2007 Holiday Cards

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Option 1: Chubbybum Cards

My first holiday card partner is the fabulous Amy Biondi. You really won't be disappointed if you choose to work with her, I've loved everything she's done for my clients. She's local to Boston, and her company is Chubbybum. She's incredibly creative -- she custom makes every card. I decided to work with her last year because she starts by looking at the photo you're using, and she uses colors and creative elements from the photo as part of the card, so the whole piece becomes an integrated whole - so different Shutterfly or Snapfish!

The ones she's done as samples below showcase just a bit of her skill and creativity. Many of her cards are 5"x7", on a rich, glossy cardstock, and they can even come folded in a white linen envelope with a sticker closure. They range in price from $2.95 - $5/card. Amy's become a good friend of mine after a very successful holiday season last year (and a shared table at Baby Faire), and I can't say enough nice things about her. I know she'll take good care of you and make you an amazing card.

Here are just a few sample Chubbybum cards -- click on any of the cards below to see them larger. Remember that these are just samples, and while I'm sure Amy would be happy to just use your photos in one of these designs, she doesn't charge any extra to do an entirely custom design.

---OK, I like these cards. What do I do next?
First select the photos from your photoshoot that you'd like to use on your cards (note the image numbers "Billy3495" for Amy) and go ahead and email amy (at) chubbybum.com. Amy can make a custom collage card for you out of those photos. Just send me an email to let me know you're doing your cards with her, and let me know which photos you've chosen. I'll work with Amy to send her the digital files, and she'll take care of you from there. If you already know what you're looking for, you can fill out the form Amy has posted here.

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Option 2: Picturebook Cards

Just like I have for the last few years, I'm also partnering up with a wonderful card maker out in Minnesota called Picturebook. They have some really gorgeous new designs this year - some samples are below, but their site has a ton more. I've had many clients use them so far, and I think the cards turned out beautifully. They're small cards (A2 is the standard size, which is 4.25" x 5.5"), but that only means you have to write less on your cards :) The cards themselves are great looking, and I find that they really highlight the black and white photo style. I like the less expensive Watercolor paper (these cards range in price from $2 -$3/card), but there are a few different ones to choose from.

---OK, I like these cards. What do I do next?
First take a look at Picturebook's website at www.picturebookonline.com and find a card that you like. Then select a photo or photos from your photoshoot for your cards (using the image number "Tessa3495") and go ahead and order your cards through Liz at Picturebook. Send me an email to let me know you're doing your cards through them, and let me know which photo or photos you've chosen. I'll work with Liz to send her the digital file, and they'll take care of you from there.

**At Picturebook, holiday card orders must be received by the end of November**

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Option 3: Make your own card online somewhere

You can buy a JPG (which is a digital negative) of one of your pictures from me for $50 and use it on cards you create at an online card service, like KodakGallery.com or Snapfish.com.

---OK, I'm sold, what do I need to do next?
Just send me an email with the image number of the image you want, and I will email a high-resolution JPG to you. You can mail me a check for the $50 after you get the file - I trust you :)

---I found a card online that I love, but it has space for 2 (or 3, or more) pictures on it. Do you offer any sort of discount when I need more than one picture?
Sure. Just when it comes to holiday cards, the first JPG is $50, and each additional JPG is $25. I hope that helps.