I have an idea for parent gifts, but...

jrl0223 Posted: Jan 28, 2005 01:37 PM

I have an idea for parent gifts, but...

I have no idea where I could have it done.

I was thinking that we could take our parents wedding photo and have an artist do a water color or a painting, (I think they did it on the cosby show LOL)and have it framed.

Any ideas? Thanks!

civic24ex Posted: Jan 28, 2005 01:41 PM

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I did that for FH mom of her parents after her father died. i just went to the mall (smithhaven) and it was a guy in the middle where the booths are. It came out beautiful. Im dont know where you live so I cant say specifics.

jrl0223 Posted: Jan 28, 2005 01:44 PM

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I live in Plainview. What town is the smithaven mall in?

Would you mind telling me how much it cost?

BCTM33 Posted: Jan 28, 2005 01:45 PM

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For some reason I think that there is someone in the Source mall that does this near the Cheesecake Factory....

Thumballina Posted: Jan 28, 2005 01:48 PM

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Posted by BCTM33

For some reason I think that there is someone in the Source mall that does this near the Cheesecake Factory....

Yes there is...I've always noticed the potraits and didn't realize until a lrecent visit that they were oil paitings...they're gorgeous

civic24ex Posted: Jan 28, 2005 01:49 PM

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Smithhaven Mall is in Lake Grove, I think that is a bit far from you. I paid around 180.00 it was 2 years ago so I dont know exactly. Im sure any mall has it. You should try going to the mall by you and look around to see if there is anyone like that. Usually the peices they sell are their own so you can see their work

halfpintny Posted: Jan 28, 2005 01:49 PM

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You can also take the photo to AC Moore and get an oil enhanced picture there...basically they blow up the picture onto canvas and touch it up and it looks exactly like it was an oil painting. I forgot what the process is called.

jrl0223 Posted: Jan 28, 2005 01:49 PM

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Posted by Thumballina

Posted by BCTM33

For some reason I think that there is someone in the Source mall that does this near the Cheesecake Factory....

Yes there is...I've always noticed the potraits and didn't realize until a lrecent visit that they were oil paitings...they're gorgeous

Thank you both, I'll def. check it out.

littlebookworm4 Posted: Jan 28, 2005 03:20 PM

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that is such a great idea! i have NO idea what to get for my mom and FIs dad. They are both widows so I think that would be such a nice gift for each of them...