My Go-To Resource for Custom Holiday Cards
It’s snowing here, and I’m officially in the holiday mood (despite a nasty cold that comes with the season). Consider this your annual reminder to get your holiday cards ordered, if those are something you enjoy sending every holiday season. It’s a tradition I very much look forward to! Living far away from the majority of our friends & family, it’s a fun way to keep in touch and let loved ones know we’re thinking of them. Click through for a peek at ours this year, along with my go-to resource for custom holiday cards!
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We’ve been ordering our cards from Minted for well over a decade- long before we began partnering with them, and they really do have the best selection. This year, I even added some fun accessories to make the job easier. Whip up a batch of my Nan’s beloved classic butter sugar cookies, pour yourself a cup of coffee, pull out your holiday decorations, and get those cards ordered friends! I’ve got some tips for you…
A Fun Holiday Tradition
Emmett and I have been saving & sending holiday cards since we were married. It’s one of my favorite holiday traditions. We’ve only missed one year (last year) because we were traveling in Thailand, and I still regret not ordering & getting those cards sent. They’re such a lovely way to keep in touch and are fun to look back upon. I keep all of our old cards in a box, and I flip through them every holiday. Do you send holiday cards each year?
My Favorite Classic Cards from Minted & A Promo Code
This year, I opted for this chic plaid design because I liked the monochromatic look alongside our photo, but here are some other favorites I saved. Use my code TUESDAYHOLIDAY2024 for 20% off Minted stationery and gifts + free shipping (exclusions apply). Valid through 12/31/2024.
Click directly on each card within the collage to be directed to the source!
You know me- I prefer the simplistic, classic options. You can customize the text, imagery, the color, envelopes, and even the finish of each card. I like that about Minted- they’re easy to make your own with customization. We usually choose or plan our photo first, then I choose a cohesive card design once we have the image…
Choosing a Photo
This year, we kept it simple and took an image at home in our basement media room (of all places). Was the lighting great? Not really, considering it’s a basement and we snapped this on a rainy day, but we were cozy at home, and that’s pretty on par for us. Don’t overcomplicate your photos! We propped up my phone, set the self timer, and tossed a treat in that direction to get the dogs to look, ha. Kudos if you schedule a professional family photo session, but believe me when I say- it’s not necessary. Scroll your albums and travels from the past year for any of your favorites, or take a spontaneous picture, like we did. It’s part of the fun.
Creative Holiday Card Extras
This year, I also added some extras to my cart… pre-made wax seals with a darling little bow, along with an updated address stamp. I already have a self-inking stamp, but thought a classic option would be nice for switching up the ink color. They have all sorts of options… even stamps!
FAQ
Happy to! We have this one… a simple three-line option. It’s a timeless and easy pick if you don’t want to bother with ink pads.
We typically mail anywhere from 70-100 cards each holiday season… which seems like a feasible, yet not overwhelming amount.
Not yet… I’d say it’s halfway. You can see it decked out last year here, Equestrian Inspired Christmas Tour : Living Room.
Related
Looking for more holiday posts to get inspired for the season ahead? I’ll link some of my favorites for you below…
- A Look Back At My Holiday Mantel Styling
- My Annual Holiday Gift Guide
- Christmas Tour : Kitchen & Dining
- A Snowy Christmas Tree Adventure
- Simple Holiday Tablescape
- 10 Ideas for Styling Garland
- 30 Classic Ornaments to Collect & How to Style Them
- Amazon Christmas Tree Review (Styled 3 Ways)
- Equestrian Inspired Christmas Tour : Home Office
I hope you enjoyed this post! I need to get the rest of these cards out once I start feeling better. Luckily, I finished my faux winter window boxes before the snow began to fall, but that’s about where my holiday decorating stopped. I’ve been down with a bad virus, trying to regain the energy to get back to work. Fingers crossed I can kick it soon, because I’m eager to share all the fun holiday things with you! I hope everyone is having a good week.