{"id":2296,"date":"2021-12-05T14:52:51","date_gmt":"2021-12-05T14:52:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emilyronehome.com\/?p=2296"},"modified":"2021-12-29T14:56:34","modified_gmt":"2021-12-29T14:56:34","slug":"how-to-cheap-easy-handmade-diy-christmas-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emilyronehome.com\/?p=2296","title":{"rendered":"How To: Cheap & Easy Handmade DIY Christmas Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And what better way to spread Christmas cheer than to send those you hold dear a Christmas greeting through good ole snail mail. I’m going to show you how to make easy handmade DIY Christmas cards that are sure to bring a smile and a chuckle to your family and friend’s face. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’m going to be honest, I’ve never quite understood the whole Christmas card thing. This is just my personal opinion and observation, but paying to get professional photos taken, then a generic card designed and printed with nothing more than a “happy holidays'” slogan always felt boastful and in-genuine. I definitely understand that its all done with good intentions. But I think the way most do Christmas cards these days has lost its meaning over the years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With that being said, its a tradition I definitely wanted to partake in but had my own ideas for how I wanted to spread Christmas cheer. I have gone the DIY route for the last five years, and have been told my cards are always an unexpected breath of fresh air. Let me show you how to create unique and heart felt Christmas cards that will cost even less than the traditional Christmas card route. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUPPLIES TO CREATE YOUR OWN EASY, HANDMADE DIY CHRISTMAS CARDS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

-Store bought pack(s) of Christmas cards<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Photos of your own face, family’s faces and pet’s faces<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-a large hole punch<\/a> and\/or scissors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Super glue<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STEP 1: Plan and purchase your cards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Who remembers the old “elf yourself” Christmas videos you could create and send via email back in the day? I think that concept inspired my handmade DIY Christmas cards I have designed and created the last five years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The very first year I had the idea, I came across these cute cards with a Christmas reindeer on them at Dollar Tree. I was single and only had a handful of college friends I wouldn’t be able to see for the holidays, and had the idea to glue my face on the reindeer and send them out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n