The tradition of sending Christmas cards began in the early 1800s.Sending a Christmas card to distant relatives is a great way to cheer them up during the holiday season.They are inexpensive and simple ways of remembering loved ones.
Step 1: Send cards to people on a list.
Santa wants to make a list and check it twice.You can buy enough cards at the store to not forget anyone.As you finish the card, you can check off people's names.Double-checking the addresses of people on your list is a good idea during this stage.
Step 2: An appropriate card design is what you should choose.
Pick a Christmas card that appeals to you and your family.You can get a card with a Christmas tree, angel, Santa, or red Robin on it.nativity Christmas cards are not a good idea if your recipient is not religious.If you have a loved one with a funny bone, there are humorous cards available.
Step 3: You can order a custom card.
Many custom print shops offer holiday themed cards for less than a local printer.You can write a nice message inside, if you choose to use these sites.There is a minimum number of cards that a shop needs to print.You should order your custom cards several weeks in advance of the holidays.The printer has plenty of time to make the order and send it to you.You can take a family photo with your loved ones wearing Christmas sweaters.This can be used as a cover image on a photo card.
Step 4: A homemade Christmas card can be made.
Purchase some holiday themed craft supplies to make your own holiday cards.An ink stamp with the words " Merry Christmas" on it can be used to make a message inside a card.Simple templates can be used to cut images from recycled paper.Christmas trees, ornaments, and snowmen can be made from images from magazines.You can use a glue stick to adhere your images.The glitter can be white, red, green, or silver.
Step 5: A greeting can be written.
Then write the addressee's name.This should be at the top of the card.The greeting is placed above the pre-printed messages in the card.
Step 6: Salutations are written in the middle of the card.
If the card has a pre-printed message, you don't have to include this.A short holiday themed salutation helps to personalize the card.It can be as simple as " Merry Christmas!"Just below the salutation is where you can write a little passage.A poem, a short message or a passage about the person works.
Step 7: It's time to finish it off with a statement.
The end of your message is signaled by these short phrases.Your name will be placed after or below the closing."From, Your Name" can be used as a closing statement.Other closing statements to try include: love, yours sincerely, best wishes, season's blessings, or even a few "X" and "O"s", which mean "Hugs and Kisses".
Step 8: You can add a souvenir or gift item.
People often include photographs with their Christmas cards.This helps to update others on how your family has changed and provides more in-depth information that can't be written in the card.Take a few photos of your family and children and put them inside the cards.You can purchase a gift card for a restaurant or store where the addressee lives to include as a more substantial item.If you want to know more about what happened during the year, you can write a Christmas Letter.Positive events include awards, family trips, or new jobs.You can save time by writing the letter in a word processing document and printing out multiple copies of the Christmas cards.
Step 9: The envelope should be addressed to your addressee.
If you don't have an envelope, you can buy a separate card.The address should be written on the front of the envelope.The person's name, street and house or apartment number should be included in the address.
Step 10: The return address should be on the envelope.
If the post office can't deliver your card, they'll be able to send it back to you.The return address can be written on the upper left corner of the envelope or the back flap.
Step 11: You can put your card inside the envelope.
The flap of most envelopes has pre-applied glue on it.Press firmly along the edge when you close the flap.You can lick the envelope with your tongue.You can also use an envelope moistener to wet the glue.The glue stick can be used to seal the envelope.This works well if the glue isn't strong.
Step 12: The envelope has a stamp on it.
You can use the holiday themed stamps at the post office.You can place the envelope in the nearest postal mailbox once it is sealed and stamped.