Christmas Cards: Unique Ways

The Christmas card is part of the tradition. If you are one of the multitude who sends and receives them, you know how special it can be to receive one from a friend you haven't heard from. You put them up in treasured places in your home to think about those individuals throughout the holiday season.

But we are busy people and it gets hard and time consuming to find the time to get everything on the cards we send out. Yet there are some things you can do to provide a personalized message to your treasured friends. Here are some ideas for you.

The Family Picture

This is be a great way to provide a personal touch to your loved ones. Your recipients will enjoy this photo of you and your family for years to come.

You don't have to dress up and head to the professional photographer, either. You can simply send a candid shot that will show more of you than any professionally posed one. Not only do photos provide a peek at what you have been up to, but they provide a lasting memory that you are sharing.

You can easily make copies of many of your treasured photos and distribute them to anyone on your list.

Create A Collage

If you have some time, a collage can be a great way to use old cards that you have stashed away. Cut up the cards and reassemble them to create new ones. You can make beautiful patterns and, to finish these cards off, add photographs or even a trinket inside.

You can find a large enough envelope so that you can make them virtually any size or shape that you would like. These cards will stand out when you give them away. Let your imagination go and find a wonderful way to use these old cards to bring more meaning to them.

Inside Counts Too

You should make sure that the inside of your card is just as personalized. You should tailor your inscription to the individual.

Write what you feel, not necessarily the traditional Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Allow your sense of humor and personality to come through.

Have your family work with you to create an even better card. It may take a little longer, but it is well worth it. Maybe you can even get a tradition going when you send them out and next year you receive the same type of card back from your family and friends.

Instead of walking through the department store this year looking at the large selection of canned Christmas cards that all seem to be the same, create something new and completely unique.

You can create and personalize a card without much effort or you can go all out. This is a great way to personalize an old tradition.