A photoValentine.

So I've been thinking a lot about Christmas cards...yeah, I know it's past December but I really love getting photo's of everyone I know and love.  But why is it only at Christmas that we update people on our lives? Particularly with photographs?

And on a separate note why do we turn to superhero's and cartoon Princesses to inform those around us that we love them?  I mean granted, I loved picking out valentine cards when I was little and deciding which ones I was going to give to each person in my class.  But this year I was thinking it would be fun to make photo Valentines actually featuring the person they are from.  So I made these for Grant:

It's 4 x 6 so you could print enough for a class and spend about the same as you would buying a box of Valentines.

I explain how to make an exact copy using your own child in an article, here( on Creating Keepsakes website):

http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/mag/article.ihtml?index_field=2107&_start_page_=1&issue=&backIssue=

Comments

[chloe]

So adorable. Oh to be talented like you.

[Natasha]

I LOVE this idea. I'm going to start working on something now. SO FUN! My daughter is excited about it too.

[Martha M.]

I am absolutely doing this for my daughter's card for her class!!
You are so creative!!!
Thanks for sharing, Candyce!

[Jessi]

We so need to get a picture of our grant's together someday! :)

[Allison K]

fun tutorial! Such a great idea!

[Joscelyne (Joscie) Cutchens]

I love it, but then again, I love all your tidbits, that's why I keep coming back! :) thanks!

[Amy Harle]

Such an awesome idea!!! Thanks :)

[chris jenkins]

very cool idea - you just inspired me with another one :) thank you!

[Holly]

That is SUCH a cute idea!

[Jodi]

Love it!

I had to drop you a quick note to tell you thanks. I was recently in Barnes & Noble and I picked up the book Twilight based on your suggestion. I began reading it on vacation and devoured it in just a couple days. I could not wait to get back to the States to buy New Moon and Eclipse. I am obsessed! Can't wait for the movie, the next book in the Twilight series and her new adult book coming out in May.

Thanks!

Jodi

[paolo]

Hi C!

hope all is well with you!

I'm up late/early because of bad sinuses/cold/cough. ugh. no better time to get caught up on what's going on with my creative friends...
Hope to see you on the road this year...

:)
P

[Laura]

Oh I really love this idea! Thanks so much for the inspiration!

[stacy]

i love this idea and will be using it for future "holiday" ideas. going to do this as a birthday card for family too. so many ideas - so little time. thanks - you're the best!

[Marissa Garner]

What a great idea for valentine's day. You never cease (i don't know how to spell it)to amaze me!

[ramona]

this is great! I was just telling my husband last night that we need to send photo cards for valentines day and be a little more creative! thank you for the info on how to do this!

[Fran]

My 4 year old son and are putting together are photo valentines this afternoon...beautiful idea! Thanks!

[Suzie]

I absolutely LOVE this idea! I think I will use this idea as thank you's for birthday gifts. That way they get a thank you and a picture of the birthday child.

[Laurel]

Love that photo especially the perspective with the Valentine's hearts in the forefront. Someday I will get better with those darned aperture settings.

[Rachel]

The article you link to is no longer there... :(
I'm trying and trying to figure out this aperture stuff. HELP!!