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Daddy’s Footsteps Poem

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daddy's footsteps poem
I came across this poem and it touched my heart.  I knew I wanted to make a Father’s Day gift using it.
 
dad and son walking
 
So, I found this snapshot of my husband and our son several years ago, walking together on a family vacation in Duluth, MN.
 
 
screenshot of how to change borders
 
I uploaded it to Picnik (a free online photo manipulation site) and changed the image size to 800×1000 for an 8×10.
 
 
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Next, I blurred the picture and removed the effect from father and son with the paintbrush.
 
 
screenshot of how to use brush tool
Then, I made the background black and white and left father and son in color by removing the effect from them with the paintbrush.
 
 
screenshot of how to add text
Then, I added the poem in the text box.
 
 
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Last, I added a border.
 
 Now, all I need to do is print the photo and put it in a frame for Father’s Day!
 
 
 
Daddy’s Footsteps
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“Walk a Little slower, Daddy.” said a little child so small.
I’m following in your footsteps and I don’t want to fall.
Sometimes your steps are very fast, sometimes they’re hard to see;
So walk a little slower Daddy, for you are leading me.
Someday when I’m all grown up, You’re what I want to be.
Then I will have a little child who’ll want to follow me.
And I would want to lead just right, and know that I was true;
So, walk a little slower, Daddy, for I must follow you!!
 
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  1. AmieAnn says

    June 20, 2011 at 11:27 am

    What a beautiful sentiment for Father’s Day.. and what a perfect picture to go with it! I am sure your hubby will cherish it always! Hope you will share with my Pink Hippo Party @ http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2011/06/pink-hippo-party-34.html

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  2. Juf says

    June 18, 2011 at 8:46 am

    Beautiful! (I saw this on TT and J). I’m bookmarking it!

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  3. Thread In Her Hair says

    June 18, 2011 at 6:21 am

    Thank you so much for this Picnik tutorial! This is so so cute.

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  4. Janet says

    June 17, 2011 at 5:10 pm

    How sweet! Great photo effects, thanks for the tutorial.

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  5. Kathleen says

    June 17, 2011 at 10:15 am

    WOW! I LOVE it. Thanks so much for the detailed tutorial. I am sure your husband will really like it. Blessings!

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  6. Wendys Hat says

    June 17, 2011 at 6:51 am

    This turned out beautiful!

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  7. www.StarHughes.com says

    June 16, 2011 at 8:31 pm

    Aw, this is SUCH a sweet gift! And a precious picture too. Love the poem.Star Hughes Living

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  8. Nancy Sabina says

    June 16, 2011 at 3:23 pm

    I love this idea and wish I had the skills to do it. Maybe if I find myself in possession of a spare hour or two I can figure it out – but that’s not honestly likely to happen with 4 kids running around! But I’ll file it in my “someday” box.

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  9. judi says

    June 16, 2011 at 4:51 am

    love the project and the great tutorial on using picnik! found you via beyond the picket fence.how did you put all your linky parties together at the end of your post? very clever.

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  10. SJ @ Homemaker On A Dime says

    June 15, 2011 at 11:01 pm

    Hi, friend! I’m admiring all your creative posts here so can you please share them with us at the Creative Bloggers’ Party & Hop? Hope to see you there at the party 🙂

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  11. Heather Bea says

    June 15, 2011 at 9:13 pm

    Oh! That brought a tear to my eye! A beautiful gift! Thanks for the tutorial!

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  12. JudyBug says

    June 15, 2011 at 2:13 pm

    What a great tutorial and love the final product!

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  13. Steph says

    June 15, 2011 at 7:34 am

    What a meaningful gift! You are so creative!

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  14. Stephanie @ henry happened says

    June 14, 2011 at 5:05 pm

    I love this, what a great idea! That is so special for Father’s Day. I really need to try out picnik – looks like a great site, thanks for the tutorial!

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  15. Alison @ mommadidit.blogspot.com says

    June 14, 2011 at 4:50 pm

    Oh my gosh! This is gorgeous! I am bawling like a little baby!

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  16. Ana Degenaar says

    June 14, 2011 at 12:13 pm

    I love this, great tutorial!

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  17. Antonella says

    June 14, 2011 at 11:12 am

    I absolutely love this poem… I did something similar with a beach picture of my husband and son… You have inspired me to go and pull it back out! Great tutorial too… Thanks so much! Hugs, antonella 🙂

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