Every year I have the best intentions of sending out cards, but rarely does it actually happen. Part of the problem is that I'm too picky. Being a graphic designer by trade means that I hold myself to a pretty high standard when it comes to paper goods. I usually feel as though I must design things myself and this leads, more often than not, to me not doing it at all. I just run out of time.
That leads me to Shutterfly. Have you seen their holiday photo cards!? These are the answer to my dilemma! Their designs are unique and classy. {not cutesy} All you have to do is pick a design {this is probably the hardest part}, upload a photo {or photos}, enter your info and order! They even have an option to have them sent directly to the people on your list if you like!
They also have great party invitations and photo thank you cards. Their prices are unbeatable too.
I'd like to use a photo, or maybe multiple photos from our shoot with Wanted Photography from earlier this year. I'd really like to play off of some of the bright colors in our shoot.
Some of the card designs I'm considering:
******This giveaway is closed.******
You want some too, don't you? Well, you're in luck, because one of you lucky readers is going to get 20 free cards from Shutterfly! Hooray!
To enter answer the following question:
Do you send out holiday cards every year?
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4. Follow Shutterfly's blog.
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7. Blog, Tweet or Facebook about this giveaway. {leave a separate comment for each}
Contest will end at 5:00 pm Central time next Tuesday, 11/23. Open to U.S. residents only. I'll post the winner on Wednesday 11/24. Wouldn't that be a great way to head into the holiday weekend!?
p.s. in case you missed it, I announced the Flip and Tumble Giveaway winner this morning.
I love Shutterfly, but Ive never sent out cards! I just don't know enough people :)
ReplyDeleteI do send out a few. I have a baby due 1/1 this year, so everyone will be getting their Christmas cards late since the baby announcement will be there also!
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I send out some.. but I don't go overboard. These cards are so cute though. I would definitely send these out, especially because my husband and I had professional photos taken this year. Thanks for the giveaway. Also, head over to my blog for a little surprise for you too. :)
ReplyDeleteI like shutterfly! it has more selections than snapfish(which I won't deny I do use when it has free shipping)LOL.
ReplyDeleteLast year I sent xmas cards with Beli's photo to just my immediate family. thinking if I should do the same this year.
NO, I never send cards. I suck like that. I always want to put just never get around to it...
ReplyDeletei send tons & those are stinkin' cute! I'm your newest follower (came over from pickles on pizza).
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I never sent out cards before, but now that I am married....I feel like I can! I think it's a very adult thing to do, and I'm getting way closer to being an adult now that I am married with 2 stepsons! :)
ReplyDeleteBTW....I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Shutterfly and used them for all of our wedding photos! I made 4 photo books and got all the photos printed(620!). I'm planning on printing a select few larger sized and framing them....really need to get around to that!
I already like Shutterfly on Facebook, does that count?
ReplyDeleteI am a Shutterfly blog follower now!
ReplyDeleteI always think about doing xmas cards, but usually run out of time! Everytime I sit down to work on them...my toddler distracts me and it just never gets done! I am a Graphic Designer too and am impresed by the selection!
ReplyDeleteWell, I suck - you entered my giveaway last week and I just now got a change to check out yours....a bit too late. Love your blog!
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