I wrote about our holiday photo card in a few other posts already. I found a new website with some excellent card options called Minted. In that first post back in October, I chose a few of my favorite cards….or so I thought.
Later that week I lamented that taking good pictures of my kids is a seemingly impossible feat. You can see my attempts here.
At big sister’s birthday party, we decided to take some more family pictures at a decidedly BAD time – at the end of the party. Here’s what we ended up with:
It is kind of funny because it captures the energy and excitement of a three and five year old. It also looks like I have a tail because I’m sitting on my food. I don’t strive for perfection in my holiday photo card…just a few fun pictures that show our smiling faces will do fine in sending some holiday cheer to loved ones.
Initially these two card were my clear favorites.
When I spent some time on Minted’s site dropping in images, they just didn’t work well in the different sized fragments of the tree or heart. When I showed Daddy O., he commented, “Why are you sending a broken heart Christmas card?” Hmm…I hadn’t looked at it that way. These sample cards use similar pictures, all taken at once. I didn’t have such pictures at my disposal, so I needed a plan B.
In mixing different pictures taken throughout the year, another card format would work better for my family. Several photo slots, interesting font style, and color were some of my requirements. Without further ado, here is our card style:
I ordered the cards and opted to have them delivered faster – without a printed proof. I already received them and I loved how they were packaged with a handwritten note.
Do you have your holiday cards all set for this year? What type of format do you typically use? What other photo gifts do you create for family? Personally I love creating cards and calendars every year. It gives me a chance to look back through pictures, remember many fun times, and count our many blessings.
Have a great week and lovely Thanksgiving!
go mama o. 