl says:

2009/04/08 at 5:06 am

i love the Pop Art Colored Squares. I would give a pic of my daughter in popartfor mothersday
silverhartgirl at gmail.com
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The Bouldins says:

2009/04/08 at 5:28 am

I’d love an oil painting of my kids.
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Alexia says:

2009/04/08 at 7:24 am

I’d love to have a Charcoal Sketch of me and my boys!
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Dina says:

2009/04/08 at 9:50 am

I would like to get a picture of my kids in the charcoal sketch style.
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Dina says:

2009/04/08 at 9:51 am

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Dina says:

2009/04/08 at 9:53 am

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tuesday says:

2009/04/08 at 10:26 am

I would love to give my mom charcoal sketch of my three kids!
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socialwork4kids says:

2009/04/08 at 12:21 pm

I would love an oil painting of my daughter for me! m_huston(at)hotmail(dot)com
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mogrill says:

2009/04/08 at 5:28 pm

I would so get an oil painting of my daughter done! Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net
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mmentor says:

2009/04/08 at 8:50 pm

this is a different prize i’d have to ponder on
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jessica a says:

2009/04/08 at 9:55 pm

i have a great recent photo of my mom and I and would love to give it to her on like canvas or somthing, that place does nice work
imjessica(at)mail(dot)com
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Anonymous says:

2009/04/10 at 2:23 pm

I’d like to give mom a picture of the grandkids fiddled into an oil painted look for Mother’s Day!
msurosey@yahoo.com
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Stefanie says:

2009/04/11 at 3:52 am

Hi, I hope my children make something for me. Their handmade items and artwork and pictures are my favorite keepsakes. Thanks and blessings, Stefanie Hartman fhartman@frontiernet.net
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jayneluvsmickey says:

2009/04/11 at 1:13 pm

a 12×12 29 photo collage of my family…that would be beautiful
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2009/04/11 at 1:21 pm

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2009/04/11 at 1:24 pm

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2009/04/11 at 1:25 pm

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2009/04/11 at 1:26 pm

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Mae B says:

2009/04/12 at 5:32 am

I’d love a picture of my grandchildren to give their mom (my daughter). I like the oil paint style
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bayside99 says:

2009/04/12 at 11:24 am

I would like to give my mother a picture of my daughter. Thanks for the giveaway!
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2009/04/12 at 11:26 am

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bayside99 says:

2009/04/12 at 11:27 am

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2009/04/12 at 11:28 am

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2009/04/12 at 11:30 am

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2009/04/12 at 11:31 am

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2009/04/13 at 9:21 am

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vboackle says:

2009/04/13 at 5:49 pm

i would love a picture of me and all my grandkidds.
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bayside99 says:

2009/04/14 at 10:48 am

I tweeted: http://twitter.com/bayside99/status/1518350908
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llsdogmom says:

2009/04/14 at 8:49 pm

I am a picture person so all of it looks great, but since my oldest graduates this year the canvas would be the best
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bayside99 says:

2009/04/15 at 8:17 am

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andrea v says:

2009/04/15 at 10:16 am

I’d love to have a picture of my kids in the oil painting for my mom. thanks
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Ken says:

2009/04/15 at 12:21 pm

I’d like to give my sister her favorite portrait done in Charcoal Sketch style. Please accept my entry. Thank you.
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Marianna says:

2009/04/15 at 2:15 pm

I would love to have a photo of my kids fiddled Impasto style
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Monica says:

2009/04/15 at 6:58 pm

I really like the impasto one. I’d take a recent photo of my boys and have that done for ME!

monicanofi at yahoo dot com
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Guitar Guy says:

2009/04/15 at 7:40 pm

Id get a picture of our daughters for the mother of my children in the oil painting style
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bayside99 says:

2009/04/16 at 11:07 am

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wigget says:

2009/04/17 at 7:11 am

i’d like the canvas of my boys
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bayside99 says:

2009/04/17 at 9:36 am

I tweeted: http://twitter.com/bayside99/status/1543386243
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alexandrea says:

2009/04/17 at 11:21 am

I like what they did with your photo! I would like to fiddle a picture I have of my mom when she was in her teens I have, she’s gorgeous in it.
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Brea's Mommy says:

2009/04/17 at 7:51 pm

I would love to get the pop art colored squares!
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Brea's Mommy says:

2009/04/17 at 7:51 pm

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2009/04/17 at 7:52 pm

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rbailey1958 says:

2009/04/18 at 4:27 pm

Film Strip Photo
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bayside99 says:

2009/04/18 at 6:32 pm

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ktgonyea says:

2009/04/19 at 5:47 am

Count me in

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yellowlabs says:

2009/04/19 at 8:01 am

Oil painting style of my family.
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Kit Kat K says:

2009/04/19 at 8:40 am

I love the oil painting style. I’d like one of my daughters
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Anonymous says:

2009/04/19 at 1:19 pm

I’d like to get the popart style picture done of my wife and I for my mother-in-law!
Thanks for a great contest!
Thomas Johnson
crimso_pen@yahoo.com
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Devon says:

2009/04/19 at 4:24 pm

I love the pop art style but hubby would probably like the oil style better. I’d want our wedding portrait!
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angie says:

2009/04/19 at 4:33 pm

Cool! I’d like to receive a pop art style photo of my family. Thanks !
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Deb K says:

2009/04/19 at 9:34 pm

This is really neat~I would like to win the pop art style of my grandchildren!
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bayside99 says:

2009/04/20 at 7:11 am

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justicecw says:

2009/04/20 at 1:36 pm

These are so great! I would love to fiddle a picture of me and my son for mother’s day! I like the oil painting style. thanks for the chance, justicecw@hotmail.com
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Jinxy and Me says:

2009/04/20 at 6:10 pm

I would make a charcoal of my nephew for my mom.
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Garner5 says:

2009/04/20 at 9:03 pm

I would love to have a charcoal sketch made of a recent family photo that turned about so pretty at the park for my mother!
Thanks!
lisalmg25 at gmail dot com
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2009/04/20 at 9:04 pm

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2009/04/20 at 9:06 pm

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2009/04/20 at 9:08 pm

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Thanks!
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Sherry R says:

2009/04/20 at 9:20 pm

I would like to pick our Christmas picture in oil painting style!

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2009/04/20 at 9:24 pm

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morethananumber says:

2009/04/20 at 9:28 pm

A few pictures from our Spring Break vacation!

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Heather says:

2009/04/20 at 10:40 pm

I would choose the oil painting
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2009/04/20 at 10:41 pm

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2009/04/20 at 10:42 pm

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2009/04/20 at 10:43 pm

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2009/04/20 at 10:45 pm

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2009/04/20 at 10:48 pm

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2009/04/20 at 10:49 pm

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nightowl says:

2009/04/21 at 6:10 am

I would like to give my Mom an oil painting on canvas taken from a family portrait that she liked.
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2009/04/21 at 6:13 am

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2009/04/21 at 6:14 am

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Nanette says:

2009/04/21 at 7:13 am

I would love the oil painting.
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Taylor says:

2009/04/21 at 8:14 am

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2009/04/21 at 8:18 am

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2009/04/21 at 8:26 am

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2009/04/21 at 8:27 am

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Jon the shooter says:

2009/04/21 at 8:46 am

I would love to give my wife a wrapped canvas print of our son for mother’s day.
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jayne says:

2009/04/21 at 10:44 am

A pic of my littleone in canvas for her granny!!
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Veronica L. says:

2009/04/21 at 10:46 am

I just had my baby exactly two weeks ago so I would love to have more pics of him. Thanks for a great giveaway
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Courtney says:

2009/04/21 at 11:25 am

I would probably do the vertical 11 picture collage. What a great giveaway!

Thanks for the opportunity!

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2009/04/21 at 11:26 am

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2009/04/21 at 11:27 am

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2009/04/21 at 11:28 am

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