Working on some Christmas cards, would like some input *finished*

[WeepingPiano]

I want to make a set of five Christmas cards for some people that I care about. They are all related, so there is a high likelyhood that they will see eachother's cards.

Now, I say "cards" but they are really more like art... things. (my typical eloquence is failing me at the moment)
Anyway, there will be no inside, it will just be a flat piece of bristol board with a holiday message and decorations.

They will each be done in different types of calligraphy, with pens dipped in assorted fancy inks. (with the outline of the letter in one color and the inners in other colors)

The layout was originally intended to look something like this:

"Words of Cheer"
     "Name"

with a smattering of holly and ribbons and stars

At first I was going to have them all say "Merry Christmas", but then I thought it might be neat to have them say different things. I want to keep them all english, as I will have a hard enough time as it is deciding whose says what.

Here is what I have so far:

Merry Christmas

Happy Holidays

Season's Greetings

Glad Tidings

~ As you can see, I need one more.

I'd like to not repeat words (so "happy christmas" is out) [also, "Deck the Halls" is out because, in this context, it sounds like a command and not a wish for joy, at least, to me.]

Do y'all have any ideas for me?

(I'd like to start tomorrow, so I may end up having to just pick either "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays" and just go with it)

[Sunshine]

Hmm... maybe...

Joyful Wishes

or

Peace on Earth

??
Just some that came to mind, they sound cool - would love to see one when you're done!

[kaoskat]

Joyous Yule?

[WeepingPiano]

Here is what I have so far.

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The voids inside the letters will be filled with color (either red, green, or gold)

I will be adding the names in the same calligraphy styles and then embellishing with the aforementioned holly, ribbons, stars, etc.

I got the letters from an old calligraphy book, except for the last one. I took a few letters from the book and then had to create the other ones.

(also, they are all separate works, I just put them on one page for showing ease)

What do y'all think?

(and please, if you have criticism, I really want to hear it. I want these to be the best they can be.)

[rybett]

I like Joyful Wishes. 

[Diamond]

They look good, the only crit I would say is for the future make sure to work with a base line, because some of your words look like they go up and down a little.  I do like the type styles you chose and think they shall look great when done.

As to last one, hmm Greetings of the Season, or Holiday Cheer.

[ashes]

What about "Comfort and Joy"?

[TrixieStix]

I like everyone's suggestions thus far....and I'll throw in one!

Merriest Yule cheer! From a lovely song <3 

[Sunshine]

It looks like they're going to turn out pretty cool! I can't wait to see the finished product!

[Eviecorn]

I've always been a fan of Season's Greetings.  It's not used nearly enough.

[WeepingPiano]

Here is what I have now.

(They are not really crooked. I just didn't line them up when I popped them in the scanner)

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[Sunshine]

I think they look great! Seasons' Greetings is my personal favorite of the bunch!

[Diamond]

Looking good.

[WeepingPiano]

They are so much prettier and more vibrant (and shimmery) in person!

Anyway, I have added the names, now I just need to add the embelishments.

I am a dolt and should have done these earlier... I want to mail them (now that I realize they don't look that great after being scanned) but now they will arrive late. Blegh.

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an example to show how I am doing the names

[melodys_angel]

Verry pretty^^