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Anywho! I started by choosing my favorite Instagram photos from the Instax Share app. You can connect your Instagram account, choose from your photo library OR take photos directly from the app. Then I printed A BUNCH of them for our cards! I had the idea of printing my favorite photos that we have taken throughout the year so everyone had a slightly different card. ???? I then printed my card designs at home, printing 2 to a sheet, and cutting them out.
That is a cute idea. What I've done (and I think I got the idea from Jenae??) is put all the wedding invites/christmas cards at the back of the yearly photo album. I like to see friends who've come and gone, and to see how they change over the years. I too hate to just throw them out!
I feel exactly the same was as you. I have a stack of cards just sitting in a drawer because I don't know what to do with them! Don't really want to make a book of them and have to keep them every year but feel bad tossing them. Maybe I'll make one of these!
I remembered this project from a while ago, and dug up the post today when I decided to do some valentine's decorating. I can't get over how much I love this craft! It is a much better use of holiday cards than my usual MO (lament taking off the fridge, stash for a few months, eventually throw out in cleaning frenzy). Thanks for the inspiration ?
Each year they would frame the photo from their annual Christmas card and hang it on the tree. Since they waited 6 years to have me, there are 6 tiny frames showing them in all their pre-children glory. Each Christmas I would look forward to hanging them on our tree. Now after years of doing this my parents have a tree full of Christmas-Card-Photo-Ornaments!
For many, tucked in there somewhere is the question if whether to send holiday cards and if so, how. We often receive emails and comments from people struggling with this decision, many of whom have been hearing opinions from others about what you are "supposed" to do.
As is often the case in grief, there is no right or wrong answer, but there are a few considerations we'll discuss here. After, we'd love to hear from you in the comments. How have you handled holiday cards after a death?
A small but significant problem when sending holiday cards after a death is that it's hard to find the right card, which is why we created our holiday sympathy cards. Our cards acknowledge that the holidays are a bittersweet reminder of those who are no longer with us to celebrate. And though deceased loved ones are physically gone, they are always present in our hearts and minds. Check them out in our shop.
If you decide to send cards the next question is whether you want to acknowledge the loss that occurred during the year. Again, there is no right or wrong answer, but here are some things to keep in mind.
If you decide to go this route, the appropriate way to acknowledge can be hard to gauge. Some families chose to use a family photo that includes their loved one. Others choose to write a sentence or two acknowledging the loss. A third option comes from a WYG reader, who included her deceased child's name when signing the card but put the name in a heart. Some include a note or letter going into more depth about how everyone is coping, ways of continuing bonds, etc. If you have other ideas on how to acknowledge this, please leave a comment to let us know.
If you decide against cards, then regret that decision, don't worry! You can send a text or email on the holiday to those who matter most. You can also decide to send a New Year's card to buy yourself a little more time if you find yourself regretting the decision.
If you are struggling with the decision, or if you have tips to share, please leave a comment to keep the conversation going! And don't forget to check out the WYG holiday cards that support our site in our shop.
I have always made a cards for my late wife, I take it and place on the headstone about a week before and leave it for another week, I take cards for Birthday, In Memoriam, and Christmas, I have done every since she died in 2015 and while ever the Good Lord gives me the strength to do so I will.
After my father died last June as it got closer to Christmas I thought it would be great to receive one last Christmas card from him. He always sent a card with a check in it to my sisters, myself and the grandkids. I had his signature on several items. Btw I am executor of his will and can sign my name to his checks. I used carbon paper to sign his name to the cards and my name to the checks. Is that considered forgery
I know this is a late response but I wanted to share my experience. My sister passed away 6 years ago. Each year since on her birthday my family and I have a random act of kindness day. We go to the hospital that care for her during her illness and donate small lap quilts I have made through the year, a small plant or balloon. We always include a tag that marks the year and in loving memory of Laura.
My advice, keep your tradition alive. Add your mom in rememberance.
Second paragraph talked about kids and grand kids. Third paragraph talked about me and what I have been up to. I put this on the back of a photo card of random pictures with my children and grand children in them. I ended with the following statement.
My dad passes away this year on Oct. 4th. Before he died he asked me to send out Christmas Cards. I know I will struggle with that because we always had a grand time doing it. I decided to send Thanksgiving cards with a note inside telling each person what they meant to my dad and to thank them for the memory of me and him sending cards for the past 8 years.
My dad passes away this year on Oct. 4th. Before he died he asked me to send out Christmas Cards. I know I will struggle with that because we always had a grand time doing it and I loved to hear his stories about the people we were sending card. I decided to send Thanksgiving card with a note inside telling each person what they meant to my dad and to thank them for the memory of me and him sending cards for the past 8 years.
I lost my wife two years ago since when I have not sent cards of any description. My wifes niece got married recently and I sent a card signed from myself and my wife. I know my wife would have agreed with the sentiments.but I now think I may have done wrong which is giving me great cause for concern as I would not wish to upset anyone.
My husband passed in 2018 I continue to sign his name to each card I send, No one has thought it was wrong. In fact it reminds them of the important role he played in all our lives and often results in shared memories which give me comfort as it helps me know he is not forgotten but loved and missed.
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My daughters partner recently passed away, she is being so brave, but my question is that I want to write something in her Christmas card conveying her bravery and that we are always there and proud of her. Please any ideas, she has expressed that she wants to receive a Christmas card, but would like to put my own verse or message in
My uncle died on Christmas day 2017. I rarely get to see my cousin. I know that she will probably not have a very merry Christmas, but I feel that I need to acknowledge her since I always send her a card. Should I send a card, if so, what type of card? Would a phone call be better than a card to let her know that I am thinking of her?
To all who are struggling at this time of the year, my heart goes out to you. It is certainly not easy to celebrate when you have lost a loved one, no matter what time of the year. There is no right or wrong, but how I view it Is to celebrate the life of your loved one, they are watching over you and would not want you to be sad at this special time. Celebrate that you had them and new them for the time that you did, feel their presence around, you, know that they are there, set a place for them at the xmas table, hange a special xmas decoration on the tree, talk about them, bring them back into your life, they will be missing you too. (That is my belief)
When my husband died in September of 2015, I could not send Christmas cards. My heart was not in the joyful customs of the holiday. I again struggled last year, but when I saw the WYG card, I decided that it was perfect for honoring him and allowing me to feel happiness in this simple act. I will be sending the new one this year. Thank you so much for helping me with this difficult decision. Jeanette
This will be the seventh holiday season since my young adult son died suddenly. I have not sent out Christmas cards since then. I find the holiday season forever changed, and would prefer that the whole season just be over.
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