Because I am so thankful to all of my customers, friends and family for their support and encouragement - I am going to have a little give away!
All you have to do is visit Noteable Expressions and choose your favorite Holiday card design - come back here and leave a comment with the name or link to your design.
What do you get? 10 Holidays cards of your choice for FREE! (and who can't use free goodies at this time of year?) You can choose from Christmas cards, photo cards, Holiday cards, Patriotic Christmas - whatever you like. On December 7th I will draw a random entry and contact the winner!
So get to hunting out your favorite Christmas card!
Showing posts with label personalized christmas cards. Show all posts
Showing posts with label personalized christmas cards. Show all posts
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Saturday, November 30, 2013
4 Ideas for Your Family Christmas Card Photos
Since we’re officially past Thanksgiving and into the holiday season, it’s time to start thinking about Christmas cards. Can you believe it? Here are some great tips, in case you plan on taking your own family photos.
Stay away from the traditional family-photo-in-front-of-the-mantel-shot by using one of these fun ideas for a more creative Christmas card:
Stay away from the traditional family-photo-in-front-of-the-mantel-shot by using one of these fun ideas for a more creative Christmas card:
1. Photo-Booth Props
Photobooth props are all the rage at weddings and events. Why not pep up your own family shoot and get in on the action with Holiday-themed photobooth props? To get you started, here’s a great link to some fun freebies.
2. Snowy Confetti
Snowy sessions can gorgeous this time of year! Don't live in a winter wonderland or don't want to brave the cold? Try snowy faux confetti (Party City is a great source) or Flora Craft artificial snow (can be found online at Oriental Trading.) A handful with a blow can be just as beautiful. And, speaking of snow. . .
3. Family Snowflake
Why not create the perfect family snow flake? Inspired by a Gap winter ad campaign, playing around with angles and shapes can add creativity, fun and interest to your photo. Plus who doesn't want to lay down during pictures?!
4. Big Letters
If you’re feeling extra joyful, spell it out! Home Depot sells the perfect 23" oversized wood letters from A-Z. My advice? Grab a can of gold spray paint and make them sparkle even more.Thursday, November 28, 2013
FolkArt Blocks in Red Cream Photo Christmas Card
A beautiful card perfect for wishing your friends and family Merry
Christmas. The background is a folk art block pattern in cream and red.
In the blocks are hearts, Christmas trees, and stars. To the left side
is a place for your own photo and to the right side is a place for a
custom greeting. The template is set up to read Merry Christmas, from
'the family name', and to the bottom is the year. Inside is a lovely
greeting and your customizable text.
FolkArt Blocks in Red Cream Photo Christmas Card by NoteableExpressions
FolkArt Blocks in Red Cream Photo Christmas Card by NoteableExpressions
Product Details
Note Card
Stay
in touch with Zazzle custom note cards. Customize all parts of this
folded card – front and back, inside and out – for free!
- 4" x 5.6" (portrait) or 5.6" x 4" (landscape).
- Printed on ultra-heavyweight (120 lb.) card stock with a gloss finish.
- Each card comes with a white envelope.
- No minimum order.
- May be available on Greeting Card size
- Postage rate for this size card (up to 1 oz) is $0.45
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Christmas & Holiday Photo Cards for 2013 Season
If you’re like me, you enjoy looking at all the photo cards you
receive at the holidays, not just from families with kids, but from
couples as well. In fact, I’d say at least three-quarters, if not more,
of the cards my husband and I receive at Christmas are of the photo card
variety, not standard, store-bought cards. It’s fun to see how creative
people get with their photos and designs, too.
Speaking of designs, I’m seeing some really cool stuff this year, so I wanted to share with you the latest trends for the season.
Rounded corners add a pretty look.
People who do card stamping know that rounding the corners on cards adds a nice finishing touch. I just tried this myself last week with some friends at a card-making party and it does make them look special. Last year I began seeing this trend with the online photo card services and it has grown in popularity this year. Now Zazzle has a rounded corner option for flat cards that measure 5x7". You can choose this as an extra option during the card customization process.
Personalizing the Back
Zazzle is now offering 5×7 photo cards and you can add text and photos to the back.
It used to be that you could only put photos and text on the front and insides of photo cards, now most companies allow you to personalize the back side as well, which is great when you have so much you want to share. I am also seeing colorful designs on the back vs plain white.
Tips For Creating Your Card
Speaking of designs, I’m seeing some really cool stuff this year, so I wanted to share with you the latest trends for the season.
Card Sizes
You can get cards in a range of sizes and styles. The most popular are flat cards, which are usually offered in 5×7 and 5×5 for those printed on card stock, and 4×8 for those printed on photo paper. Folded cards are most often in 5×7 format but can be set to 4x5.6" or 8.5x11". Not surprisingly, flat cards are less expensive than folded cards, and photo paper cards are the least expensive of all. You can often order photo paper cards online for local in-store pick-up, sometimes with 1-hour or next-day printing. Zazzle has already offered sales from 20%-75% off this year - so check back frequently for sales!
Rounded Corners
Rounded corners add a pretty look.
People who do card stamping know that rounding the corners on cards adds a nice finishing touch. I just tried this myself last week with some friends at a card-making party and it does make them look special. Last year I began seeing this trend with the online photo card services and it has grown in popularity this year. Now Zazzle has a rounded corner option for flat cards that measure 5x7". You can choose this as an extra option during the card customization process.
Personalizing the Back
Zazzle is now offering 5×7 photo cards and you can add text and photos to the back.
It used to be that you could only put photos and text on the front and insides of photo cards, now most companies allow you to personalize the back side as well, which is great when you have so much you want to share. I am also seeing colorful designs on the back vs plain white.
Tips For Creating Your Card
- It helps to peruse card styles early so you have in mind the layouts, colors and styles you like. That will help you plan your photo shoot if you are taking new photos for your card, or help you pick out images with the right orientation and colors.
- You can find lots of beautiful cards that don’t say “Christmas” if you prefer. You can find Hanukkah and “Seasons Greetings” style cards and many that simply say “joy.” I have friends who don’t celebrate Christmas but they like to send a family photo card in December, so they send Happy New Year cards, which you will also find aplenty online.
- If you don’t want to pay extra for address printing and you’re short on time, do what I do. I use all those free return address labels I get in the mail (the simple ones printed in gold or silver look nice) and print the recipient addresses on a sheet of clear labels in a pretty font and stick them on the envelopes. I save my list to use year-after-year and make updates to it as needed.
- Square cards can be beautiful but they do cost extra postage, so be aware before you order.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Red Holly Jolly Photo Holiday Greeting Card
A beautiful card perfect for wishing your friends and family Merry
Christmas. The background is a bright red. It says "Oh by gosh by golly
have a holly jolly Christmas this year." The O in Oh is actually a
bordered frame for a photo that you upload - it can be of you, your
family, your kids, your pets or anything else you like. Above the O
there is a white Santa and Reindeer flying over. The temp;ate is set up
to read, "warmest holiday wishes - Your Family Name - Individual names"
You can personalize it any way you like. Inside is a lovely greeting
and your customizable text.
Red Holly Jolly Photo Holiday Greeting Card by NoteableExpressions
Red Holly Jolly Photo Holiday Greeting Card by NoteableExpressions
Product Details
Greeting Card
Keep
in touch with Zazzle custom greeting cards. Customize all parts of this
folded card – inside and out, front and back – for free!
- 5" x 7" (portrait) or 7" x 5" (landscape).
- Printed on ultra-heavyweight (120 lb.) card stock with a gloss finish.
- Each card comes with a white envelope.
- No minimum order.
- May be available on Note Card size
- Postage rate for this size card (up to 1 oz) is $0.45
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Light Blue Ribbon Snowflake Photo Holiday Greeting Card
I just couldn't resist sharing this 'hot off the presses' Christmas greeting card that I made yesterday. I had so much fun creating this card - it looks like a gift all wrapped up for you!
Light Blue Ribbon Snowflake Photo Holiday Greeting Greeting Card by NoteableExpressions
Light Blue Ribbon Snowflake Photo Holiday Greeting Greeting Card by NoteableExpressions
A beautiful card perfect for wishing your friends and family Merry
Christmas. The background is a bright white with a light blue ribbon
border that creates a frame for a photo that you upload - it can be of
you, your family, your kids, your pets or anything else you like. In the
upper left corner there is a bow with a silver snowflake accent. The
temp;ate is set up to read, "warmest holiday wishes - Your Family Name -
Individual names" You can personalize it any way you like. Inside is a
lovely greeting and your customizable text.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Folk Art Snowman on Parchment Greeting Card
Folk Art Snowman on Parchment Greeting Card by NoteableExpressions
A beautiful card perfect for wishing your friends and family Merry
Christmas. The background is parchment. In the middle is a folk art
style snowman holding a welcome sign. Inside is a lovely greeting and
your customizable text.
Friday, November 8, 2013
Sending Christmas Cards to Animal Lovers
Don’t forget Sparky! Including pets in photos Christmas cards are a sure way to capture an animal lover’s heart during the holiday. Exchanging photos of animals is a great way to connect with that animal lover within your inner circle. Nothing brings a smile to one’s face than a picture of Sparky with a Santa hat on!
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Sending Christmas Cards to Distant Relatives
Distant relatives enjoy seeing the entire family because they have a special relationship with all family members. So, when sending cards to distant relatives, be sure to send a Christmas card that includes your entire family; whether it’s a family portrait or individual photos of all family members.
Monday, November 4, 2013
Sending Christmas Cards to Distant Friends
Sending Christmas cards to distant friends, such as college roommates, is a great way to keep them in mind over the holidays. Friends have a unique bond with the husband or wife and are more interested in seeing photos of their friends as well as their children. Choosing a photo Christmas card that includes a photo of yourself, as well as your family, will be of interest to distant friends.
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Popular Christmas Cards 2013
Daily life seems to move at a very fast pace, making it difficult to keep up with family and friends. Holiday stressors, gift shopping and holiday functions dominate your time. How do you show those close to you they still have a special place in your heart during the holidays?
These relationships are important to people and many are frustrated at their inability to keep in touch. Sure, social sites such as Facebook and Twitter help keep people connected, but during the holidays, people like to make face to face time with their close friends. The inability to connect with everyone close to them can result in added stress. Since in person connections are not always possible, keeping in touch through Facebook, phones, text messages and cards can help ease pressure on the relationship. Sending a personalized Christmas card with a personal message to those you cannot see communicates to the recipient that you are thinking of them over the holidays. Photo cards are especially beneficial for those you cannot connect with because it is something fun to open and provides a nice image of the family or children for the recipient. Creating several variations of personalized cards based upon the recipient is often helpful to convey a message they are sure to love!
Here are a few of my more popular Christmas greeting cards for this year:
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