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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 23 Nov 1973, p. 41

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PAGE 28-SUPPLEMENT TO McHENRY PLAINDEALER Family Portrait Greeting Cards Carry Holiday Love to Friends Christmas is a time for love -- a time for friends -- a time for giving. This year send a little holiday love by using a professionally made portrait in the exciting new portrait greeting card. Unlike ordinary greeting cards, a portrait card will last as a memory over the. years rather than be thrown out with the last pieces of discarded wrapping paper and tinsel from the tree. Small prints of your fam­ ily portrait photograph -- and the portrait greeting card folders now on the mar­ ket -- are all you need to create this unique Christmas greeting. Make Appointment If you don't have an up- to-date family portrait, here's a good reason to make that oft-postponed appoint­ ment with your professional photographer. Or, if your photographer already has your family por­ trait negative on file, prints can easily be made for these special greeting cards. Portrait greeting will be enjoyed by friends and loved ones alike -- especially by those special people who don't get to see the family very often. Since Christmas greetings are a way of keep­ ing in touch with old college r o o m m a t e s a n d f a m i l y who live far away, a colorful Creating highly personalized greetings cards carrying the message of love from the whole family is something your professional por­ trait photographer can work out for you, in the manner pictured above and as described in the accompanyling article. These are cards that will be saved for years by relatives and intimate friends. portrait greeting can say more and mean more than the usual greeting card. While small prints of your family portrait can be used for holiday greetings, the original portrait can also serve as a thoughtful present for grandparents and other loved ones. Pros Solve Problem Large prints of the family portrait, framed and ready to be hung, make extra spe­ cial gifts. And, a print as a remembrance for your own home will always be cher­ ished. If the thought of getting the family to the local pro­ fessional photographer's stu­ dio is holding you back, re­ lax! Professionals are used to handling even the most ram­ bunctious kids and know all the tips that will make your family "picture perfect." The photographer can tell you what types of clothes will photograph best and which •FRI., NOV. 23, 1973 colors will be most attractive. And, he can add other little secret hints designed to put you at your ease and make your holiday portrait come out just right. To add an exciting differ­ ence to your family's por­ trait, you might want to have the picture taken outside the studio. If the family is fond of ice skating or skiing, per­ haps a portrait outdoors with everyone dressed up for the winter sports might be ap­ propriate. Or, consider a picture in your home with the family grouped about the fireplace. Whatever type of portrait your family wants, do make an appointment with your professional photographer soon so that prints will be ready in plenty of time for Christmas mailing! Once the portrait is in hand, you can pick one of a specially prepared selection of greeting card folders avail­ able in a variety of styles and in both horizontal and ver­ tical formats at your local photographer's studio. To People You Love These new greeting card folders were designed speci­ fically to complement your family portrait and heighten its effectiveness. Greeting cards as well as gifts go to the people you love. Both must therefore be picked with attention to the enjoyment they will give. This year, try sending along your holiday wishes and love in the form of por­ trait greeting cards to the special people on your list. Desk Top Gifting FOR THE DESK OR OFFICE of that special man on,, your Christmas gift list. Zenith sug­ gests a "convertible" FM-AM radio. It plays on AC power on the desk, recharges its batteries and lifts off its base for carry- about use (see inset). It's com­ pact in size, big on sound. Santa's Helper Christmas shopping? Smart Santas can steam away difficult gift problems with a new appli­ ance that whisks away wrinkles. Great for stay-at-homes and ideal for travelers too. The STEAM-ALL™ from Reming­ ton. ! ^ 1*1 ******•*»' ***** WIN JUST BY REGISTERING ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREE! COUPON FREE CHRISTMAS TREE Winner Need Not Be Present For Drawing | Name I Address. City Phone I I L WIN AN ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREE Bring Coupon and Deposit At Showroom BEAUTIFUL 7 FOOT ALASKAN PINE BY MR. CHRISTMAS $49« VALUE! JUST REGISTER TO WIN (NO PURCHASE NECESSARY) DRAWING TO BE HELD 5:00 SAT. DEC. 1! SEE THIS TREE ON DISPLAY IN OUR STORE & REMEMBER US FOR ALL YOUR CHRISTMAS NEEDS! •TREES (Live & Artificial) ^DECORATIONS •LIGHTS

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