I'm making our Christmas cards as we speak. Since it's our first married Christmas, I figured I should do something cute for a lot of our guests. I took our wedding guest list and pared it down a bit---throwing out the names of guests who wouldn't give a hoot about a Christmas card. Meaning, all of Nate's friends and some of our extended family.
Each card is a bit different, with unique papers but the same picture:

I'm loving some of these patterns because they aren't the boring old traditional prints. And of course, I had to use a cute font and my favorite artsy wedding shot:




I'm still deciding about the inside. I will definitely use this adorable stamp, either with black, white, red, and green ink on neutral paper:

And my biggest dilemma is this: do I print up a sentence about each of us (Nate, Me, and Henry) sort of like an "update" paragraph? Or do I just handwrite a quick generic line about having a good holiday? I generally dislike the brag letters people send. And I wouldn't do that but was thinking a quick sentence about our family may be okay.
Another idea: since we'll be moving at the beginning of the year, I thought about doing a little moving announcement section on the inside. Really short and sweet, like "We are moving after the holidays: Here is our new address." I could do this on the top flap and the personal note on the bottom. And stamps on both parts if I get wild.
I got these delightful red envelopes to finish off the package. I may find room for that stamp on here, too.

So, you like? Suggestions for the inside? I hope none of you are bummed that I spoiled your Holiday surprise:)
Julia,
ReplyDeleteThat picture is stunning...so dramatic. What pretty christmas card options!
Thanks for your stop on my blog. I use the Canon rebel & I love it!
I am gonna have a look around your blog...
The papers are absolutely beautiful and I of course love the picture! You're work is so inspiring!
ReplyDeleteUh oh... I guess my plan to pick up a pack (or two) of cards at Target for $2.99 is pretty well shot now that I know you're HAND-making customized cards... Sometimes it's tough being friends with Martha Stewart's prodigee...
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