I save photo Christmas cards and birth announcements through the year, then collage and frame them in one big poster frame. This way, I don't have to toss the photos, and I can see how the families have changed from year to year.
Johnathan and Audrey (Jack Russell) At Christmas
May God bless us everyone. The photo submitted is of my 7 month old grandson, Johnathan, and our 4 year old Jack Russell terrier mix, Audrey. Merry Christmas!
Craft: Photo With Holiday Characters
I got the idea from your site. I decided to add some of our favorite holiday shows to the picture.
Craft: Ideas For Handmade Christmas Cards
Need some inspiration for your handmade Christmas cards? I came up with these clean and simple cards which can be reproduced in minutes to give to your friends and family . The materials used: cardstocks, decorative papers, embellishments, ribbons and rub-on sayings. Tools: decorative scissors, scissors double-sided adhesive and paper trimmer
Have A Christmas Card Swap Party
Most of us end up with Christmas cards left in the box because we don't send them all out and we don't usually like to send the same cards out the next year, so each year a friend of mine tapes a letter on the front door of all the apartments in her complex. She invites everyone to the clubhouse for a Card Swapping Party.
I make cards whenever possible but when I have to buy one, I am always amazed at how much they cost. I like to give truly recyclable cards.
I am giving books to friends this year for Christmas. While getting out my card holder from last year filled with last years cards a thought came to me to make bookmarks to put inside the books I am giving...
Craft: Christmas Angels Photo Card
This was our 2006 card. The background was from Google images and Photo paint was used to place the faces.
Christmas Card Photo Featuring a Pregnant Belly
I wanted a cute way to incorporate my big pregnant belly in our Christmas card. So I painted my belly like the face of a snowman and built the rest with some large balls.
Salvage Damaged Christmas Cards
Recycle Christmas cards! Not only will she be able to use these otherwise useless cards, she will also save money on the postage because here in the states a post card still costs less to mail than a letter!
Set Up a "Mailbox" for Christmas Cards
Save on postage stamps sending Christmas cards. If you want to send cards to: church friends, school friends or work, set up a mail box.
Make Personalized Tags With Old Christmas Cards
I save Christmas cards (my own and from friends) and cut out any large shapes on the front (nativity scene, angel, snowman, Santa playing soccer or tennis or football, candy canes, reindeer, etc.). I embellish the cut-out with tiny cotton balls (for snow), candy cane (candy), a star for the nativity scene, etc.
Incorporating Pets Into Christmas Cards Photos
I was looking at the Christmas card photo ideas on this site and loved them! I always do a photo card for Christmas but this year I need some help. I have two dogs named Frank and Beans. I want to incorporate them in the picture with me and my husband. Does anyone have any cute ideas or a play on words with their names and somehow related to Christmas?
We have had so many great photo ideas submitted that we have broken this into two articles. Post your own Christmas card photo.
I buy plain cards and envelopes and a stamp for my holiday cards. I use clear fixative on the stamp, stamp the card, sprinkle with glitter (usually silver) and then use a heat gun to set the design. I use a smaller stamp and do the same thing on the envelope.
"A Christmas Story" Photo Card
We love the movie "A Christmas Story". So last year we decided to pay tribute to the scene the boys love best, which is where one kid dares the other kid to stick his tongue to a frozen flag pole. I used my photo software to change the picture to black and white and frosted the edges. The caption on the card read "WE TRIPLE DOG DARE YOU TO HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS". Everyone loved it!
Craft: Christmas Card With Dogs
This was my last years Christmas Card. I made the card using Adobe elements after taking some classes. It was so much fun.
Don't Throw Away Your Christmas Cards!
They can be used for so many things next Christmas: decoupage, wreaths, ornaments, decorations, collage, etc., etc., etc.
Recycle Christmas Cards Fronts Onto New Cards
Here's a great way to use old Christmas cards or those Christmas card samples you get in the mail, or even those Christmas cards you get on clearance after Christmas. If you are like me, then you get those sample card fronts with the beautiful pictures asking you to buy the design. They can be expensive and I hate to throw those beautiful cards away.
Missed Sending Out Christmas Cards?
There have been times that I was so busy working as a musician over the holidays, that I didn't have time to send cards, etc. So, I just sent everything out in January and said "Happy New Year!
We have had so many great photo ideas submitted that we have broken this into two articles. Post your own Christmas card photo.
Christmas Card Photo Ideas submitted by our readers. Post your own Christmas or Holiday photo here.
Linoleum blocks can be used to print cards, make your own wrapping paper or simply for art. Instructions are also included to make stamps with foam insulation.
These striking cards are surprisingly easy to make when you choose simple, bold images such as flowers to paint. Pasted onto card stock, they make an enchanting gift for a mother or beloved friend.
