Thursday, October 22, 2009

Christmas Cards

I know, I know, many of you think that it is just too early to think about Christmas cards but I am here to tell you that no it's not! Momma Henley posted about this exact same thing last week and she and I are on the exact same page here--we both believe that it is never too early to order your Christmas cards! I love having this over and done with when the craziness of the holidays hits and boy does it seem to hit me (upside the head!) earlier and earlier each year. When my cards are ordered, I have one less thing to worry about come December. I can even take my time addressing them and sometimes I am even able to stick them in the mailbox the day after Thanksgiving!

Below is the card I chose:



I ordered it from Shutterfly and if you order by October 28 you will get free shipping when you spend over $30 and when you order 50 cards you get 25 more free! See, it pays to be an early bird!

The hardiest part about ordering Christmas cards is picking one! Shutterfly has cards designed by Whitney English and Stacy Claire Boyd, among many others! There are so many cute cards out there. Tiny Prints, Snap Fish, Fine Stationery, and Etsy also have great options.

This is the picture I chose for our card:


It is so hard getting a good picture when there is more than one person in the shot. I took almost 100 pictures of the girls and I am telling you this was the only possibility. Good thing you only need one!

P.S. I was at the post office yesterday and the Christmas stamps are already out so hop to it!

8 comments:

Amanda said...

I just finished printing my flylady holiday control journal...I also finished reading Clemsongirl's post on this same thing...My problem w/ cards is I am sooo picky - I want a ribbon and foldover, etc...etc...I have been looking for a few weeks now b/c this year they will be done by Tgiving.!!! Your card - is lovely and the pic of the girls precious and perfect! Thanks for the inspiration!!!

Henley on the Horn said...

What GORGEOUS girls!!!! Thank you for the link! I love your cards. I helped my mother order hers, and she had them in less than a week from Shutterfly! You just can't beat it!! What precious girls you have!

GrannySmithGreen said...

Goodness! You all are on the ball! I'm not any where close to being ready to send Christmas cards. Thanks for inspiring us to get going.

Tickled Pink Talk said...

I just ordered my Christmas cards too! Boatman Geller has some great sale cards...

Laura said...

I think your Christmas cards are perfect! Alise's pumpkin pictures turned out so well, I'm even sending out Fall cards this year!

The 5 Bickies said...

I love your choice of card and photo! I would love to get my cards done early and have looked at Shutterfly's card options. The photo thing just kills me...getting the 3 to cooperate is a challenge.

You and Henley are inspring me to start EARLY!

CarolinaGirl said...

I may have to copy you on that card. I have my mailed out by Dec 1st, so no you are not crazy. I think about it all year. Perfect dress,bows,shoes,location. I know, I am an idiot, but with 4 girls, it is a huge task. This year I may just stick them all in the pool with Santa hats on! Merry Christmas from sunny FL!

Lauren said...

I've also been thinking of Xmas cards. Yours are sure to be beautiful!