In America, having family pictures printed as Christmas cards has been popular for years. But, that is something that is not done here in Ukraine yet. Since I love all things "picture," I have been thinking about making up my own.
And, since one idea breeds another, I immediately knew I wanted to do this for Christmas and thought, "Candy canes instead of tootsie pops sure would be PERFECT!" The only problem is, we do not have candy canes here. No problem, then. Ukrainians don't associate candy canes with Christmas anyway!
I got started on my project right away. We haven't worn short sleeves here in a couple of months, so you can see that this picture (below) was not recent.
Then, I uploaded my picture
to the amazing online photo-editing program Picnik. I enhanced the colors, added festive hats, "snow" (do you think they will believe it was snowing while my kids were wearing short sleeves?!), and a frame. Then, I added the Russian text (
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year) through another program [
from Paint.net that is downloaded to my computer] since the online program Picnik does not type Russian text. And there you have it! (below)
Still not done, though. Then, we bought lots of little suckers...
I got an X-acto knife, ruler, and old cutting board...
...cut around Nate's hand and added a sucker!
And here it is, all complete!
When I finish this project, I will have enough to give each family in our church here on Christmas Day!
So, there you have it... our version of a family Christmas card to give out this year. Thoughtful, inexpensive, easy, and just down-right fun! I mean, who
doesn't love to receive candy from cute, smiling kids?!
That is such a cute idea! Your kids are adorable too :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is the cutest idea ever!!
ReplyDeleteLove this! Now I want to try it. :)
ReplyDeleteJolene, you are amazing! I absolutely LOVE your Christmas card idea and the picture of you kiddoes is fun, adorable, and so joyful!!! I love watching how our Father, is using your family to spread HIS JOY, in Ukraine! *Hugs*
ReplyDeleteYou creative thing, You!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
Kiss the kids for me! I miss you!
Anna
Very cute and creative!!! Picnic is so wonderful and such a fun way to add to pictures. You sure did a great job.
ReplyDeletePinterest is new to me, but I am enjoying all the interesting ideas. It's even helped me out with some Christmas ideas for our church people and Ron's English students.
MERRY CHIRSTMAS to you and your family!
This is such a cute idea!!
ReplyDeleteJennifer
Super cute...the card, the idea, AND the kiddos!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Pinterest has helped my uncreative brain so much! :)
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and your precious family, Jolene!
Oh, and candy is the BEST!!! :)
Love it! Very neat ideas!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt is very nice...enjoy seeing how the kiddos are growing....Merry Christman to you and your family. Love y'all and appreciate the work you are doing.
ReplyDeleteYou made me smile! I Love it and once again your creativity comes through loud and clear.
ReplyDeleteI am sure everyone will love it, too.
Blessings to you.
Vicki
Jolene I have put your Christmas Cards on face book for all My friends to see I really do enjoy your pictures. This year will be A little sad for us we had to put down out 17 year dog he was Like family /
ReplyDeleteWish you and yours a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Love to all
Cute idea, Jolene!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable idea! I love it!
ReplyDeleteLove your Christmas cards!!! You are so gifted.
ReplyDeleteThose are so cute! I have never thought of that before.
ReplyDeleteLOVE, LOVE, LOVE them! Such a sweet idea! You always have such great ideas!
ReplyDeleteYour pics were SO cute!!! LOVE all the ideas!!! :D You are such a blessing to me!!!
ReplyDeletePraying you & your family have a warm & loving & fun-filled memorable Christmas overflowing with lots of blessings!!!
Love & miss you!
Hugged in my prayers,
Felicia