Preparing for Holiday Card Season: A Guide from a Stationery Designer

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Send Delightful Salutations with Custom Designed Holiday Cards

The holiday season is swiftly approaching and the time for joy, connection and heartfelt greetings will fill the air soon. Sending out beautiful holiday cards could allow you to connect with your friends and family in a unique way. Now is the time to start preparing for your holiday card and break out your unique self.

Follow these tips for a Holly Jolly Holiday Season

1. Plan Your Holiday Design Early

The key to the best holiday card is to plan early. Think about design and maybe style of pictures if you want to include a family photo.  

  • Explore themes by looking at other holiday cards and identifying styles and layouts you like.
  • Think about your color scheme. 
    • Warm tones, neutrals, plaid, etc. 
  • Consider your wording and if you want to include a custom message on the card.
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2. Decide Which Materials You’d Like To Use For Your Cards

It’s important to know ahead of time who can design your card, print your cards and take pictures if need be. This process can take quite a while so don’t underestimate the process and all the sudden be rushing to get holiday cards completed and sent out. Deciding if you’re printing on plain white paper, laminated paper or even cardboard paper options are available. Look at your printer’s options ahead of time so you know what is okay to plan. It’s also important to note the cost of shipping and postage for thicker designed holiday cards. 

3. Incorporate Family Photos Into Your Holiday Cards

Catch up your friends and family with the latest family news by adding a family photo to your holiday card. There’s nothing more heart-warming than seeing the smiles from all year long on a beautifully designed card. Your circle will absolutely love it. 

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4. How Will You Deliver Your Holiday Cards

The final step in the holiday card process is making sure people are able to experience this fun and festive card.  Are you going to hand deliver them? Or maybe hand address them? If you don’t want to do any of that, I offer printed addresses directly on your envelopes. Consider what option works best for you so you can get them sent out on time.  

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Spread Joy This Season with Custom Designed Holiday Cards

The holiday season is so full of warmth and joy and a holiday card can be a simple way to share that. It’s important to make sure that it represents you and is something you are happy to send out. Working with a great stationery designer like Chelsey Huff Design can help make it an easy process for you.

XOXO – Chelsey