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1 . Posted by 01buckler15
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2/9/2012 2:53:39 AM
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I got 3 16x20 stretched canvases and I love them! The picture quality is wonderful and every one seams to love them as well. I will be getting more in different sizes soon I'm sure.
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2 . Posted by dianne
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9/1/2011 9:29:07 PM
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I've ordered several of these, and recently got two for my daughter and her husband. One was to be for her husband's mom and dad, however, when they received them, her husband wanted to keep both of them. These are beautiful. I have two of them and I really love them. I didn't frame them because I like them on the wall without the frame. I don't feel the delivery time is that long. I think it is quick considering where they are coming from. I love this place, it's so much fun designing so many wonderful photo gifts.
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3 . Posted by Rizzle921@gmail.com
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3/2/2011 6:02:05 AM
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These are very cute, and good quality. They are exactly what I expected, I plan to order more in different sizes for my little photo wall.
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4 . Posted by DeniseAck
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1/3/2011 11:01:12 PM
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Tips for stretched canvas:
When making a stretched canvas, realize that the grey "bleed" area is the part wrapped around the side and back of the wooden stretcher bars. On my stretched canvas, the wood is 0.75" thick. Therefore, you'll need to add an extra 1.5" to the dimensions to have your original image be what you see. ie: 12x18 needs 13.5"x19.5". If you just enlarge your image to fill the bleed area, you may cut off part of your image, and your image will be that much larger in the viewable area. It would be even better to add a whole inch on each side so if the canvas moves in the machine a bit, you don't get a white edge.
If you have a program like Photoshop Elements, etc., you can make a new canvas the larger size, copy in your image layer and either mirror the perimeter which will get folded over or clone stamp to fill in the foldover area.
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1--Lighten up your image before uploading it to AC. Your computer monitor is backlit, so the image will look much darker printed. I'm not positive if this happens with their prints, but canvases and photo books print darker.
2---Find out what ratio your original image is. Digital cameras are either set for 4x6 (2:3) or 4 x 5.333 (3:4). Divide the larger pixel dimension by the smaller (found in the details section of the image on your computer). If it's 1.5, you are set to 2:3, if it's 1.333, you are set to 3:4. When you choose your canvas size, your ratio comes into play. If you have 2:3 and you choose an 8x10 canvas, you'll have 2 inches worth of image wrap around the back (on the long side) and you won't be filling the bleed area on the short side (it will be white if printed). You can build up the dimensions in an outside program. Remember that about 0.75 inch on each side will be wrapped around (make your built-up border be 1 inch, not just 0.75") If you have 2:3 and you want a 12x18 canvas, the image will fit perfectly on the FRONT, but the sides will be white unless you build them up.
3--I'm not sure if other sizes have thicker stretcher bars. Find out first to figure out your proper size needed!
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5 . Posted by Tiffani
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7/25/2010 9:15:08 PM
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I am trying to order one of these canvases, but am having a bit of trouble with my photo. I used the image size recommended by www.photoplayingcard.com. My original image is 18" x 14". When I upload it and place it, it appears not to be the correct size. When I save and "preview" it appears to be in a different postition. Suggestions???
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6 . Posted by Kim Freebies
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2/27/2010 9:13:20 AM
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I was thrilled when the 8x10 stretched canvas came up on special for $9.99 and free shipping! So much so, I ordered 6 of them for Christmas gifts and had them shipped directly to the recipients. The ones I received were beautiful! The colors are bright and the frame is sturdy. The quality is wonderful and I'm sure it will last a lifetime! My family was thrilled with their gifts as well. Delivery time is a little longer than most would expect, but usually that is because they don't realize it's coming from Hong Kong. I do know that and think the shipping time is excellent!
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7 . Posted by CJ
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11/24/2009 10:05:23 AM
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I received mine in about 2 weeks time. they were so nice and the colors were vibrant. I had a slight issue with one of the canvases, but www.photoplayingcard.com customer service was quick to resolve it. I am very pleased.
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8 . Posted by Mark Mak
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11/13/2009 11:50:44 AM
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This is my 2nd time order www.photoplayingcard.com's canvas but my 1st time order stretched piece. The stretched canvas quality is not bad. I give it 80%. The only hard time is delivery time again. I've wait for over 2 weeks after their shipped email. Well, not a too big issue for me. All I want is good quality with low price~!
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9 . Posted by DWong
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9/11/2009 7:06:50 PM
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The stretched canvas I ordered looks great and the packaging was great as well. I was a little disappointed due to the waiting time. I ordered it on 08/11/09. They shipped it on 08/26/09 and I received it on 09/08/09. It took almost a whole month and it was supposed to be a 1st birthday gift for a little boy of a very close friend.
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10 . Posted by lori smith
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9/9/2009 11:22:22 PM
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I just love my stretched canvases...i ordered them it check out the quality before i ordered more for my mother-in-laws christmas present..i intend to get a group of her grandkids . i love how they were shipped,very well packaged, and they evn came with little hangers. the pictures i took kept glaring but rest eay the quality of print on canvas was very good.
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