Community Chat

[Witchy Woman]

@Desertdi 

This made me laugh.  Also, it made me dig out my own "Glamor Shots" photo from the 70s!

I sure looked great except for the HUGE earrings the photographer insisted I wear.

Maybe I'll have some stationary or cards made with that photo 

Then, again, maybe not.

[CalminHeart]

Use a magnifying glass if you need to. At my age, I keep one around. 

[LindaSal]

I understand what the OP is saying.   I love getting the photo cards and I do agree one or two nice pictures would be lovely instead of a montage of tiny little squares.  I think it ruins the whole aspect of it.   My brother sends the best one with a yearly photo taken on Thanksgiving each year of him and his family, I love it.........whereas my cousin does the montage thing with the cat and the dog and the neighbor and the neighbors house, LOL! 

ETA: Oh yes, and please skip the newsletter, still laughing  

[Twins Mom]

@CelticCrafter 

Gracious, the word "complaint" might be a bit strong for my taste.  ......hence the word reflection.   

I like to think about what works and what does not as well as think about the past (sorry).  I also remember "pressing" pieces of wrapping paper for next time, but I don't want to do that again.  

Actually I like the photo cards and would love to send if I could be so lucky as to get everyone together for decent pic and figure out how to produce in a timely manner.  

[beckyb1012]

I do love getting the photo cards and have a few sent with the smaller pictures.  I have one family, the Grandparents, their three sons, and now the adult children of the three sons, with their own children (the great grandchildren) who all send the large photograph and I just really like those better.  This past Christmas card from the now Great Grandparents was the group shot at the alter of one of her granddaughter's wedding this past May.  I have saved everyone of this family's Christmas photo cards since 1997.  

[Maureen1234]

I love seeing all the pictures on holiday cards!

[minkbunny]

I enjoy getting a card from the granddaughter with her family each year - luckily it is exactly the right size for a 4 by 6 frame ( she is a professional photographer so I guess she plans it that way). 

As far as the small photos, I have found something even better than a traditiional magnifying glass - it is a lighted viewer  that is sold to view stamps or coins - didn't cost much and is uses one AAA battery that lasts foever.  It slides open and closed and is soooo handy - I bet it use it several times each day for something or other.

[Karie2022]

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@Twins Mom wrote:

As I handle this year's Christmas cards, I want to make an observation about the personalized photo cards.  While I love getting cards and even more enjoy seeing family pictures, I get frustrated with the photo cards I get.....the cards are decent sized but they normally are made up of numerous small pictures, to the point where I can barely enjoy them.  To be clear, i have very decent vision!  I guess sender can't decide which picture or thinks more is better.  any other observances?

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Totally agree....either do one nice large picture or maybe 3 tops-the small ones are too tiny too see and you literally need a magnifying glass.