FAVORITE INSTAGRAMS FROM 2013

Instagram is definitely one of my top 3 favorite social networks. I love being able to see beautiful, creative photos by so many people I admire, catch up on their life, and see mini peeks into their memories. It's such a special way to share life with others. In a lot of ways I've noticed Instagram becoming more of a "mini blog" for a lot of people. In 2013 I was able to get excited about pregnancy announcements, births, weddings, and engagements. I was able to pray for those experiencing loss, sickness, and various trials. I was able to be hyper-inspired by a single image or completely obsessed with something someone created.

Anything can be used in a negative way, but it's so awesome to see and focus on how something can be used in such a positive way. I'm looking forward to the ways we can celebrate life together in 2014!

Here are a few of my personal favorite snapshots from my account in 2013:

Follow along as I share my life in 2014, @savannahmaiedae!

PRINTING INSTAGRAM PHOTOS

I love that there are fun ways to print Instagram photos and use them to decorate your home. I'm awful about printing pictures; it's been almost two years and I haven't printed a single wedding photo! One of my goals for this year has been to print more pictures and use them to make our home more sentimental.

We don't have a single fridge magnet, so I decided to start with Stickygram and print a set of nine. I received them a couple days after I ordered them and I'm really happy with how they look and their cute size. :)

Once I collect more pictures on my Instagram, I'm definitely planning on printing more...AND I ordered some 4x4 prints from PostalPix with which I'm planning a fun DIY for later! Now to get on those wedding photos...

Fun Ways to Print Your Instagram Photos
* Stickygram - Fridge magnets.
* Postagram - Send a picture postcard for $0.99
* PostalPix - Prints.
* Printstagram - Instagram posters.
* Canvas Pop - Print Instagrams on canvas.
* Instagoodies - Stickers!
* Casetagram - Custom iPhone cases.

How do you like to display//print your pictures??

INSTAGRAMIN' IN FEBRUARY

Just wanted to drop in! Things are going great in Orlando. I'm having a wonderful time and I don't feel like the wide-eyed new person that doesn't know anything anymore. Last year's seminar was definitely a crazy overwhelming experience and this year, I feel very relaxed and excited about my design work. :) 

Let's get to the good stuff...Instagram! If you have an iPhone, I'm guessing that this might be one of your favorite apps?? I love it. It's my go-to app. I love seeing all of the beautiful pictures from peoples' lives (nosy much?) and I love being able to easily record memories myself. I just recently jumped on the Instagram train toward the end of last year and I have loved looking back on my little collection of pictures.

Last year, I completed Project 365 and I thought seriously about doing it again for 2012, but decided to wait until the one day, maybe faraway, maybe soon time when Jon and I start a family. SO...when I saw that there were some fun monthly photo taking challenges floating around on Instagram, I knew it was something I'd be excited to take on.

I looked at a couple different photo challenges for February and decided to go with Instafa. I liked their interesting//challenging daily prompts and I'm having a lot of fun doing another photo challenge. :)

Above are my pictures for the first nine days. I've always loved dabbling around with photography so this challenge has been good for keeping me thinking outside the box on a daily basis. BTW -- I'm @maiedae on Instagram if you'd like to follow! :)

Are you doing any photo challenges this month//year?? What has been your favorite photo challenge??

Goodnight to you!