September 14th, 2007 by Elizabeth Blackwell
I’m headed to a local amusement park today called Lagoon. Our company has decided to take us all there as a thank you for all the hard work we do during the year. As I’m there today, I will definitely be looking for photo Christmas card opportunities.
The first place we’ll probably go is on the […]
September 13th, 2007 by Elizabeth Blackwell
Do you have a family member of friend in Iraq or Afganistan? If so, this post may be for you. Families who have members in the military need comfort and peace. Friendly photo Christmas cards could serve as a tribute to your country and a reminder of the sacrifices of freedom our soldiers are making. […]
September 12th, 2007 by Elizabeth Blackwell
Disneyworld, Disneyland, Knottsberry Farms, Six Flags, Lagoon - any amusement park can make a great place for photo Christmas cards. You know those shots when you’re all in decorative costumes and it’s black and white? Or maybe in the boat or tube together? Or getting soaked on an amazin water ride? These are fun moments […]
September 11th, 2007 by Elizabeth Blackwell
Whose kid hasn’t danced at a local event or recital? Jazz, tap, ballet, clogging, folk, etc. - fun events to be a part of, aren’t they? I’ve taken many pictures of my child at his dance performance. I can include an action shot, the entire team, or just a fun pose after winning […]
September 10th, 2007 by Elizabeth Blackwell
What do you think about this? I’m at a conference now for CJU - Commission Junction - and am learning tons about affiliate marketing. One of the things the keynote speaker talked about a lot today was content maketing. What I got out of this was that you can tie businesses in […]
September 7th, 2007 by Elizabeth Blackwell
This is an interesting topic. Custom photo Christmas cards seem to be getting more and more popular. Here are some things to consider before you begin designing:
1) How many cards will you be sending? A dozen or two — or more than 100?
2) What size card do you want to send? Standard greeting card […]
September 6th, 2007 by Elizabeth Blackwell
I’ve been doing more and more research on specifics of photo Christmas cards, including color combinations. Today I want to talk about the size. The question I have is “Does size really matter?” Yes, this is a funny question for a variety of reasons but seriously, what is the best size for a […]
September 5th, 2007 by Elizabeth Blackwell
If you plan on mixing colors in your photo Christmas cards, it’s definitely good to remember that most colors will “go” together. Pastels, for example, can be mixed with ease — pink, peach, butter, baby blue, lilac, and mint. Deep jewel tones of navy, hunter, and deep red will also combine well. In addition, most […]
September 4th, 2007 by Elizabeth Blackwell
Yesterday I learned quite a bit about what red means. I found some additional information about red that I thought gave all readers even more insight about the Christmas color.
The color red also has deep origins too. Red is intended to symbolize the blood of Jesus. At Christmas time, we see red everywhere. […]
September 3rd, 2007 by Elizabeth Blackwell
When you think of the Christmas season, obviously red and green come to mind. As I write on a day to day basis about photo Christmas cards, I have become very intrigued about what these (and other colors) really mean. First we’ll talk about RED:
For the ancient Romans, a red flag was a signal for […]