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Ahead of the Game + Giveaway with Minted

Growing up we really never did holiday cards. I guess they weren’t as big of a deal as they are now. When Andrew and I got serious and moved in together, I knew we were going to make them a tradition. We used Minted our first year together, and continued to use Minted the next year as well. This year, I was really on my A game and we took our pictures on our one year wedding anniversary and ordered them the next week! Yes, I have my holiday cards ordered and stuffed and it isn’t even Halloween yet. I am pretty proud of myself. I feel very ahead of the game!

For our cards this year we chose one that immediately jumped out at me, and I knew we had to use it. I love that there are so many options for how many photos you want to use. Each card comes in several design and color options, as well as options for how you want the back of the card to look. This year, all holiday cards are available with matching envelope designs and recipient addressing, FREE for a limited time. Save time and make your holiday card beautiful from the inside out. Minted is known for its high-quality paper and printing. Minted’s Signature paper is thick and luxurious with a creamy cotton texture, and has been optimized for photo printing. You can also choose 100% recycled paper, Pearlescent paper which adds a subtle shimmer, DoubleThick paper or even TripleThick paper. Minted also offers nine unique die-cut shapes. A variety of backer options allow you to add additional photos, text, and customization options to your holiday card. Seriously, the quality is amazing and better than anything I have seen from other sites.

These are a few of my favorites from this year. I don’t want to show the one we chose because we won’t be mailing them until the end of November. But here is some cuteness to tide you over!

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Not only is Minted great for holiday cards, but my mother-in-law used them for our rehearsal dinner invitations and for my brother-in-law’s upcoming wedding rehearsal dinner. Our family loves Minted!

Today I am offering YOU the chance to win a $100 gift card to Minted to get a jump start on ordering your holiday cards! It’s the perfect time of year to save money, am I right?

Enter below! The winner will be announced and emailed on November 5th!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Maybe you can be ahead of the game as well 🙂

Thank you Minted for sponsoring this post.

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54 Comments

  1. Susan Schnitzler wrote:

    It’s approaching my favorite time of the year…opening my mailbox to all the fun cards inside!!!

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  2. Melanie wrote:

    I just love the ornament type cards!!! Beautiful!! =)

    Melanie | Toots + Dill

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  3. Melissa wrote:

    I love the Falalala one! It would be so cute with the boys pictures.

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  4. ellen casper wrote:

    I love the Mery Foil Card

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  5. Amanda @ Grad Girl wrote:

    My family always got lazy with holiday cards because they were so much work, but this looks much easier! The typography-styled card looks awesome. 🙂

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  6. Amanda Reynolds wrote:

    I love the “our favorite time” theme! So cute!

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  7. Sara wrote:

    Minted is absolutely the best!! I love their foil cards and envelope addressing service!

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  8. the cape on the corner wrote:

    i love the flurries card, as it will work for chanukah. thanks!
    b

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  9. Emily wrote:

    I love Minted – they have the cutest designs!! I love the ones you showcased above – they are perfect for the holiday season!

    xx, Emily from Something Gold, Something Blue

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  10. Megan F wrote:

    I love Minted! I used them last year but haven’t order our cards for this year yet. Thanks for the giveaway 🙂

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  11. Ashlee wrote:

    I so wish I was on my A-game! I love all three options, but my favorite is probably the 1st one!

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  12. Katie wrote:

    I love the handlettered charm cards!

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  13. Trista @ The Classy Chaos wrote:

    Those Christmas cards are adorable!! Thanks for such a great giveaway! Happy Weekend to you!

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  14. Kristin t wrote:

    I love the snowflake square card!

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  15. Erin @ Very Erin wrote:

    This is going to be mine and Dave’s first Christmas sending out Christmas cards since it’s our first Christmas as a married couple! I still haven’t decided what we want to do for a picture yet, but I’m super excited 🙂 I’m thinking me, Dave, and the pup in front of the Christmas tree? 🙂

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  16. Kim L wrote:

    Holiday cards are a tradition in my home as well! I love the “Fa La La La” one!

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  17. Dana S wrote:

    ornament style!

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  18. Ashley Perez wrote:

    I love the Merry Foil Card!

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  19. Chelsea wrote:

    Love these!!

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  20. Sar wrote:

    That Fa La La La is ADORABLE.

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  21. Kim Pincombe Cole wrote:

    My favorite is the Big and Bold foil-pressed holiday cards:
    http://www.minted.com/product/foil-pressed-holiday-cards/MIN-XS8-HFS/big-and-bold?ccId=627107&org=title

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  22. Hillary | Nutrition Nut on the Run wrote:

    I like the B&W card with the red happy holidays – classic!

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  23. Katie wrote:

    I love the simple elegance one!!

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  24. Michele wrote:

    I love the handlettered charm card! It’s especially nice since it’s got the foil that makes it shinny!

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  25. Elisa Gruss wrote:

    I like textured pine. Thank you.

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  26. Cynthia @craftoflaughter wrote:

    What great photo cards! I look forward to seeing all the creative ones each year.

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  27. LIz wrote:

    I like the It’s a Wonderful Life card

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  28. Rebecca wrote:

    I like the classy simplicity of the “Stylish & Merry” card.

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  29. Kim Henrichs wrote:

    The Beachy Keen (let it snow somewhere else) card is hilarious I love it!

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  30. Laurie wrote:

    I always love mailing out and receiving Christmas cards! Can’t wait to design this year’s card!

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  31. Shannon Weel wrote:

    I love the “Painterly” holiday cards.

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  32. valerie sobus wrote:

    i’m a sucker for all of their gold foil cards — the “Winter Brush” foil design is probably my favorite 🙂 I’d love to win, you’re right, minted is the best! (we used them for our birth announcements in january!)

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  33. Amber wrote:

    I love the snowflake one!!

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  34. Liz wrote:

    Love the black and white one with red writing the best!

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  35. Denise wrote:

    Textured pine is my favorite!

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  36. nicki wrote:

    cherry merry!

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  37. Hanna wrote:

    Minted is amazing! This year I am really liking the Cheers Triangle design.

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  38. Colleen wrote:

    I really love the bright colored block Joy card! I think if I chose Minted these will be the cards I use.

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  39. Mary B wrote:

    Those are beautiful cards! I can’t believe they address the envelopes as well! Thanks so much.

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  40. aaron reck wrote:

    I love all the colors and the wide selection and variety. I might have to get several!

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  41. Victoria wrote:

    I am a sucker for the simply typography options with the foil lettering!

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  42. Shannon F. wrote:

    I love the Stylish and Merry design although I would really love any of them! lol

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  43. Erin Peck wrote:

    I’m having a hard time choosing just one! I love the Splash card, the lettering makes it !

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  44. Susan wrote:

    Classically scripted Christmas is my favorite!

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  45. Laura Crowther wrote:

    I like Life is Wonderful or Embellished.

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  46. manda wrote:

    I would love the birth announcements

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  47. J. Jones wrote:

    I love them all – too hard to pick, but maybe the Painterly!

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  48. Janelle K wrote:

    I am a big fan of the merry foil card!

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  49. Shell wrote:

    I love them all! They’re so cute!

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  50. D Schmidt wrote:

    Visited and my favorite design is Merry Holiday by Erin Deegan

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  51. Meegan wrote:

    I love the snowflake ornament cards! Perfect way to display holiday cards!

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  52. Jenesse wrote:

    I like the first one.

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  53. Erica @ Coming Up Roses wrote:

    Minted is awesome! SUCH a cool variety of stuff. I’ll have to follow your example and order some for J and I early next year!!!

    Coming Up Roses

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  54. Caitlin Cheevers wrote:

    All of their designs are so cute!

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