As Halloween approaches along with the impending holidays, my mind starts getting into gear and the brainstorming begins for holiday preparations from decorations to holiday cards and of course, gifts. We all know that once Halloween is over, we’re going to be on fast forward until the New Year.
Typically, contrary to my good intentions, I always end up ordering Christmas cards at the last minute. Fortunately, this year, I already know which pictures I’m using, it’s now just a matter of finding the right design. Minted has always been one of my go-to online shops for personalized Christmas cards. They offer some of my favorite designs, which range from whimsical to modern as well as traditional. Below are some of my favorites:
While I was browsing thru the holiday cards, I couldn’t help navigating over to some of their other sections to possibly get some ideas for Christmas gifts. Personalized photo gifts always seem like a good idea, especially for grandparents who are out of town and don’t get to see their grandchildren often. I’ve added these cute photo frames to my gift ideas list:
My daughters are always asking me to buy them cute stationery paper and notebooks so when I saw these, I knew right away, they would be perfect as stocking stuffers:
In addition to the personalized photo items that Minted is known for, they also have an Art Marketplace where you’ll find a wide range of art prints from independent artists curated from all over the country. It’s definitely worth taking a browse.
Have you started working on your holiday to-do list, wish list or gift list yet? Are you the type to get a head start on holiday preparations or do you leave everything to the last minute?
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These are great holiday ideas, love the calendar
Cha Cha The Fashion Genius
I know, I love that calendar too, especially with the reclaimed wood look of the frame.
I am a HUGE Minted fan. I have gotten our Christmas cards from them the past two years plus a few Christmas gifts!! 🙂
They do have a great selection of Christmas card designs.
I’m very last minute…I have a haphazard wish list as of today. LOL I love the picture frame.
http://www.dressed2dnines.com
Despite my good intentions, I always end up doing something at the last minute. Have a great weekend, Daphnee!
you have an amazing blog 🙂
-Britt
afaithinfashion.blogspot.com
Aww, you’re so sweet Britt! Thank you!
Can’t believe holidays are around the corner! Great stationary and ideas you got here!
http://www.weshopinheels.com
I know, I’ll wait until after Halloween to start panicking!
Great review and post Cynthia. I can’t wait to check them out thoroughly as I have recently been to their site. I am excited to read what your girls and you will be getting.
Rachel xo
Thanks, Rachel! Hope you get some holiday shopping done with Minted.
I don’t do things last minute, but I tend to bake for my department for holidays. I know recipes these days say about an hour or or two, but my baking time is always 2x that! So then it feels rushed in the end 🙁 & gifts I tend to buy ahead of time, but I wrap them and make cards to go along with them very last minute haha I’m a terrible conundrum.
Yvonne
Dear Sunny Vintage
You are so good! I can’t believe you bake for your whole dept for the holidays! I feel like no matter how prepared I am, there is always something that I end up doing at the last minute.
Awesome holiday ideas! Can’t wait to check them out!
xo, Jane
http://www.fitfabfunmom.com
Thanks, Jane!
Wonderful photos and the layouts are so creative too. Great review. Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. xo
Hello Cynthia! I have never heard about this company but love what I see. I love stationary and custom made cards. As you said, great gifts for Christmas stocking stuffers. I am always leaving everything for last minute… I am not even sure why. Every year I tell myself I will start early the following year but it never happens that way. I am the worst procrastinator! Thanks for sharing this post. Now I know about Minted:-) XOXO,
Jeannette
http://www.msjeannieandhercloset.com
I love the “cheers” card so much!