Posted by admin at 27 November , 2009

Are you ready? Your mailbox is soon to be filled with incoming holiday cards in all colors, shapes and sizes. After you have opened, read and enjoyed each of them, consider this:

Before you toss the envelope the card came in, compare the return address to the one you have on file. Now is the perfect time to update your contact information. You may also want to write this address on the back of the card itself so you can refresh your addresses later, after the holiday rush is done if you prefer.

Many enjoy displaying their holiday cards throughout the office or at home. Tape them to your office door or cubicle for all to see and enjoy. Or make a mobile, hanging them from above to spin and delight without taking up valuable workspace.

At home, line them up on your mantel and sprinkle them around on coffee tables and sideboards. You can pin them to a strip of wide ribbon and hang them on the wall or even punch a hole in the corner and display them on the tree. Holiday cards are fun, colorful and interesting, adding a taste of the season throughout the house. Photo cards are especially fun. Friends that don’t even know those pictured will enjoy viewing them.

Many cards are richly illustrated and would look lovely framed and displayed throughout the year. And make sure you save your Christmas cards at the end of the season. In January I’ll share craft ideas so that you can repurpose these cards for enjoyment next year!

Do you have a unique craft idea to share? Let us know. We’d love to include you in our after-season craft blog.

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Posted by admin at 9 December , 2008

Holiday Cards come in all shapes and sizes, with colorful foils and intricately embossed details, die cuts and multi-layers, but some of the nicest are fine art prints taken from original hand painted illustrations. These cards are elegant but simple with a lovely illustration being the main focus.

From winter scenes to paintings by the old masters, Fine Art Holiday Cards send holiday greetings in richly illustrated details. From snow scenes and cityscapes to religious depictions of Mary and angels, these seasonal greetings are attractive and suitable for framing.

Taken to a more personal level, a favorite this year is the original watercolor my parents are sending to all of those on their greeting card list, of which there are many. My mother was an elementary art teacher for years and now paints for her own enjoyment. In years past my dad has printed their cards on his home computer, some years with great success, others, not so much. This year they entrusted CardsDirect to reproduce the original artwork on photo cards and the results turned out perfectly.

With photo cards you can have whatever you want printed on the front and add your own custom imprinted verse and personalization inside. This is one card you will never find in stores or online and there is no chance that anyone on your list will receive a duplicate. I know my parent’s friends look forward to seeing Marj’s original art each year and the card this year is even more special with personalization, a custom imprinted verse and envelopes lined in gold.

Consider beautiful fine art cards for your holiday greeting this year or create your own from original art you, one of your business associates or even a child creates.

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