Last Minute Greeting Card Ideas--Most Are Free!
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We are all trying to save money, aren't we?
So here is a free gift to you from me: a link to free down loadable Christmas Card templates from Southern Living magazine.
NOT!!!
I tried, but SL zapped the link! And the ideas were so cute! Well, enjoy the illustrations found below(click on the blue words to go there fast). Maybe you can save the image you like and print it on a card using a publishing program. I am SO sorry for the inconvenience.
In the meantime, right click on the following to go to a cool website: Stitched Christmas Tree Card Embroidery pattern from Kreinik. When you get there, browse around and get more ideas for other holidays.
Get motivated to be prepared!
Southern Living can come up with some really great ideas and they have a limited archive of freebies you can check out on their website. Just type "freebies" in the search box.
Click here on these words for a short article about making Handmade Christmas Cards.
All you need to create beautiful cards are white (or holiday color) card-stock, envelopes and plenty of ink. (For an online supply source click right here.)
You also need quotes or sayings to put inside! I have listed sources for you!
I have also included unique eCard links if you prefer to save $$$ on postage and supplies.
Avoid being without cards for any occasion:
Last Minute Card Kit - $ 22.00
The Tiny Prints Last Minute Card Kit contains ten foldover cards, each with a coordinating colored envelope. Cards are pre-printed with greetings on the front and measure 4.25 x 5.5 inches when closed.
I checked this kit out and it includes really useful cards. Father's and Mother's Day! Those days really sneak up on me!
[Image from Microsoft ClipArt]
Free eCards
Delicious Recipes Included!!!
I love these websites! Send the gift of a recipe on a card. It costs nothing except your time (filling in forms--but hey, it beats a trip to the mall on Black Friday)
- Free Recipe eCards From Nestle
Recipe Cards you can email! From Nestle (think Toll House cookies!).
These are not holiday cards, but I cannot think of a better reason to bake than a Holiday! Send one of these Recipe Cards from a source for GREAT tried and true recipes.- Hipster Free Online Greeting Cards
Send Free Ecard Greetings. Recommended by Real Simple Magazine
Hipster eCards are what it says: HIP
I love the choices this eCard site has.- Christmas Cookies Free eCards
Christmas Cookies eCards!
From Better Homes and Gardens magazine. You have to jump thru some hoops - filling out forms - but the choices are numerous and terrific!- Free Ecards | Celebrations : RealSimple.com
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"He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree. ~Roy L. Smith"
Quotes for Your "Blank Inside" Card!
I found the above quote on Quote Garden
I have provided links for you to find the perfect words to fill in the blank!
- Christmas Quotes, Sayings, Poems, Verses, Greetings
- Quotations for Christmastime, from The Quote Garden.
- Christmas Quotes - Christmas Quotations - Christmas Sayings
- Christmas Quotes - Christmas Quotations - Christmas Sayings
Crafty Card Supplies
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Templates from Southern Living Magazine
Unfortunately, these patterns are no longer on the website
Even though the patterns are no longer on the website to download, you can get some ideas by following the following links:
- Ideas from Southern Living Magazine
The link takes you to the magazine's homepage. If you enter "freebies" in the search box, you will find some interesting ideas.
These templates were from Southern Living and were originally in the magazine in 2007. The article gave mailing tips plus many more illustrations (click to view) for crafty cards.
Thanks for the wonderful ideas, Southern Living! Too bad you took the downloads away.
Make sure you have plenty of INK!
Illustrations that USED to be found the Southern Living website
The Ideas are really cute!
Here are the illustrations for the other templates that were on the Southern Living Crafty Card link.
I just Love the Santa Hat idea!
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kiwisoutback wrote...
That's too bad they ripped down the link -- maybe they'll have it back up before the holidays?
Posted February 23, 2009
Another Free Pattern: Stitched Christmas Tree Card Embroidery on Cards
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Don't be a Scrooge! Share your inspirations here.
I found another great site for free eCards!
Wrongcards--eCards that are wrong for every occasion!
I have also created a Cheeky Ecards lens you might find helpful--and just maybe entertaining.
I love the irreverent Holiday Cards found here. Of course, some might think I have a wierd sense of humor! Be forewarned. Right click on the underlined words above and get connected.
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