Photo Christmas Cards

When browsing Zazzle for "Christmas Cards", you'll be taken to a page where you'll see the variety of types of cards available for purchase.

Remember too that bulk order discounts will apply.

1. Shop for traditional folded greeting cards (they come in two sizes).
2. Traditional photo cards with a glossy finish.  These measure 4x8 inches.
3. Affordable, postcards.  Save money on cards and postage.
4. Modern, flat cards with a specialty paper selection.  These can come in eight sizes, and have specialty papers to use.

All cards come with white envelopes (except the postcards).  Some designers offer matching envelopes at extra cost.  (The white ones will still come with your order.) In some cases matching postage, labels and stickers can be purchased.

If you'd like something made, contact the designer.  In most cases they would be happy to help you create a matching set.

These long photo Christmas cards are most popular.  Pictures can be added next to your choice of greeting.  Everything is on one side to be easily seen when displayed by family or friends.

Add a large, single photo, or choose a card that has more than one picture template, like the samples below.  Many people like to include a picture of the family pet or pets, and the multi-photo cards offer that option.

Once your personal pictures are in place, and signature added, the cards are ready to order.  They will arrive at your house ready to mail.  It's an easy, beautiful and affordable way to keep in touch with family and friends.

Sometimes one photo is not enough to share.  Many couples or families love to show off their pet and these two-photo template cards are perfect for that.

The extra photo could also be for a new baby photo, wedding day image, or something special to go along with the main picture.

Each template can be used for a child's photo if you prefer to show off the kids in separate views.

Beach lovers, surfers and those who live in a tropical climate, will appreciate the many "tropical" themed photo cards in the Holiday Store.

I have lived in Florida for most of my life and we usually celebrate the holiday season in warmth.  One year my Christmas tree blew over because the windows were open and the breeze was blowing!  That sort of thing doesn't happen in a northern climate.

We also like to include fun decor like seashells on the Christmas tree and Santa in a bathing suit.  Why not send custom photo cards with designs made especially for beach bums?

A photo template is created by the designer using a sample photo which takes the place of the one the customer will be using.  We try to use fun, attention grabbing images and so should you, the customer, when replacing with your own.

Each template is made in a certain size that will hopefully accommodate any photo the customer wants to add.

It's always best, as a customer, to use a personal picture that closely resembles the orientation of the template image - your photo will be centered.  

Use horizontal (landscape) or vertical (portrait) orientation as the template dictates.

Each product has a "customize further" option, where you can make more changes to the design yourself.

Holiday postcards can also have photo templates. Not only are they cheap to buy, but they have a glossy surface which works like a regular photo card.  Photos naturally look great on them!  They don't require an envelope, and postage stamps cost less for postcards.  

This year I am making more Christmas photo postcards because I believe they are a good alternative option to the traditional glossy photo cards.  You may also change the background color on some of the cards, such as the bright blue here, using the "customize" button on the product page.

Zazzle's newest magnetic greeting cards come in a variety of sizes.  They are called "magnetic business cards" by Zazzle, but work just as well as greetings.

Magnetic cards are more expensive, and they can come with white envelopes for mailing.  It's the customers choice to add envelopes or not.  There is a price increase for envelopes. 

Sizes include: 3.5 x 2 (very small - business card size), 4.25 x 5.6 - cute size for a card, 5.25 square, 5x7 - traditional card size, or 4x9.

One design will not work on all sizes, and if you choose to change the size, make sure all photos and wording are visible.  Your cards will print as they show in the preview.

Corporate photo cards can be flat, folded or postcards.  The magnetic business cards would work well to send at Christmas.

Include a picture of the team, group, management, business partners or new products.  Sometimes photo templates will work for a business logo upload.

Do you have a friend or family member who always includes a letter or note about what the family has done over the previous year?  Maybe you do that yourself.

Good for you!

In this online life we live so many people have decided to give up writing personal letters.  I have one old friend who usually includes a family "update" each year.  Her letter is enclosed with the Christmas card she sends.

Big events that have already happened, or are upcoming in the new year, can be shared with all at holiday time.  Weddings, births and even deaths can help catch everyone up.