Photo Christmas Cards

This year, I did something a little different with my photo Christmas cards.

Recently, I ordered my cards online. It was a very convenient way to order them. I just uploaded my photo, selected the card, typed my message, and paid with my debit card.

I chose to pick mine up at the store, but you can have them delivered, too.

I bought mine through walmart.com, but many other grocery and drugs stores offer this service as well.

I was a bit discouraged by the lack of cards that reflected the reason for the season, if you will. There were a couple of selections, but they were too elegant to fit well with a picture of my goofy kids.

My solution? I chose a simple green and red design that said “Merry Christmas,” with a sprig of holly. Then, in the section where I would normally type our names, instead I wrote “For unto you was born this day a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” (I didn’t have room for the full quote.)

When I got my cards home, I wrote our “from” message with a metallic permanent marker. It is much more personal looking than the typed message would have been.

The cards turned out great. I was able to choose a design that matched our pictures, the card has a Christian reference, and I added a personal touch with the handwritten signature.