If you have more or fewer kiddos, you’ll have to adjust the layout of your collage accordingly. Fortunately, Picasa gives you plenty of options for doing just that!
I have made one of these for Mr. Splendid, and one for each of our dads from the kiddos. I love that this was such a quick and easy project, but that it is one that has such sentimental value. I think everyone will love it!
If you are interested in putting together one (or a few!) of these collages, I have created two different sets of the “We {heart} You” files, in both vertical and horizontal orientations depending upon your needs, which you can download for free. I hope you’ll find the name your kids call the special guy in your life below. ๐
These files were created for an optimal printing size of 5×7. If the collage idea isn’t for you, another terrific option would be to frame the printable on its own, and then display the framed photos of your kiddos alongside it. What a darling mantel display that would make!
Having grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all things creative. On any given day, you’ll find her knee-deep in her latest creative endeavor, with projects ranging from sewing and crafts to home decor and kid-friendly ideas. Amy believes that everyone, regardless of skill level or experience, possesses the ability to create something beautiful, and Positively Splendid was born of her passion for helping others harness their innate creative potential.
Kelli @ RTSM says
Amy that is too cute! I love the colors and the fun chalkboard:) I may have to try making one to use as a photo prop.
junescott says
What a great idea, Amy! We don’t have any kids… I wonder if people will think I’m too weird if I made one with our animals (since we have parrots, the talking bubbles would be appropriate – ha!)
Natalie says
This is fabulous! If I get off my butt and manage to do this, I’m sure it will be a hit! Thanks so much for the files and the awesome idea!
Irum says
adorable………………….. just fantastic.
Rutheah Rodehorst says
i love this! we are going to make it…our daddy is deployed to iraq right now…so this will be such a fun thing for him to receive in the mail! great idea…thank you!!
Janna says
Awesome Amy!!! You look gorgeous, your blog looks gorgeous!!! I feel like I’ve missed so much after having been at school!!! Great to “visit” you ๐ Take care crafty girl!
PartyMom says
Those are just adorable!
kami @ nobiggie.net says
What a darling idea, Amy! They turned out so cute!
ps. I’m so glad you like them! and they came to you okay. ๐
laura says
is there any chance you have a “Bubba” one? ๐
Mrs. Me&U says
I LOVE this! I just created mine with two pictures of each kid and one of the two of them. I can’t wait to give it to my husband. Thank you so much!
Steph @ Crafting in the Rain says
I used this, so thank you!
In case you want to see:
http://craftingintherain.blogspot.com/2011/06/happy-fathers-day.html
Your Frugal Friend, Niki says
Neat project….
I just happened upon your blog and I am liking what I see!
Katy says
Very cute.. You need a Nana one…
JackieSS says
I LOVE this idea!! I definitely have to keep it in mind this holiday season! So glad I came across this idea from this Thoughtful Personalized Gifts list ๐
SayItMyWay says
Thank you so much for sharing this! I am going to do this for Daddy’s Birthday!
Mere27 says
What program did you use for the templates. I was going to use this idea for Mother’s day this year for the grandmothers.
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kelly818 says
Any way you can create a printable that says grandma?
Amy @ Positively Splendid says
@Mere27 – I used Picasa for the templates.
@kelly818 – I am actually in the process of doing that very thing right now, so stay tuned! ๐
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Susie's Crafts says
LOVE this idea!! Is there a way to make it read “I” instead of “we” (only have 1 toddler)?
JAMIE says
Hi – I was wondering if you could upload one of the documents to say “Daddy I love you because…” All of the ones below say “we” but I only have one child ๐
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Becca says
SO cute! I only have one son..is there any way you could make one that says “I love you because” for dad?
Thanks,
Rebecca
[email protected]
cdc10 says
Could you make a “Pops”?
cdc10 says
Could you make a “Pops”?
cdc10 says
Could you make a “Pops”?
justtssol says
Could you make one with “I” instead of “we”. Please…. I only have one child and would love to use this. Thanks!
Amy @ Positively Splendid says
Hi, everyone! I am planning to share a new set with as many of your requests as possible on the blog very soon. Stay tuned! So glad you enjoy this project.
Katie McMahon says
Is there a way to make one that says “Poppy”? Or is there a way for me to edit it? Such a cute idea!
Ms. Liebel says
I would love to do this with my students this week for father’s day. Is there any way you could make a template with the words “Dad, I love you because…” I am excited to go buy the frames this weekend
Anne-Marie says
Could you include a “Dadda we love you” one? Also where did you get the photo frame which matches the wording color so well?
Amy @ Positively Splendid says
@Anne-Marie – I used Krylon spray paint in moss for the frame. And I have added Dadda to the list of names. You can find it by clicking on the updated link in the post. Thanks! ๐
mellywoods5 says
Thanks Amy, you’re very kind to do this I think I will have the kids do one for my Dad and my husband – I have a little more planning time our Fathers day falls in September so blog world is awesome for plenty of preparation time. ๐
Kbear says
What a great idea! I can’t find the download for “Daddy” there are multiple variations but not “Daddy”. Am I looking in the wrong place?
Amy @ Positively Splendid says
@Kbear, from the link provided, there are actually two full pages of available printables. The daddy printables are on the second page. Enjoy!
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Nava91 says
Can you do one that says Wello? I’m doing these for Father’s day!
Stephanie S says
Amy- I love this and will be doing this for Father’s Day; but I’m having trouble downloading the files I need. I can see where it says download, but when I click on it nothing happens. Any suggestions? I’m not sure if it’s on my end or not.
Also, for a cheap, easy way to make the conversation bubbles, I’m using core foam board and chalk board spray paint. Let’s hope it works!
Katie Swann says
Amy, Would you mind making a Grampy I love you because and a Grampy we love you because?
Thanks!!
Ally Jean says
I love this idea! I only wish my Kiddo was old enough to say something about Dad!
I shared this idea on my blog with a collection of other DIY Father’s Day Gifts! Thanks!
Ashley Turner says
Love this idea! Is there any way to change the colors on the printable??
Kelsey Lewis says
Could you make one that reads “Pappy, we love you because”? I would love to use this for Father’s day for grandparents of my kids. Thanks!
Deb Chitwood says
What a wonderful idea … and thanks for so generously sharing your free printables, Amy! I featured your printables as the Free Printable(s) of the Day at the Living Montessori Now Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/LivingMontessoriNow
Unknown says
This is such a cute idea!! Is there anyway you could do one with a Paw Bear printable?
Jen Karter says
I love love love this and plan to make for all the dads/grands in our lives!
Do you have one for an “Opa”, by change? My step-dad is German and my kids call him Opa.
Thanks…love all your creative ideas and tips!
cindy says
Great idea!! Could you make one that says Papaw, We heart you because? My email is [email protected] thanks!
Andrea Stroeve-Sawa says
LOVE this idea sooo much would like to make one for “opa” too! IF you could add one that said OPA that would be fantastic THANK YOU! what a wonderful heart felt father’s day gift!
ShawSisters says
Love this project! I am doing this for father’s day. I also used the meijer photo shop online to create a collage. Could you possibly add Grampy and Opa to your list? Thanks again for the idea!
Nat and Holly says
Amy, You are so incredibly sweet to make all of these different versions! I love this idea and pinned it when you first posted it ๐ Hope you have a wonderful Father’s Day weekend with you family!
Lerin Standley says
Is there any way you can move the “daddy” to the first page. Nothing happens when I click on “next” to access the next page where I’m assuming the “daddy” printable is located.
Thanks
b105720e-b661-11e1-9073-000bcdcb471e says
I love this!! But I don’t have any cute little chalkboards ๐ Where did you find these or can I make them here at home? Love your ideas!!!
b105720e-b661-11e1-9073-000bcdcb471e says
Love this! Where can I find the cute chalkboards? Or did you make them? Thanks for the idea!
Hollywood0805 says
Love this idea. I just went and got a cheap wood piece at the craft store then painted it with chalkboard paint and wood paint on the side for color. I had a hard time fitting the pics though. What setting did you use?
Brittany says
Love this idea!!! You have a fantastic blog! Is there any way you can make one with the name Saba? Thanks if you can I know it is late notice!
Amy @ Positively Splendid says
I have added all of the names y’all requested to the file linked above. Enjoy! ๐
@Stephanie S – Are you still having problems with the download? All works fine on my end, so I’m not sure what to suggest?? So sorry! Love your idea for the foam board!
@Ashley – I can change names, but not the color scheme.
@Lerin – After you’ve clicked to the second page, click back again to page one, and you should be able to see the Daddy printables then. It must be a glitch of some sort.
The chalkboards I used are No Biggie Bubbles available at NoBiggie.net (there is a direct link in the tutorial above).
@Hollywoo0805 – Are you referring to the size I used in Picasa? If so, my collage was 8×10.
sbull says
Any chance you can make one that says Geda, we love you because…..
Thanks so much!!
JSharp says
Could you make Pampa by chance? I have been trying to create one but they aren’t even close to as cute as yours! LMK and Thank you!!!
K says
love! thank you for sharing!
Unknown says
If you have time, can you please make one that says “Tata I love you because”? I LOVE seeing all of the different names that our children call their Grandpa!
Brittany @ My Decoupaged Life says
This is so adorable. It would be fun to do this each year and see how the reasons change. I just wanted to let you know that I featured you on Show Off Saturday.
http://www.mydecoupagedlife.com/2012/06/show-off-saturday-fathers-day.html
amy freeman says
could you do…we love you big daddy because…????
Gretchen says
This is so cute! I just made ours for tomorrow & can’t wait to give them to my dad & husband. Thanks so much for this adorable idea & the captions to go with it! ๐
Ashley Sovastion says
I would love to make one for my daughter’s grandparents. She calls them Pooh and Bobums.
Ashley Sovastion says
Gammy and Mamaw?
Thank you so much!
Devin says
Can you do a MIMI ??? Thank you soo much!
Krista says
I am all ready to go! Can’t wait to make this with our three kids for my husband’s birthday! ๐ Crazy question for you… I see all of the file options, but not the original “Daddy, we love you because…” Am I totally missing it? Thanks for your help! ADORABLE idea! ๐
Heather says
I love this! I made it last year for my husband for Father’s Day. I’d like to make one for my children’s grandparents together! Do you have a “generic” slide that just says, “We love you because…”? I’ve been looking thru the list, and I don’t see one?
Megan says
I was wondering how you got the white frames around each individual picture? I don’t see an option for that but I’m totally new to Picasa. Going to work on some cute pics tonight while Daddy is out of town!
Sarah says
Can you PLEASE make a Pap Pap file??? I want to make one for my dad from his 9 grandkids, and that’s what they all call him! Thank you!!!
Kristen says
Can you make one to say “Baba”? Thanks ๐
rhianna says
LOVE the Father’s Day collage. Is it possible to have one say “Nono” (Italian grandpa)
Thanks so much!!
Adelina Priddis says
I was wondering if I could add this to my Fathers Day round up post. Love the idea, and you’re kids are so cute. Thanks!
Julie P says
These are totally awesome! Thanks so much for sharing and for making so many different names. I found the ones I need.
Sarah says
Can you PLEASE add a Pap Pap one??? I read your update and thought you were going to add a few – but I haven’t seen any new ones and definitely not Pap Pap! Please update if you have time today – I really wanted to give this to my father tomorrow and obviously today is the last chance I have to make it. I already have all the pictures of my kids with the signs!
Christy says
Hello Amy,
I am so impressed with your organization. I wish I was half that organized. But, alas, I am not. So that is why I am writing you on the day before Fathers Day to ask if you could make a downloadable file that says “We (heart) Daddy because…”
and “We (heart) papaw because…”. Sorry for the last minute request and thanks for anything you can do.
Hodge Podge says
Hi there, great blog!
This post inspired me (I had a different idea, but you definitely influenced me), so thank you!
Here’s the link in case you want to have a look ๐
http://hodgepodgecraft.com/2013/06/how-to-speech-bubble-photos-a-gift-for-daddy/
Letty says
Is it possible to do a version that says:
Papai, we love you because…
(that is Portuguese)…
Thank you!! ๐