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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Our 2013 Christmas Card

I really lucked out several months ago when my mother in law forwarded me an email with an incredible deal on Christmas photo cards. I was able to create my card quickly and easily online, but the best part was the price - it was just over $3 for 20 photo cards and envelopes with free shipping! It was awesome to mark one thing off my Christmas to do list so early, and at such a low price.

For the front of the card, I used a favorite photo taken last year during a snowstorm (it's also the new blog header photo). The back of the card was left blank for writing a personal message to the recipient.

Prints of this photo are for sale in my Etsy shop as well.
Use the code "BLOG5" to get $5 off any order over $25!

I was very pleased with how the cards turned out and can't wait to get them all mailed off. Do you create personalized Christmas cards each year?

~Tammy

PS - Here's our 2012 Christmas card.

PPS - Don't forget to visit Daisy, Staci and Sue today for their posts in the Homemade Living series. Next week I will share my post along with Mary and Jackie.

44 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlDecember 11, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    beautiful winter scene (and a great fence, too!)

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  2. SusannahDecember 11, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    You really did get a great deal and that's an awesome picture! :-)

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  3. SuzanDecember 11, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    Lovely Winter scene!! Yes!! What a deal that you got!! Already have mine ordered - but will have to remember for next year!

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  4. Masshole MommyDecember 11, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    I absolutely love it!

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  5. ginDecember 11, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    Beautiful !

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  6. Linda W.December 11, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    Nice photo! I'll bet its a good feeling to have that taken care of already. I too send out photo Christmas cards, but the photo is always of my family (my kids hate the annual "getting the family photo" tradition!) Luckily, this year I already had a family photo, the one from my daughter's graduation.

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  7. Carla from The RiverDecember 11, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    Beautiful photo.
    We send a Christmas card too. This year we created our own little message too. I send a letter to the folks we do not see often to keep them posted on how we are.

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  8. Megan @ Restoring the RoostDecember 11, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    I love it!!!! Such a beautiful card....

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  9. luckybunnyDecember 11, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    The card is beautiful and that is a great price! :) Just last year I started doing the personalized Christmas card thing and I just love it, I always do cards just because I like being able to reach out to everyone but I love the idea of a personalized one even better. However I spent a small fortune on mine, worse than last year, I wasn't very careful since I was in a hurry and late, but what the heck :)

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  10. Staci@LifeAtCobbleHillFarmDecember 11, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    Beautiful!! Last years was wonderful too! I'm glad you showcased your beautiful photography skills. :)

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  11. Tilly's NestDecember 11, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    So beautiful! Your pictures are always so lovely. I feel as though I could just walk into this photo.
    Melissa~www.tillysnest.com

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  12. AmandaDecember 11, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    These are beautiful!

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  13. diane December 11, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    Tammy, it's absolutely beautiful. You picked the right photo ... it's stunning!
    Have a great day.
    diane @ aug's blog

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  14. ReifynDecember 11, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    Every card of any kind I make myself, drawing the picture. Sometimes I make my own stamps too and put them on in addtion to the postage stamps (they let you do that, which surprised me).

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  15. Jessica @ Barefoot by the SeaDecember 11, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    LOVE THIS! What a beautiful card Tammy - great work, as always! You really captured Christmas!

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  16. Faye HenryDecember 11, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    Love your card.. It is beautiful.. I wish I had of thought of doing this..
    Next year, perhaps.. xo

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  17. Big Rigs 'n Lil' CookiesDecember 11, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    That is so beautiful Tammy! You are so talented! I was hoping to have our own photo cards this year, but tomorrow is my last chance to make it happen. Maybe.... Just maybe...!

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  18. MichelleDecember 11, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    That is a great photo. I do a photo card each year. Usually a collage of farm and family pictures.

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  19. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmDecember 11, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    That is a great deal. What a beautiful shot!

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  20. Terra December 11, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    What a beautiful snow scene and card you created and the price is right too. This is my first visit here and I am happy to meet you. I buy our cards but love the photo cards.

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  21. daisy gDecember 11, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    That card just screams Christmas. Nice work!

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  22. mail4roseyDecember 11, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    It did turn out perfect!

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  23. SandraDecember 11, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    These look beautiful!
    I would like to be the clock it ticking away...
    Maybe next year :)

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  24. Patty SumnerDecember 11, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    That is definitely a card worthy picture...I have not sent out one card yet... I guess I am way behind.....Blessings!

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  25. LizDecember 11, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    That picture belongs on the front of a Christmas card for sure!! So pretty! Only sending out a few cards this Christmas season.

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  26. Our photosDecember 12, 2013 at 12:31 AM

    What a beautiful photo!

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  27. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieDecember 12, 2013 at 12:43 AM

    It's a beautiful card and extra special because it is your very own place. I need to get busy on mailing out my cards! xo Karen

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  28. amandaDecember 12, 2013 at 1:15 AM

    I love it! And I do.. I write a Christmas letter & create a photo greeting every year. And I love doing it. :) Although I'm always running behind! I plan to get ours' ready & off by next week.

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  29. Vandana SharmaDecember 12, 2013 at 3:06 AM

    Ooooooooooo this is lovely:)

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  30. eileeninmdDecember 12, 2013 at 3:10 AM

    I really love your header and the Christmas card. It is a beautiful winter scene! Have a great day, Tammy!

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  31. Coloring Outside the LinesDecember 12, 2013 at 4:54 AM

    Oh that's a gorgeous scene for a Christmas card! Most years I don't make my own cards...I just mail out too many and it would be so expensive. But one of these days I am going to try it!

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  32. HaddockDecember 12, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    That gives a perfect Christmassy feeling (does not look like it was clicked during a snowstorm)

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  33. UnknownDecember 12, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    Just a quick drop in to say that your rosemary olive oil cake is part of my edible Christmas gift guide.

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  34. Optimistic ExistentialistDecember 12, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    This is a truly beautiful Christmas card Tammy. Very scenic :)

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  35. flyingjenDecember 12, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    I love your card! It is very wintery and will make a great Christmas card. We do picture cards as well for most people. Some people just get a generic card purchased at the big box store. I was really late in ordering cards this year and they won't arrive until MO so it will be a rush to get them in the mail before they turn into New Years cards!

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  36. AnonymousDecember 12, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    That is so lovely!

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  37. Sue FrelickDecember 12, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    This is a lovely Christmas card!

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  38. UnknownDecember 12, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    What a beautiful Christmas card and what a deal you made. I did print out my own Christmas cards of our trailer in the snow when we where in Idaho. I made them into postcards. But they cost me a lot more.. I hope you having a happy week so far.

    Hugs~

    Happy Thursday my friend.

    Hugs~

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  39. BIKBIK AND RORODecember 12, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    That is a really gorgeous Christmas card -- the beauty and serenity of the picture is just perfect! Trust you are enjoying a lovely Christmas season :)

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  40. UnknownDecember 12, 2013 at 11:18 PM

    LOVE the photo, perfect for a Christmas card I think :)

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  41. trishieDecember 13, 2013 at 5:01 AM

    Beautiful card! I just sent all of mine out - wish I thought to make personalised ones.

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  42. UnknownDecember 13, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    Nice. That is a deal. I am sure everyone who gets them will just love it.

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  43. The AnnMarie JohnDecember 13, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    What a beautiful photo! We won't have anything that looks this great in my neck of the woods. I know that the recipients of the cards will just love them. I sure do! :)

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  44. Tanya BreeseDecember 13, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    oh wow, what a steal and that card is gorgeous!!

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