As most of you are already aware, it’s been a ridiculously crazy holiday season in the Francesi household…and it’s not even Christmas! We’ve gotten this far so dare I say we’ve nearly survived?

Posting this requires me to admit yet another of my blunders. My blunder being that I didn’t order nearly enough Christmas cards this year. So few that I was having to choose between good friends and family. Yikes!

That being said, I’ve decided to bite my tongue and post our card for those who weren’t fortunate enough to receive it. I’m really sorry if you typically receive a card from us and didn’t get one. I promise I’ll order more next year!

For the second year in a row, I decided to participate in the Brooklyn Bride Holiday Handmade Card Swap. Last year, I repurposed our personal Christmas cards and created a custom cut, typographic card. This year, however, I wanted to use materials that I had on hand.

I printed my design on old magazine spreads, cut them into 5 x 7 pieces, and sewed them onto chipboard using red thread. My favorite part about these cards is that each and every one of them is completely different. Is it conceited to say that I’m completely obsessed with the result?

I’ve got a couple of extras on hand if you want one for yourself – just shoot me an email with your name and address. At the same time, I have to admit, it may be January before I can send them (we’re in the middle of moving across the country).

I had a blast designing Christmas Party invites for my boss again this year. Martinis and Mistletoe – what fun!

For my fellow type nuts, the fonts used are:
Buttermilk
Bodoni