Cheap Christmas Cards Part 2

I got my Christmas Cards in the mail today and couldn't wait to get them together.  Since I ordered the 4x6 I wanted to make them a little larger so I attached them to a 5x7 piece of craft paper. I found some cute envelopes for 50% off.

I've been trying to learn calligraphy also so that I could address my Christmas cards prettier and typed labels are kind of boring to me.  I think an addressed envelope is a lot more personal!

To seal the deal (no pun intended) I bought some scrap book stickers {which were also 50% off} at the local hobby store.  I thought this would add a cute little personal touch!

My final bill for 75 Christmas cards:

4x6 prints (60% off on snapfish)                 $6.50                  

craft paper (50% off at Hobby Lobby)        $2.50

envelopes (40% off coupon at HL)             $4.00

2 - scrapbook stickers (50% off)                $2.00

                                                                   -------

                                                Total:          $15.00

Cheap Christmas Cards!!

With this being our first Christmas as a married couple I was stumped at what to do for Christmas cards.  I got my wheels to turning and started thinking about all of our wedding images that we have. 

First I picked out my favorite image from our wedding:

Second I opened the image in GIMP (which is a free photo editor) or whatever photo editor you prefer.  Here I can resize the image to a 4X6 or 5X7 (what ever size card you want).  

Third I added "Merry Christmas" & "Sarah & Chris Loudermilk" to the photo.

Fourth save the image and then upload it to your favorite photo printing service. Upload it as a 4x6 image with either a matt or glossy finish (this is totally personal to you).  Usually you can get the prints for around $.10 a piece.  I love this price!

Fifth While you are waiting on your images to get printed you can go to your local craft store and buy some envelopes that will fit your card. 

This was a quick and budget saving way to make your Christmas cards!

Here is our final product:

Happy Christmas Card Making!!!!