This is the perfect time of year to start your holiday cards. So for today’s “Work It Out Wednesday” I’m going to show you how to do some quick and easy digital cards.

Supplies: You will need a photo to use for the card, a digitally downloaded card, the printing shop of your choice.

Step 1: Download the digital card from the website of your choice. (Follow directions on the website to do this correctly). Cards come in two choices: 5X7 or 4X8. I chose a 5X7 card from Erica Hernandez, and a 4X8 card from Sande Krieger to show you both options.

Step 2: Open the card in your photo editing program.

Step 3: Open the photo you’ve chosen in your photo editing program.

Step 4: Change the image size of your photo to fit the card. In this case, I needed one that was 3.5″ T X 5.2″ W.

Step 5: Drag photo over to card.

Step 6: Open a new layer on the card. We will be inserting text into that blank bubble.

Step 7: Insert text in whatever color you desire. I chose a red that matched the “merry” word.

Step 8: Flatten image and save. Then you can upload it to any online printing site and have the cards printed and mailed to you.

Here’s my finished card:

(Supplies: Cards Simple Easy Peasy 2009 Holiday 1, Erica Hernandez for www.twopeasinabucket.com; Vintage Typewriter font from www.scrapvillage.com)

This card will print as a 5X7 card, which opens for a special message or a signature from you and your family. If you prefer the photo cards that fit in business size envelopes, then you will want to select a 4X8 card. To give you another option, I created this one. Follow steps 1-8 to complete the card.

(Supplies: Joyeux Noel Cards v. 2 by Sande Krieger for www.twopeasinabucket.com; Vintage Typewriter font for www.scrapvillage.com)

The thing I love about digital cards, is that I can mass produce them just by printing more. You gotta love something that easy!

Do you have a favorite digital holiday card that you’ve come across this year? Please link us to it in the comments section.