Three ways to cut down on Christmas costs with DIY greeting cards
GREETING cards are a lovely gesture at Christmas – and they’re even better with a personal touch.
If you want to send a special note this festive season, here’s how to keep costs down . . .
GET PERSONAL: Many retailers have bulk offers on personalised cards, where you add a photo and a tailored message.
A5 cards start at £2.99 each on cardfactory.co.uk, but you get 50 per cent off when buying four or more, which works out at £5.98 for four. Note that you’ll also need to pay for them to be posted to you (£2.70 for four).
At vistaprint.co.uk, you can add your own photo to basic designs, plus a personalised message, for as little as 60p per card.
Alternatively, if you bulk buy up to 50, the cost is 56p each. Postage for economy delivery is £4.50 if you are spending less than £40.
DIY DESIGNS: Craft your own cards and indulge in some creativity. A pack of 50 plain white cards with envelopes is £7.50 from Hobbycraft, or buy two packs and get 100 cards for £10.
Keep it simple if you’re planning on making a lot. Look for spare materials you have at home, such as ribbon or coloured paper. Two buttons, for example, can be stacked with a scarf and hat to give the impression of a snowman.
KID CRAFTS: If you’ve got little ones, making Christmas cards using their foot or hand prints is a very sweet send. Plus you’ll always have the memory of how little they once were.
A small footprint in brown paint can be the basis of a reindeer head — just draw antlers out the top and a big red nose on the bottom. There are loads more ideas on social media.
Or keep the kids entertained by getting them to make up some cards for you.
Draw a simple outline of a Christmas tree in black marker and they can decorate it as they like, perhaps by dipping their fingers in paint to create baubles.
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