I am so very excited to announce that today I’ll be giving away a set of custom holiday greeting cards from Minted.! The winner will receive 100 holiday cards of their choice with envelope liners, skinny wrap address labels, and coordinated backers! In case you’re not familiar with Minted, the brilliant company “crowdsources” their designs meaning they hold monthly competitions for new content that are entered by designers around the world. Customers and designers then vote online and Minted sells the top entries. I l-o-v-e their ever evolving, fresh selection!
To enter simply visit Minted.’s site and tell me which holiday greet card you would choose and why. It can be with or without a photo—totally up to you! I’ll pick the winner Monday morning at 10am EST. Good luck!
UPDATE: The winner is #17, Sweet Nothings! Congratulations!
Becca says
Awesome giveaway! I would choose the “Peace, Love & Joy” float + peace holiday photo card…so creative and fresh! Love it!
HannahB. says
I am in *love* with the typeface on “Making Spirits Bright”… any clue what it is?
Jenny says
OMG I could so use this giveaway! I love the Candy Tree Christmas photo card! Fingers crossed!
Kristine says
Oh my goodness, I am in love with the champagne holiday non-photo cards. The red and gold is such a classic combination and the design is fantastic!
Connie says
I’d pick the Float + Peace Holiday Card — I love the bright graphic design with non-traditional holiday colors!
http://www.minted.com/customizer/sku/MIN-BBA-HNP
Heide says
I think the Gift Wrapped Holiday rounded corner card would be so cute with a pug as the gift! That would be so cute!
Heather says
I love sweet tidings…would be a very fitting holiday card coming from my house. :)
Annie Hall says
I’m totally smitted with the Making Spirits Bright cards in the yearline styling. We had lots of *big* events this year and I think the yearline card offers such a compelling way to visually hit the highlights without having to use tons of text heavy narrative. Plus, they are super cute and the qaulity of paper choice is really top notch. What a stellar giveaway Miss Kate.
Reichel | Copy Cat Chic says
Love the giveaway! I would pick either Be Merry Banner Holiday Photo Cards or A Very Merry Christmas Holiday Cards! It was so hard to narrow down, the are all so cute!
Stacie says
Wow, so many cute designs! I think my fav is the warm wishes card w/ the yearline inside. *fingers crossed*
brianne | the ravenna girls says
SO hard to choose. I think Joyeux Noelle takes the Cake for me, though.
Stephanie says
This is so amazing! I would pick either the Bowtie Holiday Photo card, or the Snowflake Window one…. so hard to choose!
Susan says
Great giveaway…I love the “very merry holiday” photo card…simple & elegant. We have our holiday photo chosen (one from our europe trip) and it would fit perfectly. :)
carolyn says
oh yay! this means christmas is getting closer :)
i just adore the joyeux noel rudolf card. so clever and of course, obsessed with all things french. :)
– carolyn
Stephanie says
I’d pick the Winter Chic holiday photo cards…it’s become tradition to include our 3 kitties in our holiday card each year, and this design would be perfect!
Lena says
Such a divine collection-I was just perusing these the other day! I’m torn between the pearls on a string (I’m a sucker for anything Art Deco) and the airmail holiday card, because who can say no to Airmail? What a fabulous giveaway!
Sweet Nothings says
OMG! def the “dont tell Santa!” bc GEorge, my boston Terrier, has his Christmas portrait next week in his Santa Costume reaady to go! I JUST LOVE MINTED!
Great giveaway xoxo!
Jordan says
Oh my gosh, I have been searching for something like this for my family’s Christmas cards this year! I would definitely choose the Woodland Wonderland Holiday Photo Card because it’s a very fun, not too serious card which would go GREAT with our family photo (Labs & Mini Schnauzer included). I really hope that this can happen because I showed them all the cards & they LOVED them!
Elizabeth says
Ooooh I have always loved Minted.com! Such a great site (and great giveaway!). If I had my pick, I’d choose the “Making Spirits Bright” Photo Cards. So sweet!
Elizabeth says
I love the Peace Love and Bop by Alex Echo designs! A neat way to show my obsession for pink but also keeping it cool!
Katie I haven’t told you yet, but I am really falling in love with your blog! Thank you for updating it so much during the day and giving me style inspiration! You are a treat to read.
KateMcG says
Love this company- what amazing designs!! I’d pick the Reindog Holiday photo cards- how cute!
Lilly says
I love the Joyeux Noel + Reindeer card! So cute, great colors. Thanks for the opportunity!
Meghan says
I adore the holiday delights holiday non-photo cards by oscar & emma! Who doesn’t want to be delighted this holiday season (and all of 2011 for that matter!). A cute and clever greeting.
sara says
Joyeux Noel + Reindeer Holiday Non-Photo Cards by Emily Ranneby. In love with these for two reasons… 1 – the reindeer antlers are reminiscent of the Moose I love to see here in Maine. 2 – I love the line “that is filled with love and laughter” – this is making me crave Christmas morning, in pj’s, sitting on the floor, under the tree, with the nieces and nephews tearing into all their new goodies!
chelsea says
Cheer! I love the retro design and the sentiment!
http://www.minted.com/customizer/sku/MIN-AYP-HNP
Brianti says
I love the “Bowtie Holiday Photo Cards.”
I would love to win this because my mom used print holiday cards with photos of me and my three sisters from home when I was in high school because we never had enough money to have them professionally printed. Now we no longer have a working computer or printer for her to make the cards with. I’m putting myself through college right now, so I can never really afford to get my family presents. I think winning this would be a great gift for my mom.
contact:brianti.downing@gmail.com
Nancy says
The Minted website is so cute! I am really in love with all of the Holiday cards, though I have to say my fav is “Float + Cheers to You.” I love YOUR website too; thanks for making my day, every day!!
Colleen says
I’d choose the Champagne Holiday Non-Photo card! I love the mix of fonts and the graphic envelope liner! We’re expecting our first child this January, so I like the idea of doing a non-photo card this year as my belly is growing exponentially at this point. :)
Liz says
So I can’t decide! I definately would have to do a photo card because my poor chocolate lab Milly loves having her picture taken and showing off to all our friends and family. It’s a tie between the Best of the Season and the Festive Holidays. I love the fonts and I love the polka dots! Too cute!
Mariel says
I just love the Night Lights holiday card – it will be so adorable to send a bit of New York to my friends and family around the country!
Emily says
I love the Tree of Joy card and the Joy to the World card. I’m getting married, moving, and buying a home and will need to wish all family and friends a happy holiday for sure. Sign me up!
Kristi Ann & Lacy says
I love love love the “Making Spirits Bright!” I’m picturing my twin sister and I with our new rescued 10 year old golden retrievers Max & Rascal smiling with their silly perfect smiles on this card for our friends and family back home in Texas! Max is such a goofy boy he makes everyone brighten up!Plus!.. Lace & I are in dental school so making spirits bright (like a bright smile!)seems so perfect for a holiday card! We love it!
Tiffany says
I would positively faint if I won this – I love Minted’s cards! I love Winter Wonderland & Vintage Holiday. Crossing my fingers & toes…xoxo
Kristi Ann & Lacy says
I love love love the “Making Spirits Bright!” I’m picturing my twin sister and I with our new rescued 10 yr old golden retrievers Max and Rascal smiling on the card for our friends and family back home in Texas! Max is such a goofy boy he brightens anyone’s day! Plus!..lace and I are in dental school so making spirits bright is perfect because it’s like bright smiles! We love it!
Ira says
What beautiful designs!! So hard to choose! We just got some family photos taken but haven’t seen the proofs yet. I think the photo somewhat determines what card to go with in terms of colors and theme. I’m leaning toward the Vintage Holiday Card by Emma and Oscar, so classic and timeless. Love your blog!
Courtney says
I loooove these cards! I would choose the Snowflake Music Holiday Photo Card: http://www.minted.com/customizer/sku/MIN-AJL-HYC. I like the inclusive “Happy Holidays” message and the lovely vintage-esque script. The format would work perfectly with one of our engagement photos (we marry in June 2011), and would provide a sweet way to share that special moment in time as well as warm holiday wishes with our nearest and dearest. Thank you for this opportunity!
Amy says
What a fun post! I personally love Making Spirits Bright, as the blue and red are perfect for the picture I have chosen for our Christmas Card this year – my 3 year old son at the beach playing with a big smile and the bright blue sky, bright green dunes behind him wearing a blue bathing suit with red lobsters on it that goes perfectly with the colors of the card. But if I may say, I think your reader Brianti should be the winner as her choices and post are what the Christmas Season is all about! I’m a true Christmas Sap ;)(cue “Have Yourself a Very Mery Christmas”…)
Kendra says
ohmygoodness ohmygoodness ohmygoodness…I literally squealed with glee when I read this. We did an engagement announcement/holiday card last year with minted and people are STILL asking me where I had them made. They were just. that. cute. This holiday we are getting ready for our wedding in june and I am sad to say we are not doing holiday cards because our budget for such delights is locked away for wedding related goods. Winning these little gems would make my heart skip a beat! My favorite this year is the Merry Candy Stripes Holiday Photo Card. So whimsically sweet.
mary says
I love the Simple Charm Holiday mini photo books- The pictures would be like a short visit with someone far away at the holidays (like sons & new daughters…)
Eileen says
Joyeux Noel + Reindeer is awesome.
Sara says
I love, love LOVE this website! Thanks for letting me know about it. I would definitely choose the Vintage Typography Poster Holiday Photo card. It’s lovely. Thanks so much for the opportunity!
Peg says
I love the float+feliz nophoto cards – so timeless and modern all at once! **fingers crossed**
Emily says
We are expecting our first baby just before Thanksgiving and the Nordic Snowlflake holiday photo card would be the perfect way to show him off!
Łeba says
Just added to favorites the post. Useful read.
Angie says
I would chose the Gallery Classic Holiday Photo Cards. Thank you for an awesome giveaway!
Milk and Honey Home says
OOh….love the one with the three pics on top and one large one on the bottom with black in the middle.
(By the way, can you email me rates on advertising? I’ve started a little shop and I need some traffic. I love your style & writing. Julie)
Melissa says
I love the Mistletoe Holiday Non-Photo Card. No one need to receive a photo-card of me and my cat this year (or ever)! Thanks for the giveaway! Great website!
Kaleigh says
So many wonderful designs. I really like the Wishing Script Holiday Photo Cards. My fiancée and I are currently looking for a wedding invitation suite, and we may have just found our vendor!! Thanks for the opportunity to win great holiday cards.
Carleigh says
This will be the first year my husband and I send out holiday cards so I am very excited for this giveaway! My favorite one is the modern tree holiday photo card. So simple, fresh and modern. Very us:)
Mackenzie {Design Darling} says
I love the second design! It reminds me of a movie marquee. Have a lovely weekend and a happy Halloween!
kirby says
airmail holiday, non-photo card!
http://www.minted.com/marketplace/sku/MIN-H91-HNP
sending holiday cards is one of my most favorite thing to do. it’s something that I want to do my best to do every year. People count on me to send them a card!
crossing my fingers for this one!
xo Kirby
Elizabeth says
“Wishing you JOY this holiday”
http://www.minted.com/customizer/sku/MIN-D56-HYC
A classic message to celebrate July 2010 nuptials and the pure excitement of a joint holiday greetings!!
-e
Lauren says
Oh I love them all!! Just this morning I decided that this would be the year I start sending out Christmas card! I’d have to choose the Love and Peace Eternal non-photo holiday card! I love what it says and the bit of fun and whimsy it has!
Christina says
I like this baby-
http://www.minted.com/customizer/sku/MIN-D49-HYC
:)
Kiri Woods says
gallery classic the first one on page one- love the black and white- my kids a re 10 and 13 so it’s more about the card and less about sharing how much they have changed/grown. I saw a card yesterday that text was slaigh bells ring…. love that
Sarah G says
I love the “Winter Chic Holiday photo cards”–enough room for plenty of photos, and the black contrast.
What a great website!
Heather says
Oh, I love them all. But this is the one I would choose: http://www.minted.com/customizer/sku/MIN-RET-HYC
It’s our first Christmas with our baby, Jack, and this would be perfect!
Sara says
http://www.minted.com/customizer/sku/MIN-H22-CHR
I love the clean lines and the ability to show off more than one of our wedding pictures from this summer. Perfect for our first Christmas letter.
Kate says
They are gorgeous. My husband unfortunately has this weird hangup about photo cards so I love the simplicity of the pine branch.
http://www.minted.com/marketplace/sku/MIN-H87-HNP
Juli says
I’m totally going with the love and peace eternal card. how fab.
But, if I get around to taking a holiday photo, I’d go with the “don’t tell santa” card.
xo
Margaret Elizabeth says
I would choose the OH WHAT FUN! card. So….FUN! Love it! xx Meg
Chelsea says
I LOVE the vintage cheer of the “Octavia” card… Last year we took photos with the pups and had to send e-cards. I would love to send actual cards. http://www.minted.com/search?s=octavia&x=0&y=0
BB Wooten says
My favorite is the Rejoice Christmas Photo Card. Simple and perfect.
pve says
sweet and simple or modern holiday – love to win this, any card actually would really make my day!
pve
Sherri Puzey says
love this one!
http://www.minted.com/customizer/sku/MIN-D42-HYC
Maria says
I like the Winter Birch Holiday Non-Photo Card by marabou design. It’s classic, understated and sends the message across beautifully.
http://www.minted.com/marketplace/sku/MIN-H86-HNP
Missy says
I have two kids ages 4 and 2, so this would be most appropriate for us this year. Hopefully, I can snap a festive picture of them both.
Great site, thanks!
http://www.minted.com/customizer/sku/MIN-G01-CHR
Missy
Amanda says
http://www.minted.com/customizer/sku/MIN-D71-HYC
Anyone who knows my dogs would get a kick out of this! Love it!
Happy Halloween to you and John. :)
Sarah York says
I was just thinking about ordering some of Minted’s holiday cards the other day, so this would be perfect! I think this one:
http://www.minted.com/customizer/sku/MIN-D42-HYC
is so cute. I would love to put some of my wedding photos and maybe do the green color. So adorable.
Thank you Katie! Have you chosen your holiday cards yet??
karlee says
Awesome giveaway, just in time! Hard to choose, but I like this one:
http://www.minted.com/customizer/sku/MIN-FAJ-HYC
Katie Armour says
Sarah York — I haven’t ordered mine yet, but will be doing so through Minted. Needless to say, I’m ridiculously excited. I am having so much trouble choosing!! xx
Leigha says
I love them all! I would pick the Joyeux Noel photo card. Love the wintery colors plus it has a horizontal photo which is best to show off the faces of my three sweet babies! Fantastic giveaway!
AnnaMarie says
http://www.minted.com/customizer/sku/MIN-AYI-HNP
This one reminds me of an old black and white Christmas movie I used to watch with my grandmother.(Can’t recall the title). Plus there is space to write a personal message. My grandmother would just die if I sent her a plain holiday card and didn’t write in it.
Mary Catherine says
I really like this one:
http://www.minted.com/customizer/sku/MIN-I96-CHR
I can’t wait to take my family Christmas card picture…since we’re all older now, it’s one of the few times we can all get together, and we always have so much fun! I’m excited :) and I love all of these Mint cards. And your blog by the way. It’s super-fly. Merry early Christmas!!
Lindsay says
I love Minted! We got our wedding invites through them and we got sooo many compliments!
Anne Cookson says
Oh Joy!
http://www.minted.com/customizer/sku/MIN-D54-HYC
Love sending out holiday cards – thanks for the giveaway!
Sugar says
Oh, Joy. I am in love with the Peace, Love and Joy cards you have above. Fantasticness.
Christie says
I LOVE minted. I’ve been eyeing these cards for our holiday cards. I love that it includes Sleep and naps in it. With twin little one’s it’s just a perfect statement for us.
http://www.minted.com/customizer/sku/MIN-F18-HYC
Best of the Season Holiday Photo Cards
Lydia says
I love the Red Wreaths non photo card. Simple and classy!
amy b.s. says
as we don’t have kids and sometimes i think holiday cards with just a couple can be a little strange, i have to say, the reindog holiday card is my favorite alternative.
Jen says
I love the simplicity of the autumn wreath holiday card.
http://www.minted.com/marketplace/sku/MIN-H79-HNP
As the first year that I will send holiday cards together with my sweetie, I love the design of a simple holiday greeting with a beautiful wreath. It’s just the right thing to make people breathe a little deeper, keep in stillness a little longer, and remember the peace of the holiday season. My sweetie makes me remember to do these things, and the card reflects both of us. I especially love the darker green “him” color.
Tiffany Dang says
http://www.minted.com/marketplace/sku/MIN-H82-HNP
I absolutely love this one because it’s fun and has a great, positive message! I also love the fun way the letters are and also the choice of colors. Everything about this card is adorable :)
Ellen says
What a great giveaway! I like the Retro Peace Holiday photo cards. They have so many great designs.
Hillary says
The gf and I both love the felt stocking cards (http://www.minted.com/customizer/sku/MIN-F08-HYC). It’s our first holiday season living together and the first time we’re sending out joint cards, so these would be a perfect way to celebrate that milestone!
michelle @ blissful musings says
Love the Float + Cheers to you and yours photo cards. All of minted designs are awesome though. It’s so tough to choose. I also really love the year-line design.
Lizzie says
LOVE the Four-Square Merry Christmas design and Happy Dot Christmas. Hard toss-up!
Deanna (Silly Goose Farm) says
Holy smokes there are so many great ones! I love the Vintage Greeting and Vintage Typography. Now, to just get both kids and the dogs to all stay still…
Lindsey says
i loveee minted! i adoree the love and peace eternal holiday card! thanks for the giveaway :)
Pamela says
Christmas card shopping is one of my favorite parts of the holiday season. I’m especially loving the Joy to the World Holiday non-photo cards by Carrie Eckert.
http://www.minted.com/marketplace/sku/MIN-I00-HNP
Rebekah says
I love the “Joyeux Noel” cards with the reindeer antlers!
What a great giveaway!
sharon trinh says
what a lovely giveaway! they would be perfect as thank you/christmas cards to all the wonderful teachers and counselors who are writing my letters of recommendations! :)
my choice: http://www.minted.com/marketplace/sku/MIN-H92-HNP
Adrienne B says
I love Minted! My choice would be Float + Feliz holiday card.
Amanda says
I would pick the Vintage Greetings card because I love the hand-drawn typography!
And I have to say – I ordered our birth announcements through minted not too long ago, and had a fantastic experience. They turned out beautifully and the customer service was fantastic!
Polly S says
Merry Bright Cheer Holiday Photo Cards
‘Merry’ describes the colours of the holiday season as well as the moods. We should use it throughout the year!
Michelle says
I love the “Love and Happiness” cards with the candy-striped liner. Having multiple photo boxes ups my chances of getting good photographs of my three sons!
Wendy says
Oh.MAN. How to choose? i just spent 30 minutes browsing thur just the yearlong holiday cards– how unique! I like Gallery Peace Photo card, I think, the best. LOVE these cards!
Meg says
Either the Peace Love & Joy by Float, or the Joyeux Noel cards. Great giveaway, Katie!
Jenni Roberts says
I would pick the Vintage Greetings Holiday Photo Card. I looove the design! It’s so unique!
Kate says
Oh goodness – what an amazing giveaway dear! I love the red and green striped one – holiday stripes non-photo card. I’ve been eying it for weeks!
*kate
Corinna says
what a great source! i LOVE sending out christmas cards! I like the “happy dot” christmas card, “a very merry christmas” photo card, and the “sweet and simple,” among many others!
now i just need to win a professional photography session with the husband…
yay for the holidays!!!
Tina Fussell says
Wow! They are all so amazing and you are incredibly generous! I would have a very hard time choosing! I think I would go with Layered cake: http://www.minted.com/customizer/sku/MIN-G42-CHR
Emily says
I like the Oh Joy photo card!
Heather S says
I adore the ‘float + peace Holiday Photo Cards’!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Bethany says
My husband and I like the “night lights sf holiday non-photo cards.”
We just moved to the Bay Area from the Midwest, so this would be a fun way to send our loved ones a little personalized card of our new location.
We had a hard time picking though! What great site.
barb says
I love the Making Spirits Bright card, so cheerful! Wonderful giveaway!
Taryn says
I would choose the “Modern Holiday.” I like the mix of traditional and modern, as well as the blue & grey!
Colleen says
Ahhh what an amazing giveaway!!! I would love to send our first ones as a married couple!! I just spent way too long choosing, but here’s my favorite: Baby It’s Cold Outside Holiday Photo Cards
by Jennifer Postorin
http://www.minted.com/customizer/sku/MIN-E15-HYC
xoxo
Starr says
Katie – what a giveaway! Thank you! It was so fun to browse Minted. and I love so many holiday cards. The one I would definitely get is Woodland Wonderland Holiday Photo Card in Bright Red. XOXO and Happy Halloween!
Breeanna says
What a great giveaway! I would choose the “Holiday Nostalgia Minibooks”… what an amazing way to include more information on a card. I would love to send those out to my family and friends!
Sarah G. says
I absolutely LOVE the “Holiday Delights” non-photo card… is there a sweeter way to wish someone a happy holidays?
Kelli says
There were so many beauties to choose from! I narrowed it down to either the Mittens or Joyeux Noel holiday photo cards. I like the wood grain look behind the letters and the simple message of the mittens card, and I love the hand-drawn, vintage look of the Joyeux Noel card; it looks like something I would doodle. Here’s hoping one of them will be mine!
Amanda says
I love the love, peace and joy cards. They are simple, classic with a little contemporary twist!
Carolyn C. says
I love the “sweet tidings” card. I think the unique shape is delightful and that the phrase “sweet tidings” promotes lots of smiles! I don’t have kids yet and really want a beautiful and unique holiday card. I feel like one of these from Minted would be perfect!!
Nancy Hurd says
Katie, I love your blog! We want to send Xmas cards announcing our daughter, Ashley’s engagement to Andreas (wedding Sept. 24, 2011) and our son Brooks’ engagement to Katie (wedding 2012). I love the Joy+Love Holiday Photo card by Trendy Peas.
ashtondene says
There are so many of these cards that I love! I think my favorites are the Oh What Fun or the Sweet Tidings are my two favorites.
x, ash
WGibson says
Minted.com is so FABULOUS!!! My favorite card for a newlywed couple like ourselves would be the “Love and Happiness” choice. http://www.minted.com/customization/sku/MIN-E50-HYC#customizer=text2
My husband and I have some perfect photos from our July wedding that epitomize “love and happiness”…thanks for the opportunity. I love your blog!
holly says
i love the float + peace cards! would be a great way to tell everyone that me and my hun just got engaged and wish them a happy christmas.
http://www.minted.com/customizer/sku/MIN-FAP-HYC
Megan says
I love Minted. I could spend hours on the site. I love the “Love and Peace Eternal Holiday Non-Photo Cards”. There are sooo many wonderful one to pick between though.
joan says
i love the “we wish you a merry christmas” float+peace design by float paperie. i love that it has a such a classic message with a vintage look that somehow looks very modern as well. i think it’s perfect for a neo-traditionalist!
aubrey says
i looove the “Best of the Season Holiday Non-Photo Cards” b/c it’s not your traditional card. TOO CUTE!
Kim R. says
katie, i am so excited i saw your giveaway. i read your blog all of the time. i was on minted this weekend and cannot afford their cards on a saty-at-home budget. i can’t decide between the bright, bold graphics and the understated typograhy they use. so awesome! It would be between Holiday Nostalgia and Noel. thanks! kim
Mary Beth says
I love the “Peace, Love and Joy” card that you featured. I just had photos taken of my girls holding a bouquet of cherry red balloons, and I think one of the photos would smashing on that card.
Danielle says
Definitely: “Delicate Flourishes Holiday Photo Cards”
I have the goofiest picture of myself, my husband, and our 80 lb puppy in a life vest on our boat. The green border and envelopes are stunningly simple and Christmas-y. Even if they aren’t free, these will be my Christmas cards! :)
meg says
I love something simple and sweet – but, also a bit unique, either bright colors or something I have not seen before.
Our choice right now would be the “A Very Merry Christmas Holiday Non-Photo Cards by Sarah Brown”
A Holiday card to me is all about good tiding ans this card is full of them!
It is simple, and since I can never decide what I want to write inside the card – this one is perfect because it says many things I want to say to the receiver already within the design – just cute ! Another plus the customization options are awesome – so we do not have to commit to it just as it is either.
Stephanie Ballard says
I love the snowflake window – (http://www.minted.com/customizer/sku/MIN-AIG-HYC) how fun and festive (!) It actually looks frosty… like that fun spray stuff my mom used to use on our windows at Christmastime when I was a kid :) I think I love that kid in the middle’s expression maybe the most!
Ahhhh I love that you just did this! Now I’m so amped for the Holidays!!
Juli says
Hi! Have you announced the winner yet? xo, Julie