Sending holiday cards is a fun way to stay connected and to take a moment to celebrate the passing year. They’re also a great excuse to take family photos (if you want!) and create a memento to look back on.
Sending holiday cards is a fun way to stay connected and to take a moment to celebrate the passing year. They’re also a great excuse to take family photos (if you want!) and create a memento to look back on.
But, this time of year also brings a hefty to-do list. So, we’ve rounded up our top tips for taking the stress out of creating & sending holiday cards. Plus, we’ve partnered with Minted to score our readers an exclusive discount.
Our Top-Tips for Holiday Cards:
Get started early.
We know, it feels early to start thinking about holiday cards, but the more time you give yourself, the more flexibility you have to actually finish and send them. Plus, you’ll steer clear of potential postal delays during the busy holiday season. And if you do get a late start? Don’t worry––you can always send New Year’s cards!
Don’t stress about the photography.
While hiring a photographer will no doubt result in picture perfect photos, candid moments are worth celebrating too. There’s no rule that says you have to use professional photos, wear coordinating outfits, or be in a fully decked out studio. Do what works for your family.
Use a pre-designed template
Whether you have one or multiple photos to include, there’s a design that will showcase them beautifully. Use filters to narrow down your search, like number of photos, orientation, or greeting.
TIP FROM MINTED: If you know which photo you want to showcase, they offer a unique “Browse Design Using Your Photo” feature that allows you see designs with your photo already inserted – this makes it super easy to find your top choices quickly. You can even ask their Holiday Card Experts to customize a card for you for no cost
Skip hand-addressing the envelopes.
Use a spreadsheet or contact management app to keep a list of everyone you’d like to send cards to, so you can easily print or create address labels. (Minted even allows you to upload your list for free printed envelope addressing). That said, if you prefer a hand-written touch, do a few cards each night to take the pressure off.
Involve your kids.
Once your envelopes are addressed, invite your family to decorate them with stickers or drawings, and add the postage. This adds a cute personal touch that’s sure to bring a smile to your friends and relatives – and it might just keep your children occupied for a few minutes, too.
Holiday Cards from Minted
Holiday cards are more than just an obligatory gesture – in this digital age, printed family photos are a rarity! Create a custom keepsake that memorializes your growing family with designer cards from Minted.
Minted makes it easy to find a design fast, then personalize your card with your choice of fonts, foils, and finishes. Remember to keep at least one card for yourself, and before you know it, you’ll have a collection of sweet mementos of your family through the years.
Get started on your holidays with this exclusive offer: Enjoy 20% off your first order of Minted holiday cards (and everything else!) when you use this link and code TINYHOOD20.
Terms & conditions: Offer applies to new customers only and expires 1/1/2025. Exclusions apply.
