HI Maureen, I love a good Holiday project, and am quite crafty. What Kind of Christmas cards were you looking for, give me some ideas!!! This could be so much fun!!! Email me dear and we can discuss it. I can see now doing a special hummingbird vine Christmas card Just for Tina. What fun. I have lots of ideas!!! Talk to you soon. Kathy

When I was small, my mother used to buy black & white lithographed cards from the Metropolitain Art Gallery in New York. I recall one that portrayed a stable scene, another of angels- but not all of them were Christmas based because they were sent to friends of all religions. She then hosted a party of close friends and we sat around the diningroom table and watercolored them. I still think that is a nice touch- and a happy memory!

My brother, who owns a successful printing and publishing company in Central NY, had all of his employees bring in their dogs for pictures. He hired a professional photographer for the occasion and had Xmas props (antlers, scarves, etc.) for those who wanted them. The pictures were done on an individual basis, but put into a company card together (with the owners' names). It was SOOOO cute. On the inside of the card, Bob informed the recipients (his many clients) that a donation was being made in their name to the Wounded Warriers organization. Rather than receiving a ham or gift basket, his clients loved the card and the donation enormously.

All right then! I will start the new thread. Artemis_ma, I will post about how we do this on that thread for you.