Sniff the air... can you smell it?
It's Christmas. And it's only 62 days away (I could lie and say I'm not counting, but who am I kidding? I am counting. In fact, on the 25th of every month -- including January -- I pause and think, "Hooray! Christmas is only X months away.")
Don't worry. I'm not so obsessed with this holiday that I'll forget Halloween or skip right over Thanksgiving. I have a hard and fast rule that I don't turn to the all-Christmas-music-all-the-time XM radio station until the first Sunday inhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif Advent; I also wait until the Friday after Thanksgiving to put up our Christmas tree and other holiday decorations. I know how to be patient, even though I may not like it.
But one thing I know I can't wait to do until after Thanksgiving is order my holiday cards. In past years, I have delayed this annual rite of passage, only to be bombarded with addressing and mailing dozens of envelops at the same time that I'm trying to wrap all my family's presents, make some appearances on the holiday party circuit and do a little cookie baking.
This year, Shutterfly is making it easy. In addition to their holiday cards, they also have a wide range of photo Christmas cards, giving you tons of options to help you give your Christmas cards a custom look. I started using Shutterfly for my Christmas cards last year, and also used them earlier this year for Baby C's birth announcements -- which were adorable, if I do say so myself!
I'm still trying to nail down a photographer to take our family pictures for this year's card (note to self: do NOT wait until mid-October to schedule a holiday portrait session!), but I've already got my list of potential cards down to three. Take a look:
OPTION #1:
OPTION #2:
OPTION #3:
WIN IT!
THREE of my lucky readers will each win 25 holiday cards from Shutterfly!
HOW TO ENTER:http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
To enter, you must do two things -- first, you must follow my blog on Google Friend Connect. I will be checking! Next, head over to Shutterfly's holiday card section and leave a comment telling me which card you'll select if you win. You must leave me a link to your favorite card.
THE RULES:
One entry per person -- multiple entries and entries from individuals who do not follow this blog on Google Friend Connect will be deleted. This giveaway is open to readers worldwide; winners will pay shipping for their free cards. The giveaway is open through Sunday, November 6th. Three winners will be selected using a random number generator.
GOOD LUCK!
FCC DISCLAIMER: I was provided with 50 free holiday cards from Shutterfly for the purpose of this review. No other compensation was provided. The opinions expressed in this review are my own, and were not influenced by the sponsor company.
I used Shutterfly for my Christmas Cards last year and LOVED them! I've already picked mine out for this year, here's the link: http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-cards/merry-bright-zigzag-christmas-card-5x5-flat?productCode=884339&categoryCode=93476&skuCode=884340
Oh & I'm following you on Google Friend Connect :)
We used Shutterfly last year as well. I like this one because it's classic looking, and it includes the word Christmas which is a must on my cards.http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-cards/mod-snowflake-frame-christmas-card-4x8-photo?productCode=884972&categoryCode=93476&skuCode=884973
I have never used Shutterfly, but they have a beautiful selection of holiday cards. I had such a difficult time picking which one I would pick. But I finally chose one I fell in love with, here is the link: http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-cards/oh-holy-night-religious-christmas-card-5x7-flat?productCode=479420&categoryCode=93476&skuCode=883799
I am already following you on Google Friend Connect and by the way I like Option A the best!
Well, you know that I follow you on GFC... :)
And, I absolutely LOVE Shutterfly. We used them for Christmas cards last year... it's so hard to choose just one style. But, right now, I think I like this one the best:
http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/folded-greeting-cards?filterOptions=atstyle_4&selectFilterOption=&clearFilterOption=atstyle_8
Thanks for the offer! :)
i'm a follower. :)
we just love sending hanukkah cards and i'm so excited that shutterfly has them. we are already getting our pics ready..:)
thank you so much for hosting this giveaway
Eight Bright nights is my favorite
http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/hanukkah-cards/eight-bright-nights-hanukkah-card-5x7-flat?productCode=479260&categoryCode=93489&skuCode=883451
I like the dazzle and shine. http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/holiday-cards?filterOptions=atcard_format_2%7Carnumber_of_photos_16&selectFilterOption=arnumber_of_photos_16&clearFilterOption=
And I follow you. :-) Thanks for the giveaway!
I follow you, and would pick this card:
http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/holiday-cards?escFlag=1
As for your options, I think I like one the best!
I'm following you. And I would choose
http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-cards/peace-cheer-christmas-card-4x8-flat?productCode=882432&categoryCode=93491&skuCode=882433
I already follow you and I LOVE Shutterfly!! I got an album as a gift for my wedding and have wanted to do our cards with them this year! Here is my link ....http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/holiday-cards
http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/holiday-cards/peppermint-joy-wreath-holiday-card-4x8-flat?productCode=882441&categoryCode=93491&skuCode=882442
Here's mine!
We used Shutterfly last year for our cards also...We had cards done up with this design...http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/cards-stationery/joy-love-story-holiday-5x7-photo-card-5x7-photo
This year I think I would like to use the Family Story design...http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/cards-stationery/family-story-christmas-card-5x7-flat
Oh yeah...I am a follower already :)
You can contact me at www.allamericanfamilyx5@gmail.com
gfc follower and I would pick http://wwww.shuttterfly.com/cards-stationery/holiday-cards/peppermint-joy-wreath-holiday-card-4x8-flat?productCode=882441&categoryCode=93491&skuCode=882442 tracietrump@yahoo.com
Let's try this again! Here's the link for my favorite cards: http://www.shutterfly.com/img_/publishing/styleSwatches/ssc/stationerycard_5x7/STATIONERYCARD_5x7-23017-3822-MERCHTHUMB-v131604259200013302.jpg
I love that it includes so many pictures, but is still sleek.
I follow you on google friend connect. Thanks for the give-away!