Thursday, October 30, 2008

Say Hello with a Photo!

By David Peters

You too can send out those fun and personalized photo greeting cards to friends and loved ones for any event or just to say hello. These custom greetings are as close as your favorite photo away. With only a few simple steps, you can add a creative touch to an already unique message that comes only from you.

Printable greeting cards are not only a great way to keep in contact with family and friends, but also to show off your digital photos. The best way to capture a moment is with a photo and transforming a snapshot into a customized greeting card for occasions such as birthdays, birth announcements, invitations and more are simple with the help of most online digital photo services.

Creating Printable Photo Greeting Cards:

Photo cards are simple and fun to create. Online photo services such as Shutterfly and Ofoto make it easy to design high-quality customized photo cards using your own digital photos and personal message inside. Typically, photo greeting cards are printed on 5x7 card stock and you can choose from a matte or glossy finish. You just need to upload your digital photo (or photos) to the photo service, choose from a selection of layouts and greetings, and add your personal message. Photo cards usually come in sets of 20 with envelopes for mailing.

Another greeting card option for maximum convenience is offered. Shutterfly features the ability to import your addresses from your Palm device or Outlook and they will even mail the cards for you!

Software for Photo Greeting Cards:

Another option for creating printable greeting cards is with the use of digital photo software. Many easy to use programs are available with tons of template options for any holiday. These programs can assist you in designing your own personal Christmas card or birth announcement with that special message. Two of the most popular programs are Fotofinish and Adobe Photoshop Album. Both of these programs have a diverse selection of templates including Valentine's, Easter, Mother's and Father's Day, 4th of July, Halloween, Christmas photo cards and every occasion in between.

There are many fun ways to use your digital camera. Get creative and enjoy!

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