Today we are taking a break from Europe Trip Diary posts to talk about the holidays… because somehow Thanksgiving is next week and the holiday season is among us. Wasn’t it just summer!?
Sending out holiday cards via snail mail is one of my favorite traditions of the season. I hold fond memories of helping my mom make 100+ cards to send out to friends and family near and far. Our dining room table was a Christmas card assembly line for a solid month: covered in colorful card stock, ink, stamps, ribbon, fancy scissors, envelopes, postage stamps, etc.
Now my mom and I no longer make our cards together, but I still enjoy sending warm wishes to loved ones during this cheerful season (just as much as I love receiving them, too — hint hint).
While Target has some seriously cute cards, last year I took mine to the next level by using Minted to create personalized photo cards. I was extremely pleased with how they turned out, so I am using their service again this year. Minted offered me a credit this season, so I would love your help deciding what design to choose…
Ornament Card 1
Ornament Card 2
I love the new post card styles they are offering this year, and have always loved the dual purpose of the ornament cards. I like the simplicity of the single-photo cards, yet I am leaning towards something where I can share a few pictures (yes, Europe pics!).
Holiday Postcard
Plus, if you use envelopes, you can get free recipient addressing which makes your cards all the more polished. Minted almost always has a good discount running (especially during the holiday season), and they have also offered to give one reader a $50 credit to create their own cards — see giveaway below.
Noel Card
My 2017 Holiday Cards
Labor Day on the Bay
Currently {February ’14}
What I’m Loving Lately II
10 in 2010
These cards look lovely; I got a sample in a magazine, and I love the detail.
I love ornament card 2!
Holiday joy!
i love the second ornament!
I love the ornament cards. How adorable!
Hi Hillary! I was just thinking about holiday cards the other day. HOW are we here already? Lol. The Minted holiday cards are adorable, and I love the card ornament idea. Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
i really love the holiday postcards! quick and easy to send.
I love the noel card!!!
We always do photo cards! I like the holiday joy card.
I like the ornament cards! Unique idea!
I have seen families use the Minted cards, and they are always so cute! I love the first ornament card; that is really cute and you could put a couple photos on that one!
I like It’s a Wonderful Life.
I love the noel card!
I like the textured pine postcard. Thanks!
I like the ornament ones :)
I love Winter Brush
The bottom Noel card is gorgeous!
I really love the ornament cards. Thanks for the opportunity!
They are all cute, but I love the holiday joy card.
My favorite card design is the Merriest Greetings Holiday photo card.
I like the holiday postcard above. It’s so cute!
I love sending cards! <3
I like the nice & simple Merry Holiday design!
I like ornament card 1! Adorbs.
Visited the site and my favorite design is the Merry Holiday by Erin Deegan
Oh my gosh, I love the ornament cards – so unique!
I love the Botancials design!
I like the Holiday Joy design.
I like number 2 from above!
Loving the “Noel” card
the ornament cards are really fun, but my favorite from minted’s website is the ‘winter botanicals’ holiday card — it reminds me of anthropologie or something. just really beautiful and comes in lots of pretty colors too :)
I love the 1st ornament card! Ornament cards are such a cute idea!!
I also love Minted’s classic card styles – especially the Big & Bold Foil Pressed card design.
JOYFUL is my favorite!
Such a cute idea!
Love the postcard idea! Thanks for the great giveaway!
I’m in love with the NOEL design!
I like all the foil cards
I love the ornament style cards, but I think the new postcard styles rock as well. I love to send cards; but with the rising cost of postage nowadays, I can still send a nice card but with the postcard option, it will cost less.
i think the postcard is a super cute idea!
I love this holiday card… retro worded tree christmas photo card
Love the ornaments!
I really love the second ornament card!!