Modern Family Update Holiday Photo Card

The modern family update holiday photo card design has been very popular in my shop and I get a lot of questions about what can and cannot be changed - number of photos, layout, headings, etc.  Here are some past orders I have done that will give you an idea of a few different configurations.

 This family kept the same general layout, changed a few headings and used three photos instead of two.

 This family had a slight layout change, ditched the illustrations, changed headings and colors.

 Here's a vertical layout of the design with a single photo.

 These guys brought in a bright and colorful palette and flipped the location of the photos and text.

 Here's a cute yellow take on the design with three photos instead of two.

 Don't have enough text to fill out the card?  No problem.  I can add snowflakes or a Christmas tree if your card is looking bare.

Recent Orders

One of my most popular designs in the past few months has been the "Santa Brought" Christmas birth announcement.  It is perfect for a holiday baby!  I loved designing so many of these birth announcements and seeing the darling photos of Christmas babies.  The great photos really make the announcement.  Here's a small sampling:

There are so many darling props to use for newborn photo shoots now.  Seeing all of these cute babies made me wish I could do my Christmas Eve baby's newborn photo shoot over again.  Note to self: newborn knitted cap with a long pom pom tail is a must!

Because this announcement has been such a hit, I've adapted it as a new years birth announcement and valentines day birth announcement as well.

winter is on it's way!

Here in Utah we have already had our first good snowstorm!  Can you believe it?  I always consider snow before Halloween a [not so welcome] sign of an extra long winter ahead... But the mountains look beautiful with their brilliant fall leaves AND a fresh dusting of white. No matter how early that first snowfall is, it's a reminder that the holiday season is just around the corner!

October is a great month to start planning for your holiday photo cards and get them checked off that never-ending holiday to-do list.  My family and I are going to have our photos taken in the next few weeks so it's one less thing to worry about in that chaotic post-Thanksgiving frenzy.  What about you?  When are you getting your photos taken this year?

Holiday Printing + Shipping Schedule

Please reference the table below for shipment dates for your holiday cards (or any other cards!). This table assumes that your design is ordered, finalized (proofed) and paid for by 5:00 pm on the date in the first column.  While I am planning to continue to fill design orders and print requests beyond the dates listed, I am expecting a baby this month.  I'm giving myself a buffer prior to my due date when I cannot guarantee your ship date.  Although I have no idea when the baby will come, this is my best effort at not ruining your holidays by promising something I cannot!  Please note that any orders beyond these dates will still be accepted and processed, and any interruption of service or shipping will be noted in my etsy shop announcement.  Thanks!

Date of Complete Order + Payment	Print Yourself Digital Image	Photo Cards will Ship	Value Cards or Magnets will Ship	Premium Cards will Ship
12-1	12-2	12-6	12-8	12-9
12-2	12-3	12-6	12-9	12-10
12-3	12-4	12-7	12-10
12-4	12-6	12-8
12-5	12-6	12-8
12-6	12-7	12-9
12-7	12-8	12-10
12-8	12-9	12-11
12-9	12-10
12-10	12-11
12-11	12-13

Early Bird Sale

The holidays are quickly approaching - and this year for me, that means the birth of my first child is too!  In an effort to make the holidays a little easier for all of us, I'm offering a great incentive to get your holiday cards done early this year: the entire holiday section of the etsy shop will be 25% off for the next three days (until November 12, 2010 at midnight MST).  All holiday designs are currently marked down to their sale price.  No special codes to enter or discounts to calculate, anyone can save with this sale!  Feel free to spread the word!


Please note that the 25% discount applies to holiday designs only.  Print packages and custom designs are not included.  All prices are as marked in the shop.

Retirement Party

We're saying goodbye to some old designs.  Retiring designs include several holiday photo cards; they are on their way out so we can make room for newer, more hip stuff!

All retiring designs can be found and purchased via the Sugarhouse Ink Etsy Shop and are on sale for $9.00 each.

Please check the shop often -- I'm adding more regularly and they'll only be available for a limited time.  Here are a few we're saying "ciao" to:

 

 

Custom Photo Card - Color

I love getting orders with special requests for color or layout changes. Often they lead to new design ideas that everyone can order! Here are some recent examples of custom photo card orders where just changing the colors made all the difference.
Feel free to submit special requests when you order your custom holiday photo cards this year!

Party Board #2 - Snowflake Party

A snowflake party is the perfect theme for a neighborhood holiday party or a winter birthday party. Here's what we found:
Invitation: Snowflake Party Invitation (available with or without photo)
Cupcake Liners: Winter Splendor by Wilton
Snowflake Cookies: Frosted Sugar Cookies from cakebox cookies
Snowflake Marshmallows: Let Martha Stewart show you how to dress up your hot cocoa!
Cool Mountain Creme Soda: From Soda Samurai
Snowflake Cupcakes: Here's a tutorial by Wilton
Snowflake Tableware: available on amazon.com
Snowflake Cutouts: from Target

More New Holiday Designs!

Check it out - even more new holiday photo card designs! These designs (and many more) now available for purchase in our Christmas gallery.

Holiday Birth Announcements

Families who welcome a new little one around the holidays have a lot to be thankful for -- and a lot to think about! In order to simplify things we've created an exclusive line of Holiday Birth Announcements. These are a great way to announce your sweet new bundle while wishing a happy holiday as well. Check out the new designs -- Christmas Birth Announcements, Hanukkah Birth Announcements and New Years Birth Announcements.

What's Your Favorite Holiday Greeting?

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New Gallery :: Valentines!

Ok, so I know it's not even February yet, but if you want to send your child to school with the coolest Valentine's in the class, it's going to require a little planning. I'm happy to announce an all new gallery of Valentine's Day photo cards! These are not only great for kid-to-kid valentining, but provide a great chance to redeem yourself it you forgot/didn't have time to send out your Christmas/Hanukkah/New Year's greeting this year either. No need to fret. Valentine's Day can be a great time to spread the love and send an unexpected greeting to brighten someone's day. Check out these new designs and be on the lookout for more. They'll be popping up all month long.

New Christmas Card Designs!

New designs have a way of popping up in our galleries. Early this morning three new Christmas card designs made their way to the Christmas gallery. Check them out below!

Holiday Designs Are Here

Sugarhouse Ink is happy to release the latest holiday designs for your family photo greeting this holiday season. It's not too early to start planning! Visit our gallery to see our latest designs. Get a jump start on what is sure to be one of the longest to-do lists of the year, and get your order in today!