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Best Sites For Custom Holiday Cards

by Larissa, posted to Holidays

Here are my recommendations for the best websites and apps for custom Christmas cards - I included a couple of my favorite go-to sites where I've created photo cards, ecards, invitations and some newcomers with great prices and fresh designs.

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BEST SELECTION: Tiny Prints

Birth announcements, Christmas cards, birthday invitations & various other stationery. Tiny Prints cards are praised as the highest quality stationery coupled with great customer service.

I've ordered from TinyPrints and am happy with the customer service, card selection, customization tools, but their designs and prices are just OK. Though, I just took a look at this year's holiday cards their a big improvement over last year's!

BEST DESIGN: Minted

At Minted, we love the idea that our products will find their way into your most personal celebrations, and we don't take that honor lightly. That's why we only use fine paper stock, rich inks, and crisp printing methods. We guess you could say that ...

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If you're a paper snob and don't mind paying more,order your holiday cards from Minted. I considered ordering my wedding invitations from them but was put off by their prices and design selection.

MOST UNIQUE: Pear Tree Greetings

There is a moment, it happens every day, that makes us feel like kids on Christmas morning. The anticipation of something unexpected, something special. This moment happens just before opening the mailbox, hoping for the envelope that's a little...

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I found Pear Trees via a Facebook ad recently and instantly fell in love with their designs - they're unique, modern, fun and unlike other sites I've seen - their prices are very reasonable too. I can't wait to place my first order!

Jane Pavalon: They use really good paper that seems to cost more at other sites.

AppeTips: Great designs (cut outs, ribbons, pockets) and really unique color combinations. If you're looking for something out of the ordinary, Pear Tree would be my recommendation.

MOST KID-FRIENDLY: Paper Culture

Modern holiday cards, baby shower invitations, baby announcements & stationery for all occasions from award winning eco designer, Paper Culture.

This site is known for their birth announcements and kid-friendly designs, Babble.com hailed them as their top pick for baby announcements. Their holiday cards are perfect for families with young kids.

BEST OF ETSY: RoxterDesigns

Welcome to Roxter Designs! With the purchase of this listing you'll receive a 5x7 digital file customized with your personal information and e-mailed to you in high resolution format. You may choose to have the design printed at your favorite photo..

I love supporting Moms on Etsy! And Michelle has one of the best Etsy card stores - her designs are fresh, modern and well-priced. Thank you SimpleMom.net for the recommendation.

BEST ONLINE INVITATIONS: Paperless Post

Paperless post provides design custom online invitations and announcements. You can deliver personalized envelopes to your guests inboxes and monitor as guests receive your invitations.

Suggested by Claudia:

I've used paperless post before for the past two years and I have been very happy with their service. Any questions or technical problems are resolved immediately. I like the designs to choose from and the ability to manage my responses.

BEST APP: RedStamp

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Suggested by Honestly Now:

RedStamp is the leader in modern correspondence from your iPhone and iPad! Order from 1000s of options and customize, including a photo. You have have them sent my classic post, text, email, Facebook and Twitter. The most beautiful cards -- on the fly.

Erin McCormack Newkirk: We are humbled to be added to this fantastic list! One of the great things about our app is that you can send digital AND paper for every occasion, including invitations, announcements, thank you's. We have over 500 designs. Sending digitally is free...as are most of our designs. Thanks for checking us out! Erin, CEO Red Stamp

BEST E-CARDS: Pingg

Find artist-designed online and print invitations, ecards and announcements. Browse our collections for the perfect birthday, holiday, wedding or party design. We bring style, functionality and personality to your events.

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Go green this year and send out personalized, photo ecards instead. As a former Evite employee, I am well versed in the online invite and greeting space and they have the best designs, customization options and service hands down.

ONE-STOP SHOP: cocodot

Chic online and printed cards and invitations.

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Suggested by Carlos Donahue:

Cards are simply beautiful! With a combination of amazing photography and designer graphics it's quite a fun, unique collection. Plus the online only versions are totally FREE.

Larissa: Another list worthy suggestion, per Techcrunch "Cocodot aims to be a one-stop-shop for event planning and invitations; sort of a modern, more chic Evite." Thanks for adding Carlos, I've been meaning to since many friends and Skinnyscoopers are fans of your service.

PERSONALIZED PAPER & GIFTS: Paper & Ink Designs

Suggested by Tracy Rayfield Goodwin:

A fabulously stylish option for going personalized! Great selection of personalized gifts and paper for every occasion + fresh holiday cards. Includes the Paper & Ink Designs Collection plus the exclusive collection by Redstamp.com of personalized stamps and paper goods.

BEST E-CARD APP: Photogram

Photogram provides special delivery of your photos via Email, Facebook and Twitter. Tell the story of your moments creatively and thoughtfully using multiple photos, choose from dozens of unique themes handcrafted by independent artists to complement...

Choose photos from your iPhone, a holiday theme, add email addresses then send your holiday e-card - it's that easy! Their premium themes are gorgeous and totally worth the extra $$. Where are my free themes for all the love I'm giving my fav app?

CARD APP: Sincerely

Send beautiful cards directly to your loved ones from your iPhone, Android or iPad. Sending Christmas and Holiday cards has never been easier.

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Suggested by Eden Godsoe:

Sincerely let's you use your iPhone or iPad to create & ship holiday cards personalized using your own photos & one of 40 templates. Holiday cards will begin at $1.69 apiece including postage. Sounds a little pricey but worth checking out.

Larissa: Ohhhh this sounds right up my alley, I'll take it for a spin!

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MomFind's Picks for Best Holiday Cards

It’s that of time year again—time to order and send out your family holiday cards! ...

Her #1 Pick is Minted: If you like modern, non-cheesy holiday cards printed on quality paper, you’ll love Minted. #2 TinyPrints: Not only do they have an insane selection of holiday cards designed to please just about every shopper, but they also make sending them a breeze.

INVITATIONS: Purple Trail

Fully customizable Party Invitations, Photo Books or Free Online Invitations for birthdays, baby showers, weddings & all of life's memorable events.

Suggested by Leslie B:

One of our customers forwarded us a link to your list and we wanted to share our site with you and your followers as another option for their holiday cards this year. PurpleTrail is unique in that we offer unparalleled customization of our cards.

Custom Designs and Personalized Experience

Swanky Press isn't the biggest site out there, but they have great designs, and it is run by people who care about their customers and it shows. If you are looking for personalized cards or gifts such as iPhone or iPad cases, Swanky Press is a great choice.

Suggested by BHolly:

This site offers modern designs and great customer experience. If you can't find it on the site, they will make it for you!

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 This site offers modern designs and great customer experience. If you can't find it on the site, they will make it for you!

Custom Designs and Personalized Experience

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Swanky Press isn't the biggest site out there, but they have great designs, and it is run by people who care about their customers and it shows. If you are looking for personalized cards or gifts such as iPhone or iPad cases, Swanky Press is a great choice.

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Tracy Rayfield Goodwin added:

 A fabulously stylish option for going personalized! Great selection of personalized gifts and paper for every occasion + fresh holiday cards. Includes the Paper & Ink Designs Collection plus the exclusive collection by Redstamp.com of personalized stamps and paper goods.

PERSONALIZED PAPER & GIFTS: Paper & Ink Designs

paperinkdesigns.com

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Honestly Now added:

 RedStamp is the leader in modern correspondence from your iPhone and iPad! Order from 1000s of options and customize, including a photo. You have have them sent my classic post, text, email, Facebook and Twitter. The most beautiful cards -- on the fly.

BEST APP: RedStamp

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Carlos Donahue added:

 Cards are simply beautiful! With a combination of amazing photography and designer graphics it's quite a fun, unique collection. Plus the online only versions are totally FREE.

ONE-STOP SHOP: cocodot

cocodot.com

Chic online and printed cards and invitations.

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Claudia added:

 I've used paperless post before for the past two years and I have been very happy with their service. Any questions or technical problems are resolved immediately. I like the designs to choose from and the ability to manage my responses.

BEST ONLINE INVITATIONS: Paperless Post

paperlesspost.com

Paperless post provides design custom online invitations and announcements. You can deliver personalized envelopes to your guests inboxes and monitor as guests receive your invitations.

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Leslie B added:

 One of our customers forwarded us a link to your list and we wanted to share our site with you and your followers as another option for their holiday cards this year. PurpleTrail is unique in that we offer unparalleled customization of our cards.

INVITATIONS: Purple Trail

purpletrail.com

Fully customizable Party Invitations, Photo Books or Free Online Invitations for birthdays, baby showers, weddings & all of life's memorable events.

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Eden Godsoe added:

 Sincerely let's you use your iPhone or iPad to create & ship holiday cards personalized using your own photos & one of 40 templates. Holiday cards will begin at $1.69 apiece including postage. Sounds a little pricey but worth checking out.

CARD APP: Sincerely

sincerely.com

Send beautiful cards directly to your loved ones from your iPhone, Android or iPad. Sending Christmas and Holiday cards has never been easier.

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