How / where do you make cheap, easy holiday cards?

[KBecks]

OK, I'm ready to start our holiday cards. Have an idea for a photo at home with DS. Want cards to be cheap and easy.

Any recommendations on where to go? Last year I got folding cards at clubphoto.com, but they're a little spendy - almost $1 each.

I've seen the gorgeous compositions made here by some mamas -- where do you end up getting them printed/made?

Would it make sense to do mine at a place like Kinko's or order online?

Thanks a bunch, ladies!

[LD92599]

ETA: DH just came back from Costco and they are down to 15¢ for 4x6.

Design your card for 4x6. Print it at Costco (15¢ each) and mail in an A6 envelope (4x6 fits perfect!) or insert it into a "standard" holiday card (this is what we do).

Laura
mom to William

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[babyready]

I think that Kodak is having a special today for 20 free cards. But I'm pretty sure it is a one day only deal. Not sure what else is available, most seem to be around $1 each or more.

HTH someone!

[icunurse]

Check out www.ritz.pix.com here's the current pricing:

Greeting Cards w/imprinting 1 Hour
In Store Mail Order
20 Pack $16.99 $16.99
25 Pack $19.99 $19.99
50 Pack $31.99 $31.99
75 Pack $41.99 $41.99
100 Pack $49.99 $49.99
200 Pack $86.99 $86.99

They currently have a rebate for $5 off 50-100 cards and $10 off 100 or more. Also, the Sunday paper had a coupon from Fuji Film for $2 off any Peanuts photo card order, which Ritz carries. Price includes envelopes.

Traci
~Connor's Mom 02/2004~
Agency paperwork completed - waiting for #2!

[babystuffbuff]

We paid $23 (including shipping) for 25 cards at shutterfly.com. I guess that's almost as bad ($.92/card), though. I liked that they had a wide variety of card to choose from, and I could just choose a photo from anywhere in my computer and upload it automatically, instead of Snapfish (which I usually use) where you have to create an album and upload your pictures first. We only have a small number of people to send cards to, though. The price per card does go down the more cards you order. And you can save 20% off your order of 50 or more cards if you order by Nov. 20.

This is the background we used:

http://www.shutterfly.com/photocards/create.jsp?cidx=2&styleidx=7

I have never done photo cards before, so I wasn't feeling brave enough to attempt something as brilliant as what some of the ladies here have come up with. Maybe next year. :)

Sarah

[pritchettzoo]

Costco or Sam's Club has really cheap options. Just upload and pick the borders.

If you make a photoshopped card, you just make it the size of a 4x6 or 5x7, upload to your favorite place, and print out. It's the same price as a regular picture.

Or you can buy blank cards from some craft store and just print out pictures (around $.16 each at Sam's or Costco), and attach them to the cards.

Anna
Mama to Gracie (Sept '03) and Eli (July '05)

[KBecks]

I like the design you picked.

I might end up just doing 4x6 photos as a previous poster said. I'm going to see how much photo-editing I can do in my existing software w/o buying photoshop.

My idea for the photo is to have DS with a string of Christmas lights, and the phrase "May your holidays be merry and bright!"

Now to find the right time to attempt the photo. : )

I wish I were a Sams or Costco member, but I don't like Sams and Costco is not in our area, so I'll need to look around for other options.

Thanks!

[LD92599]

Costco will also ship them to you.

Laura
mom to William

LKibala @ optonline.net
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[jhaud]

OT, but...someone on the boards recommended picasa from google for photo editing - i have downloaded it and it seems pretty easy so far! don't know what you are using, but this i think will fulfill my needs!

[kijip]

We used Photoworks. It was way less than $1 a card and now they have a 40% off code:

C441-38-5182-91

www.photoworks.com

We got this AFTER we ordered. Aggh! Anyhoo, the designs are pretty cool and the prices are really good...with the 40% discount it would have been even sweeter. And since you don't live in WA state, no sales tax.

[tiapam]

Snapfish has great designs, but I think you have to register in order to see them. We used them last year and probably will again. Looks like they are more expensive than some others, but I thought they were worth every penny. Photoworks would be my second choice.

-Pam

Charlotte born October 2004

[darby24]

40% off? Wow, that is a good deal! That's a lot better than the 10% they offer on their site.

Thanks for sharing the code, they have some cute designs.

[Rachels]

WOW. How long is that code good for?

-Rachel
Mama to Abigail Rose
5/18/02
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10/19/05
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Maya

[kijip]

So happy shopping! I hope it works----they emailed it to me right after I bought cards but 2 friends have used it so its not unique or anything.

[pixelprincess]

I used Shutterfly and Club Photo last year. Costco does a pretty decent job with their prints but I haven't checked out their Xmas cards offerings. I like simple designs that don't overpower the image.

[Wife_and_mommy]

I am so stealing your pic idea!! I love it. :) Katie had a pic of Toby like that. It was so cute.


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