Indie Holiday: Pretty Cards!

Just about everyone I know (with the exception of me) sends holiday cards out to family and friends.  I have aspirations of sending cards, now that I’m not in college doing finals.  But if you’re sending cards, why not get some really cool ones this year.  The kind you know that no one else will send.  The kind that are handmade and original and creative.

Show ‘em all how truly awesome you are this holiday season - and you’re participating in the Buy Handmade pledge, right?  So this just goes right along with it. 

L:  The Snowy Forest Cards have a shape that’s out of the ordinary.  Simple, classy, pretty… and there’s a red snowflake version on still dottie’s Etsy site too!

R:  the “bursty snowflake design” is simple and evocative, and the color choices with the card and envelope simply inspired.  Try Happy Holidays for a similar color scheme from Michelle Brusegaard.

L:  This 3-D snowman on blue from Card Goddess is so cute! Just look at that scarf!

R:  I love this modern, colorful assortment of holiday cards from Muwan.  People will know you’ve got good taste.

L:  The color, the outline drawing - beautiful!  Beautiful Ornament cards by Angel D’Amico.

R:  I like the design juxtaposition on this card - it’s a modern twist and reminds me of the whimsical combinations of scrapbooking.  Christmas Magic by Candyragz.

L: Perhaps the Zombie Plague has got your Christmas?  Feel like having a little fun with your family?  Try this one from Tina Seamonster.

R:  So elegant, so beautiful, so that little reindeer punch at the end is totally unexpected.  From Electric Boogaloo.

L:  The whimsical nature of these Joy cards is joyful itself, isn’t it?  Pass some along!  From Lea’s Letters.

R:  The Swirls and Stripes card is a good example of the vaguely retro-feeling, vaguely ornate style of A Punkin Card Company.

L: Gatefold Wreath - beautiful and totally non-traditional, send something with a decorative band and a beautiful wreath!

R:  Think you can’t get a handmade photocard?  Think again!  Try this beautiful red, modern, flourished card from Heather Hales Designs.

BONUS ITEMS!

L:  Don’t forget the  shipping package gift tags!  You wouldn’t just want to write in magic marker on a plain box, would you? Ornament tags from Plaid Valentine.
R:  For your memories, don’t forget a special tabletop memory flip book.  Hey, this is gorgeous enough to give as a thoughtful gift!  Just fill it with photos and gift away!  From Jennifer Priest.