Sending Christmas Cards Is Tradition That Resist Time
There are many favorite Christmas themes like Christmas tree, Christmas ornaments, Santa Claus, angels, snowman, Christmas wreaths, bells, etc. Which one is your favorite?
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Christmas Cards: A History
Sending Christmas cards is tradition that exist for more than 150 years!
Christmas cards popped up in the United States in the mid-1800s. In 1875, Louis Prang, who wrote and published architectural books, printed images in color with a series of lithographic zinc plates. The process allowed up to 32 colors to be printed in a single picture, with the finished product resembling an oil painting.
These cards were in such high demand that Prang couldn't fill all his orders. Demand increased each year that followed, and at one point Prang was printing five million cards a year. His efforts earned him the nickname "Father of the American Christmas Card."
The first Christmas cards featured flowers and birds, then snow scenes, fir trees, and glowing fireplaces. Today, everything from clever verse and holiday scenes to geometric designs and sports figures grace the fronts of cards.
(Christmas is December 25, 2009)
Christmas Theme: Christmas Tree
Original designs of Christmas tree
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150 Cards for All Seasons
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Christmas Theme: Christmas Ornaments
Ornaments on Christmas cards in all colors!
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Christmas Theme: Santa Claus
Classic or funny Santa Claus?
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Surprisingly Simple Novelty Cards: Over 35 Easy-to-Make Designs
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Christmas Theme: Angels
Beautiful designs with angels
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Christmas & Winter Theme: Snowman
Proof that snowman can be so cute!
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Cristmas & Winter Theme: Snowflakes
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The Big Book of Handmade Cards and Giftwrap: Over 50 Step-by-Step Projects
The Big Book of Handmade Cards and Giftwrap: Over 50 Step-by-Step Projects
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Christmas Theme: Christmas Wreaths
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Christmas Theme: Christmas Bells
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Theme: Peace on Earth
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Wanna Make Your Own Christmas Card?
Links for resources with step-by-step tutorials
- Making Christmas Cards - Let it Snow - Homemade Card Ideas
- Step by step instructions for making a card, Let it Snow. Homemade Christmas card ideas.
- Making Christmas Cards - Season's Greetings - Homemade Card Ideas
- Step by step instructions for making a card, Season's Greetings. Homemade Christmas card ideas.
- Making Christmas Cards - Simple Merry Christmas - Homemade Card Ideas
- Step by step instructions for making a card, Merry Christmas. Homemade Christmas card ideas.
- Christmas Cactus
- These art cards make extra-special holiday greetings for a relative or friend.
- Festive Photo
- For that extra personalizing touch, use these homemade holiday cards to share a favorite photo.
- Handprint Santa
- Put your personal stamp on holiday greetings with this handprint design.
- Holiday Lights
- Let these easy-to-create candle cards light your holiday greetings.
- Joyful Tidings
- Holiday decorations help you spell out your season's greetings loud and clear.
- Wreath of Names
- Spell out your holiday greetings on these easy-to-make cards.
- Trim a Tree
- These hand-trimmed tree cards make a festive statement.
- How to Make a Christmas Tree Pop up Card (Robert Sabuda Method) - wikiHow
- wikiHow article about How to Make a Christmas Tree Pop up Card (Robert Sabuda Method).
- How to Make an Angel Pop up Card (Robert Sabuda Method) - wikiHow
- wikiHow article about How to Make an Angel Pop up Card (Robert Sabuda Method).
- How to Make a Reindeer Pop up Card (Robert Sabuda Method) - wikiHow
- wikiHow article about How to Make a Reindeer Pop up Card (Robert Sabuda Method).
- Make a Paper Snowflake - Enchanted Learning Software
- Make a Paper Snowflake.
10 Minute Cards to Give and Share
What Can You Do With Old Cards?
Reusing old Christmas Cards
- Gift Card Envelopes
- Gift cards, like fruitcake before them, have become a staple of the holiday season -- albeit a welcome one. But even this common gift can be something special when it's presented in a festive envelope recycled from an old holiday card.
- Greeting Card Box - Art on a Shoestring: Making Art from Recycled Materials - KinderArt%uFFFD
- Making Art on a Shoestring: Creating Crafts Using Recycled, Free and Cheap Materials
- Recycling Greeting Cards - Christmas Card Gift Box
- Recycle Christmas cards or greeting cards into small gift boxes.
- 10 crafts for your old Christmas cards
- 10 craft projects using your old Christmas cards instead of throwing them away.
- Greeting Card Bookmark - Recycling Arts and Crafts for Kids
- Recycle the greeting cards you have received! Make this great bookmark from old cards.
- Recycled Gift Tags
- Recycle the greeting cards you have received! Make personalized gift tags.
- Recycled Greeting Cards - Turn old Cards into New Cards
- Recycle the greeting cards you have received! Make new greeting cards out of the old ones.
- Greeting Card Lacing Toy
- Recycle the greeting cards you have received! Make this neat lacing card for younger kids.
- Greeting Card Ornaments - Arts and Crafts for Kids
- Recycle the greeting cards you have received! Make fun Christmas tree ornaments.
- Greeting Card Placemat - Recycling Arts and Crafts for Kids
- Recycle the greeting cards you have received! Make a unique placemat.
- Greeting Card Storage Box
- Recycle the greeting cards you have received! Make this fancy storage box using greeting cards and a shoe box.
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Do You Send Christmas Cards?
Do you like to receive them?
JaguarJulie wrote...
You know, to be honest, we don't send out Christmas cards like I would like to. Too often, we wait until it is too late to mail them. Personally, my favorites are the angels!
Posted July 18, 2009
Sojourn wrote...
A truly beautiful collection of Christmas cards! I'm a hoarder when it comes to holiday cards. I always buy way more than I need and I like to use several different styles each year so I have to have a mix on hand. I'm drooling over a few on this page already. :) Nice job!
Posted June 22, 2009
Laniann wrote...
Oh my gosh not many days to Christmas. The cards are beautiful and the layout is very attractive. 5* and I Favorite It.
Posted May 20, 2009
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Yahoo you are a winner in The Squidoo Home for The Holidays Lens Contest So Go Grab your badge.
Posted January 01, 2009
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