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I wasn’t sure if Michael and I would be sending out a special card for Christmas this year.  I was thinking of just sending out the regular folded card with something witty and cute on the front to all our close family and friends.  Then, a friend told me about Shutterfly’s Christmas promotion for 2010.  I have never used Shutterfly before but have heard great things about it.  My sister-in-law  has made several picture album books with them that have looked great!  So, I thought – there couldn’t be too much involved to get 50 free cards!  After looking at the website and browsing the options for Christmas cards, I am SO EXCITED to make photo cards this year!  I think it is only fitting that we send one with a wedding portrait… our first Christmas as a married couple.  There are so many choices, from Christmas to Holiday to Religious and New Years.  The hard part is choosing which design to go with!  I really like the following…

My subconscious apparently likes red.  Any thoughts?

I am also really excited about making a photo calendar!  I have always thought those moms who create calendars for grandparents and aunts and uncles for presents must spend a lot of time on making them.  You know, choosing the pictures, making the layout, etc.  I was so amazed by Shutterfly’s photo calendars.  Several years down the road, when Michael and I decide to start a family, I will definitely use Shutterfly to create wonderful calendars for my family to enjoy.  Typically, calendars get thrown away after the year is over but what a keepsake!!!  You could always cut the pictures and make a collage or photo album of your own if you don’t want to keep the calendar.  How neat!!!

Thanks, Leah for sharing this!  I am excited!!!  If you are interested in the promotion, click here.

I am off to find pictures!!!