As you all know I am always taking photographs, my son is used to me snapping away whenever we are out and about, whether it’s for a college assignment, the blog or just to capture moments in our day. It’s part of our every day life and I can’t see that ever changing. I also love having photos of my son on the wall, being able to look at precious snapshots of our adventures. He has a favourite tree that he likes to climb in, at his happy place, Stowe. We’ve had a picture on the wall from there for almost two years now, and on one of our visits last autumn he asked if we could recreate that shot. So we did, and I did get a few really lovely shots and now I’m framing memories with Photowall, as I update my living room wall with the latest image.
Photowall are an online company providing wall murals and photo canvas’. You can either choose from their own library of images or upload your own image. I knew my OH would never go for the idea of a wall mural and I do love being able to mix and match photos up so framing memories with Photowall, using their photo canvas service was definitely the best option for us.
The upload process is really easy, and you can decide whether you want to receive just a rolled up canvas or the 2.9cm wooden DIY frame to go with it. I had a look at the instructions for putting the frame together, they looked easy, so I went for that option. You then get to choose the edge you’d like – wrap around, white or black. The other photo canvas’ we have up in the living room mostly have a white edging, which I prefer, so I opted for that this time around. you then decide on the size of canvas you want and if your photo needs cropping. I had a specific space in mind for our new photo canvas, so I opted for a 40x60cm canvas with frame, which works out at £52.00 including delivery.
It really was a very easy, pain-free process. Delivery was also very prompt and before I knew it I was unwrapping my box ready to begin framing memories with Photowall.
The box contains the photo canvas, 4 sections of wooden frame, corner plates, screws, hanging plate, screws and wall plugs as well as easy to follow instructions.
I decided to put my frame together on the floor as larger flat surfaces are a rarity in this house. I removed the canvas from its cover and unrolled it placing it picture side down on the floor. Each section of the wooden frame has a double-sided tape running along one edge. You remove the film and place the sticky side down on to the edge of one of the canvas sides, firm down and continue until all four sections are in place.
When you’ve done this you fold the corner sections of the canvas back onto the frame.
Before pushing the frame sections in towards each other.
Then you fix the corner plates with the screws provided, literally just twist into place. I did struggle to get one of the screws in, but as all the others have gone in without an issue, the frame is secure.
Now it was time for the moment of truth, how would the canvas look on the photo side?
I’m really pleased with it, the finish is good and the quality of the reproduction is just as I’d expect. Framing memories with Photowall has worked out well and I’d certainly opt for the DIY framing option again. Now to hang it on the wall.
I’ve been really impressed with the overall service from Photowall and am thrilled with our new print.
disclosure: we were sent the item mentioned in exchange for an honest review
I’ve teamed up with Photowall to offer one lucky reader the chance to create a Photo Canvas for themselves, which could be worth by to £160 depending on the size of frame you select! Complete the Gleam form below for your chance to win. Good luck!
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I have a lovely picture of myself and my little grandson. I would use that for my canvas and give it to my beloved son so he has something special when his mother is no longer here.
One of my own would look stunning in my home
I would use one of my own as I have so many lovely pictures of my family I would love to make into a canvas.
I’d use one of my own photos as I love to display memories around our home!
I’d use my own, it’s so nice to have your own photos up on the wall! Especially if you have a nice camera.
I think I would use one of my own as I would love a more recent one of my children, thanks.
I would love one of all 5 of my children together x
I would use a family picture of us I am yet to hang up a picture in our new house living room and i think it would be a lovely feature!
I would use one of my own of my 2 boys together
I’d use one of my own photographs, I have so many, and would love to have one of the better ones on my wall.
I would choose one of my own family to have
I would choose one of my own. I have a great black and white pic of my son and our dog. This would look so good on canvas.
I would choose one of my daughters
I’d use a photo I’ve got of my two girls, it’s a lovely photo and I’ve wanted it canvased for a while but haven’t got round to doing it
I would use a family photo I have of all of us together
Would use a family photo, be nice to have one of us all together x
I would love to use a family photo – we do not have any large family photos on our wall so it would be nice to have one
I would use one of my own as i have plenty of my two beautiful sons x
I would like one of my kids to put in our lounge for everyone to see and bring back fond memories
I’d like to use my own – or my mother’s. She’s an amateur photographer and it would be lovely to display some of her work
one of my own, im yet to get a picture of all 3 children together on the wall!
I would use my own as i’d love to have one of my son
i would chose a photo of my nan with my daughters for her birthday 🙂
Would use one of our own as it’s more personalised rather than just a standard image.
I’d use one of my own photos as I have few ideas.
Would love a Derbyshire countryside scene – my favourite place x
I would use one of my own so it’s unique
I would use on of my own images, one of the pictures of my children.
I`d use on of my images from my travels as I think it would look great blown-up
I would use my own photo, we eventually managed to take a photograph of all four of our grandchildren at Christmas, It is perfect, a natural shot and in focus!
I would choose one of the many beautiful landscape pictures they have on offer,I love landscape scenes on my walls.
I would definitely personalise it with my own photograph
i would use one of my family
I would use my own picture of my 3 little girls
I would choose my own photos as it’s a bit more personal.
I’d definitely use one of our own pictures! I’ve taken loads of my son since he was born (he’s 3 now!) but I’ve been a bit rubbish about doing anything with them or getting them printed. So this would be lovely, please… the only tricky bit will be finding our favourite shot…..
I would use one of my own photo’s which makes it more personal and special.
one of my own photos, I think I would take one especially! of Myself, my Partner and daughter having fun, makes it really special then
I would use a family photo because it would be more special.
Kelly Glen.
i would get a pic done of my two boys for my mum she would love it fab giveaway thankyou x
I have a gorgeous photo that was taken when my girls were flower girls at my best friends wedding last September. I would love to have that done
It would be one of my own pictures of my sons, we have so many good ones
I have a few canvas images and would love to see how these ones shape up. I even have a few specific prints in mind.
I’d use one of my own photos because I have a lot of pictures that would look great on canvas.
I have a lovely photo of my kids that I would use
After 13 years, we finally married this year and have some beautiful photographs so it would be special to pick one and have a canvas, many thanks
I’d choose the personalised canvas as I’d like a family portrait
I would use a picture of myself and my boyfriend on our first holiday last year 🙂
I would use one of my own pics, one of the kids and the dogs together
I would probably choose one of the photos on photo wall as I love the landscape ones, if I was better at photography myself then I would have chosen one of my children.
I’d use some of my own photos to create a collage to be printed on canvas. I have been meaning to get something with all three of my children together for a very long time!
I would definately use one of my own as its more personal and you can use any photos you want that way…. thanks for the fantastic opportunity to win this
I would use my own photos of the family to create an amazing collage of memories
id use one of my own. have some lovely photos of my kids id love to display
I have a lovely selfie that my son and daughter took that I would use.
I’d use one of my own photo’s of my 6 grandchildren
I would use one of my own photos most like one from our holiday to lamzarote last year as we all look lovely and relaxed and tanned!
One of my own – more personal than a print
One of my son, its extra special and unique
I would use a photo of my own as each photo has memories attached to them x
I would use my favourite holiday photo
I would use one of my own photographs – it would be a lovely opportunity to create something to treasure.
I would attempt to get a nice pic of my teens together
I woul use one of my own family pictures
i would use one of my own pictures
I’d use a family image as I’d like to frame a memory as opposed to a picture
I’s use one of my own. I’ve got some lovely photos from holidays that would look great.
I would love o use this for a picture of my daughters graduation
I would use one of my images as its more personal and I like photography
I would love a picture of my 2 daughters
Def one of ours because I love our family memories
I would use one of my favourite beach sunset scenes
I’ve so many beautiful pictures of my little twinnies i would love to display. , so I’d use one of my own photos. Thank you.
I’d Love to make my own montage canvas with memories and family all woven together and have that printed to canvas on a deep box mount!
I’d use one of my own photos of our darling grand daughter
i would have a photo of my family
I would use one of my 2 boys together
One of my concert pictures. I love taking a few photos when I go to see bands.
I would use one of the professional photos on their site, my camera work is awful
I would use my own photo as then it would be personal and extra special.
I’d use a photo I took in New York – it would remind me of a great family holiday
I would use my own photo of my family, which is very special for me.
I would use one of my own to make it more personal to me
My own, I am getting married this year so hopefully I will get some nice photos that I could use.
One of my own it’s my granddaughters 1st birthday this March so I would love a photo of her
A photo of my boys at Christmas, for the lounge
One of my own as it would make a great gift for my mom <3
I would use one of my own, I have four children so I take a lot of photos, it would be lovely to have one on the wall.
I would use one I took recently of my two lovely spaniels
I would use a photograph of my three granddaughters
I’d use a photo of my wedding as I like personal pictures on my walls
I’d use one of my own photos, it would be great to have a nice photo of my children up on the wall that isn’t as school photo or a baby one.
I’d try and find a good quality travel shot I’ve taken.
I’d use one of my own photos. I have a couple of photos of the children that I’ve meaning to put up for a while so this would be perfect!
I’d love to use a shot of my boys, I don’t have a really nice one up in our new house.
I would use my own image as I have one from summer 2017 that I want to get on canvas but there is always something else that takes priority with regards to money and it always gets put on a back burner.
I would love a picture of my son and daughter
I would use one of my own photos so it is a bit more personal
I would use a photo from all the family together at Christmas so it has more meaning to the canvas and it would remind me of how fun Christmas was too with all my family.
My children are in their teens now, I’d love to use a picture of them together when they were younger
I’d choose a nice photo of my kids
I would use a photo of my own – a one of my sons as i still have baby photos up so it would be great to update
I would use one of out own photos as it is so much more personal
I would use one of my own photos as I think it’s nice to have family pictures as they’re more personalised and meaningful
would definately use one of my photos as means more
I’d use photos of the children to give to their grandparents
I think I would probably use one of my own photos as I have lots of me and my family that I would love to see printed.
I’d choose one of my own photos, of me and my partner for our wall, to make it more homely and personal.
I have a beautiful photos of Wales, that my partner has taken. It would make a lovely gift for him.
I would like to use it myself, hopefully one with all the grandchildren on
If use one of my own as it’s good to bring your own memories to life
I would use one of my own to make it more personalised
we would use one of our own photos of the whole family on holiday 🙂
Id use one of my own to make it more personal!
I would choose a family photo, we need more photos of us altogether up on the wall
I would use one of the nature scenes from the website. I already have a canvas of my Grandchildren & one of all the family that are quite recent so it would be nice to have a lovely nature picture. I love flowers.
Id use one of my children and would put it in my living room
One of our own photos, we have so many lovely ones to choose from
I would use one if my own images because I have some great memories that photos bring back.
I’d love to use a really cute picture of my mum and daughter together 🙂 xxx
I would use one of my dogs as need a big picture of them
I would use a photo of my family. I just simply don’t have enough photos of the family around the house! I really should have more photos of us .
Our own photo as they hold more cherished moments.
I’d use one of my favourite photos from my holiday to South Africa last year, such great memories.
I love photography so I’d use one of my own images so I could display my art.
I would use one of my own pictures – I have some beautiful ones of our cats that I’d love to put up in the lounge xx
I have anxiety and rainfall /trees sre something that helps ground me, so I’d absolutely love to have an image like that on my bedroom wall.
I’d use one of my own photos as I love taking pictures of my children and like nothing better than putting my favourites up on display 🙂
id use one of my photos of my 2 little people!!! would love to have a nice one to show off!!
I would use one of my own photos as I’ve wanted a photo of my dog on display for a while and I think its more sentimental having your own pictures.
I would have a scenic photo of Assos my favourite place in Kefalonia
I’d use one of my photos of my daughters and the cats – it’s not easy to get them all in the same place at the same time!
I’d love to use my own images of my family so I could treasure it forever.
I would chose one of my daughter
One of my daughter as she’s about to become a big sister
I’d use one of my own i’m the same as you having photos from a few years ago on the wall – i have some great ones that i’d love to see on display
i would use a picture of my grand daughter who is a cheeky 2 year old but i have many nice photos of her that i would love to display in my home this is a fab giveaway thank you for the chance and im keeping my fingers crossed for this one but wish good luck to everyone.
I would use a photo of me and my boyfriend to go up in our new house
I think I’d use a picture of my family 🙂
i would use one of my children, lovely memories to cherish
I would use one of my three children when they were younger,
I would use an image of me and my partner as I feel it would make the canvas more personal
A portrait of my daughters
I would use a photo of my baby boy as I haven’t got any photos of him on the wall yet x
i would love a family photo
I would use one of my own, as I have some lovely ones of family and holidays.
i would pick a picture of my children. I have plenty on my phone but not around the house
One of my own – my little boy 🙂
I would use my own photo, it would be a precious one of my father and my daughter
I think I would choose a design from the website, there is loads of awesome prints! I’d love something for my sons room, maybe a Star Wars canvas x
With a newborn son (8 weeks!) I would love to use a family photo of the 4 of us.
My own photo, seems more personal.
One of my own would be incredible
My own photo – it would be wonderful to put up a big canvas over our bed of one of trips away together!
It would be a picture of my daughters. They are my everything
i would choose one of my own of my 4 monsters xx
I have so many lovely pictures of our time in Australia that i would have one made into a canvas
I would use one of my own of my little niece and my dog
Me and my son
I have a canvas made of a picture my boyfriend took while we were on holiday travelling through the Norwegian fjords. It’d be a lovely reminder of the adventure we had together, and the fjords are stunning,
I’d definitely use a picture of my own. We do t really have any photos up around our home at the moment so I’d probably use a photo of my husband and I and our daughter
would use one of my own, would be wonderful to have a great family shot on display
I would use my own photo of my children
My husband takes great photos so would love to use one of his pictures.
Give this canvas to my brother so he can choose a family portrait for the canvass
I’d use my own as I got married last year so I’d like to use one of those.
I’D PICK A PHOTO OF MY 2 LITTLE BOYS
I would use a photo of my own, i rarely ever get any printed
I’d choose one from our wedding day as I’ve always wanted to put one on canvas.
I think I’d use one of my own photos to have a nice canvas done of Solei, my first dog – he’s very special, has seen me through a lot of turbulent times and many changes and he’s now 13.5 so I’m acutely aware our time together is running out and it would be lovely to have something like this to remember him
I ‘d use one of my own because i have loads that I’ve been meaning to get printed and framef.
I would use one of my children.
i would use one of my own photos as I love to display memories around our house
I would use one of my own photographs and we had a very special gathering in Cornwall last weekend with all the family (3 generations) and have a lovely picture of us all there so that would be very suitable.
I would get a picture of our holidays printed, happy memories 😀
I’d use one of my own photos of my grandchildren
I’d use a picture of my own to make it personal
I would use my own image
I’d love to use one of my own, it’s the perfect way to display precious memories!
I would use one of my own, I’ve been desperate to get a nice photo of my 3 with all their cousins and now I finally have the perfect one, would love it on a canvas print
Would use my own
We’ve been saying we should get a canvas with a photo of the little one.
I’d use one of my own – I’m currently pregnant so I’d want to have one of the new baby when he or she arrives!
I would use one of the beautiful photos my father-in-law has taken of my daughter. He’s a very talented amateur photographer and I would love to have a canvas of my daughter on our bedroom wall.
I would like to get a wedding photo put onto a canvas for nice memories!
I’d use a family photo 🙂
One of my own, a nice family photo so we can treasure it
My own picture of my children, I keep taking them, but haven’t got round to printing any out as I never seem to have time
i would love a canvas print of my daughter x
I think I would use one of our own family photo images. It’s nice to make your space feel personalised with art work including all the family in it!
I’d use one of my own photo’s as I already have one done of one child but not the other.
I would like a nice one of my family on the wall
I would love a picture of my son with our 2 dogs. They are the loves of my life!!
I’d use one of my own as I’d like to have one of the family!
I’d use one of my daughters’ photos as I love to display memories around our home
I would use one of my own family photos as it’s more personal.
I’d use one of my own pictures. the challenge would be deciding which one to go with.
a photo of all my grandkid together, would be nice
A family picture to remember them as they live far away.
Id use a pic of myself and my 3 eldest children..we don’t get many pics together now that they are teenagers. . Thanks for the chance
I’d use a picture of my children
I’d use a photo of my sons together when they were younger
I think i would have a nice family pic of me, my boyfriend and our son. Great comp. Xx
I would use a beautiful photo of my three grandchildren
I would use one of my own images as I have so many lovely pictures that are not yet on my walls
I would choose my own photo I have the most beautiful one of my daughter that would look incredible
I would choose one of mine as I have a fab photo of our 12 year old daughter danging on stage in her first professional Pantomine n December and i would love that to take pride of place in our lounge!
Love a picture of my children Sheriah 5 and baby Charlie who is 19 months
I am due my second son in two weeks so would wait and get a nice photo of my two boys together.
One of my own of the kids
Definately one of my own, of hubby and the kids that is my fave photo
I would definitely use one of my own photos but I have so many pictures of my beautiful family that I don’t know which I’d choose
I would love to use one of our own images as it’s more personal
I would use one of our own pictures
I would always choose one of my own as it makes it unique 🙂
I’d use one of my own prints…a lovely way to remember family holidays together
I would love to win for my mum’s new bedroom
I would choose my own
One of my own photos because it would make a lovely personalised touch to my living room 🙂
I would use my own photos as it is much more personal.
I have a picture of my son that I’d like to use because I’ve been meaning to get it printed.
I would use one of my own pictures. I would give it to my mum as I know she would love a family photo like that in the living room xx
I would use one of my own as I have so many lovely pictures
I’d use a photo of us and our kids and our cats so that when one of us is missing we are always still at home
I would use one off of the site, there are some stunning images on there. Amazing giveaway fingers crossed 🙂
one of my own i have lts of lovely family photos that i would love to have transformed to a canvas
I’d use one of my own – it is so much more personal and I have so many happy memories I’d love to preserve forever
I would use my own image of my little girl
One of my own, my other half is a hobby photographer & we have lots of fab photos of our boys
I would use one of my own
I’d use my own for the more personal touch x x x
I would use one of my own photos
I’d use one of my own, it’s something that would have huge sentimental value due to that, is personal and would have me wanting to look at it throughout the day everyday.
I have some amazing photos of glaciers from when I was lucky enough to take my dream trip to Patagonia so I would use one of those as a permanent reminder!
One of my own pictures x
I would use a photo of my daughters x
Would use one of my own pictures, as it seems like a wonderful way to display them.