Disclaimer – This is a sponsored post brought to you by Canon. All opinions are 100% my own.
When I was asked to try out the Canon IVY Mini Photo Printer, I couldn’t help but think that my mom and sister would love it. Of course I trust their opinion 10000% and decided I would invite them over to give it a try. Also it should be noted that I love fall and I love girls night so I thought I would combine the two and share with you a fun centerpiece while I’m at it! My little sister and my mom came over and we took a bunch of photos of our two little girls (in matching outfits OF COURSE) and we hung out. It was chill, low key and I loved the beautiful fall tablescape that was loaded with floral and pumpkin vibes. And guess what – they loved the Canon IVY too.
For the mini event, I decided to go with pink, gold and white with pumpkins and lots of flowers.
It is definitely oozing feminine touches and the little girls got tutu’s and flower headbands (although Ella rocked her flowers as a belt since she tried to eat it if it was on her head!)
The real star of the show was this beautiful and interactive centerpiece. I made it with two $1 pumpkins (they were black and I spray painted them pink) and popped faux flowers in them for extra girl power.
I picked up this $2 wood pumpkin cut out too and told my family that we needed to have a spot to make memories and most importantly display them too!
At each of the place settings I put a Canon IVY printer and guys – this might be my new favorite printer. YES THAT IS A PRINTER. Let’s all take a moment to let the shock wear off. My sister was so confused until I explained that it literally prints directly from this tiny handheld accessory.
Okay, so I know I will get a bunch of questions about it – it is basically the size of a cell phone and it fits in your back pocket but it produces pictures that are soooo good. I put one at each place setting so that my mom and sister could upload the app and use it to print their own photos too.
The printer works like this – take photos with your phone like normal, upload to the Mini Print app, link your IVY printer, and print directly from your phone!
We used the photos we took and we we stuck them on the centerpiece as we chatted over fruit and finger foods. The paper that you load into the IVY is ZINK based technology which means “zero ink”, its already in the paper! If you peel it off, the picture becomes a sticker! How fun is that!
Of course, we took about seven million photos. Any time the little girls are in tutu’s it’s a general requirement 🙂
We of course missed having our sister in law and nieces there but it was so nice to just be all-girly the whole time! And the best part is that I put together a little video too.
I hope that now I can make this an annual event and show the littles how to print their favorite memories as well. There is just something about holding that photo in your hand and tucking it into your wallet or sticking it on display that makes the moment so real.
I think honestly that this little printer will be the next big thing. I can totally see this being a great stocking stuffer and perfect for anyone that doesn’t like wires or cords but loves instant photos. My kids are now constantly fighting over it and asking for LOTS of their photos to be taken so they can print them out. OK KIDS, YES I WILL TAKE YOUR SMILING PHOTO 🙂
Just a heads up: The first link is going to a different Canon printer than the IVY. I think you’re right–this is going to be big for Christmas! Thanks for sharing.
Such a cute post! Love all the sweet girly pics! And that printer is blowing my mind!!! Thought it would be much more expensive- thanks for sharing!!
That is SO COOL!! You’re right- what a fun stocking stuffer!!
I am DYING over Ella’s little head tilt! Girlfriend’s got the posing thing down! ❤️❤️❤️
FYI you linked to a different printer. But I found it via their search bar. 🙂
This looks like it would be so fun! Though since you called it a stocking stuffer I didn’t expect it to be quite that expensive. That would be a full-on gift, not a stuffer in my house. Aren’t stocking stuffers usually cheap, small things? I never spend more than $5 on each stocking stuffer, though I know some people go as much as $20. More than that though and it’s a gift under the tree, no matter the size! 😉
How cute! Would have been cool to do a giveaway on the extra ones! Is that not something they allow you to do?
Wow the Canon Ivy printer looks amazing. I’ll have to check it out.
Just sent a link to my husband for this printer! But, I need to know where your sisters shirt is from?!
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Oh my word! That video made my ovaries ach! Lol! So precious! How special! Thanks so much for sharing! You’re so gifted in decorating, hosting, photography, blogging… I appreciate you sharing your creatively & gifts!
(First link took me to a full size PIXMA printer.)
Does any paper come with the printer or do you have to buy a pack to get started? Considering this for a Christmas gift – thanks!
The link at the top of the post goes to the PIXMA, not the Ivy.
She got it at TJMaxx!
xo – kb
We definitely have some giveaways in the works!
xo – kb
It’s probably different for everyone! We do a mix…both little things and usually one more expensive item in the stocking. Jeremy’s folks make the stocking the big gift since they are usually packed with gift cards 🙂
xo – kb
It comes with a little starter pack but you may want to just snag a couple other boxes of sheets because it becomes addicting!
xo – kb
I love your centerpieces so cute! And you ladies look very lovely, especially the darlings in tutus!!! The printer is cool, I’m going to check it out for Christmas gifts.