Isn’t it interesting how almost every holiday card you get in the mail is based around family updates like engagements, pregnancies, or which kid is graduating which grade? Of course, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. But, what if you’re an adult without a partner or kids? Is it somehow weird or vein to send custom holiday cards when you’re single, with your own photo and updates?
Well, I’ve decided that I am going to send holiday cards to some of my friends and family this year — yes, even though I am single and childless! And I’m even going to put a cute photo of myself on it. No man, no kids, and not even a pet. Honestly, I just don’t see the reason why it’s not more common? There’s nothing wrong with updating your loved ones on a new job, new home, or even if you just want to send some general holiday greetings. Sure, I guess we could just do that on social media. But, sending someone a thoughtful card through snail mail is such a nice gesture. It’s so rare that you get “fun” mail as an adult — it’s usually just bills and junk.
In addition to all of that, I seriously dropped the ball with sending “thank you” notes for my housewarming gifts I got basically a year ago (I know, I know). So, I’m going to use my holiday cards as a way of thanking people for their continued support over the past year! Clever, I know.
Where to order custom holiday cards
Now that I’ve convinced you to send out custom holiday cards this season, you’re probably wondering how to go about it. Sure you could grab some generic ones from the store, but why not make them extra special and personalized? Basic Invite has everything you need no matter what your preference is, including both photo and no photo christmas cards, foil christmas cards, Hanukkah cards, and more. I’ve ordered custom business cards from Basic invite before, so I knew they would have what I needed to make some fabulous holiday cards.
They offer almost unlimited color options and you can truly give their templates your own twist. Just select a design, change the colors of each element, and add in your own photos and text. They even offer over 40 different envelope colors and they all peel and seal. And if you want to see the card in person before you commit, you can order a printed sample before you place your final order. You’ll be able to check the quality, color, text, etc. before ordering a bunch!
And one more very cool feature: Basic Invite offers an address capturing service! This allows you to share a link on Facebook, Instagram, or any other social media to request your friends and family’s addresses. The addresses are stored in your account and can be selected during the design process. So you can get the addresses printed at no additional cost. It’s SO convenient.
Right now Basic Invite is offering 15% off with coupon code: 15FF51. So now is the time to start working on your custom holiday cards!
I designed three different holiday card options and ordered them as samples so I can see what I like best. I had so much fun playing with the custom colors to match my images!
Which option is your favorite?
