How to create a perfect Christmas Card

Four simple steps to create your perfect Christmas Card. One of the best gifts to receive isn’t always what wrapped under the tree, but comes in a 5×7 envelope from the ones we love!

Step One: Schedule Family Pictures

• While the task of scheduling a family photographer seems simple enough it is not!  Take for instance when I scheduled our family photos in July with Mellisa Hill Photography for late October…little did I know my husband would be going on a camping trip that he had also scheduled for the same time.   Lesson learned – check with all your family members before you book your family photo shoot.

Step Two: Find your Family Photo Look

• Every photographer has a look and style that they shoot.  Getting to know your photographers portfolio will help you in picking what to wear and leads to my next point…
• Check with your photographer for their preferred venue.  A venue determines the style of clothing you will wear.  You don’t want flip flops in the snow, or snow boots at the beach, and if you do go for it!  Knowing where you want to shoot or where your photographer wants to shoot will take your family photos to the next level.
• Start shopping your families wardrobe for a cohesive look in clothing options appropriate for your photo location.  This may require you to make a few stops at your local Nordstroms…

Step Three: Shop Pro Digital Photos

• I have been using Pro Digital Photos for the past few years.  They printed my last years Christmas Cards as well as my Business Cards and even done my beautiful family photos that hang in my home.  I love shopping and supporting great small businesses. Veronica and her team at Pro Digital Photos have always been so amazing to work with, I highly recommend them.
• Browse Pro Digital Photos Card Store – from Christmas Cards to Graduation Cards and everything in-between.  You will find exactly what your looking for and have the option to customize your cards for the fraction of the cost that larger competitors may charge.
• Begin your search to create the perfect Christmas card, by selecting the number of photos you want to use.  In my case I knew I wanted to share 4 or more images so I selected that box.  Then began to browse Pro Digital Photos preloaded templates using the auto populate photo tool.
• It didn’t take long till I found the perfect Pro Digital Photos Christmas Card template White Dove. 
• Select your quantity and printing options.  I ordered my cards on Pearl paper as well as selected the Pearl Envelope giving it the perfect look and style.
• Last but not least – Pro Digital Photos is offering 15% off with code earlybird through November 30th

Step Four: Order and Send out your beautiful Christmas Cards

• If your organized and have everyone’s contacts in your computer, you will be able to use Pro Digital Photos print address on envelope option….I on the other hand – address each one.
• I love sending my Christmas Cards right after Thanksgiving so make sure you send me your address if you want one, we love to spread the Christmas Cheer

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