i
have called you by name;
you
are mine.
isaiah
43:1
Ways you can help:
Minted- The Non-Photo Card
December 6, 2012
I know photo cards are ever so popular when sending out holiday cheer to our friends and loved ones, but it can be really stressful (and difficult) to get the whole family together for that one. perfect. shot. Or if you're like me.... spend hours on end browsing through my unorganized photos from the last year to find a good one of "us" to include.
And actually, while chatting with one of my girlfriends the other day, she made a good point. Photo cards are kind of tricky because they can really be displayed one time a year. It seems kind of a waste to put all the effort into sending something out that will be seen for maybe 30 days.
The solution to this is, of course, sending out a card and including a separate photo. But then you have to find the. perfect. card. Something that represents you and the holiday spirit.
I would love to have the best of both worlds: a beautiful, unique card AND a great picture to send to my loved ones- both being items that they can display over and over again (because I know everyone wants to put up pictures of my husband and me (and our fur balls) year after year, hehe).
Enter Minted. Their cards are really more works of art than your average holiday mail. I would definitely frame these and display them with the rest of my Christmas decor every year. The colors are just absolutely dreamy. And the fonts? Oh my!
*Love* I could post every single card from their site onto my blog because they are all so wonderful, but I'll let you go check out the rest on your own :D
The colors, edges, and backs are all customizable. And if you really love details (like me), they provide optional (gorgeous) envelope liners too:
And the best part, is that their cards are a collaboration of a variety of designers.
Take this card, for example:
Designed by my very talented, fellow Weddingbee blogger, Chelsey Emery!
Right now, Minted has a promotion for 15% off all holiday card orders of $150+ and 10% off all holiday card orders of $100+. They also include your recipients' addresses on all holiday card orders.
So, if you haven't ordered your Christmas/New Year's/Hanukkah/Holiday cards yet, I highly recommend that you head over to the Minted site, and take a look around. You may just find something you love.
**This post is sponsored by Minted. I am receiving compensation in return for the above review; however, the thoughts and views expressed are solely my own.
And actually, while chatting with one of my girlfriends the other day, she made a good point. Photo cards are kind of tricky because they can really be displayed one time a year. It seems kind of a waste to put all the effort into sending something out that will be seen for maybe 30 days.
The solution to this is, of course, sending out a card and including a separate photo. But then you have to find the. perfect. card. Something that represents you and the holiday spirit.
I would love to have the best of both worlds: a beautiful, unique card AND a great picture to send to my loved ones- both being items that they can display over and over again (because I know everyone wants to put up pictures of my husband and me (and our fur balls) year after year, hehe).
Enter Minted. Their cards are really more works of art than your average holiday mail. I would definitely frame these and display them with the rest of my Christmas decor every year. The colors are just absolutely dreamy. And the fonts? Oh my!
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| Merry Typography |
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| Sketchbook Foliage |
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| Santa is Coming |
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| Woodland Noel |
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| Modern 12 Days |
The colors, edges, and backs are all customizable. And if you really love details (like me), they provide optional (gorgeous) envelope liners too:
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| Modern 12 Day {envelope liner} |
Take this card, for example:
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| All is Bright |
Right now, Minted has a promotion for 15% off all holiday card orders of $150+ and 10% off all holiday card orders of $100+. They also include your recipients' addresses on all holiday card orders.
So, if you haven't ordered your Christmas/New Year's/Hanukkah/Holiday cards yet, I highly recommend that you head over to the Minted site, and take a look around. You may just find something you love.
**This post is sponsored by Minted. I am receiving compensation in return for the above review; however, the thoughts and views expressed are solely my own.
Thankful
November 21, 2012
Since I may or may not be spending most of tomorrow eating, I thought I would write a short, but sweet, snippet of what I am thankful for this year.
1. Husband
Love him. Can't express how grateful I am that he is in my life :) I am so proud that he is just a little bit closer to completing his goals this year and that he hasn't quit working toward them. And he still makes time to keep me laughing and smiling every single day.
2. Families.
Both mine and the one I gained courtesy of item number 1. And the furry companions that live with us and sometimes drive me up the wall. (Especially since one of them has discovered a new found love for our compost pile and, thus, spends almost every waking second hanging out by it, smelling it, laying by it, and *ew* probably eating things out of it).
But in all seriousness, I know that many people struggle with their in-laws, and many more with their own inherited family - through no fault of their own, sometimes people just aren't compatible. So I feel incredibly thankful and blessed that my family seems (I hope!) to like spending time with me, and I with them.
3. Friends.
Especially these ladies. They are pretty much like an adopted family to me, but I feel like they needed a separate post. I drifted away from them for a while during college, and I am so thankful that I have found my way back to them.
4. Everything else is just icing on the cake. I really wouldn't have anything if it weren't from items 1,2, & 3.
Happy Thanksgiving all! I hope you will be gorging with your family, friends, and/or loved ones tomorrow :)
Love him. Can't express how grateful I am that he is in my life :) I am so proud that he is just a little bit closer to completing his goals this year and that he hasn't quit working toward them. And he still makes time to keep me laughing and smiling every single day.
2. Families.
Both mine and the one I gained courtesy of item number 1. And the furry companions that live with us and sometimes drive me up the wall. (Especially since one of them has discovered a new found love for our compost pile and, thus, spends almost every waking second hanging out by it, smelling it, laying by it, and *ew* probably eating things out of it).
But in all seriousness, I know that many people struggle with their in-laws, and many more with their own inherited family - through no fault of their own, sometimes people just aren't compatible. So I feel incredibly thankful and blessed that my family seems (I hope!) to like spending time with me, and I with them.
3. Friends.
Especially these ladies. They are pretty much like an adopted family to me, but I feel like they needed a separate post. I drifted away from them for a while during college, and I am so thankful that I have found my way back to them.
4. Everything else is just icing on the cake. I really wouldn't have anything if it weren't from items 1,2, & 3.
Happy Thanksgiving all! I hope you will be gorging with your family, friends, and/or loved ones tomorrow :)
Giving Cards + a Treat
November 19, 2012
I just discovered that Shutterfly has introduced a new greeting card site called Treat. I often find myself running to the store last minute to buy a card for birthdays or holidays, and, of course, I stand there in front of the card aisle for twenty minutes trying to find the. perfect. one. Usually, I end up settling on something not quite perfect because I have run out of time.
Treat offers the ability to personalize (with photos!!!- can you tell I'm excited about this?) cards and purchase them online. Even better: you can mail cards directly to their recipients from their online order site, and you can add gift cards too.
The photo cards would be so fun for sending out as a shower or party "thank you". I think I can definitely say that I will be customizing a few of my own with some instagram photos.
And a treat just for you:
Go to the Treat website either today or tomorrow (November 19 or 20). Choose a card and personalize it. Enter this code at the end: TREATBLOGR. You get your card for free. YAY! Happy Card Shopping, peeps :)
*I am receiving compensation from Shutterfly for writing this post, but the thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
Treat offers the ability to personalize (with photos!!!- can you tell I'm excited about this?) cards and purchase them online. Even better: you can mail cards directly to their recipients from their online order site, and you can add gift cards too.
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| thank you card |
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| congratulations card |
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| photo thank you card |
The photo cards would be so fun for sending out as a shower or party "thank you". I think I can definitely say that I will be customizing a few of my own with some instagram photos.
And a treat just for you:
Go to the Treat website either today or tomorrow (November 19 or 20). Choose a card and personalize it. Enter this code at the end: TREATBLOGR. You get your card for free. YAY! Happy Card Shopping, peeps :)
*I am receiving compensation from Shutterfly for writing this post, but the thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
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