About Arts & Crafts: Celebrate the Season with Homemade Cards

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Arts & Crafts From Barbara Crews, your About Arts & Crafts Editor Greetings! Holidays are a wonderful excuse for getting back in touch with folks you don't see very often, and what better way to reach out than with a holiday card that truly expresses who you are? Happy Crafting! Photo Cards Photo cards can be a great way to show friends and family what's changed in your household over the last year. Cards can feature anything from your family (including pets!) to your home or snaps from a recent vacation. Photo Card Ideas for Families Photo Card Ideas for Pets See More About:  holiday photography  christmas photography  Quick and Easy Origami Cards Handmade origami cards can be a lovely way to show appreciation for the special people in your life. Even better, you don't need to spend hours folding elaborate cards to make an impact. These simple projects can be completed in 15 minutes or less. Make an Origami Santa Make an Origami Wreath See More About:  origami for beginners  origami card  modular origami Put Your Own Stamp on Holiday Cards Our Guide to Rubber Stamping recommends choosing stamps with bold images that do not need additional coloring. The images can be left plain or dressed up with a bit of glitter for some extra sparkle. Border Templates for Cards Free Digital Christmas Stamps Simple Techniques for Painting Cards From stencil and wax-resist projects to linocut and block prints, our Guide to Painting has some creative ideas that will give your cards a sophisticated edge this season. (Just how simple these techniques actually are can remain our little secret.) How to Make Paper Fold and Paint Your Own Cards See More About:  painting christmas cards  inspiration for artists  Arts & Crafts Ads Christmas Crafts Kids Christmas Cards Craft Projects DIY Crafts Kids Art Supplies Featured Articles Cross Stitch Cards Vintage Christmas Postcard Gallery Cards with Fabric Windows Fabric Postcards Simple Cards for Kids and Teens Clever Envelope Templates   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Arts & Crafts newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement