I used some vintage bookprint for the text layer. One well-intentioned person I know kept questioning me about it... "Now, why did you use print there? Are you supposed to read it all?" and there were only so many ways I could say "I just like it!" I did use an old book I found at a garage sale about the life of Jesus, so the text goes with the card.
I just had to use the "Joyeux Noel" sentiment on the front as I also included a coordinating birth announcement for my daughter, Noelle, in the pocket. That went in behind our family photo. (Somehow I missed getting a picture of that part.) I added a sentiment from Papertrey on the inside. I like to leave lots of room for writing.
And here's this year's Christmas picture. Taking this picture involved scoping out the perfect backdrop (railroad car), crashing a party at a glass blowing studio to do it, then dragging a railcar flat on wheels up to the railcar so that we could then all stand/sit in front of the car. The flat is actually about 4 feet off the ground. Fun times.
A grandma and grandpa who are willing to take several hundred pictures at a time (my dad) and serve as photographer's assistant who keeps kids happy and sitting in their chairs (my mom) are quite integral to this plan. I also highly recommend bringing along giant lollipops just in case anyone (i.e. your 2 year old who is normally quite easy-going) in your photo shoot is cranky. No one is crying. Everyone is (somewhat) cute. Success.
Merry Christmas, friends.
{Joyeux Noel} card Stamps - Joyeux Noel & star images (Pink Paislee); inner sentiment (Tree Trimming Trio by Papertrey Ink) PP - Basic Grey Cardstock - Kraft (Papertrey Ink) Ink - Chocolate Chip (Stampin' Up) Other - vintage book print, embroidery floss, tiny hole punch
7 comments:
Jessica - Your Christmas Card is beautiful. Such a great photo. I sooo wanted to find a barn like your last year photo but no such luck. Your family is beautiful! Merry Christmas!! xoxox
Very cute! I love the colors and the picture is great! I love the idea of the stitched on bags! I'll have to remember that! Merry Christams! :)
i LOVED the card & birth announcement. such a great family pic of a beautiful family. i hope you guys had a very merry christmas.
Super cool picture, this turned out awesome!!
Absolutely love the photo - well done! You've inspired me to pack the family up (along with lollipops!) and find a nice backdrop ... once it stops raining here! :)
Completely cute and clever and a totally adorable family.
I'm so excited I got one of these this year! It was amazing (as usual!). I loved the colors of the outfits you picked for the family photo! I may have to use a similar idea some day. =)
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