How to Make a Reminisart™ Collage

We work together:

On our products page, choose a size and place your order, and we'll send you a link to your own private Reminisart Collage folder.
Gather photos and upload them to your folder. (Please read directions below)
We'll use them to create a beautiful one-of-a-kind collage.
You'll see a proof to make sure it's just right.
We print and ship your collage to your chosen location.
We all celebrate your superhero!

Our medical grade canvas sticks to almost any painted wall. Choose a spot that your loved one can see without twisting or straining. Choose the largest size that fits, so details are visible from across the room.
If the room is wallpapered, opt for a satin paper print. Small or medium collages will fit readily available frames.
Once you place your order we'll send you a link to your own private Google Drive folder with instructions for staying organized.

This is the fun part! Recruit friends and family and start the scavenger hunt!
Above all, a reminisart collage is a gift with an important purpose: It tells us the story of someone living in care, helping us to see past their medical conditions and connect with them as people.
Please choose photos that show us how they lived their best life, their proudest moments, and what makes them remarkable, making it easy to have uplifting conversations that ease loneliness and restore their dignity.
If your person is still sharp of mind, ask them to pick their favourite photos - this is their chance to showcase all that is awesome about them. Surprise and delight us!
Avoid filling the collage with family groups that don't help us learn about your person. A picture or two is nice to give us context, but this collage is not for your relatives. Especially as memories fade, forgetting who the people in the pictures are can be embarrassing and stressful.
Earlier memories are strongest. Include a photo of their childhood home or favourite camping spot, and watch their eyes shine as they recount their adventures with confidence!
There's a chance that a neighbour has had a similar experience. Sharing stories builds a sense of belonging!
Consider alternate images, like diplomas or maps or a record jacket from their favourite band. They all provide jumping off points for storytelling.
See our best photos page that follows guidelines from experts in elder care and memory care.

Write simple, short captions for each picture, and provide a short summary — one or two sentences that tell their story, captures their essence, or shares their outlook on life.

Scan your photos (or have them scanned) as large, high resolution jpeg files.
Do not crop, edit, or compress your files, or apply any filters.
No access to a personal scanner or a professional service? Here are instructions for digitizing your photos with your phone.

If there's a picture you want to use that is damaged, let us know: we can often restore damaged photos for a fee, and send you a copy to keep.
You can also search for professional photo finishers in your area.

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