I made this Smilebox to share our photos from our Christmas photo shoot. What a cool thing to send to the family! Do you know that not only is it EASY, but PRINTABLE?? Now that is cool. NO POSTAGE! I like that idea too. Now I need to compile a family list of email addresses.
Those of you stressed for time may consider this option 😀
You can choose the number of photos, music, and background color! Even the style of snowflakes that fall! LOL!
So here are all our photos. Its hard to get 3 kids happy at the same time, looking in the same direction!
We chose 2 photo collage’s that we felt captured our favorite’s.
Hope you like it.
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I wrote in an earlier post that I was determined to get my Christmas cards DONE by November. That meant an early Christmas photo shoot-and I actually followed through!
Well, Im happy to say Im well on my way!!!
I have 25 postcards completed.
No need to rush. Im only needing 50ish more. My problem is, do I make more postcard style cards like this one?
Meader Christmas postcard 2007
I loved the group shot, with the individual photos at the bottom. It already say’s Christmas 2007. I considered for a brief second-just sending the photo. But the stamper in me said Um, NO!
I used the NEW! Snowflake Serenade from Paper Trey Ink.
What do you think? Are they OK? Im thinking of making a “stepped-up” version to share. Afterall, I DO have PLENTY of time. RIGHT?
I could put another layer of white behind the main red layer-but, I wanted these to be SIMPLE-easily mass produced. Not too much going on. I definitely achieved that here. Maybe a bow at the top?????? HMMMMM.
I just put the 3 snowflakes on my block-strategically placed. Inked with white craft, then stamped twice on the red layer.
I attached my Christmas photo, then stamped the “With Love” sentiment, then the “Joy” in the corner-for balance. Our “With Love” is a personalized stamp by Stampin Up! that I had put all our names on, and use every year for our Christmas cards! Its fast, and easy, and is way nicer than my handwriting. I LOVE that idea!
This measures 3 1/2 X 5 1/5. Very simple to make.
Next I did an ornament of sorts-which I think would be a really nice and different thing to send in the mail instead of a card!
What do you think of this?
This was EASY! EASY! EASY! Nothing fancy here.
I just used my NEW! Spellbinder’s Nestabilities rectangle die!
On the back I stamped the largest snowflake from the set, in white craft ink-added a red adhesive rhinestone, and then our “With Love” sentiment. The ric rac adds to the scalloped appeal from the nestablility.
Decisions!!!
Thanks for looking-Id love your opinions, and to know what you plan on doing this year.
Is a Smilebox in your future? Or have you even thought about your Christmas cards? I REFUSE to do the mad dash this year! REFUSE!!
So let’s hear it!
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Oh you’re good, I can’t believe you plan on making so many!! I think it would drive me crazy! 😉
I think the postcard is awesome but the ornament is a nice touch for close family!
Having a professional take a pic is not an option for me because there is no way Noah would sit still and cooperate…so the plan is to start and try to get a nice pic of the 2 of them at a random time over the next months…and then I just go to my local walmart and get it printed with a Holiday frame and message…
I gave up on actually writing holiday cards a few years ago, I would send 30 or 40 cards with a long note and would receive 3 in response!!
Now I make an end-of-year group e-mail, with recap of what happened this year for every one of us, I attach a few pics and e-mail that to all my friends and family who have e-mail. Then I send a card in the mail (one of those pictures) to some people who don’t have e-mail or to closest family and friends or local people.
Maybe one day I will make my own holiday cards, but this year is not the year! LOL
I want to try a few handmade gifts like printed candles or tiles and I found those cool boxes (http://www.orientaltrading.com/application?namespace=browse&origin=catalogProducts.jsp&event=link.itemDetails&demandPrefix=12&sku=65/55196&prodCatId=377482&mode=Browsing&erec=10&Ne=90000&sp=true&Ntk=all&Ntx=mode%252bmatchallpartial&cm_re=TOP-_-CH-_-CH&N=377482&tabId=Crafts&sd=5X5+Boxed+Accordion+Pocket+Album) and want to make some with pics of my nephew & nieces as a gift to the parents….so there is NO time for cards!! 😉
(Sorry I haven’t figured out how to hide my links! :-S)
Sorry again! The link takes a lot of room and doesn’t even work *facepalm*
For those interested, those are little accordion books with pockets (made of brown cardstock) with a matching box to decorate.
They’re on http://www.orientaltrading.com, in “scrapbooking”, in “albums”, on the 1st page…
YOU ROCK! Not only are these just adorable…but you are EARLY with them! I wouldn’t change a thing on them…perfect!
This is totally adorable! Love the idea! TFS!
I like the photo in smilebox that had the kids photo shaded lightly in the background of the main image – but all of them were adorable. I think the dark backgrounded photos need a white mat to make the pics pop – I like how you used two snowflakes on one block to make that postcard pattern – genius! For some reason I probably wouldn’t have thought of that!
They look so adorable. i love all the playful poses, on the floor too! I remember dressing my kids in the same colors too. Now they are 13 and 15 and don’t want to match, and my daughter won’t wear dresses! Enjoy it…Love the smilebox layout…You know I do, since you have me hooked now too! Have a fantastic day! I wish I lived closer, i would let you all have a weekend! hugs.
I forgot, hope your mom feels better soon, maybe you can get away soon!
Lauren – I have no words…really. HOLY CANNOLI! Both ideas are totally great, and I think the ornament is absolutely PERFECT, that should ensure that it is kept! You alraedy know I so copied you on the personalized stamp idea, it came the other day…Nick thought it was brilliant 🙂
Love the Smilebox too, how perfect! As Always thanks for sharing your beautiful children with us 🙂
OMG I can’t believe you have your christmas photos!! They are amazing! Beautiful children! I can’t get my little guys to sit still for a minute, I don’t know how I’m going to get a good christmas card picture!
Ok, first your kids are super duper cute in those photo’s….it was a GREAT smile day! And second, I LOVE that personalized stamp! I think I will be ordering one today, LOL!
I really like your card and ornament, theyre a great pair. Being me, I would probably put a bow or an extra layer on the card just because I like to make my life hard. But they look fantastic as is.
I have thought about our cards and bought all the supplies, now I just need to do it! One of my weekend goals was to make my Thanksgiving cards, but I got sidetracked making a journal with my bind it all.
Your smilebox thingies are always so cute! Thanks for sharing!!
First off, the smilebox of the kids is absolutely adorable. How precious they all look! Yeah to you mom!! Second, I love both the postcard and the ornament. You are such a clever girl!
Lauren, you are truly an inspiration, both in your craft and in your life. I love to see what you have to say daily and when I do, remind myself that life is what I make it. Thank you!!
You have such a beautiful family! I love your projects.
You are so my idol! I can’t believe you are so far ahead on your cards for this year. I usually am really good and have mine half done by now, but for some reason this year I can’t get motivated.
I love what you have done. Keep it all as is. I love the idea of the oranment for close family (remember you said you wanted to keep it simple and easy for yourself!)
I love the red and black color scheme! As you often do, I think I have been inspired 🙂
I know for sure, I am ordering the personalized stamp to stamp the inside of my cards this year.
Very nice picture and a super Christmas card! Love the red and black!
Absolutely stunning!!! No need to make it any fancier or “stepped up”. It’s perfect the way it is. You don’t want to detract from the pictures, which came out great!
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this is Becca i think that the pictures are cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Did you notice how, with the holiday background, it looks like Amber has a big red bow in her hair?… 🙂
Hi Lauren!
All the photos are great, but I LOVE the one you choose! I think the card is great and will be a wonderful keepsake for your friends and family!
Rebecca
Your so on top of it… I am making my appt for my kids this week! 🙂 I love the ornament idea. I love that they can hang on the tree and I think people will love that! I might “steal” that idea from ya!! Your kids are all gorgeous!!!
Well I think the ornament is gorgeous and the card is nice and simple. To me, it doesn’t need anything else! and, wanted to tell you: this is the first time I’ve ever gotten to view one of your smileboxes! I tried from home but since I’m still in the dark ages with dialup, it didn’t load fast enough for me and I have no patience! But, I’m at work (shhh) so I viewed this one today. Very nice!!!
*Do you EVER sleep!??!
;o)
Have a good one!
Angie
I had already chosen that photo for my favorite one before I went on to see the postcard and ornament. Your children are beautiful and look happy. I don’t know how you pack it all in, in 24 hours/day! Thanks for sharing.
I would never do a smilebox, but I have certainly enjoyed all of yours! Thanks again for sharing.
Remember, medically, “no news is good news.” You’ve got thousands praying for your family!
The photos turned out awesome! Love your post card and ornament! Great job!!
You really look amazing, this is my favorite care you know…….
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