The Christmas holidays are easily one of my favourite times of the year. However, this year is going to be a little different for us. Our daughter is living in a remote area of the Northwest Territories and won’t be home for the holidays.
I think she is missing many of our family traditions like baking together, decorating the tree and the house, going out for a festive dinner with a group of family and close friends, Christmas at the market, apple cider and pumpkin spice lattes and the general hustle and bustle of the season.
So this year, I want to do something special to bring Christmas at home, a little closer to her.
I had the idea to take photos of some of our favourite Christmas activities and then clip them to a piece of twine. She can use this bunting as garland on her Christmas tree or it would also look beautiful swagged over the mantle in her living room. Some little snippets of home for the holidays! Although we will talk and text lots, Skype and Facetime…this will, hopefully, make her a little less homesick.
And, I found the perfect tool to turn this idea into a reality, the wireless instax SHARE™ SP-2 Printer.
All I did was snap some photos, you can use your Instax mini 8 camera (and get instant printouts) or your smartphone, I did a combination of both.
It’s really simple. Trust me, I’m electronically challenged and if I can do it anyone can!
All you do is select your best shots from your smartphone. If you wish, you can do all sorts of editing of your pics within the app. Then get your instax prints by simply transferring the shots from the app to SP-2 via Wi-Fi connection.
The nifty little wireless instax SHARE™ SP-2 Printer will have your photo in your hands in just 10 seconds! You can also print images from your Instagram and Facebook accounts!
Like I mentioned earlier, I am no expert. My hubby had it all figured out in about two seconds, but I’m a bit of a stubborn Taurus, so I wanted to figure it out by myself. The manual that came with the printer had all the information you will need. But, if like me, you are a bit of a visual learner, watch this quick video and you will be good to go!
The Instax SHARE™ SP-2 Printer features:
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High-speed printing in 10 seconds
- A new laser exposure system achieves a faster printing time of 10 seconds from print data transfer to print output. At the same time, printing noise is lower which makes your printing experience much more enjoyable.
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Superb image quality
- High resolution with print pixels of 800×600 dots, at 320dpi, shows detailed gradations and facial expressions in a full-length portrait, print characters, and detailed photo subjects more clearly.
- Instax technology excels in color development and preservation.
The instax system develops colors by delivering the light to pigments and producing chemical reactions.
It reduces the deterioration of color and sharpness caused by aging which proves excellent image stability just like silver-halide photographic prints. (These are NOT like the prints from your grandmother’s old instant camera!)
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Other features
- High luminance LED indicating the film and battery status.
- Reprint button allows you to share the same print with others.
- Equipped with a rechargeable battery to charge via micro USB port.
For the garland I was making for my daughter, after printing the images I wanted to use some cute, wooden clothespins to attach the photos to a piece of medium weight twine. (You could also use a length of ribbon in a festive colour.)
Not only are the printed images a great idea for Christmas you could easily customize your photos to fit any holiday, wedding, family gathering, special event or birthday. These photos will definitely be a treasured memento for years to come!
If you are looking for a useful, fun and unique gift for someone special in your life, this Instax SHARE™ SP-2 Printer should be at the top of your “must buy” list!
Who on your shopping list would love this little wireless printer? What would you do with the prints from the Instax SP-2 Printer?
GIVEAWAY TIME
GROUP GIVEAWAY – 1 Instax mini 8 camera, 1 Instax SP-2 Printer and film –
approximately a $350 value.
END DATE – Giveaway ends on December 19th at 11:59pmEST .
ELIGIBILITY – Open to Canada 18+ excluding Quebec.
TWITTER PARTY DETAILS
Don’t forget to RSVP (below) for the fabulous #InstaxHolidays Twitter Party…it is going to be EPIC!
Host: @Instax
Co-Host: @SJConsulting_CA
Date: December 15th 9pm EST
Prizing: $3500 Value – 15 Amazing Prizes!
- One Grand Prize: SP-2/camera/film prize pack (SP-2 + X70 Camera + 1 Pack of Regular Film)
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Two Prize Winners of – SP-2 + Xmas pack (2x$270)
- SP-2 + Holiday Bundle (3 Packs of Film and 20 Border stickers)
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4 Prize Winners of – mini 70 + Xmas pack (4x$200)
- Mini 70 + Holiday Bundle (3 Packs of Regular Film and 20 Border stickers)
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Eight Prize Winners of – mini 8 + Xmas pack (8x$130)
- Mini 8 + Holiday Bundle (3 Packs of Regular Film and 20 Border stickers)
Disclosure: I am participating in the FujiFilm campaign managed by SJ Consulting. I received compensation in exchange for my participation in this campaign. The opinions on this blog are my own.
Pictures of the family
I would love to take pictures of the family over the holidays!
I like to take pictures of people and print them for everyones enjoyment.
I would take photos of my grandkids and print them
I would take pictures of the family.
I would love to get a photo of my family at Christmas with our new daughter inlaw.
Definitely my grandchildren first, if they can keep still long enough that is :-)
I would take a picture of my kitties cuddling together and print it.
I’d love to get some pictures of my son and daughter-in-law this Christmas.
I would take pictures of my kids & the holiday light displays set up around our city. Thanks!
I would take some pictures of my 6 children
always of my nieces and nephew maybe during a snowfall playing
Believe it or not I would love to take pictures of my cat and his interactions with my Christmas decor. He is investigating, smelling and attacking on a daily basis. Lots and lots of fun pics.
I love to take pictures of wild life, animals and scenery!
I love to take pictures of flowers and my dog and would love to be able to print them right away.
I would take pictures of the family
I would love to get a photo of my late sisters children and print it, I have no photos of them all together
this kids opening there presents the birthdays the special moments that i wish i could capture
I would love to take pictures of my grandkids!!
I would LOVE to take picture of my grandson and print them, he`s growing up and changing every time I see him.
I would like to take a picture of my pug :)
I would love to take a picture of my mom and my grandchildren.
I would love to take and print pictures of my family during the holidays
How fun! I’d love to take lots of pictures of my nieces and nephew and use them to make something fun for my mom.
Family pics, pet pics and nature pics are my fave, so I would print the pic that Ilike best
I would take pictures of my kids being silly.
I would love to take pictures of the family over the holidays especially my granddaughters!
I would take pictures of my kids and frame them and have them on my desk at work. The kids would like to take some picture with them to school.
I love to take pictures of my dog
So many pictures that I would love to have Instantly to give away!
My friends and family that stop by
I would take pictures of my grandkids and print them for them
I would take pictures of my kids and print them for family
I’d love to take Christmas holiday pictures , with everyone gathered around and enjoying each others’ company
I would take a pic of our kids :)
I’d like to take and print pictures of the family for my sons baby album
I would love to take and print picture of my kids
Easy answer. My 1 year old grandson over the Christmas holidays!
I would love to take photos of my nieces and nephews opening Christmas gifts this year!
My daughter loves her Instax- 2015 Xmas present- and I bet she’d do a photomontage of her besties and favourite things for bedroom decor
I’d like to print out pictures of my bff and hang them all over town because she’s so beautiful
The family at Disneyland! (our next trip) It would be so great for all those character meet and greets!
Would take pictures of my almost 1 year old daughter!
I would take goofy pictures of my nieces and nephew. They don’t like staying still for nice pictures but love posing for silly ones.
I would take a pic of my dog
pictures of our adorable little fur baby, (Boston Terrier) he is adorable
My beautiful grand daughter :) Thank you and Merry Christmas from my home to yours
Pictures of children and nature
I would take pictures of all my family, including our adult children, our grandchildren and our great grandchildren. It would be such a treat to have up-to-date pictures of all of us.
This is a great camera – instant gratification!
my daughter would take pics of her and her friends , and post them on her cork board frame in her bedroom
I want to get more pictures with family and friends over the holidays. Nobody prints physical photos anymore and there’s something irreplaceable about it!
I take a lot of pictures of the family. Printing good shots on my own with the Instax printer is really a plus.
my Grandchildren
I would like to take a picture of my mom and dad with all of their grandchildren and great grandchildren. A memory that would be so special.
I would take photos of my teenage grandchildren at Christmas…it is usually difficult to get them together so I have very few pictures of them now that they are older.
Pictures of my 6 month old grandson!
Great grandpa with all his great grandkids
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My daughter has been asking for this for a long time. I am sure she would take pictures of the Christmas tree, the snow and a snowman…
I would love to win this so I could take pictures of the rescue dogs I work with and then I could post them to find great furever homes. I would print them off and put in a photo album to carry with me.
I try to capture as many pictures as I can of my baby – she’s growing up so fast!
I try to capture as many pictures as I can of my baby – she’s growing up so fast!!!
I just love the idea you can take a picture and then instead of waiting you get it processed in a minute or two. Great Idea, tHANKS FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN WITH YOU!!
My husband would love this. He loves to take nature pictures.
I’d love to take pictures of trees with snow
I would take a picture of my grandaughter and print it to show to my friends.
I would take photos at our holiday party!
I would take pictures of Sophie and JJ playing outside in the snow.
I would love to take pictures of our cats and print them off with this camera.
I would love to take pictures of my niece and print them.
Love LOVE LOVE to take pictures of my family!!
I would love to take pictures of my family during the Holidays.
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I would take pics of my cat with this! Very cool!
My kids are both grown and moved out so I’d take pictures of my fur babies!! I have a very sick one who will prob not make it thru the year.
My two boys they are very photogenic!
My grandchildren opening presents
I would take pictures of my kids and my puppy
Christmas lights and the beautiful snowy weather!
I would print pictures of my kids.
The kids opening their gifts on Christmas day
I would take pictures of my family. I think my kids would have fun taking pictures too.
I’d be taking pictures of each family member by the Christmas tree!
I would take pictures of my son and kitten :)
pictures of the family
I don’t often enter giveaways but I have been feasting my eyes on ALL things Instax and would LOVE to win this prize pack. The kids love sharing pictures of themselves with their friends when making holiday cards or birthday cards. Heaven knows I take enough pictures! I would love to be able to print them out quickly and easily.
My nerdy family of course. :)
I would take nature pictures and pictures of my pets and family.
I’d take pics of my daughter and dogs!!
Pictures of the family
The Instax mini 8 is the one thing my 7 year old son is going crazy for this Christmas and I know nothing about it. I can’t wait for the Twitter Party to find out more. He loves taking pictures of me and mom and both his sisters so this might be the perfect gift. Add a printer to and Dad could be a god among men in his eyes but I must learn more first
We would snap shots of our Christmas adventures across Ontario. THEN iswe would take it to paradise in the new year to capture all our warmest memories, literally!
I want to take a photo of my family and print it. We don’t have the latest family portraits.
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I’d photograph and print pictures from the next trip my daughter and I take together.
I would take and print pictures of my kids,grandkids parents grandmother and other family
I’d take candid shots of the kids with their grandpa.
What a great gift this season!
I would use this during the holidays so family and friends could have Physical copies of pictures right away!
I would love to take pictures for my mom at family functions ( she complains that we don’t print the pics fast enough for her )
I would take pics of my nieces while they are too young to know they are too cool to hang out with me
i like taking pictures of my sons and our dogs!
The very first picture I would take would be a family holiday picture.
I would print our family’s photo/Christmas cards
I would take and print pictures of my kids and my family. I would also love to take and print pictures of beautiful winter nature. It’s so beautiful!
I take so many pictures of my daughter since the day she was born and I would love to be able to print a picture a day from home to add to my book. This is really such a great item and I would love to have the opportunity to win this. Thank you for the chance.
Would love to take pics of student work at school.
I have out-0f-town relatives visiting in the New Year and would love to take photos of them during their stay!
I would love to use this for taking some scenic pics, as well as a family portrait, as time just got away and we were unable to do one this year! I would love to be able to take some nice pics and send them to family as well!!!
I’d love to take pictures of my daughter beside our Christmas tree if I won the camera, and at the Falls this coming summer!
I would love to take pictures of our kids and dog :) I would love to take some snow pics too,
I would like to take pictures of my grandkids and also a picture of my whole family.
I would take photos of our cats. They ae kinda cute and like getting their photos taken.
I would take a picture of our puppy, Phoenix and my Children.
My daughter has this on her Wishlist or the Instax Mini Printer, so her & her friends can take Selfies!
I would take photos of our family Christmas!