Olio Digest http://oliodigest.com/ Latest Arts Articles en-us The Idea of Giving Custom Greeting Cards http://oliodigest.com/arts/the-idea-of-giving-custom-greeting-cards.html http://oliodigest.com/arts/the-idea-of-giving-custom-greeting-cards.html Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:01:13 -0500 Can you still remember the first time you have ever received a greeting card? Try hard if all you remember are hazy remembrances of past holidays and birthday celebrations. I can still vividly remember that day. I was four or five, a little tote who, on Christmas day, received a greeting card from my grandparents, among the fancy treats, fluffy toys, and little dolls given to me that year. My mother showed me the greeting card which played music every time it opens. Being a curious kid, I was delighted by the music – a Frosty the Snowman tune – which made the festive season livelier, according to my recollection of that many long Christmases ago.

All I know is that, apart from the added festiveness brought about by the upbeat music and the Christmas motif on the greeting card, I have felt extra special and that I was terribly missed. The reason for which was the message handwritten by my grandparents. It said so many warm and fuzzy feelings that I could feel that they were with me that time. My grandmother was a very good letter writer, and he told me a story about what Christmas is all about and why we celebrate it every year. That year, I have come to love the wonders of greeting cards and how it can affect us. (Also, I was doubly delighted when a crisp dollar bill has slipped out of the crack!)

Even if you are child or a grown up, greeting cards are still a hit among us. Though there are people who have taken into using electronic greeting cards to express their sentiments during special occasions, birthdays and holidays, we still find joy in receiving printed greeting cards. These may be mass produced – easily bought at the neighborhood book store and can take long to deliver as it can be in a snail pace, greeting cards still have a unique charm. Sometimes, one can feel incomplete if there’s no greeting card received during holidays. Sending and receiving greeting cards has been a continuing tradition that has gone down to many generations.

For those who like to send and receive greeting cards, you may want to consider custom made ones. Instead of buying the mass produced types, custom greeting cards can make your recipients feel extra special because of the time and effort you extended in making a one-of-a-kind card. Nothing beats a personalized greeting card which has taken time and effort to create. As many people say, it does not need to be overly beautiful. As long as it is unique design – even if the illustration or the photograph may not be at par with stock photos – and a heartfelt message, it is a win. As you know, greeting cards made by children can be the most heartfelt.

If you want to create custom greeting cards for the holidays, you may now start thinking of design ideas. Take time thinking of the possible design templates and lay outing format, the paper type that you will use as well as how the envelope would look like. You may need to look at the person’s likes and dislikes, passions and interests if you are sending a greeting card for his or her birthday. You may inject humor, anecdote, funny statement, and hilarious messages just to make the person feel that he or she is missed and remembered.

]]> Things You Need To Know Before You Hire A Wedding Photographer http://oliodigest.com/arts/things-you-need-to-know-before-you-hire-a-wedding-photographer.html http://oliodigest.com/arts/things-you-need-to-know-before-you-hire-a-wedding-photographer.html Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:34:29 -0500
You want the very best of everything for your wedding, right from the location to the theme and even the cake. Then why settle for an amateur when it comes to photography. Don’t you want a photographer who showcases these for you and ensures that the memories of your wedding remain forever? After all, if you are hiring a professional wedding photographer, he would come, with knowledge of the latest improvements in technology, the right equipments and the right experience. It’s a onetime investment for a life time of memories. However make sure to spend wisely on a competent professional wedding photographer. When it comes to bragging about professional competency everyone talks big, but when it comes to delivery, most of them would vanish. Haven’t we all heard of stories where the bride looked as if she was bleached or of stories, where an aunt and uncle whom you’ve met only recently are all there in the wedding photos, but your Dad is amiss.

Your wedding photographer, could be easily taking up 10% of your wedding budget, so if you are spending so much, it’s important to get your money’s worth. Before you commit yourself to a wedding photographer, be absolutely sure that he should be able to do justice to your needs. Go though his profile, and then decide if he worth your hard earned money.

It’s easy to get an estimation of the budget involved; you just have to get to the website of the wedding photography. But remember this would most probably a rough estimation. Most wedding photographers offer different packages and the price may only include only the time of the photographer, prints and album would be an extra cost. It’s good to first decide what option do you want first and then decide on the package. Whichever package you choose, remember to be very clear on what’s inclusive of the package.

There are many ways to save on the cost of wedding photographers. There are many photographers who offer attractive discounts on their package, for example if you choose to opt for photographs and the video or if you opt to buy your honey moon tickets from their trade partners there would be a discount. You could also choose for a basic package with less prints and albums. Also the charge usually depends on the time that you want your photographer to be with you. You could cut the cost by cutting the time, of the event. Another idea to cut costs is by using digital technology as they are cheaper than films and it today’s times it’s certainly not a compromise on quality.

Remember to do your research well, before you choose your wedding photographer. If in Glasgow, you could speak to the many wedding photographers who would help you get the best photographs even if you are walking the tight rope on your budget.

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