You know we’re about to go all holiday-like on ya over the next several weeks. So before we get too holiday crazy, I thought I would share a little project I did a few weeks ago that was surprisingly easy! And I have a little photo project my Mom did and sent my way as well. That’s right, two DIY projects for the price of one post. Now you know where I get my love for note cards!
For the photo cards I created I decided to use Floyd’s test prints. We have a printer that prints very high quality pictures up to 11×17 inches. But before he makes a large photo for someone, Floyd always does a few test prints that are 4×6. Many times he’s just adjusting the color a teensy bit, but because he is a perfectionist when it comes to his work, he rejects the test prints that I think are still gorgeous. So I decided that rather than letting those little beauty’s hit the trash, we could share them with others by turning them into cards.
All that was needed for this project were the test prints, Avery self-fold blank greeting cards from Staples, and photo stickers that you would use for making an album. I spent $12.99 to make 20 cards. Pretty sweet!
Its pretty self-explanatory, but what I did to make the card was first fold the card where it indicated. Then I placed a few of the photo stickers to the back of the photo being used, and then I centered it on the front of the card.
Voila! Pretty greeting cards, sure to make anyone happy to peek inside their mailbox.
So that was my take on photo cards, but my Mom had a take all her own. While staying as a guest at her friend Paulette’s house, she took a photo of this delicious spread and cute table setting. She then placed the image on 1/4 of an 8 1/2 x 11 card-stock. Then where the back of the card would be she printed in a scripty font, “Paulette’s Kitchen. Where laughter and good conversation are always on the menu.” She then sent a set as a thank-you for her visit. How sweet is that?!
There you have it. DIY projects made simple yet personal! Of course this can be customized a million ways to incorporate the holidays or in your own personal way. Maybe you have photos of your dog dressed up as Santa or that you’ve just been meaning to print out from a special day. Either way, your friends will love getting such a personal note!
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Well done Megan.
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cute!
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Fantastic DIY dear!
Love it
xoxo
bB
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I love that – I take pictures of my friends and I when I stay at their house/get together, then send thank you cards with the picture of us on the front. Not nearly as beautiful as the images above, but similar idea – they have all loved it
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Oooh they look great!!!
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Oh, I love this idea!! Thanks so much for sharing as we are in the endless debate of what to send out for Christmas cards this year:)
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oh i love this idea and especially on making it more personable to the person it being sent too!!
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Amazing and so professional looking. I’m extremely impressed.
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Ooooo what an adorable idea! It makes it so personal! I like it! =)
Melanie’s Randomness
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What a great idea! I love this…
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I’d sure love to receive that card in the mail
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This is brilliant! Thanks so much for sharing – I always wanted to figure out how to do this and can’t wait to try!
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very nice – and personal
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Love these ideas!
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You and your mom are so crafty! Love both of them- and your mom’s is super sweet!
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Such a cute idea.
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I love it! I will definitely be doing this – probably for custom thank you cards for our family . . .
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Very pretty! His shots are amazing!
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Oh great idea. I love the thought of doing these as a thank you gift to a hostess with pictures from the visit.
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Love these!!
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What a great idea!
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very cute and easy idea! i like how it’s so personal too
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Very nice idea! If only I had the time to do that.
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Bravo girl! Love it!
Best,
Tina
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I LOVE this idea! I just had our xmas cards made and they definitely weren’t $12.99. Next year will definitely be a DIY project! xo
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these are super easy to make and can be used for any holiday. thanks for sharing!
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So easy even I could do it…except I’m too lazy!
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2 great & simple ideas- Thank you for sharing!
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crafty, crafty….my favorite
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great idea!
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love it! so personal and cute!
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These look great! I love the idea.
xo Josie
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I love projects like this, especially when it entails photography! Speaking of photography, your photos of this project look great!
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What a great project.
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