Here is what I ended up with this year for the dreaded Christmas picture. Its the same story every year. Them being beyond silly and me getting frustrated and threatening! lol I guess I was in a silly mood too, because the goofier they acted the more I snapped, and instead of searching for that "one special picture", I decided to use the goofy ones too! After all THIS is really who my kids are. I rather like like it, no I rather LOVE it!! I usually design an elaborate graphic card, but this year I'm busier than ever before with my wholesale accounts. I used this site to help me out this year. I was welcomed home from our Thanksgiving getaway with requests for 2 new wholesale accounts. I've been busy trying to gather up images, writing descriptions, and making samples for them.! My studio ( garage ) looks like grandmas jewelry box exploded. LOL. I'm beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel, and I have a few Christmas posts I want to share. Thanks to all of you who emailed me personally to make sure I was O.K. ( having not posted in a few weeks ). It's comforting to know you care! XOX
Just Beautiful,I too used Shutterfly this year. I was actually happy with how things turned out too... I Love the much more candid shots. This is who are kids really are. Have a great weekend.
Posted by: jamie | December 07, 2007 at 03:36 PM
Hi Tracy,
missed you. Glad to know you were away for a good reason rather than a sad one ;-)
Cute card!
Posted by: Carolyn Peeler | December 07, 2007 at 05:27 PM
Great photos!! Thanks for posting!lol. Laurie
Posted by: Charmingdesigns | December 07, 2007 at 07:04 PM
so cute Tracy! I think I will do a collage too!
Posted by: | December 07, 2007 at 10:51 PM
adorable card. i love "real life" photos.
to cute.
jessi nagy
Posted by: jessi nagy | December 08, 2007 at 04:57 AM
glad you're back friend!
they are adorable & i expected nothing less from you!
i'm so excited for all your new gigs you landed!
xo
Posted by: paige | December 08, 2007 at 06:16 AM
Love to see those sweet,cute & funny faces!!!Been there before trying to take the perfect picture...Like us Italians say...
"Fughedda bout it"!!!
Hope to see you soon!
Posted by: Prairie Home-Sherry | December 08, 2007 at 06:46 AM
Awwww, looks like they were having a blast making mom crazy, lol! I'm sure it will bring a smile to every single recipient.
Posted by: Lana | December 09, 2007 at 06:48 PM
Great idea and a great card! I love the "behind the scenes" aspect of it.
Posted by: Mary | December 10, 2007 at 01:43 PM
We struggle with the annual christmas photo every year too.
It is a priceless momento!
Posted by: sandi @ the whistlestop cafe | December 11, 2007 at 05:49 AM
Tracy, I love the pictures of the kidos...being as how all kids are...GOOFY!!! It's best to show them in their tride and true form!! Glad all is well, and glad you are keeping busy...your things are awsome!
Posted by: Heather | December 14, 2007 at 08:15 AM
Tracy,
Wishing you and yours a wonderful Holiday Season filled with joy and a Happy New Year!
Cathy
Posted by: Cathy Scalise | December 22, 2007 at 01:53 PM
These kind of photos are my most favorite of all! The children at their finest! We did a photo montage one year that had the good, the going and the gone! The gone being Maddy just BAWLING!!!! Full out yowl! My father-in-law still laughs about that one!
Posted by: cari | December 22, 2007 at 08:05 PM
Happy Holidays to you!
Love.
Posted by: suzi finer | December 24, 2007 at 08:42 PM
Wishing you a blessed and merry Christmas....may you have peace, love and joy....
Gypsy Purple
Posted by: Gypsy Purple-Chamara | December 25, 2007 at 04:44 PM
I have to tell you the necklace you made "the bear and the beast" is my all time favorite. that is all I asked for for xmas and I was nt sure David would follow through. Thank you so much. I adore it and have worn it everyday since. thank you, thank you, thank you.
Posted by: matilda jane clothing | December 28, 2007 at 05:45 PM
helllllllooooooooo
is anyone there?
happy new year stranger
( definately qualifies me for stalker alert if i have 2 comments in one post...)
Posted by: paige | December 31, 2007 at 12:57 PM