My Holiday Cards: 11th Design
DESIGN 11: FRONT
DESIGN 11: INSIDE
Message: “May your new year be filled with everyday miracles. Happy holidays” (The card was signed underneath the family picture.)
DESIGN 11: BACK
Specs: Vertical 5×7 card on archival linen with the inside design spanning the inside spread, folded in the middle.
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What I love about this design — When you are holding the actual card, your brain tells you you’ve got a swatch of suede in your hand! The faux texture on the front, combined with the rich luxurious feel of the archival linen paper leads you to wonder about the “fabric.” You can’t help running your fingers over the card and noticing how wonderful it feels! This contributes to the drawing-in effect of those adorable photographs on the front. For the inside design, I drew from an earlier creation in which I used a large image of the baby measuring a full 5×7. Extended family members who receive this card could frame that portion if they wish to, so for the price of a card design, this family also got to send out frameable 5×7 images. His eyes are so sparkly in that photo and I love the one little tooth poking out of that gorgeous smile! The message was no accident either, given this little boy’s history, and certainly the majority of people who would be receiving this card would have prayed for him, and would appreciate that message all the more, for this little boy truly is a miracle!
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Love the front! You do such a nice job of capturing each child in a natural, inquisitive smile!
Comment by SteveG — January 27, 2008 @ 3:09 pm
What I truly enjoy about this card is the simplicity in the background. It really puts the focus on that beautiful baby and his expressions. It seemed very personal as well. Great job!
Comment by Stacey — January 27, 2008 @ 7:41 pm
love the ‘everyday miracles’ thought. that boy is a miracle for them every day of his life.
Comment by bob — January 28, 2008 @ 7:23 am
Hi Julie! It’s been a little while, but this is your fellow OSPer from back in the day. Just came across your blog and wanted to tell you that, in addition to your images, I love your cards. Very cool designs! Keep up the good work and I’ll see you in internet land. : )
-Eddie
Comment by Eddie Bojorquez (Studio 512) — January 28, 2008 @ 7:32 am
the best part of this card for me is the saying inside right next to the picture. Miracles is what children are and this baby is adorable. Such a blessing in this world. I like the family picture iside and how the family could sign the card under it. I personally like hand written signatures. It is more personal.
Comment by Dawn — January 28, 2008 @ 8:45 am
What a cute baby! You really captured a bunch of different expressions and he looks SO healthy! Nice work!
Comment by michelle — January 29, 2008 @ 9:04 am
I just love this card. The baby is so beautiful. His eyes just sparkle and I love the family picture too. He truly looks like a miracle. Janika
Comment by Janika — January 30, 2008 @ 9:57 am
Amazing card! The pictures truly capture the baby’s beauty and personality.
Comment by Michele — January 30, 2008 @ 3:30 pm
This is the most beautiful and original Christmas card I’ve ever seen. I love that you get to see more than one picture of that adorable face and the family pictures are a great addition.
Comment by Jo — February 1, 2008 @ 8:42 am
What can we say? The baby is beautiful, and an adorable child with an incredible smile just makes an awesome card. We love the design. More than one picture is always a plus and in this card you get your fill and then some. The colors are spectacular. Fall is such a colorful time of year and it is truly captured in the photgraphs. The pictures themselves are so natural and capture the child’s spirit. Isn’t that what great photgraphy is all about? Beautiful family, gorgeous child, natural photographs, colorful card…what more can a person ask for? Absolutely nothing. Great job!
Comment by Eddie & Ann Marie — February 1, 2008 @ 12:59 pm
I just love looking at the face on this card. He is so adorable. Everybody who saw this card has called me to tell me how creative it is and how beautiful Evan is.
Comment by Jan — February 1, 2008 @ 1:24 pm
WOW! What an amazingly beautiful face. We especially like that you get more than one picture. The fall images are great backgrounds, so natural. Great job!
Comment by Noel & Lisa — February 1, 2008 @ 9:36 pm
What a beautiful little boy. I love the front, back and insides of this card. The layout looks good with the colors and I especially like the inside left style. The saying is great too. Babies ARE a miracle! Awesome card.
Comment by Annie — February 2, 2008 @ 9:26 am
This card is so unique and original and everyone who looked at it thought it was great. The baby pics are beautiful and I love the family pics - you really captured the love between them all. He is truly a blessing and a miracle and just a beautiful happy baby boy with loving parents and that shows in this card.
Comment by Kitty — February 2, 2008 @ 1:53 pm
This is an absolutely beautiful card with an absolutely beautiful baby. I really love the candidness of the pictures. The baby and the family look so natural and happy. This is an original design for a christmas card and i have never seen one like it. It was refreshing to see something different.
Comment by Diana — February 3, 2008 @ 8:32 pm
I have been receiving Christmas cards for 60 years, but I have never received a card as beautiful as this one. Evan’s card made me cry as soon as I opened it. He is just the sweetest and happiest little boy, and it shows in these amazing pictures. I want to frame it, but I just can’t decide which side I want to show. Maybe I can get my hands on an extra one. (hint hint) I just love it!
Comment by Hilda — February 12, 2008 @ 11:21 am
This is the best card my wife and I have ever received. Although it is a Christmas card we plan on keeping it out for a very long time. We look at it every day and my wife blows Evan a kiss each time she passes his little face. I am so proud of my grandson. We love you Evan.
Comment by Mike — February 12, 2008 @ 11:24 am
When I found out that this little boy had to have brain surgery I was devastated, but as I look at him now I can’t believe how fabulous he looks. You would never have known he had anything wrong with him. Great photography by the way, and the card itself was a great choice. have a great life Evan. We are praying for you.
Comment by Karen — February 12, 2008 @ 11:42 am
My wife Karen made such a big fuss about me seeing this card I was beginning to think she was crazy, but after seeing it I immediately realized what all the fuss was about. What a cute kid. The card was great. We should have done something like that when our kids were small. Good work.
Comment by Jim — February 12, 2008 @ 11:46 am
One of God’s creation & lil miracle’s . Nice card, simple but elegant. Nice job.
Comment by Lucy — February 12, 2008 @ 11:48 am
This little boy is just so cute! I wish he could be my little brother! I just want to hug and kiss him!
Comment by Samantha — February 12, 2008 @ 11:48 am
Love your work. Outstanding.
Comment by Evelyn — February 12, 2008 @ 2:50 pm
Lovely photos of the baby and the different expressions, he looks like an angel. Also love the family photo looks very natural, also lovely colors and backgrounds
Comment by Velma Sanabria — February 12, 2008 @ 3:49 pm
I actually had the pleasure of receiving this card…And I have to say - It was the most Beautiful and Unique card I have ever seen… I Absolutely Loved it!!!
Comment by lynn — February 12, 2008 @ 6:27 pm
I just love this card. I received it at Christmas and I just showed it to everybody. They all said that they have never seen anything like it. What a great job you did capturing Evan’s beautiful face. Really nice work. Sal
Comment by sal — February 13, 2008 @ 9:34 am
What a GREAT picture. Evan is a beautiful little boy and a miracle boy.
You have captured it all in the photo.
Comment by Ann Marie — February 13, 2008 @ 2:25 pm
This card is so original. I have never received a Christmas card like this before. I love the picture with Evan looking at the leaf. Its my favorite. You did a great job capturing his adorable little face. Love the family pictures too. Michael
Comment by Michael — February 20, 2008 @ 2:35 pm