Christmas Card Photo

Christmas Card Photo questions and answers

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Q: How do I get my 3 little dogs to stay still for a Christmas Card photo?
They are: Papillon that's not too smart, a senior citizen Pomeranian and a Jack russell that's too smart for her own good.? I have a decent digital camera. Thanks!

A: I have found that it's easier after they have been exercising a lot..wait for a while they tend to be more calm and get that camera working for you. I know you'll end up taking a lot of photos before you get the right one but it's worth it, they're gonna look awesome!

Q: Creative Christmas Card Photo of Teens?
Every year, we do really boring christmas card pictures, because my parents are not creative at all. There are four of us, ranging from ages 17 to 11. What are some good ideas for a cute picture?

A: funny photos, make someone look the other direction, somebody jumping in the picture, another person isn't paying attention to the camera because he/she doesn't realize it and is instead eating no wait i just read the question fully. you said cute.. so just take a regular picture and put designs and scribbles all over. and write merry christmas on it and get it printed

Q: Family Christmas Card Photo?
What should we wear for our Christmas Card Photo? This will be the first year we've ever actually done one, so I have no clue. We live in the southwest so dressing up on holiday outfits would be kind of cheesy; because no one around here actually dresses like that. Any ideas are appreciated. Oh, and our two dogs are going to be in the photo.

A: Friends of mine also send out yearly holiday photo cards and they all wear a "white" shirt---any kind--button or tee and soft blue jeans. They have been doing this for years and it looks great on the card. They also include their pets and it is the pets that have the festive holiday ribbons on their collars.

Q: Is it weird if my boyfriend and I send out a photo christmas card to friends and family?


A: No, it is absolutly perfect. Use your picture to create your own X-Mas-Postcard. Just be sure to remeber that this postcard might stay for many years with members of your family and your friends - so make sure you´ll want to see the picture in - let´s say 20 years - too!

Q: Cute outfit for Christmas Card Photo ?
I'm looking for somthing cute to wear for me and my husband's christmas card picture that will be taken next week. My thoughts: turtle neck with a cute vest dark jeans maybe a cute wintery hat

A: That sounds super cute. Are you wearing a red turtle neck?

Q: Does anyone else find the Photo Christmas Card annoying?
I don't know why I feel this way, because I know that the sender did not have to send me anything at all, but when I get one in the mail, and I see their fake forced smiles and annoying matching outfits, I want to puke. They seem like a mass mailing, especially when they use mailing labels and no hand signature. (yeah, yeah, I know they're a time saver.) Also, I can't stand the Holiday Family Newsletter. I think they are obnoxious and arrogant. Maybe because I came from a dysfunctional family myself. Anyway, what are your thoughts on this? Am I the only one who feels this way? Thanks.

A: I'm with you ss! I really abhore the picture perfect christmas cards! My husband's family always does this. It's so annoying to me too. I think most people who do this really are egotistical and into themselves. They really think they have the perfect family, why else would they pose and send these photos to eveyone they know?! I despise this little ritual as well as the family newsletter! Who the hey cares what's gone on with your family during the year! Give me a break!

Q: Creative fun Christmas photo card? Couple with 2 dachshunds...?
I am trying to think of something really creative to do on our Christmas photo card this year. We always just take a picture but I'm really good at Photoshop so I would like to do something creative this year. It's just me, my husband, and our two dachshunds. Any ideas? THANK YOU! :-)

A: why not make a puzzle greeting card. They are pretty cheap to do on the computer and everyone will think is is cute. Another thing is get some of that see through printer paper you use for overhead projectors and print out a bunch of pictures on that cut it into a circle and place them into a clear Xmas bulb with a little fake snow or you can cut it into a shape and use scrape booking shears and card stock around it as a picture frame and place a piece of ribbon to it for a decoration that people can put on the tree add the year to it. This way it is not just a great seasons greeting to all your friends and family but something they can hold on to too. also check out petsmarts and petco too they have some great Xmas wear for dogs too. I have an elf and reindeer one for my guys and we dress up like Mr. & Mrs. Clause are friends have also borrowed the costumes too to do there's too because they got such a kick out of the idea. Also you could get all matching sweaters for you,your husband and the furbabies for the pics. Also if you know someone with a sled see if they will let you take the pic inside it like the family is going on a winter sled ride too.

Q: I look for a picture editing program which can create digital photo or other picture to Christmas card.?
I look for a picture editing program which can create digital photo or other picture to Christmas card. If the program has a lot of templates such as Greeting Cards, Christmas Cards will best. Anyone know a easy to use tool as the description?

A: Go to CropMom (http://www.cropmom.com), then upload your photo to the site via the My Photos page (you have to register, which is free, and be logged in to add photos). Then click Get Started and choose to make a new layout. Choose one of the 5" by 7" canvas sizes because that's perfect for a greeting card. Drag and drop your photo on the canvas. Then drag and drop any of CropMom's thousands of digital scrapbook graphics onto your canvas. One of the best "kits" on the site to use is the Home for the Holidays kit. In the lower left corner, use the drop-down menu for Kits to choose Home for the Holidays. You can resize and rotate photos and graphics by clicking on them. You can add your own text in the color of your choice. After you've finished your greeting card, click save. Then go to the My Layouts page, and click to enlarge that layout. You can now download your layout in low-resolution for free. The low-resolution JPEG file you download is great for sharing on the Web or for e-mailing to friends and family. Or, you can click the pink purchase button to purchase the high-resolution JPEG of your layout. This is what you'll need so that your layout can be printed. The high-resolution layout costs under $2. Now, you can either choose to print your greeting card at home. Or you can have it printed by Snapfish, Shutterfly or a similar online photofinisher. It's easy. It's inexpensive. And you'll end up with a greeting card with far better graphics than what you can get with a lot of picture-edting programs.

Q: How can I make a photo collage for a Christmas card with Photoshop?
Pretty much says it all. I just want to combine 3 pictures together and make a christmas card and I'm totally clueless about photoshop! Please help.

A: You may want to try a program called "Pisca" its made by google. Search their website to find it. If you need some christmas clipart, try these sites: http://www.smilelikeumeanit.com/stock.html

Q: Which photo Christmas card do you think looks best?
I don't know which one to order! http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/michepet2/christmas.jpg http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/michepet2/christmas2.jpg The one with 3 photos is a 5X7 "postcard" type card. It doesn't open. The one with 2 photos is a 5X7 card that opens and has a verse on the inside. I like the 3 photos but I also like the fact that the 2 photo one is an actual folded card. Which do you like best?

A: Bella, I love them both. But, I would go with the one with two photos. I think the other one may come across as too much. I know that would never be your intent but some people may assume something different. The one with the two photos seems more warm and endearing to me. Just my opinion, sweetie.

Q: Christmas Card photo?
I recently got married & was thinking of putting a picture from our wedding to use as a greeting card. I thought people who couldn't make the wedding (out of towners and such) may like it. What do you think?

A: The wedding photo is great! Those who could not come will see you in your finest and see your joy. A great idea!

Q: Free template for a Christmas photo e-card?
I want to send an ecard for xmas this year. Does anyone know a website that I can create a xmas card with a pic of my family for free? I want it to be simple too!!

A: http://www.elfyourself.com/ http://www.hallmark.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category5%7C10001%7C10051%7C-102050%7C147551;-102001;11441;-102271;-102050%7Cecards%7CHumor (the one at the bottom left, you can add a pic of your family)

Q: Anyone have some great ideas for photo christmas card for a single guy?


A: putting up your tree ..rap you;r self in light 's like your having a hard time. If you have a dog put a Santa hat on both of you(marry Christmas from us to you) you making Christmas cookie...get a apron, Santa hat, cookie sheet with some cookie on it. ( marry Christmas from me to you) Have fun with it, single guys have Christmas too.and photo are nice from any one not just for family's.