Christmas greeting card ideas can create a roadblock if you're not creative. Creative ideas come from trying different ways to get what you want no matter what the art medium is. Whether it's a Christmas card, Birthday card or an Anniversary card, a simple photo can solve the problem.
It's not always easy to get all of your family members together for a photograph so you'll have to get the shot sometime during the year. The old saying, "a picture is worth a thousand words" is a true statement. Some people hate the idea of having their picture taken so you may have to use an old photo for this project.
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The first option is for those who can easily get a photo of all family members together. As you choreograph a photo session, suggest that all family members where a shirt or sweater that has the same color. Red sweaters always make a big splash and statement during the holidays. If you get resistance, skip the dress code. You don't want to have a family squabble during the holidays.
Try to use a good digital camera if possible because digital cameras produce better photos. You may need to have a friend shoot the photo or use the auto set mode that most cameras offer. Try using a tripod to get the shot. At least 4 horizontal camera angle shots and four vertical shots should be enough. The idea is to get enough shots in case someone's eye blinks during the shot. Obviously vertical photos will cover card panels that are vertical and horizontal will cover horizontal panels and gives you more options to choose from.
Print out a photo for each family member that will get a greeting card from you and a few extras for extended family members. Buy a set of blank greeting cards. You will write a heart-felt message in the card after you have affixed the photo to the front of each card. Make sure the blank cards are larger than the photos so you won't have to trim each photo.
Set your printer up to print 4X6 or 5X7 photos. Make any adjustments to the photos using the software of your choice before you print the photos. If your photos don't need any adjustments, proceed to the next step. In fact, it's a good idea to print one card before you print them all.
Get a bottle of glue and start affixing the photos to the front of the blank cards. Keep a steady hand as you affix the photos to get a neat looking finished greeting card.
Let all card sit and dry before addressing them with your heartfelt message. Think of greeting card sayings that fit the person you're giving the card to. These ideas for Christmas greeting cards are similar to the photo style card some families put together each. This design technique is a lot more personal because it's made with your hands.
For those that can't get everyone together for a photo, take photo of yourself and repeat the steps above.
5 Top Tips for Christmas greeting card ideas:
1. Assembled all family members together for a family photo.
2. Use a digital camera to get a good quality photo.
3. Set camera on tripod or ask a none-family member to snap the picture.
4. Position the camera to take horizontal and vertical photos.
5. Take a least 4 to 5 photos to make sure you get a least one good shot.
Christmas Greeting Card Ideas - The Family Photo
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