This is a featured holiday post.
I have always loved shopping for and picking out Christmas cards. Holidays have been the one way to stay connected with my friends and family in Canada, as well as the United States. I use to take great pride in writing notes or a family newsletter and including a family photo or just one of the children in our holiday cards. However, since I started working at home the task of letter writing, newsletter writing and getting Christmas cards ready has fallen to the wayside. It is one of those enjoyable tasks I had to let go. I love receiving holiday cards because it reconnects me with people I do not talk with throughout the year, sometimes Christmas is the only time we connect. This year I think I will be doing a flyer, but it will be for my newspaper customers. Apparently, some of them can be quite generous at Christmas time and I am hoping I have done a good enough job for them to feel like giving me a little something extra this Christmas.
What about you? Do you send out holiday cards? Photo cards or a family newsletter at Christmas or Thanksgiving? There are many card places online to choose from. This year Minted is coming to mind. I seriously contemplated getting an order of cards but with the nearly 300 newspaper customers to connect with I did not think I would get any family cards done. With my husband out of work, tasks that provide revenue take precedence. Sorry dear friends and family!
Minted Holiday Cards
The selection at Minted.com is better than I have seen in years. They have some really nice looking cards, not only for Christmas but also for Thanksgiving. Currently, they have a special going on 10% off on all holiday cards. Code: FALLHOL10, expires on Tuesday, October 29. You can buy now and upload your photo later. Cool feature, eh?
I love the cool shaped cards because they are different from the traditional ones, like this Christmas tree ornament style:
And this round style:
Though sadly the odd shaped cards take more postage for some reason! So much for being different.
You can have your cards and envelopes pre-printed – for a price – but if money is no object and convenience is your mantra, then the extra expense won’t bother you too much. If I had the extra cash, I would definitely take advantage of these services just to save time!
Minted’s site is very easy to navigate. Since I did not place an order, I cannot confirm whether or not the order process is smooth or not. I am assuming it is pretty straight forward from adding items to the my shopping cart and clicking through the process that way.
Don’t just take my word for it….check Minted out for yourself!
Minted has some gorgeous card designs!
I love the ornament one. what a great idea!
Oh, I love the look of the ornament cards. I usually get cards every year but only send out a few to family. I am always afraid to take on more than that.
IT looks like they have some great designs. Those ornament designs are awesome.
I love the scalloped edges in all these designs!
I think they are one of the very best card makers out there. I’ve ordered from them a couple of times.
Oh those ornament cards are so pretty. I love them.
I do like those cards. I do not send out as many as I used to.
These are such beautiful cards! Beautiful photos too!
Hmm, I haven’t used Minted yet for our cards. Maybe I’ll give them a try this year. the designs look cute!
These look like very pretty cards!
Oh wow!! These are REALLY cute!
These are amazing, Going to check them out.
Oh, those cards are gorgeous! I will definitely be checking out Minted.
These look like very nice cards!! Cards are important to me during the holidays. I’m checking out this site!!
Very pretty, I love the ornament style!
I have an ornament style I want to get this year!!
I’ve never ordered from Minted. These are really pretty and look like great quality! I’m going to check out their photo gifts now…
I really love Minted. Their card selection is great and their prices are very reasonable.
Love the ornament!! I think we will be making those this year. Thanks for the great ideas!
Personalized cards are a great treat to give and to receive. I really like them a lot. Perhaps I will get some for my regular mothly letters to friends.
I love sending holiday cards! They are so fun!
I want some of these to give out for the holidays of all 5 of my kids together that would be awesome.. I love it….
I’ll have to check them out for my Xmas cards!
They have some beautiful and unique designs. I have not heard of Mint before.