Last year's CHRISTmas card photo-2009
After I saw this blog post here, I plan on using Shutterfly for this year's cards also.
I always send cards each year with a family photo included on the card and with a religious CHRISTmas theme and message to share the true meaning of CHRISTmas with friends and family. It's fun to look back at our past cards and to see how our family has changed and grown through the years.
Shutterfly has a great selection of photo cards and I am especially pleased to see that cards can be sorted by "Religious Christmas Cards".
I love this card here titled "Mod Merry Ornaments Christmas" because there is room for lots of pictures and a personal message:
In the religious CHRISTmas cards selection, I love how the card pictured below, Nativity Blessing, includes the Nativity with a space for a great family shot or a picture of your blessings:
There are also options to send folded cards like this Rejoice Lord King card where you can have a picture and a personal message on the inside of the card also:
I give Joy to the World when I tell others of another great way to share Christmas joy with Shutterfly cards!
Anna-Marie, Lynda and I are GIVING JOY TO THE WORLD when one blogger will receive a $30 Target gift card from our "No Ordinary Blog Hop" giveaway! Just click on the button below for more details on how you can join this fun blog hop throughout December and try to win a Target gift card at the same time. Hurry! The last day to enter the giveaway is tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 10th, but you can continue to link your blog hop posts until the end of December! HURRY to link up and win a $30 gift card.
My blog has been selected this week for the 6th spot in the Linky list for Blog Hop Friday, hosted by My New Life As Mom, Chubby Cheeks Thinks, Take A Mom's Word For It, This Adventure Our Life and Belly Charms!
Be sure to visit these great blogs and if you are visiting my blog from Blog Hop Friday, welcome!
Be sure to visit these great blogs and if you are visiting my blog from Blog Hop Friday, welcome!
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i was suprised to read that 43% of Americans (polled I guess) do not send Christmas Cards. I don't send them- but I though I was in a smaller group of people that 43%.
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Tracy, your 2009 Christmas photo was great! You always seem to have it all together and with a smile! I hope you are having a happy, peaceful Advent. God bless, Annita
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HI Kimberly,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your visit, comment and follow! I just left a comment on your post about your talented son! Great post!
That is an interesting fact about the Christmas cards :)
Have a blessed weekend!
Hi! I'm visiting (& following) from Blog Hop Friday. Congrats on being featured!
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Hi Annita,
ReplyDeleteThanks always for your continued visits and kind comments! Our 2009 Christmas card was taken in our backyard woods and many people have asked us why there was a wreath hanging from a tree! LOL :) I liked my wreath prop to add to the seasonal card even if others thought it a bit odd :)
I hope you are having a blessed Advent as well :)
Have a blessed weekend!
HI Erica!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit, comment and being my 200th follower :) I sent you an email about getting you featured on my blog for being my every 50th follower :)
Have a great weekend!
HI Shelley!
ReplyDeleteI saw you linked up to our No Ordinary Blog Hop! Thanks and thanks for following! I left you a comment on your post and I'm following you now :)
Have a great weekend!
HI Linda!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit, comment and follow! I just hopped on your blog and posted a comment on the Christmas book review you did! I'm following you back now :)
Have a blessed weekend!
You have such a beautiful family. I will have to go over to the Blog Hop Friday to check it out. So many things to keep up with, oy! lol Have a blessed day tomorrow. I voted for you today.
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ReplyDeleteI'm following you from the blog hops . . . hope you get a chance to visit my blogs :-)
ReplyDeleteHope you are having an awesome Friday . . . Gina
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You have such a beautiful family Tracy. I love the wreath in the background:). I will have to look into shutter bug and see if they work with folk overseas. i used to get a Christmas picture of the family every year but having photos done professionally here is very very expensive. Voted for you.
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Hope you will follow back.
We home school also. I love your Christmas pictures.
Have a blessed weekend.
April
I love sending out Christmas cards! One of my pet peeves is that it can be so difficult to find ones that say Merry Christmas instead of Happy Holidays. I did notice that all the cards I have received so far this year say Merry Christmas!! I love that. Have fun choosing and creating your cards :)
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ReplyDeleteI'm stopping by from the Friday Hop and am now a follower on GFC and FB.
Stop by if you get a chance:
Coupon Clippin' Daddy
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I'm visiting from No Ordinary Bog Hop and am now following your blog. I blog at http://reneeannsmith.com/. Blessings!
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ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit, comment and follow! WOW! You maintain 10 blogs! Now that's impressive! I am following your "Gina's Italian Kitchen" blog since I'm Italian and your recipes look oh so good!
Have a blessed weekend!
Hi Anna-Marie,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind comments! We haven't taken a professional photo (from a photo store) of our family in awhile, but since my dad used to be a full time professional photographer he is always willing to take our family pictures :)
Have a blessed weekend! PS: If you come to the states again I can have my dad take a beautiful family picture of you :)
HI April!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit, comment and follow and I am following you too! I love the cute Christmas ornaments you made! So fun!
Have a blessed weekend!
HI Jen!
ReplyDeleteGiving and receiving Christmas cards is always fun! I love the religious ones the best :) Thanks for your visit and comment!
Have a blessed weekend!
Thanks Coupon Clippin Daddy for your visit, comment and follow! I've never "met" a husband and father who loves to clip coupons and save money so much! Awesome!
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Hi Renee Ann!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit,comment and follow! I loved your No Ordinary Blog Hop post and love your last name too :)
Have a blessed weekend!