I think they turned out pretty cute. I ended up ordering from Hallmark , because they had a special on Christmas cards. They have some great templates and tons of ideas for wording. I was really impressed with the selection of personalized cards as well, and the prices were comparable. When I received them, I was also impressed with the quality. We ordered 150 cards (I know, it’s ridiculous).
Here’s what we ended up with.
There are pictures of our trips to Madison , Arizona , Atlanta and Starved Rock State Park . There’s also pictures of our home, Franco and Lola, our garden and Ryan’s motorcycle . I think it’s a good assortment of what went on in our life in 2009.
Inside, I wrote a little poem as an overview:
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Leigh says
I love sending Christmas cards. I was so impressed with mine this year (modest I know), I just need to post about them. Your little poem is great.
Jennifer says
Your cards are fabulous and that poem is adorable!! Great job!!
I take pictures of the boys every year and make our cards through Shutterfly. They have gorgeous cards as well. I never knew Hallmark did them too.
Jenny @ Words on Wendhurst says
Lovely card. We usually do the 4×8 cards, and will again this year, but I think next year we’ll do a folded card. I like them so much more!
Jeni says
I handmade our cards and I think they turned out pretty cute.
I posted a tutorial here: http://www.craftygirlblog.com/2009/12/diy-christmas-cards.html
Merry Christmas!
Jeni
Kristen @ Miss Prissy Paige says
Love the collage picture card, I didn’t even know that Hallmark did customizable cards, that’s good to know.
Ryan and I sent holiday cards to soldiers & veterans through Red Cross, Holiday Mail for Heroes, and then some to family and friends! Nothing as cute as your thought 🙂
Kiersten says
So cute! I love them! This was our first year sending them out, and now I’m on a roll. I can’t wait to think up some creative ideas for next year’s card!
Little Lizard King says
These cards are adorable! Check out Vista Print for next year. We purchase 200 photo cards for 22 bucks. We use the same company for monogrammed note cards, thank you cards, etc. It’s wonderful!! I blogged about it here.
http://littlelizardking.blogspot.com/2009/12/best-cardchristmas-card-idea.html
Kim.Gos says
We pick up about 80 cards, I do all the writting, my husband is in charge of buying the cards and stamps! LOL
I usually write a short message for a “Happy & Healthy New Year” in the card, or a short personalized message if something big has happen in the receiver’s lives.
Gillian says
So cute! I want to make ours like that next year.
alexandjess says
Kim, These look fantastic and the poem is so creative! Look at you all on top of things and having sent your cards already. I feel so behind, I only have 60 this year and I’ll be lucky to mail them next week. Oh well, at least I’ve started them.
carrie says
We got your card!!! Actually we got it last week. It’s adorable.
We’re also sending out a sill amount of cards. There 125 on the list right now, I think. I designed it in photoshop and had it printed from Vistaprint but then there are a couple other elements coming from other vendors. They’re pretty fantastic {if I do say so myself} and I can’t wait to blog about them. Hopefully they’ll be mailed late next week.
Meredith says
I haven’t done any this year. I am kind of wondering if I could get away with a “Happy New Year/Here’s The Baby!” card….lol.
Jen @ homeinthecountry says
Those are adorable cards! I love all of the pictures on the front! And your poem is super-cute.
I’ve been designing ours in photoshop and ordering them from an online printer. They’re supposed to arrive by tomorrow, but it’s blizzarding here! Keep your fingers crossed! 🙂
Kelli says
What a unique and gorgeous card! I made my cards this year and I’m sending a picture that my friend Lyndsey took of us. I’m addressing them tonight and mailing them out tomorrow. I can’t wait.
Heather says
I really liked your card when I received it. I made my own cards this year. They are in my blog, but you will be getting one in the mail, which I hope to get them out today.
I think I did 75 this year