MINTED. Our 2016 Family Christmas Card + Review

Hi Friends! Last week I shared our Family Photo Session Adventure and to my delight I had more than one descent photo to choose from, which never happens! The Cherry on top - I already have them in hand and I have half of them mailed out already! I know, crazy fast!!  Thanks to MINTED.'s Holiday Card Shop the process of uploading our photo, choosing a design and adding their convenient FREE RECIPIENT ADDRESSING to our order made it a headache free process and took no time at all!

I chose a simple, yet whimsical design from graphic artist, Carolyn Maclaren! She has a beautiful collection of award winning card designs in MINTED's AMAZING Artist Catalog.

MINTED thinks of everything when it comes to a beautiful stationary package. After you work your way through the card design process using their lovely FIND IT FAST tool, you are offered a variety of "add-ons" to fully complete your Christmas Card Suite! From Coordinating envelopes & envelope liners to their FREE RECIPIENT ADDRESSING feature that is also designed to coordinate perfectly with your card design, MINTED leaves no stone unturned as far as customer convenience.

Did I mention their quality? MINTED's thick high quality paper comes in a variety of sizes and formats that allow you to customize and create a Christmas Card unique to your taste and style! I chose to shape our card using the wave-frame silhouette. It adds a fun element to the whimsical theme we went with this year.

With MINTED, your Christmas Card doesn't just stop at photo upload! You get to accessorize your card suite with accents that make your Christmas Card not just another envelope to open, but a holiday treat to display!

Return Address is also an option that makes mailing them a breeze and another weight lifted off your shoulders!

For the past few years, we have used MINTED for all of our stationary needs and couldn't be happier with their easy-to-use website and amazing customer service!

PROMOTION!

Today MINTED is offering all customers 15% OFF of their holiday cards as well as FREE Custom Envelope DESIGN along with FREE RECIPIENT ADDRESSING! It's not too late to surprise your loved ones with a beautiful Christmas Card Treat, so head over now and allow your Holiday Spirit to express it's creative side!

MINTED. Christmas Card Roundup + GIVEAWAY!

Is it too soon to start shopping Christmas Cards? I look forward to this time of year for many many reasons! Holidays bring out the best in all of us, in my opinion. It is a time of reflection on our life and to celebrate God's Love for us through the birth of His Son. This time of year brings an extra level of appreciation for family and those closest to us. When I look at our family photo that we take every year, it is a reminder of all that is good in my life. The love I have for my family is just a small taste of the kind of love GOD has for each and every one of us. Now that time of year has come again to take our family photo and I look forward to sending our little sample of love to all of our family and friends this Christmas.

My favorite go-to for all christmas themed stationary is MINTED. After visiting MINTED. a several years ago, I was so impressed with their unique selection and over all user-friendly site , I went from DIYing our Christmas Card to becoming a loyal MINTED. customer. 

I could go on and on with my list of reasons why I am such a fan.  From the impeccable quality of their paper options to the wonderful customer service, their amazing customization system and exclusive artistry gallery allow customers to purchase stationary and art that is unique to their style. You are basically the creator of your own card, without all of the extra Craft Store errand runs!

As I began to look through MINTED's  2016 Holiday Collection it was not hard to find more than several that I absolutely LOVE. I find that my creative side comes out in me at the most odd times. As I'm looking through, I browse their Collection wondering how well they will look with various home decor styles. That's how beautiful these cards are, they essentially make you feel like a home designer looking to find that perfect piece to accent your recipients' home. 

The cherry on top for me though are the extra perks that MINTED. offers to it's customers after you select the perfect card design. From their FREE Recipient Addressing Service with coordinating design to  BUY NOW PERSONALIZE LATER option, MINTED has got you covered when it comes to creating the perfect Christmas card in the most convenient user-friendly way possible! Also, The MINTED's Find It Fast feature is a wonderful way for you to see a sample of your own uploaded photo in any design!  

With so many designs to choose from, I thought I would gather a few that caught my eye. I'm still trying to choose which design and that's not even the most fun part about it, I get to customize to my preferred color, font, shape and wording! If that isn't a fun way to spend an hour or so, I don't know what is! Keep your eye out to see which one we chose! ;)

Folk Art Ornament Card

White Poinsettia & Greens

Heaven Sings - Foil Collection

Charming Gingham

Hand Painted Branches

Water Color Winter - Foil Collection

Rejoice Ornate

Joyous Watercolor Frame

Gilded Woodgrain - Foil Collection

Winter Harvest

Go Tell It On The Mountain

Hand Lettered Merry

Merrier Than Ever

Christmas Love -Foil Collection

Family Fun

Feel free to browse MINTED's beautiful and unique 2016 HOLIDAY Collection, I would love to know your FAVS in the comments below!

To make your virtual shopping trip even more exciting, MINTED is having a Holiday Card Sale going on Now where you will receive 15% off orders of 150+ and 10% off orders of 100+!!

G I V E A W A Y   T I M E!!!!

To get this Holiday Season Started Off on a Cheerful note, MINTED is GIVING AWAY $100 GIFT CARD to THREE Lucky Fawn Over Baby Readers!!! For a chance to win, all you need to do is submit your Information HERE !!!!

**This Giveaway will be open to U.S. residents only and will run through November 19th, 11:59PM PDT!**

GOOD LUCK & GOOD CHEER!

Minted. Christmas Card + Review

Hi Friends! What better way to kick off your week than a little reminder that Holiday Cards are due!  Every year I get so busy with chasing sales on the newest toy or perfect gift items, that I forget to actually connect with family and friends through our yearly Christmas card. I have an alert now on my phone that reads "Christmas Cards Are Due!" For some reason shouting out at myself via my cell phone calendar wakes me from my consumer sales comma and onto my computer. So if you think it's too late to order and mail out your cards, its not. In fact right now is a better time than any!

With every announcement and/or occasion that comes around, I always head to Minted.com for their ample supply of amazing designs and easy customization. This year we took our family photos at the local Christmas Tree farm right outside of town which made for the perfect backdrop for our Holiday Cards.
Minted. has a community of independent artists that offer lovely designs that are original and unique. Whatever design you choose it arrives in a beautifully packaged box with a mini bio of the artist and sealed with a signed label of who packed your particular order.

Minted.'s easy to use "Find It Fast" tool allows you to see exactly how your photo will look in every design that is offered. This helps narrow down your search and gives you a preview of what to expect.  When customizing our photo card, I chose a simple yet stunning design by the talented Alston Wise. 

You may also choose among an array of coordinating envelopes. I chose kraft brown as it went well with our outdoor photo. Be sure to also add on their FREE "Recipient Addressing" Styled to Match Your Cards.  I actually missed this step and wished I had my recipients' addresses with me at the time I ordered. I mean HOW CONVENIENT & GENEROUS IS THIS?

They also give you the option to add a "backer" to your cards with your own photo or suggested colors allowing for an extra customization that adds a nice accent to your overall card. I chose to add an additional photo of our kiddos as our out-of-town family and friends love to see their sweet little faces any chance they get.

Another detail that I love about Minted.'s cards are the quality and thickness of the paper that is used.  You can choose from 100% recycled premium paper or Pearlescent paper.

I am absolutely thrilled with how well they turned out and the quick and easy process making creating our christmas card a wonderful experience that I look forward to every time I am visiting their site.

As a gift to all Minted. customers, they are offering FREE expedited shipping with code: "SHIP". They are also offering customers 15% off Holiday Cards with promo code: "Winter 15".

Get Your Shine On with Minted.'s Foil Collection + Promo Code

Hi Friends! You are going to love this little "deal" I've got for you today! If like me, you are ready to add a little sparkle to your stationary/invitations, Minted.com has a collection that will be sure to wow you and your recipient.

Created using Real Foil-Pressed designs in your choice of gold, silver or rose-gold, you are sure to make a statement with these beautiful stationary pieces. If you are looking to showcase your own design talent, foil is also available in the Minted.'s new completely custom cards! No matter what the occasion, Minted. has created an opportunity for your stationary to stand out above the rest and connect with your recipients in style and shine!

From Baby Announcements & Showers - which includes free guest addressing to match your design

 To Gorgeous Holiday Cards

To Weddings and Art Prints

All Categories give you the opportunity to create a unique and special touch to your stationary this year! As "Thank You" to their loyal customers, Minted. is running their semi annual "FREE FOIL EVENT" starting today through November 16th! You will receive 20% Off your order by using the code: "FOIL" at checkout. So be sure to head over, as this awesome offer will end soon!