BIG TIME SAVER FOR MAKING HAND MADE CHRISTMAS CARDS!
Once again I have decided to cheat this year.
AND - - I DON'T feel guilty - which is great!
I bought approx. 100 different Holiday NOTE CARDS from Michaels (I couldn't refuse at 10 for $1.50); then I bought matching ribbon and embellishments for them.
By adding my personal touch this way - the cards are still somewhat hand made - and much more valuable than they were originally PLUS I shave LOADS of time off of the cutting and trimming side of things.
I may also stamp, watercolor and accent the envelopes - but that's about it.
In addition to this....I am also working with the KIDS to create their own Hand Made Holiday Cards.
Again, I am cheating by getting pre-printed images (although not cards) - and putting Glitter or Glossy Accents on them. *Although since my daughter is such a creative genius with PhotoShop, I might just get her to create the images we use...HMMMM....
Anyhow...since accenting gives the printed image a new dimension - for CHEAP - the cards will look way better than they would if they were ONLY printed.
I guess the moral here is that cheating (on crafts) can sometimes be a good thing!
I will upload the photo's when I get them done.
Once again I have decided to cheat this year.
AND - - I DON'T feel guilty - which is great!
I bought approx. 100 different Holiday NOTE CARDS from Michaels (I couldn't refuse at 10 for $1.50); then I bought matching ribbon and embellishments for them.
By adding my personal touch this way - the cards are still somewhat hand made - and much more valuable than they were originally PLUS I shave LOADS of time off of the cutting and trimming side of things.
I may also stamp, watercolor and accent the envelopes - but that's about it.
In addition to this....I am also working with the KIDS to create their own Hand Made Holiday Cards.
Again, I am cheating by getting pre-printed images (although not cards) - and putting Glitter or Glossy Accents on them. *Although since my daughter is such a creative genius with PhotoShop, I might just get her to create the images we use...HMMMM....
Anyhow...since accenting gives the printed image a new dimension - for CHEAP - the cards will look way better than they would if they were ONLY printed.
I guess the moral here is that cheating (on crafts) can sometimes be a good thing!
I will upload the photo's when I get them done.
P.S. If you wish to have YOUR photo ON the Christmas Cards this year...here are some tips from Martha Stewart.com that will come in very handy.
ReplyDeleteHow to Take a Great Photo for Holiday Cards
These few simple tips can help you take the perfect picture for your holiday cards.
-Wear solid colors, which complement each other but don't match exactly.
-For more of an impact, shoot close-ups.
-For the most flattering lighting, shoot in the early morning or at sunset.
-Position subjects against a clear, uncluttered background.
-For a timeless look, experiment with black-and-white and sepia-toned prints.
-When photographing children and pets, enlist a helper to make distractions or keep their attention.
Happy Holidays!