Welcome, Cuddlebones! One good reason to make your own cards is because it's less expensive! And you can have it say exactly what you want. And if you want a card for Memorial Day, or the Fourth of July, or "Just 'Cuz Day" you aren't limited by what's available in the card store. You might want to take a look at the Paper Arts forum. There are several folks posting there who make greeting cards. Here's a link for you... Here is a link that might be useful: THS Paper Arts Forum

Here are the instructions to make the Crhistmas Tree card. Boy, it does look confusing as ever. I'll practice and try to explain it simplier. Sal ------------- The paper that you use to make a 3 tiered Christmas tree will be a 4" X 4", 3" X 3", and a 2" X 2". To make a 4 tiered Christmas tree add a 5" X 5" piece of paper. Fold corner to corner first, then the other corner to corner. Next fold in half and fold. The last fold you turn the paper over and fold in half. On figure 2 you collapse the triangle to form the base of the tree. Make sure to make the creases well. I know it's a little confusing at first but call me and I'll walk you through when you're ready. If you use paper like wrapping paper, remember the design is on the outside when you make the folds until you make the last fold where you flip the paper over.

Hah! I never thought of that until you mentioned it, Minnie... just use my computer and printer to make as many copies of a picture as I need! So much more versatile (and cheaper!) than buying sets of prints or greeting cards to cut up.

I see you like photography, Wanda. Here's a very simplistic idea for your Christmas card that doesn't require a lot of 'scrapbook store' goodies. Take a picture you like, maybe a snowy field with a single barn or house, or perhaps an evergreen tree covered in snow... Or maybe the wreath on your front door... Use that as the decoration on the front of your card. Print the photos on either photo paper or a similar quality paper (not the regular cardstock). Cut them out. [You might find it cheaper to have the photo printing done at a quickie print shop.] Decide on your background cardstock color, texture, and the inside verse; print the verse, and, if you use one, your colophon on the back. Decorative suggestions: *If you've chosen a snowy scene, you could highlight the snow by applying a 'bit' of crystal glitter to accent it. *Or if your wreath has red berries, you could use some red dimensional paint on some of them. *Or maybe cut the edges of the photo with decorative scissors; or perhaps mount it on a contrasting color paper. Glue the photo to the front of the card, using double-sticky tape, just a row at the top. You're done! Hope these suggestions get your mind working... I'm sure you'll come up with the perfect photo that expresses your Christmas wishes. And be sure to check the card-crafting books at your local public library. And do it soon, before they are all checked out by other patrons! You may find just the idea that doesn't even involve photos!