Letter Magic - GIVEAWAY!

A-to-Z Illusions is the brainchild of David Matthews, a freelance photographer living in Manitoba. Over the years he has worked as a photojournalist and then as an industrial and commercial photographer; these experiences have helped him to develop a keen eye for photographing everyday items in the most unique way imaginable. He photographs natural occurrences of letters in the alphabet and his "Lettergraphs" are becoming increasingly popular!

What started out as a project to help a special needs child find and recognize the letters of the alphabet quickly became a big collection of photographed letter shapes! That child, and other children in the class and many in subsequent classes were able to make their names and other words using the letter photographs. Now you can choose from over 500 photos to make up your word(s) - letting you be the "artist" decorating your walls.

When David contacted me about being featured on Glimpse, I was immediately intrigued by his work. How cool is it to put photos of everyday objects together, to spell a word?! The objects are recognizable for what they are, but so are the letters; Jonathan knows all his letters and can easily tell us what the different objects represent.

The A-to-Z Illusions website also includes a demonstration "movie" to help you with choosing letters and putting them together. Then it's on to "Create," where it's all up to you. The photos are all 4X6" and sepia-toned, matching every decor scheme. You can choose any word or words you like, select the letter photograph of your choice from the collection, and order directly from the A-to-Z Illusions website. Orders can be sent as photos or local orders can also be already framed. Once the website is updated in early 2011, framing options will be available to all. The letter photographs are reasonably priced and shipping is free, world-wide! Think of what an awesome Christmas present this would make!

Check out A-to-Z Illusions' Facebook page for some examples of what has been ordered. Also, there's a listing of shows and exhibitions they'll be at from now until Christmas. If you happen to see them at one, stop by their booth, have a look, and mention that you heard about them on Glimpse!

David brought the word "LOVE" to us the other day, and we're all very impressed. Our bedroom is in the process of being repainted, and when it's done our word art will find it's place on our wall! David chose the letters for us, knowing a little about us. The tire swing "O" was chosen with the kids in mind, while the garden border "L" represents our interest in gardening.

WIN IT!

A-to-Z Illusions has offered a great prize to one lucky reader: the word "LOVE" in either the same letters as we received or in the letters of their choice. The word will be framed - making it immediately ready to be hung in its place! To enter, please visit A-to-Z Illusions and sign up for their newsletter.

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Contest open to CANADIAN residents only and ends on November 5, 2010. Please view our giveaway rules for more info.

**Disclaimer: The product mentioned above has been given free of charge from A-to-Z Illusions in exchange for being featured on Glimpse.  The opinions expressed in this post are those of Glimpse and have not been influenced in any other way.  Please see the full Terms of use.