Tag Archives: Christmas cards

Naked Christmas Cards

Nothing says, “Remember me!” quite like a whimsically posed shot of your entire family… in the buff. Naked Christmas cards, not exactly the reason for the season, but noteworthy nonetheless. I heard about this Christmas card controversy a few days ago. For the first time in the history of sending out Seasons Greetings, I missed my December 22nd deadline, and was forced to join the ranks of post-Christmas card senders. I typically send out our Christmas cards the first week of December, so I can cross it off my list. I enjoy such a sense of relief when they’re finally … Continue reading →

How to Make a Card Tree

Well the nativity scene is up right in a prominent place in the hall near the front door where anyone who comes can see it. The parcel man was the first visitor to see it. Then the lights went on the front window. The blue lights look like a crown around the bell and the star and the gold lights are arranged in a pattern around the bottom. It looks very pretty. The wreath is on the front door and baskets of pine cones and tinsel are scattered around several rooms. All we need now is the Christmas tree which … Continue reading →

Green Holiday Cards – Part 1

Not long ago, I blogged about how you could create your own paper. Theoretically, I could create my own paper and then from that, create my own holiday cards, but frankly, I am just not that crafty. Some people say that the e-greeting cards are green and I suppose that is correct, I just find them a bit impersonal. Call me old fashioned, but I liked to sign my holiday cards, address the envelopes, and drop them in the mail. It takes more time, but then that is part of the fun for me. There are some green holiday card … Continue reading →

I’m Dreaming of a Green Christmas – Part 1

You may think it is a bit early to be thinking about Christmas, but I noticed garland hanging at my local Hallmark last night. This year, instead of having a white or blue Christmas, how about having a green Christmas? First, let’s think about the Christmas tree. Many plastic trees are made from PVC, the product that many are telling us to avoid for safety reasons. This year, you may want to consider a fresh cut Christmas tree. Make it a fun family tradition by going out to chop down your own tree. Sure, it will probably take a bit … Continue reading →

Decorating Together

Finally it’s starting to look a little like Christmas. The nativity scene, which is always first up and the last item packed away, went up a few days ago. It’s in the lounge room near the fornt hall where people will see it as soon as they come in. It’s a ceramic set we’ve had for many years and still one of the nicest I’ve ever seen. Yet, it had not been a major expense, unlike some Mick and I saw recently. One that we both liked was made out of what looked like carved glass. It was magnificent. But … Continue reading →

Effective Use of Christmas Cards

Well, I finally got around to sending our Christmas cards out yesterday. It was interesting on the weekend to read in the Sydney Morning Herald that Australia is the fourth largest greeting card market in the world. We come behind the US, UK and Netherlands. Of course all of those are not Christmas cards. But the article said on average Australians send out 21 Christmas cards a year. We must be sending out someone else’s share as well as we sent out more than that.Not surprisingly between 85-95 percent of the cards are bought by women. We usually buy them … Continue reading →

What To Do with All Those Holiday Cards

Over in the PARENTS blog we’ve been having a lively discussion about the accumulation of holiday photo cards. If you are popular enough, then you likely struggle with how to display the mountains of greeting cards in an attractive manner. Some people choose to tape them to doorways, while others opt for traditional wire cardholders. However, if you have cards arriving by the truckload from friends, family and some from people you’ve never heard of before, then you’re probably dealing with space issues right about now. It’s not a bad dilemma to be faced with, yet the matter still needs … Continue reading →

What Do You Do With Pictures of Other People’s Kids?

It’s that time of year again… time for your mail carrier to put on the weightbelt as she lugs batches of holiday greetings from around the world and crams them into your mailbox. As I mentioned in a previous blog, I thoroughly enjoy getting Christmas correspondences (even the ubiquitous four-page family newsletters packed with pertinent personal details like the fact that Susie lost her front tooth in August, Sam was successfully potty-trained in May, and Rover dragged a skunk home on Halloween). What’s more, any of these holiday greetings include adorable pictures of family and friend’s darling children (some of … Continue reading →

The Annual Holiday Family Newsletter—Yea or Nay?

Ah, the annual holiday family newsletter. It reminds me of that Goodwill commercial that airs this time of year. You know the one about the purple paisley shirt. The worker sitting in the back of the Goodwill donation truck describes the polarized reactions of two people viewing the same article of clothing: “UGH! A purple paisley shirt.” Versus: “WOW, a purple paisley shirt!” Those are the same responses I’ve seen from people who receive annual family newsletters at Christmas time. Let’s face it; these yearly updates that often describe every single minute detail that Jack, Jenna, Henry, Bobby and Jasper … Continue reading →

Photography Week in Review for December 10-December 16, 2007

Who’s in your Christmas card photo? The answer fueled an entertaining debate between the moms at my daughter’s playgroup a few days ago and served as just one of many topics discussed in the Photography Blog last week. If you haven’t taken your family’s annual holiday group shot, don’t fret—-I also included tips on how you can capture a prize-winning photo without having to rely on professionals for help. Take a look: December 10th—–How To Fix Your Pics at Home. With all the high-tech wizardry that’s available these days you don’t need to take a photography class to snap prize-winning … Continue reading →