Christmas Leaflet Photo Card Instructions

Thank you for participating in the 2010 Christmas Card Poll. The winner, by 56%, is the Christmas Leaflet Photo Card. As promised, here are the the files and step-by-step directions on how to recreate it.  

Tools and Materials: 90 lb card stock paper, scissors, glue, metallic pen
Optional: ruler, X-acto knife, calligraphy metallic pen

Inside	Outside
Please click on each of the thumbnails above - Inside and Outside - to view their full sizes (8.5 x 11 inch). Then control click (or right click on a PC) on the full size image to download.

Step 1: Download and Print
Please click on the thumbnails above to view their full sizes (8.5 x 11 inch). Then control click (or right click on a PC) on the full size image to download. Once downloaded, print the inside design first. Then turn the paper over and print the outside design. The outside design is slightly larger so there is no need to align the paper perfectly.

Step 2: Cut
Using the inside design of the card as a guide, cut along the outer edges. I prefer to use a ruler and X-acto knife to get clean straight lines. But, a scissor will work just fine.

Step 3: Fold
Fold each of the four edges.

Step 4: Insert Photo
Place your 3.5 x 5 inch photo in the center. Use a dab of glue to adhere the photo in place. Optionally, you could also write a message in place of a photo.

Step 5: Seal
Once the photo/message is in place, seal the four edges to turn the card into an envelope.

Step 6: Label and Stamp
Using a metallic pen, address the completed card and add stamp. In this example, I used a silver metallic calligraphy pen to address the envelope.