Handmade Holiday Card Ideas

Design by Heather Melzer

When your family photo involves small children, making it fun is key. Choose a location where they feel comfortable -- like the steps of their playhouse -- and strike a natural pose. Consider adding a playful element, like the bright scarves in this photo. Place the photo on a digital card, and pull the color scheme for the paper and accents directly from the photo.

Software: Digital Image Pro. Fonts: Bookman Old Style, Gil Sans MT Light off the Internet. Digital elements: paper, floral overlay by Wetfish Designs.