How to make my own christmas cards
How I did it: I buy blank greeting cards by Avery. I take a photo of a picture that I've painted and scan it into Publisher for my card. I print out a lot of cards. My mother (now 91) and I send out cards to family and friends. It is a worthwhile project and much-appreciated by those who enjoy my art. In years past I drew black ink-line drawings of a church or skyline of the city. To save money, a postcard can be printed instead of cards.
Lessons & tips: Figure how many cards you will make.
Assemble and buy card supplies at least two months before printing.
Check to be sure you have pleny of printer ink.
Practice making cards earlier in the year.
Add a colored border around the card.
To save money - make post cards.
Resources: Avery blank card stock.
Publisher software.
Walgreens Photo Dept. (to scan & crop the picture).
Digital camera.
Felt tip colored pens for signing the cards.
