subject: Do It Yourself Christmas Cards Made Easy [print this page] That time of year is fast approaching when we start thinking of gift ideas for our loved ones, determine where to go for the Christmas holidays and start to prepare for the festive season. For some people it's a period that is actually pretty depressing due to the shorter days and colder weather, some people don't seem bothered at all and are just glad that they'll get to have a short break from work, whilst other people tend get very excited and start preparing everything from the moment summer is over.
If you belong to the latter group, then you may be the type of person who takes Christmas cards very seriously and have a list of all your close friends and family who merit a Christmas card. Even though the new fashion is to send virtual Christmas cards over the internet, there are still a lot of people who prefer the more traditional way of posting Christmas cards.
Why not do something different this year and send out personalized Christmas cards instead of the mass produced commercially available ones that have no real meaning attached to them. With today's technology it is quite easy to achieve and doesn't involve opening a single pot of glue or glitter!
There are 3 main ways of making your own Christmas cards: using your hands, using a computer and printer and using a Provo Craft Cricut Imagine.
If you wish to make your Christmas cards by hand, then you simply need A4 sized cardboard paper, scissors, glue, colouring pens and some glitter. However these cards will not look professional and resemble a child's Christmas card.
If you seriously want to consider making Christmas cards then it best using either of the following options:
Computer and printer - There are many websites that offer card making resources and provide template which you can edit to your own taste. You can also invest in professional applications such as Photoshop and use photos that you have taken as a backdrop for an even more personalized card, although it should relate to Christmas in some way! Once you have finished designing your Christmas card then you will want to print off your creation. For a great finish you will want to replace your ordinary A4 paper with special printing paper that has the same texture as card.
Provo Craft Cricut Imagine - There now exists a machine on the market that allows you to create your own cards without the need of a computer. Everything can be done via the Cricut Imagine to create your own designs, print them and cut them automatically so you practically don't have any work to do apart from being creative. If your are serious about wanting to make personalized Christmas cards then this is the thing for you!
