My Holiday Cards: 3rd Design
DESIGN 3: FRONT
DESIGN 3: FRONT FLAP
Message: “A beautiful Christmas of joy, peace and wonder.”
DESIGN 3: INSIDE SPREAD
Overall size: 15×5. The card was signed underneath the family picture.
DESIGN 3: BACK
Specs: Horizontal 5×5 tri-fold card on archival linen with the inside design spanning the inside spread, folded in thirds.
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What I love about this design — I designed this card with a clear blue background because I dream of blue skies for this family. The clean lines compliment their minimalist style, and the snowflakes compliment stenciling created by the children’s grandmother in their rooms. I especially love the front design of this card with just a picture of hand-holding. To me, that’s what the holidays are all about, hand-holding being the simplest way to show affection, especially between mother and child when part of the reason for hand-holding is to guide and protect.
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the top and bottom pictures are incredible. how do you do that?
I e-mailed Bob to ask what he meant by “how do you do that?” and the answer is: I just point and shoot! Cute kids! —jws
Comment by bob — January 4, 2008 @ 12:35 pm
The light holiday blue captures the innocents of youth in this card. They children, all children, are one of the joys of Christmas and this card really shows that. I also love how on the back of all the cards are the children’s ages.
Comment by Dawn — January 4, 2008 @ 1:54 pm
this card has a sense of tranquility. the sweet faces, the simple pleasures, all beautifully reflected in the falling snowflakes. the card really captures the spirit of this family.
Comment by JT — January 4, 2008 @ 1:54 pm
I love the brightness and cleanness of this card. Again, I like the picture of family in the middle and the individual kids shots on the sides. I also really like the overlay with the bigger pictures of the kids underneath. Another amazing job!
Comment by Stacey — January 4, 2008 @ 2:57 pm
This one is so different from the others. What inspired you to go against your regular style?
Who said I figured out my style yet?
—jws
Comment by Steve G. — January 4, 2008 @ 7:55 pm
The background pictures on the inside are nice. Very creative, Julie. I can imagine people getting this card in the mail, opening it, and going, “Wow!”
Comment by michelle — January 4, 2008 @ 11:42 pm
Adding their ages makes this an archive for family and the tops for anyone interested in genealogy. Great idea
Comment by caycegayle — January 5, 2008 @ 10:59 am
“Wow” was also my reaction when I received this holiday card. You could not have captured the spirit of this family any better - I think you truly brought out the best in them in quite a beautiful way. And, it couldn’t be a more deserving family!!!
Comment by Debra — January 5, 2008 @ 11:11 pm
I have loved all of the pictures you have taken of those who are so far away from me. I am now across country as an Air Force family. Thanks to you I feel I get to see a peek into the lives of my loved ones I don’t get to see as often as I would like. Thanks.
Comment by kristen brinker — January 6, 2008 @ 1:57 am
What I love about your holiday cards and especially this one is how many pictures of the children/family you fit on one card. This is not just a card, but more like a mini photo album. Thank you for a job well done.
Comment by Pop-pop — January 6, 2008 @ 3:37 pm
I think the wording on the card was especially nice for this time of year and very appropriate for this family.
Comment by Nana — January 6, 2008 @ 4:25 pm
This card blew me away when I opened it. I was really looking forward to seeing the holiday card because I remember the beautiful one you made for other family members last year. The centerfold layout is perfect - I plan to recreate that look in a future scrapbook page!
Comment by Carrie — January 6, 2008 @ 5:36 pm
This was just a beautiful design. Really breathtaking. I love how natural everyone looks in it.
Comment by Lisa — January 7, 2008 @ 8:50 am
The card was more than just a Christmas card. It was a peek into a family that is obviosuly full of love. Beautifully done!
Comment by Diana — January 7, 2008 @ 9:08 am
I own Harper’s Copy Center Plus, and I’m extremely impressed by the Third design. My graphic artist couldn’t had designed anything better,and she’s a graduate of F.I.T in NY
Comment by Marlene Harper — January 7, 2008 @ 9:25 am
The nicest Christmas card I have ever seen!
Comment by Thea — January 7, 2008 @ 11:56 am
I don’t know the family but LOVE these cards….I think it’s the background color in contrast with the beautiful photos….so clean & beautiful & the background accents the photos rather than taking away from them as many card designs do! Great Work!
Comment by Kay Beaton — January 7, 2008 @ 12:17 pm
Thought you did a great job with the card. It is nice to get an independent visual perspective of my sisters family!
Thank You for your Effort and Talent.
Comment by Dan — January 8, 2008 @ 12:17 am
This Christmas card really touched my heart. I loved how you captured the family in such simple everyday “poses”. This card made me want to schedule a photo session for my own family! Beautifully done!
Comment by Kathy — January 8, 2008 @ 10:07 am
I love the pictures, especially the 3rd design. Adorable!!
Comment by debbie — January 8, 2008 @ 10:08 am
Design 3
I found that in order to offer a comment…I actually had to go and get this card and hold it in my hands. Once again I felt the warmth surrounding this Christmas Gift. Julie your creativity is remarkably complex as it portrays this very special family. The card is magical and it brings me a bright, joyous and ever-hopeful Christmas memory. Simply and beautifully done…..Mare
Comment by Mare — January 8, 2008 @ 7:11 pm
This card is a treasure. It’s a tiny photo album filled with love. Your designs are just amazing. I especially liked the shadow images of the children that you used as background for their pictures. You have a great talent, and it’s wonderful that you are using it to bring such happiness to so many people. You have captured a special moment in time for this family. Thank you.
[Thanks for the comment, Laurie! I edited to remove the children’s names. — jws]
Comment by Laurie — January 9, 2008 @ 7:27 am
Is it enough to tell you my reaction to this special Christmas greeting?
My heart simply melted -
Beautiful children beautifully portrayed.
A treasure -
Comment by Lois — January 10, 2008 @ 10:50 am
This card is a wow! The design is unique and attractive. It is really eye pleasing. It evokes the joy and the spirit of a loving family. Well done!
Comment by Arleen — January 10, 2008 @ 1:31 pm
I absolutely love the pictures featured on this card (#3). It is wonderful how you were able to fit many pictures on one card. I also think it is a terrific idea putting the children’s ages on the back of the card.
Comment by Jennifer — January 11, 2008 @ 8:42 am
When I received this card it brought tears to my eyes. I could not imagine a nicer Christmas card for this family. It captured the essence of this family and is a tribute to what makes them special. Beautiful pictures and design make this a card I will never forget.
Comment by Julie — January 12, 2008 @ 11:52 am
This card was gorgeous! The layering of the photos gave it a depth that mdae you feel like you were seeing even more of the famiily. I also loved that it was a holiday card done in a non-traditional holiday color.
Comment by Julie N — January 13, 2008 @ 10:59 am
The photographer definitely captured something special with these cards. Beautiful angles and design.
Comment by Erin — January 14, 2008 @ 9:37 pm