I don’t send out Christmas cards every year mainly because I often don’t have that perfect Christmas card worthy family photo.
Which is really silly because there are no rules when it comes to these things.
And honestly, I’ve found that the years I don’t send out cards, I GET fewer cards…and then I’m kinda bummed out. Because I looooove getting Christmas cards and watching my display grow as the days go on.
So this year, I resolved that I would have family photos taken AND I would send out cards.
Because it’s fun. And traditional. And I’m a sucker for tradition.
Now, if you know me at all, you know I love paper. Pretty stationary. Vibrant colors.
In fact, I have lots and lots of gorgeous stationary…that I’m kinda terrified to actually use. Because I might waste it. So I hoard it instead. Which is super logical. Obviously. (I also do this with glitter. And stickers.)
Anyway…
You probably realize that the choices for getting holiday cards printed are overwhelming. There are lots of companies who do it, but if you’re like me, you’re picky.
After all, I paid good money to get professional photos done. I want the colors to be spot on (the first set of baby announcements I got back from the girls’ birth were horrid. The colors were so bad my girls looked severely jaundiced.).
I want good design.
I want nice weight paper.
Because seriously, if I’m taking out the time to do cards, I want them done right.
Enter Minted.
That’s 50 cards on Minted’s signature paper, versus 50 cards of the competition.
I could stop my post now.
Sold.
If you’re a real baller, you can even order double thick and TRIPLE thick.
But you want to know what’s my favorite part of Minted?
You can upload your picture and it gives you a preview on each of their card designs so you can see at a glance what your card would look like!!!
This is huge.
Once you choose a design, you can move all the elements around a bit in case words are cutting across someone’s face, and you can personalize it and see the preview right then and there.
For a little more, you can add a backer.
It can be a solid pattern, a full on This-Is-What-We-Did-This-Year letter, or even more pictures.
I opted for more pictures.
Because settling for only two from our photo shoot just couldn’t be done.
If you weren’t sold on Minted by now, might I add that they will address your envelopes FOR FREE?
Minted, will you marry me?
Holiday cards are the obvious feature this time of year, but they also have a variety of products…
Like, birth announcements you can personalize (love this as a Christmas gift idea for a new 2013 baby!).
(I over the moon adore this design! EEK!)
And pretty art prints you can frame and hang.
Not to mention calendars and even party decor (think bunting, banners, cupcake flags, etc.)
Are you in love?
How could you NOT be?!
Minted is currently offering a Black Friday sale (ends today!!!) of 20% off holiday cards of $150 or more, or 15% off orders of $100 or more.
NOTE: You can buy now, upload later. So if you want to get the deal, but don’t have that “perfect” family photo quite yet, you can still get the reduced price today and just finish up later. Genius.
In the meantime, I get to give away a $100 shop credit to Minted to one lucky Life Rearranged reader!!!!
EEK!
Just follow the prompts in the Rafflecopter widget below. Three entries per person. Giveaway ends Tuesday, December 2.
*Disclosure: I was provided printing services in exchange for sponsored content.
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Ohhhhhhh! I need to order cards so badly! I rarely have the perfect picture, but I end up sending them anyway because like you said, it’s a BUMMER to not get them in the mail each year!
I love, love, love the hand-painted branches design. SWOONING.
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I LOVE Minted! We used them to create both our wedding thank you cards and birth announcements for our boy. Seriously lovely stuff…. No comparison. Forget Costco Christmas cards… Yuck. I would love to win and maybe we could actually afford to send out Christmas cards this year!
Love this!!! I’m a sucker for pretty paper!
I’m just waiting to get our pictures back from the photographer so I can order cards. Minted has such beautiful cards!!
I love the hand painted branches card. So simple, yet it speaks volumes.
I got my cards from there last year & they were great! They have so many good options.
I’m a usual reader, but not often commenter. I’ve loved reading about your family over the past year – what a great bunch you have! I looooove Minted – especially the Brushed Gold photo cards for the holidays! Thanks for hosting this :)
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Those are so cool. And how can you choose just one pic from your family pics… Or two or even three? They were so good. Sounds like a great deal and company. Thanks for sharing
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I like the Joy Monogram cards.
I love them all……..this is gonna be a hard choice!
Oh I’m a sucker for quality stationary! Love this.
I love all of them!! Very cute.
Love Christmas cards, isnt this what everyone waits for the whole year? :)
It is so hard to pick just one, but I love the Brightly Shining card. Thanks for the chance!
http://www.minted.com/product/holiday-cards/MIN-FV8-HNP/brightly-shining?ccId=121947&agI=0&org=title
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I really like Happy Everything!
Wish banner is my fav…
Yippee! I really love the Hand-Lettered Wishes card – but seriously… impossible to choose! Thanks for this giveaway!
My favorite part is that they will address the envelopes for you. Probably the most painstaking thing when sending out the cards.
Okay, I have spent HOURS on the Minted website the past few weeks. I love so many! I can’t even remember the names of the ones I like best, but I have about 8 saved (no exaggeration) with our family photos already set.
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I can’t make up my mind on of we will send out Christmas cards this year. But we will be sending out baby announcements come Feb!!
This looks like a fabulous service! Thanks for sharing about it!
I like the Dipped Snowflakes card!
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I love the ‘holidays” on the red backround on the left side design
I have been crushing on Minted cards for a while. This giveaway would sure help get it done! Thanks for the giveaway!
These cards are so pretty!!!
Those are great Christmas cards. Thanks for the chance at the giveaway.
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love the designs. thanks for the chance to win.
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I love ALL of the foil pressed cards!!
Such beautiful cards – it’s so hard to pick just one!
What a great printing site! And thanks so much for the chance to win!
I love so many of their cards, but I think pine bough blessings is my favorite!
Ohhh….so great! Love the Brushed Gold!
I’ve used minted in the past and I adore their work but their prices are a bit out of range this year. Winning this would be HUGE and an awesome early Xmas gift to our family!
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These are awesome!
My favorite is the ornament cards
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My favorite card is the starry angel (non-photo) card, since the hubs won’t let me do a photo card;) but I would love to get some of their business cards for my new business!
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I love the “Happy Christmas card” that is in red and blue colors, definitely modern but still cute !
I love all of their desings!
I love Minted!
I love Minted! Would be great to win Christmas cards for this year!
I like the joy peace and love design!
Love the “hand-lettered wishes” design. I’m expecting a baby on Christmas day and would love to look into using Minted for her announcements!
My favorite are the gold foil cards!
Ordering cards has been on my to-do list for at least a week, and I’m pretty sure I’m running out of time. Looks like a great option for ordering!
Oh so many beautiful choices! Always eyed these but never bought because of the price! I love the simple joy template.
I would love to win! I had Minted do our wedding invitations and loved everything about them! xoxo
i love the festive reindeer design!
Great selection, love the Dotted Joy!
Love Year in a Nutshell Holiday Photo Cards by Spotted Whale Design!
Calm-ish and Bright is my fave. Yep…describes my house of 3 little boys to a T.