Christmas is coming

[geodar]

It's that time of year when i think about the Christmas cards. I make my own but as i send only a selected few to close friends i restrict them to around ten, they are a little expensive to make due to ink, photo paper, card, fixers, envelopes, but i think they add a nice personel touch.

I normaly do the standard snowy/wintery scenes or robins, however this year i think i will do something different. Haven't decided on which ones to do but i'll have a look when i have more time.

Here are some i have sent in the past.

geoff

[annie]

i make my own cards too. i have sold so many at car boots, people tend to buy them in batches...and i always have my lettering with me in case anyone wants a card personalized....

[Phil]

but as i send only a selected few to close friends

I'll PM you my address

I would be happy to receive any of those but if I had to have a preference it would be the bridge.

[NannyFerret]

They're lovely!

[Heather]

they are lovely, think my favourite is the first robin ... just because of the glint in his eye

[Guest]

out of interest what paper do you use to print your cards on?

[geodar]

i use basic white card, print the photo's (6x4) off on epson glossy photo paper, using photo setting on the printer.

i tried straight printing onto the card but found the prints a bit dull and boring, using the photo paper brings the prints out as they should be and makes the card look more special and personal, also it gives a more professional finish.

using a template you can print your wording/verses etc onto the basic card then attach the print to it using sticky fixers giving it a 3D effect as the card is now raised from the card.

geoff

ps, i'm selective with the white card as some are not as white as others and the not so white card makes the final product a little dull/dirty looking. might try using black card depending on the image, it may look a little strange as a Christmas card, but i tend to look for something different now and again, as you have seen from some of my pictures.

when i get round to it i'll post some of the results.

[Guest]

Thanks, I'm looking at printing some cards and have found prescored card so it folds well just got to order some and see how they print