The worst part of my holiday season is telling my sister that I'm not sending out Christmas cards AGAIN this year. It's like telling her there is no Santa, Tooth Fairy and Easter Bunny all at once. I thought that this year would be another year of heartbreak for Emmie as I was severely lacking in the motivation and inspiration departments when it came to card making.
Although the opportunity to make something to share with all our friends and family is tempting, I would rather, well, not do Christmas cards. Shocking I know, but they are expensive and crazy time consuming! Time I could be using to design my next wreath or sewing aprons (more on this later), things I really enjoy. So as Thanksgiving approached and I still had not been struck down with the inspiration to make cards, i started to prepare myself for the conversation with my sister.
Then, I saw a fantastic facebook post from Jana (check out her adorable blog here). 50 free Shutterfly Christmas cards for bloggers! I signed up immediately! I don't have to cut anything out, clean up glitter for the next 4 months or even think of something clever and witty to summarize our year! Just find some pictures, plop them in and it's done. I guess the hardest part will be choosing just one design.
Do I go classic and traditional?
Or modern and fun?
Ugh, I can't decide! I guess you will have to keep an eye on your mailbox to see where I end up. I hope this will make Emmie happy and keep her off my back until next year! Thanks Shutterfly!
Last year for Christmas I made custom calendars for my mom and granny and a photo book for Pat's mom. They were HUGE hits and while picking out my cards I saw they had cool new designs. I'm already done with their Christmas gifts this year, but I think I know what they'll be getting come Mother's Day!
In exchange for this post I'll be receiving 50 free holiday cards from Shutterfly (woohoo!). If you would like to contribute a blog write up and receive 50 free cards, please sign up by clicking here.
5 comments:
Oh my god, work it, girl.
I say modern and fun all the way. That one looks like you guys.
Do you think I should order some too? I'm a blogger. I could get quite the group photo together.
If you neglect your Christmas cards again I'll have to write you out of my will.
I wait ALL year for this stuff!
Jenny - You should totally order some with a cheat sheet for online dating. Useful and Christmasy...so efficient!
Em - My blog is way more thorough then any card could be, doesn't that get me off the hook?
A blog is absolutely NOT an alternative for Christmas cards!!
Didn't you buy cards for this year like 10 months ago?!
I love you Sissy, now start addressing those envelopes!!
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