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Christmas Leaflet Photo Card Instructions

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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.

Christmas Leaflet Photo Card

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Inspired by the fiery beauty of the poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima), this Christmas leaflet photo card highlights many of its distinguished features: brilliant crimson hue, star-shaped “blossoms,” and clean architectural lines.

Designed with the busy holiday season in mind, this card offers simplicity and versatility in construct, without compromising in aesthetic. The deep burgundy color creates a receding backdrop to compliment 3.5 x 5 inch family portraits, baby pictures, or any other holiday photographs. Along the four sides are petal-like extensions, when folded, seals the photograph and transforms the card into an envelope in one easy step. In lieu of a photo, the inside rectangular area offers a generous space to pen a message to the recipient(s), as well. Dangling ornaments and sparkling stars add the finishing touches of the holiday spirit to the overall design.

I hope this stirs your inner creativity and inspires you to send out some season’s greetings.

(Note: Please cast your vote for either Christmas Leaflet Photo Card or Aspen Snowflakes Christmas Card beginning November 24-30, 2010. The instructions and template for the winning design will be available starting December 1, 2010.)
The inside (left) and outside (right) of the card.
Views of a completed card. Models (clockwise from the top): King A, Lord R, and Lady L.
Calligraphy addresses.
Close-up of the inside of the card.