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How to Make a Polaroid Wall With Your Sweetie

Polaroid Wall by His&Hers

Polaroid wall by His & Hers

I’ve always been a fan of the imperfect and unique images produced by Polaroid cameras. There’s something to committing a single, evanescent moment to that little 3×3 frame, knowing that the image you’ve captured is the only one of its kind, that it can’t be changed or reproduced.

The magic of instant film is in its simplicity. All you have to do is pick a subject, frame it, and—SNAP—instant art! The fact that anyone can use a Polaroid camera means that they make amazing gifts too. I recently came across a wonderful Polaroid wall made by Dave and Whitney, an adorable couple with a shared passion for photography. I was struck by how sweet a gesture it would be to make a Polaroid wall with someone special. Here’s how to do it:

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Don’t Send an E-card, Send a Declaration of Romantic Intent

The Bureau of Communication - Declaration of Romantic Intent

Today is one holiday where a last minute e-card just won’t get you very far. But a Declaration of Romantic Intent? That’ll heat things up. This Valentine’s Day, whether you’re crunched for time or you’re being cheeky, The Bureau of Communication is here to help you be your sexy best.

Just fill in the blanks, give it an email address, and off it goes.

If you’re not feeling romantically inclined that’s okay, they’ve got plenty of other witty bits of correspondence for all occasions to keep you and your recipient well entertained.

In fact, here’s our official Valentine’s Day message to you:
The Bureau of Communication - Observance of a Holiday

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Have a great day lovebirds!

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The Bureau of Communication - Observance of a Holiday

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Your story, in the funnies

Custom Comic

Hand drawn custom comic of you and your honey (or whomever)

You have those moments. We all have those moments. Sweet, funny, eventful—some of them completely uneventful and yet somehow totally memorable and awesome.

How great would it be to have a professional illustrator turn those memories into a comic strip? Really freakin’ great, right?

That’s exactly what artist Mark Weber will do for you through the delightful folks over at Elsewares. Mark’s work has appeared in the New York Times, The Village Voice, Rolling Store, many books…the list goes on.

Armed with the highlights, inside jokes, and events that make up your story—whatever you’re willing to share with him—Mark will draw a frameable 11″×14″ six-panel custom comic just for you.

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