6 Amazing Sites for Holiday Photo Cards

Maggie Henderson
Oct 27, 2016

The holidays can bring on a lot of checklists. With finally decorating the guest room, baking epic Christmas cookies and wrapping presents, it’s easy to overlook sending cards to all of the special people on your list. This year, make it easier on yourself and get your holiday greetings in the mail with one of these six sites for creating amazingly customizable photo cards.

1. Minted: Featuring photo card designs by independent artists, as well as a variety of formats including postcards, mini photo books and ornaments, Minted has a large inventory of unique ways to wish everyone a happy holiday.

2. Artifact Uprising: Up your cool game by sending a personalized work of art as your holiday card this year. This independently owned company features clean designs and magazine-worthy layouts for your favorite photos.

3. Pinhole Press: Shop for kid-friendly photo gifts, like a memory card game with photos of your whole family, and get your Christmas cards done too! You can even print out an annual holiday letter on the back of your photo card if you feel ambitious.

4. Tiny Prints: Up your card-sending game with foil, glitter and your favorite photo. Tiny Prints holiday cards offer shiny and sparkly options for your happy holiday well wishing. You can also choose from laser-cut shapes and letterpress layouts.

5. Paper Culture: If you love bright and bold colors, then this is the site to design your holiday card. It’s also the place to shop if staying eco-friendly is at the top of your list. Paper Culture prints on post-consumer recycled paper and plants one tree for every order.

6. Postable: Create your photo card, get it printed and have it mailed out to your entire list, all from the comfort of your laptop. There are also non-photo designs to choose from if you need a few less personalized options too.

What sites are you using for your holiday cards this year? Tweet us your faves @BritandCo!

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20+ Gorgeous Stationery Ideas For Your Holiday Cards

We love an old-fashioned handwritten note, especially one with a heartwarming holiday message. While some may be in favor of sending generic greetings, we love artful, stunning stationery designs that showcase a holiday aesthetic and let us do the talking. These 20+ picks for your holiday cards cover all kinds of celebrations, from Kwanzaa to the winter solstice. They also offer ample space to do a little writing (whether by hand or in print), and — of course — they're all really pretty. Here's what we're eyeing up this season.

Paige & Willow Cup of Cheer Card ($6)

All the ingredients for a delicious hot cocoa, plus knowing we're supporting a small woman-owned business? Yes, please.

Rifle Paper Co. Twelve Tribes Card ($24 for 8)

With stunning imagery and a hand-sketched aesthetic, this Hanukkah card is one everyone will remember.

George & Viv Holiday Boxed Notecard Set ($28 for 16)

A cute mix-and-match of festive notecards and envelopes brings a smile to our face, and is sure to bring one to every recipient's as well.

Papier Christmas Taxi Card ($24 for 10)

If "Silver Bells" is one of your favorite holiday tunes, this adorable urban landscape card is probably calling your name.

Hustle & Hope It's Lit Christmas Card ($6)

This cheery and colorful take on holiday cards is exactly why we love looking outside of mainstream retailers for our stationery needs.

Anthropologie Christmas At Home Boxed Card Set ($18 for 8)

...but on the other hand, stores like Anthro have a reputation for aesthetic excellence, and this boxed card set is a perfect example of why.

Metropolitan Museum of Art Hanukkah Menorah Holiday Cards ($22 for 15)

Your buying options aren't just trendy stores and independent sellers: The Met offers its own holiday cards, and we're loving this artful menorah stationery.

Rifle Paper Co. Tinsel Tree Card ($24 for 8)

Pro tip: Deck the halls with all the holiday cards you receive each year — or, all the cards you've sent in years past. This colorful pick will look great adorning your mantle.

Everglow Holiday Wish Card ($22 for 8)

Subtle and beautiful, the neutral color scheme of this card is like pampas grass in stationery form.

Jenni Bick Joyous Kwanzaa Holiday Card ($17 for 8)

This bold and modern print is just as warm as the cheer you'll be spreading with this Kwanzaa card.

minted. Woodland Wonderland Holiday Cards ($71 for 25)

We're always fans of designs that involve cute animals doing adorable things.

Solstice Holiday Card ($2)

If you're celebrating the solstice this year, this calming watercolor print showcases the spirit of the season beautifully.

Papier Starry Lights Card ($24 for 10)

Keep things light and bright with a card that'll take recipients' breath away, just like IRL Christmas lights.

Metropolitan Museum of Art Avian Holiday Cards ($22 for 15)

Another gorgeous option from the Met, this holiday design featuring birds, leaves, and a lit-up Christmas tree is for lovers of color only.

minted. Scandinavian Folk Card ($71 for 25)

If you're all about the Scandi holiday decor, we've found the perfect stationery for you and yours.

Rifle Paper Co. Hawthorne Holiday Greeting Card ($24 for 8)

Botanical, muted, and playful, this holiday card is everything you could want in an aesthetic.

Metropolitan Museum of Art Spirit of the Season Holiday Cards ($22 for 15)

Speaking of beautiful aesthetics, it doesn't get much more cottagecore than this adorable woodland card.

Paige & Willow Toast New Year Card ($5)

Cheers to this card, which is perfect for those who are excited to wrap up 2022 and move into the new year with joy.

Paper Culture Woodsy Friends Card ($50 for 50)

More about the fall vibes than the winter ones? Tell your loved ones you're thinking about them with this autumnal-inspired design that flows perfectly into December.

Snowy Owl Christmas Card ($20 for 10)

Another great winter solstice option, this breathtaking, painterly card features a snowy owl under a starry sky.

Paper Culture Fox Winter Scene Card ($13 for 10, was $26)

Frolic through the holiday season with this happy little fox-adorned holiday card.

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Chad Michael Murray Says He Wants "A Cinderella Story 2" Too

A Cinderella Story isn't just a movie — it's honestly a cultural moment. The costume montage, the spastic colons and synchronized swimming, the rain in this drought... even Gavin Degraw singing over the One Tree Hilltrailer on the DVD stand out! Everything about this film is iconically ingrained in our collective conscious, making Hilary Duff and Chad Michael Murray the Y2k blueprint for many of the "It" pairings we know and love today.

We last left our Princeton royalty preparing for their freshman year of college, dreaming of happily-ever-after — or at least graduation — and that was that! But in this era of reboots, I've often wondered what happened to our OG tortured poets after the credits rolled. Luckily, I'm not the only one! Chad Michael Murray just tee'd up a sequel, and yes that's me you hear squealing right now. Here's everything we know about what's to come for everyone's fave modern fairytale!

Is there a part two to a Cinderella story?

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There's Another Cinderella Story, starring Selena Gomez and Drew Seeley, but that's more so a part of a series of "Cinderella stories" rather than an actual sequel. So far, we haven't gotten a follow-up on our Princeton-bound faves.

Has "A Cinderella Story 2" been announced?

There's been no formal announcement yet, but that doesn't mean all hope is lost. During his press tour for Mother of the Bride, Chad Michael Murray told ETthat he's definitely interested in bringing Austin Ames back. He said that even his daughter told him, "You need to make another one of these, Daddy," after she watched A Cinderella Story for the first time.

His response to the idea? "Here you go, Hil. From me to you, let's do it!" — referring to Hilary Duff, of course! The timing couldn't be better either, given that Hilary just gave birth to her fourth child and could hypothetically be available to film in the coming months...just saying!

Again, there's no official information about this project yet, but with a main piece of the puzzle on board, we're one step closer to my own personal happily-ever-after — a real sequel to A Cinderella Story once and for all.

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60 Unique Christmas Card Ideas That Also Make Great Instagram Captions

It's always a good time to let someone know that you love them, but something about the coziness, bright lights, and joy of the holidays make it easier to tell someone how much they mean to you. It can be difficult to find the right words to express exactly what you're feeling, but if there's one thing we're sure of, "Happy Holidays" just doesn't cut it!

No matter what your holiday plans are, and whether you're signing a premade card or creating a long handwritten note, these Christmas card ideas encompass the magic of the holiday season, the importance of close relationships, and the beauty of love for a card that will make your best friend, your sister, or your S.O. smile. Keep reading for 60 amazing quotes to all to all your cards and notes.

​Christmas Card Ideas: Song Lyrics

  • "December wouldn't be the same without you." — "December" by Gabrielle Aplin and Hannah Grace
  • "And when I'm feeling alone, you remind me of home. Oh baby, baby, Merry Christmas." — "Christmas Tree Farm" by Taylor Swift
  • "For years to come we'll always know one thing, that's the love that Christmas can bring." — "That's Christmas To Me" by Pentatonix
  • "It's the most wonderful time of the year." — "It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year" by Andy Williams
  • "You're all I need underneath the tree." — "Underneath The Tree" by Kelly Clarkson
  • "Christmas Eve will find me where the love light gleams." — "I'll Be Home For Christmas" by Bing Crosby
  • "It barely took a breath to realize we're gonna be a classic for all time." — "You Make It Feel Like Christmas" by Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton
  • "You're a star in the face of the sky." — "Daniel" by Elton John
  • "When you pine for the sunshine of a friendly gaze for the holidays, you can't beat home sweet home." — "(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays" by Perry Como
  • "It don't feel like Christmas when you're not here." — "Don't Feel Like Christmas" by Tyler Hilton
  • "Those who've seen us know that not a thing could come between us." — "Sisters" by Rosemary Clooney
  • "All I want for Christmas is you." — "All I Want For Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey
  • "Where there is love, I'll be there." — "I'll Be There" by The Jackson 5
  • "Snow is falling all around us like our own wide world inside a globe." — "Still Can't Sleep On Christmas Eve" by We The Kingdom
  • "My mood's up all because I know that the snow and the greeting cards mean it's the holidays." — "Holidays" by Josie Dunne
  • "As for me there's nothing like a Christmas tree surrounded by family." — "Christmas Every Day" by David Archuleta
  • "If you ever find yourself lost in the dark and you can't see, I'll be the light to guide you." — "Count On Me" by Bruno Mars
  • "Break out the tinsel, unpack the lights, we're about to bring on the merry and bright." — "Favorite Time Of Year" by Carrie Underwood
  • "Have yourself a merry little Christmas." — "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Frank Sinatra
  • "There's nothing you can buy me, it's your hand I wanna hold." — "Hometown Christmas" by Judah & The Lion, NEEDTOBREATHE, and Switchfoot

​Christmas Card Ideas: Movie Quotes

  • "I believe, I believe, it’s silly, but I believe." — Miracle on 34th Street
  • "There’s a certain magic that comes with the very first snow. For when the first snow is also a Christmas snow, well, something wonderful is bound to happen." — Frosty the Snowman
  • "A true selfless act always sparks another.” — Klaus
  • "Just because I cannot see it, doesn’t mean I can’t believe it!" — The Nightmare Before Christmas
  • "Christmas is the time to be with the people you love." — Love Actually
  • "This is my family. I found it all on my own. It's little and broken... But still good." — Lilo & Stitch
  • "Just because you can’t see something, doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist." — The Santa Clause
  • "Merry Christmas you filthy animal." — Home Alone
  • "Be kind and have courage. And all will be well." — Cinderella
  • "Cheer up, dude. It’s Christmas." — The Grinch
  • "That's what Christmas memories are made from, they're not planned, they're not scheduled, nobody puts them in their Blackberry, they just happen." — Deck The Halls
  • "Christmas was on its way. Lovely, glorious, beautiful Christmas." — A Christmas Story
  • "Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart." — The Polar Express
  • "This is Christmas. The season of perpetual hope." — Home Alone
  • "It's Christmas Eve and we are going to go celebrate being young and being alive." — The Holiday
  • “We must face tomorrow, whatever it may hold, with determination, joy, and bravery.” — Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium
  • "I want to wash my hands, my face, my hair with snow." — White Christmas
  • "I could never love anyone as I love my sisters." — Little Women
  • “When there is kindness, there is goodness. When there is goodness, there is magic.” — Cinderella
  • "The best love is the kind that awakens the soul." — The Notebook

​Christmas Card Ideas: Quotes

  • "The most important thing in the world is family and love." — John Wooden
  • "In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, and the music that brings harmony." — Friedrich Nietzsche
  • "From home to home, and heart to heart, from one place to another. The warmth and joy of Christmas, brings us closer to each other." — Emily Matthews
  • "Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful." — Norman Vincent Peale
  • "What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future.” — Agnes M. Pahro
  • “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” — Dalai Lama XIV
  • "Family is not an important thing. It's everything." — Michael J. Fox
  • "Even in the chaos of everyday life, moments of gratitude remind us to hold onto the good things." — Brit Morin
  • "At Christmas, all roads lead home.” — Marjorie Holmes
  • “Remember, there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” — Scott Adams
  • “The older you get, the more you realize that kindness is synonymous with happiness.” — Lionel Barrymore
  • “Christmas is like candy; it slowly melts in your mouth sweetening every taste bud, making you wish it could last forever.” — Richelle Goodrich
  • "The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life.” – Richard Bach
  • "Christmas, my child, is love in action. Every time we love, every time we give, it’s Christmas." — Dale Evans
  • "Kindness is like snow. It beautifies everything it covers.” — Kahlil Gibran
  • “Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” — Mother Teresa
  • “Being a family means you are a part of something very wonderful. It means you will love and be loved for the rest of your life.” — Lisa Weedn
  • "Christmas is the spirit of giving without a thought of getting.” — Thomas S. Monson
  • “Kindness can become its own motive. We are made kind by being kind.” — Eric Hoffer
  • “There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” –C.S. Lewis

Let us know your Christmas card ideas in the comments and check out both our Inspirational Quotes and our Instagram for more heartfelt content.

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21 Memorial Day Sales You Need To Shop For Insane Savings

Memorial Day weekend is nigh, and in the midst of planning your epic BBQ spread and a slew of themed cocktails, it's also time to start noting the Memorial Day sales you'll be shopping for a much-needed summer refresh. We've got the scoop on savings in just about every category – from beauty to home decor to fashion – so you know exactly when and where to save big.

Scroll on for the Memorial Day sales we're most excited about for 2024, and make sure to come back here for additional sale info!

Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum

Target

What: Items up to 60% off

When: May 24-27

KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer

Amazon

What: Deals on everything from home goods to decor

When: Now through Memorial Day

Mila Mirror

Anthropologie Home

What: Savings on home goods

When: May 21-27

Peony Vase Thank You Card Set

Papier

What: 15% off stationery & photo books

When: May 22-29

Sherpa Deluxe Black Guarenteed On Board Soft Sided Dog & Cat Carrier

Petco

What: BOGO 50% off select summer products and 20% off select sherpa carriersWhen: May 24-27

Dallas IV Hat

Hood

What: 25% off sitewide with code USA25

When: May 23-27

CZ Crescent with Stars Necklace

Sterling Forever

What: 20% off sitewide with code SUMMER20

When: May 24-28

Stemless Wine Chiller Pair

VoChill

What: 20% off sitewide

When: May 17-27

The Coated Pan

Material Kitchen

What: 20% off (*promo excludes bundles and collaborations)

When: May 23-27

EOS Classic Organic Mattress

Naturepedic

What: 20% off sitewide with code MEMORIAL20

When: May 15-29

Pierrette Dress

SAYLOR

What: Extra 15% off sale styles with code MDAY24

When: May 27

Sea Green Pleated Tennis Skirt

Gold Hinge

What: 25% off sitewide with code MDAY25

When: May 23-27

Calista FAUXblo Thermal Blowout Brush

Calista

What: 20% off sitewide

When: May 24

CAROL Bike

CAROL Bike

What: Take $200 off sitewide on all CAROL bikes

When: May 24-30

Cartolina Louise Cover-Up

Cartolina

What: 30% off sitewide

When: May 22-28

Carve Designs Zella Mesh Pullover

Carve Designs

What: BOGO red, white, and blue swim; buy 1 swimsuit, get one swimsuit 50% off

When: May 23-27

Essentia Stratami Organic Mattress

Essentia

What: 25% off sitewide, plus receive free GOTS Certified Organic Cotton Sheets with qualifying mattress purchases

When: May 13-31

Harper Wilde Bliss Scoop Bralette

Harper Wilde

What: 20% off sitewide

When: May 24-27

MARLOWE. Soap Bar Discovery Gift Set

MARLOWE.

What: 20% off sitewide

When: May 27

Pura 4 Diffuser

Pura

What: 25% off sitewide through code only (subscriber early access: May 23-27), 25% off sitewide, plus subscribe to the Pura V4 and get a free car set

When: May 21-22

Vacation Classic Whip SPF 30

Vacation

What: 20% off sitewide, plus get a free boat keychain or pen on orders over $65 (while supplies last)

When: May 24-27

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Red, White, And Royal Blue Fans — We're Getting A Sequel!

Amazon's adaptation of Casey McQuiston’s famed Red, White & Royal Blueblew our minds with its perfectly extravagant and messy royal romance. Prince Henry and Alex Claremont-Diaz stole our hearts with their antics, proving that love isn't always as cookie cutter as we think it should be. Not only that, but it was the LGBT film we never knew we needed until it hit the big screen last year.

If you've been missing Prince Henry and Alex, you're in luck because a sequel to Red, White & Royal Blue is officially coming! Here's everything we know about the latest developments!

Is the main cast returning?

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I'm happy to share that Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez are returning! I honestly don't think the Red, White & Royal Blue sequel would be the same if they weren't.

However, no other cast information has been released! Hopefully we'll see Uma Thurman and Clifton Collins, Jr. reprise their roles!

What's the sequel going to be about?

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As of yet, Variety reports that not much has been confirmed about the sequel's plot or release date. My guess is that there the two lovebirds will have to juggle new responsibilities and mishaps.

What the original plot of "Red, White & Royal Blue?"

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The novel centers around the character of Alex Claremont-Diaz, a first son of the United States, and his romantic relationship with Prince Henry, British royalty.

Take a walk down memory lane with these behind-the-scenes pictures 👀

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Matthew López on Instagram: "“Yes, this is exactly how I always dreamed it would be. Locked in a cupboard with your elbow inside my rib cage.” #rwrbmovie"

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Nicholas Galitzine on Instagram: "The bois 📸 @aneeshtheactress"

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Matthew López on Instagram: "Spent the last two weeks rehearsing with @nicholasgalitzine and @taylorzakharperez It’s been a joy to watch Henry and Alex come to life in the room. Excited to make this movie with them. Here we go! #rwrbmovie @primevideo 📸: (the great Stephen Goldblatt)"

We cannot wait to see what new adventures are two lovebirds will cook up in Red, White & Royal Blue, but for now we’ll be rereading (and rereading) RWRB.

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