Christmas in July: Plan Your Holiday Photo Cards Now

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Every year I say I’m going to plan ahead and NOT wait til the last minute to order my winter holiday cards, but things come up…I get busy and forget. I’m sure you can relate!

This year, our newest blog sponsor, Basic Invite, is here to help us all do better, with a Christmas in July reminder: Summer is a great time to plan out and capture your family and pet photos for your Christmas cards and holiday cards.

They are also offering a 30% OFF discount to our readers so read on to learn more!

You might be thinking. “How can I do holiday photos when all my Christmas decorations are packed away?!?”

It’s easier than you think. All you need is a few simple props, like some Santa hats and mini trees from Michaels or the Dollar Store. Walgreens still has Red Noses for sale at many locations (check by the registers).

Any string of fairy lights will help set the scene, or take the photos you love and add some sparkly touches with filters in your favorite photo app or software.

Look around for items you already have that might work. This is a GREAT excuse to get some matching pajamas for your family and pets!

Your Christmas cards don’t even have to have a holiday theme. Summertime is beach, pool and vacation time, so remember to take a few nice shots with the family (and pets, of course) so that you can share your memories with friends and family when you send out your cards this winter. Any great family photos YOU love will make the perfect images for your cards.

There are tons of themes and templates to choose from, so it’s almost a no-brainer once you have your favorite digital photos picked out!

Basic Invite is one of the few card websites with almost unlimited color options and instant previews online. Once you select a design you can change the color of each element on the card to over 180 different color options so you can make sure the card is exactly how you want it down to the littlest detail. This is what really sets them apart from almost any other online stationery company.

And if you have a business, or are in charge of ordering business Christmas cards this year, now is the time to get it done. You can get really creative with cards that fit the personality and tone of your business!

Whether you are ordering cards and invites for business or family, you want to make sure your cards look their very best, right?

Basic Invite is one of the few websites that allows you the ability to order a printed custom sample of your actual card or invitation so you can see exactly how it will print as well as the paper quality before you ever have to place your final order.

You can also choose from over 40 different envelope colors. That will really help your cards stand out!

And to make life really easy, use their address capturing service letting you share a link on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or any other form of social media to request friends and family’s addresses which can be stored and used for recipient address printing at no cost on all card orders.

Hopefully all this has motivated you to get started on Christmas and holiday cards, invites and more, now rather than waiting til the last minute.

To take a closer look at all the design options, templates and pricing, visit the Basic Invite website, and use promo code below for 30% OFF any order!

Know a Birthday That Calls for Fancy? Send a New Doug The Pug eCard!

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Spend any time online and you probably know that Doug The Pug is the king of pop culture! A New York Times best seller & pizza lover with over 10 million followers across his social media and well over 1 Billion Facebook video views, Doug The Pug is one of the world’s most famous and most followed dogs.

He’s worked with artists like Katy Perry, Fall Out Boy and DNCE. But don’t let the fame fool you, Doug has an attitude of gratitude. He hopes you’ll share it, and his fabulous outfits, with your loved ones.

The King of Pop Culture has a new line of eCards, giving you a glimpse into the pug life. And, let us tell you, it’s FANCY. From plush bath robes and sweet rides to an easy day out on the water, Doug knows how to make a birthday special.

Champagne. Luxurious outfits. Extraordinary venues. If your special someone likes the finer things in life, they’ll love Doug’s new Fancy Birthday eCard. Just hit PLAY below to check it out and see for yourself!

Love it? We thought so! Right now, you can get a free 7-day trial at American Greetings, which gives you access to send every card in the Doug The Pug line plus more super cute, thoughtful and clever ecards and printable greeting cards for dog lovers. Just head on over the American Greetings Website.

Some Fun Facts about Doug The Pug

  • Lives in Nashville
  • A video of Doug went viral in 2014, and the rest is history
  • 6 million people (and probably a few animals) follow him on Facebook
  • The book that chronicles his life, Doug The Pug: The King of Pop Culture rocketed to the New York Times Best-Seller List
  • He has 2.9 million Instagram followers
  • Appears in music videos for Katy Perry, Fall Out Boy, and DNCE

FREE Personalized Father’s Day Card from Treat

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Attention somewhat early Father’s Day Shopper…

Treat is offering all new customers a FREE Father’s Day card on May 27 and 28.

If you’re not familiar with Treat, think regular greeting cards, but with added awesome. You get to choose your own message, add photos, and even change fonts. In short, you get to make the card uniquely…YOU!

To get the card totally free, have it shipped to you. That also allows you to sign it and write anything you want to add in your own writing. Or, for the cost of a stamp, you can have Treat mail it directly to the recipient. And since it’s so early, they even let you choose the delivery date. Sweet.

So check out their selection of nearly 500 Father’s Day designs and choose your favorite card. Upload some pictures, play around with what you want to say and use promo code TREATDAD when you checkout.

Send Mom or Grandma a Cuddly Boofle With Her Mother’s Day Card!

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Who is Boofle? He’s  a soft and cuddly plush critter that arrives along with a special Mother’s Day card, delivered in a super cute suitcase right to your Mom or Grandma’s door! What a sweet idea…and perfect for any animal lover in your life!

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For $14.99 + shipping, you can send Mom a bundle including a personalized Mother’s Day card, plush Boofle, and suitcase. Or for just $3.49 you can send a Boofle Mother’s Day Card without the plush toy and suitcase…still super CUTE!

Just make sure to order by 5/6 for delivery in time for Mother’s Day. Limited Quantities available at Cardstore – Shop Now!

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$1.49 Valentine’s Day Cards + Free Shipping at Cardstore! {Ends 2/7}

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Valentine’s Day cards from the store can be expensive. You’re lucky if you find a nice one for under $5…and they are still kind of impersonal straight off the rack. Take advantage of this HOT promo code from Cardstore and make personalized Valentine’s Day cards with your own photos and text for just $1.49 each.

It gets even better because they will mail them for you at no additional cost! A super sweet deal for a super sweet holiday! And, you ‘re sure to find something for every sweetie on your list, from spouses to kids to friends! Choose from a variety of designs, upload a photo, personalize with your own note, and add your signature!
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All Cardstore Valentine’s Day cards are $1.49 now through 2/7/13 PLUS get Free Shipping to all U.S. addresses AND military mailing addresses. Just enter code CCA3131 when you checkout! A sweet deal like this is sure to make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, so don’t miss it!