On my previous post here I showed you photos that I printed out for free from the internet. The site where I found the photos that I used was
There are dozens of categories to choose from. I printed out the cow picture below. If you do a google for free photos or free pictures, hundred of sites come up that you can browse. You can see in the below picture the texture when it is printed on canvas paper.
This is the paper that my husband used. It is real canvas printer paper. It comes in a pack of 10- 81/2" x 11" sheets for $11.99. He got it at Office Max a while back. I found two pictures that I wanted and I had him print them both out on one sheet. Both of mine are 5"x7" since that is the size of frames that I had.
One additional note, you do have to let them sit for a few minutes to let the ink dry since this is canvas. Then just cut them out and frame them.
I love the look, they look like expensive oil paintings. I hope you all find some pictures that you like and then print them out and frame them, and instant pretty art. Love it.
Several have asked about the watermark on the pics. When you go to print there is an option to print without the watermark. Just click on that and print. Easy. Most of the pictures come up as fairly large, just copy and paste to your picture folder, then you can size them however you want before you print.




Hi Marty! I went to the site you suggested but the snaps had a watermark on them. How did you get that off?
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shelia ;)
Thanks for the info Marty!
ReplyDeleteOhhhh, thank you for sharing, Marty. When we get home I am definitely going to check this out. I love what you have created & that frame is gorgeous!
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TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon
Thanks for sharing the site for free art. I was thinking the very same thing :-)
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What a great idea and your picture is so pretty, Marty. Thanks for the info...Christine
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting and for the sweet note that you left me. GF, your profile picture is great! You are quite a "Looker", so pretty. I love your free art, great ideal !!! There is truely no excuse not to have great design these days, it is just too easy !
ReplyDeleteI had to stop blogging for awhile due to some family members being ill, but I am back. what a great suprise when I visited you today.This is the best idea I have ever seen. I am so glad you shared it with us! Thsnks,
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Carey
Thanks for posting that. Now I know what to look for. I hope my printer works.
ReplyDeleteMarty, those came out wonderful! They look so original. Not sure my printer would print them as pretty!
ReplyDeleteI have been experimenting with printing on fabric. My first one came out okay but I need to tweak a few things before I post anything!!
Thanks for the info!
Marty, I had the same problem as Sheila . What to do about the watermarks??? Love your cow print.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing -I searched high and low last evening for "free fine art prints" and came up empty handed - I so appreciate you sharing your site and the paper you used to print the photo. :-)
WOW -- Who would have ever thought that we would end up printing our own artwork? Great site and love the new info about the paper. Than you, Marty!
ReplyDeleteA great idea...I love that canvas paper...ideas are whirling!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a good idea. Your pictures look much bigger than they are, don't they - on here I mean. They are also very attractive.
ReplyDeleteI love cows, such a nice shape I think.
I'd never heard of the canvas paper and will look out for it in future because some of the pictures on my stairway are faded and need replacing.
You are very resourceful Marty.
Blessings, Star
Hi Marty and thank you for giving me the instructions! Sometimes I need the writing on the wall! :)
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Shelia ;)
Those look amazing, I just love them!
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Thanks for sharing the information - I will check the site out.
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This is an amazing idea - I absolutely will do it! Thank you so much for telling us how. I wish I could do it today but we have a wedding to go to...next week for sure.
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Thank you Miss Marty! :-)
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Marty, I love that you are a life long learner and that you enjoy sharing what you learn with others, including me. :)
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Debbie
Well I learned something new today! What a great idea and I am so glad you shared this. Going to go check out some pictures now.
ReplyDeleteMarty, you are very clever. The paintings look great in your bookshelf and in the kitchen. I like the images you selected and am surprised that you printed these on your home printer.
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What a wonderful idea Marty! Thank you for sharing this with us!
ReplyDeleteThey look great! I went to the site and typed in "cows" and all the pictures I saw cost money...where are the free ones?
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Penny
Oh my! That print is gorgeous! Love the cows. What a great idea to print in on canvas paper. I am going to try this!
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Traci
i don't know how you did that. I went to the website and they are for sale and it said that the photos were copyrighted. How did you manage to print them??
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea and who knew!
I am going to look for some canvas paper because I love the look. Your print looks like fine art.
Great tip. Thanks for sharing.
hugs
Sissie
I knew there was a reason why I read your blog everyday. You are too clever by half. Thanks for this lovely information
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea. I love the pictures that you chose to print. I'm off to check out your art links to see if there's anything that I must have.
ReplyDeleteMarty, Thank you for this info! I may have to do this with some of my own photos. PERFECT!
ReplyDeleteKaren
Another brilliant idea -- thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the additional info, Marty! I will definitely have to get some of that paper!!
ReplyDeleteMarty, I've never seen that canvas paper What a fabulous idea! Yours looks beautiful in that gorgeous frame. Thank you for the link and thank you for the how to. You could have just shown us your fine art and never shared how to do it. We would have believed you, because it looks like a painting. laurie
ReplyDeleteThank you for the information and details on how to do this...I've got to give this a try!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! This is so fab-u-lous! I visited the website you got your pictures from and clicked on chickens (which I love) and my jaw dropped! To think that I can print these lovely pictures out on my home computer! I'm off for some canvas to print on!
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Wow, Marty! That is fantastic! I have been wanting a cow painting forever! They are so restful and so French! I'll check it out! Linda
ReplyDeleteOh My Goodness! This site is such a treasure...thank you for posting it...
ReplyDeleteYour home is beautiful and classic. Definitely putting you in my google reader so I don't miss your updates.
ReplyDeleteoh! I see you gave it to a friend!nice
ReplyDeleteI didn't know they sold canvas paper like that! Love the pictures!
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