Design 4: A Year in the Life
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- DESIGN 4: FRONT
This is the first design presented that uses custom art from my favorite painter, Bernadette Sheridan.
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- DESIGN 4: INSIDE
Message: “This Christmas…may we hold dear the many gifts we have already been given…those that bless us with love and joy.”
(I love Bernadette’s background painting, and the image of the older children walking side-by-side superimposed on the painting.)
The card was signed at the lower right.
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- DESIGN 4: BACK
The baby makes a beautiful midnight backdrop for the family picture. I love the back of this card!
- Specs: Vertical 5×7 card on archival linen with the inside design spanning the inside spread, folded in the middle.
What I love about this design — This family’s first shoot was in January of 2008, not long after the baby was born. We met several other times throughout the year, capturing the baby’s changes over those months. The card design shows little images of the children throughout the year, as if the family images were ornaments for the tree. What a great keepsake this card will be for this family! Between the succession of images and the poignant words, this card celebrates life in so many ways!
Click here to see more of Bernadette’s Artwork — the original inspiration for my custom card backgrounds. I can’t thank Bernadette enough for providing such beautiful and bold colors and textures for my backgrounds this year! More of my designs featuring her adorable paintings are coming soon!
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My family calls me "the mamarazzi."
this card was the most beautiful card ever- very unique. I hope the Savko’s know we will never expect anything less in the coming years!
A year in the life of our precious grandchildren is a sight to behold. This card will be a keepsake forever. Julie, you captured each child as an individual and then put them together as a family with their parents. I expecially like the shadows in the snow of Andrew and Lily and also the one of little Harry on the back. Thanks for the memories!
Mom Mom & Pop
I love how bright and cheerful this card is and the images imposed in the background. I am going to have to start thinking twice about my holiday cards.
This was so much nicer than the traditional postcard family photo. Plus it’s of my 3 favorite youngest niece and nephews — as opposed to the 2 oldest favorite niece and nephew!
Loved this card..of course it helps when the kids are as cute as the Savko kids are!!!! Truly beautiful….best card of the season…
This card was incredible. It was the best card I received this year and I showed it to everyone I could.
I love all the bright colors in this one — in the shots and the background painting. They really combine well without competing for attention.
Love the design and backdrop…especially how their adorable faces are surrounded by light like bright ornaments or stars in the sky. It reminds you of life’s best presents and it gave me a peaceful feeling…you can’t get much better than that.
I love the bubble effect…favorite card aside from ours
This was by the far the best card we received! It was so unique and put together in such a beautiful way-we will remember it for years to come!
Beautiful card. It brought smiles to our faces the minute we opened it. A treasure!
Great Card!! I always love all the photos they get by Julie. Can’t wait to see the next set!!
Eileen sent us this card and it took my breath away! Totally fabulous! This was the best card I received this year without a doubt!
Maryann
what can i say, being bernadette’s father. gosh the background is dazzling. photos are nice too.
Julie–this is my favorite card! We have received so many compliments–from our family, friends, teachers and distant relatives! Everything from the pictures to the wording made this card very special! Thanks again eileen