When it comes to creating holiday greeting cards, Christmass is a popular time of year to do it. But if you’re looking for a unique way to put together a greeting card that is more than just writing in a pre-made, folded piece of cardstock and then decorating it with stickers and glitter, consider creating Christmass photo cards.
In just a few steps, you can have custom made Christmass photo cards created for your loved ones. Although more time is needed to create your own Christmass photo cards instead of purchasing them, it can save you some money in the long run and it also offers you a pride of putting heart into the greetings you send.
The Things You Will Need
To create your Christmass photo cards at home, you’ll need the following things:
Scissors
Glue (preferable hot glue)
Card Stock
Glitter
Decorations (stickers, greeting card décor from a craft store, etc.)
Photo paper and printer OR a picture you are willing to duplicate at the store
Clear photo sleeves that fit the size of your chosen photos
Steps to Creating Custom Christmass Photo Cards
First, cut your card stock into the size of your choice for your greeting cards. Usually 12 inches by 8 inches works fine and a creative way to cut the cards is to use decorative tipped scissors.
Next, prepare you photos for the Christmass cards by cutting them to size if they aren’t already (use a measuring tool to ensure straight, even lines) and then insert them into your clear photo sleeves. Seal the sleeves with clear glue (hot glue suggested) and then attach the photo to the front of the card (put in the upper middle area, leaving room for a custom greeting if chosen).
Make sure to smooth the photo onto the Christmass card using a sharp tool like a butter knife. Let the photo dry onto the greeting card over night before moving forward with the project.
After the photo has had time to fully adhere to the card, a greeting should be chosen for the inside of the card. A general greeting is easily typed and printed from the computer, and can be attached to the card as easily as the photo on the Christmass card.
Consider using colors and glitter to decorate the Christmass card, or to keep it clean, simple and elegant, consider simply using a photo on the front of the card, a general greeting on the inside, along with your signatures.