Every year, I design a special Christmas card for my family and friends. I really didn’t have the energy for crafting this year but still managed to make something a little bit handmade.
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Since my 2022 calendar is cat-themed, I went with my cats in party hats and had cards professionally printed with my white cat on a green background. I had been thinking about adding a striped card hat with a bit of mini tinsel for a pom pom but it was really hard to find the sort of supplies I wanted. Instead I ended up with gold glitter hats. sequin pom poms and some tiny holo stars for extra glitter.
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I also had a design printed on the inside so it would be quicker to sign them. The nerve damage in my hand makes handwriting quite painful after a while so it all helps speed things up. This card should be easy enough to recreate for my shop next year, perhaps with gold foiling for the hat and stars!
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In the meantime, you can stock up on cards, gift wrap, stickers, tissue paper etc. with my Cats in Party Hats and Gingerbread Cookie Cat designs via print-on-demand. There’s always some good discounts during this holiday week and you’ll be all set for next year.