Vintage Style Christmas Cards – Delightful Combination of Old and New
The tradition of exchanging holiday greeting cards at Christmas really blossomed in the 19th century.
The growth of a postal service that could reach all corners of the country – as migration of their customers spread – was one reason.
But it was also the result of more and more individuals from all walks of life becoming educated.
They wanted to share their good will during the season in a new form, and now it was possible.
That tradition has reached a high point with a whole range of vintage style Christmas cards that take advantage of that long history. There are cards that feature the art of those early years, and on through the period of classic films in the 1950s. The result is an array of choices for those who love the past, and enjoy seeing it alive in the present.
The Vintage Whimsy Christmas Photo Card design is an excellent example that adapts the artwork of the late 19th century/early 20th century.
Featuring scrollwork that might well have been seen on a mansion gate or the furniture of a well-to-do residence, it proves that such motifs are highly flexible.
That flexibility reaches a new peak thanks to the inclusion of three image areas for your favorite photos.
Vintage motifs can run the gamut from simple to complex, and both may be found on the same card. The Holiday Hoedown Greeting Card design may sound like it was designed for a southern holiday party.
But the 19th century scrollwork wouldn’t usually be seen there. No matter. Fine art transcends geography and once you add your photo you’ll demonstrate that superbly.
That vintage artwork gets another lovely treatment with the Joyful Strokes Christmas Greeting Card design.
A simple line drawing becomes a more complex motif and culminates in a simple word – “JOY” – at the center.
But the emotional center of this lovely design is sure to be the outstanding photo you choose to share with friends and family.
Proving how intricate and varied the vintage theme can be, the Fanciful Flowers Holiday Photo Card presents a delightful combination of old and new. A floral graphic combines with splashes of symmetric snowflakes in holiday red and white. The photograph of your family that occupies the left half fits in perfectly. Some things are simply timeless.
But “vintage” doesn’t always mean “centuries old”. The Festive Film Holiday Greeting Card will remind viewers of the classic films from Hollywood’s golden age of the ’40s and ’50s.
You fill three of the frames with your preferred photos and they’re framed by a classic-looking sprocketed film strip. Become a movie star and send one of these to all your fans.
You might prefer something 100 years old or only 50. Either way, holiday card designers have selected from and adapted over 150 years of graphic design to create unique vintage Christmas cards.
What’s old is always becoming new again and these artists have re-created designs that capture the best of all traditions.
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