...peer pressure

...there’s a lot of pressure at Christmas-time for paper people. If you see me around and I have huge bags under my eyes and look as sleep-deprived as the mother of a newborn, it’s not that I’ve been up all night with a teething Clara, but I’ve been up all night perusing pinterest, etsy, and google for the.perfect.christmas.card

The thing that’s frustrating for me, usually, is that I find these cards that are super-expensive (but won’t be when I win that sweet Powerball tomorrow night! That will completely change this post). Anyway, I find these cards that are super-expensive and I think, “I could make that.” If only I had A) Time (maybe my time would be better spent learning letterpress than watching Grey’s…thoughts?) and B) Resources.

I did find the perfect card. Here were some of the front-runners.

Merry & Bright by Cheeky Cards

Happy Holidays by HollyWouldPress

Joy to the World by Icing on the Paper

Merry and Bright by Lindsay Letters (this was only an option if I won the Powerball. Maybe I will have her design by Powerball-winning announcement).

Wreath of Hope by My Little Buffalo

Woodland Noel by Minted

Love and Joy by The Valley Designs

Wishing you Joy from Minted

I was thinking a design-on-the-front, photo-on-the-back look. And the perfect card ended up being a variation of one of the cards above. I’ll share it once my family and friends have gotten it. Since I’m going to try to do my fancy font on each envelope, that might be by Christmas 2013. The thought is what counts, right?

Comments

[Elizabeth]

Ha. I spent over four hours yesterday designing ours... I must have looked at over 500 fonts (not exaggerating--maybe even closer to 1000) for *just the right one* to use. I usually give myself a small font budget for a good new one at Christmas time if I make my own cards, because, hey! I'm making my own cards! : ) Designed, ordered, and will be delivered at 11:15 in the morning. I love the ones you have here and can't wait to see yours!

[Katy]

Sigh, paper pressure is something I have on the 'not to be satisfied this year' list
All of these look awesome.
I too will need somene to design my powerball jackpot...maybe the someone who forgot to buy my ticket. Grrrr ;)

[Becky Trump]

I love your taste so much :) Our cards might not be as grand this year, as I have yet to snap a decent photo that I like of the three (+baby bump) of us yet. Yikes! I am sure yours are amazing!!!

[mary]

bahahaha!!! love your wry sense of humor! not that i think you're joking or anything...about winning, i mean...

mary

[Brooke]

Love the second one. Scan the addresses once you write them and next year you can print them, on the PERFECT label of course = )

[Barb]

A friend suggested yesterday choosing three things to be perfect about this holiday season and forgetting about all the rest.

Your cards and fancy envelopes count as two, friend. One more and you can spend the rest of the month drinking the spiked egg nog,

[becky h]

I like the second card. It would be perfect for your house in the woods. I can't wait to see the finished product.

[laurielariviere]

I love that second one, you could totally do this since you live in the woods now...so many choices...:)

[Steph H]

I will totally put your fancy handwriting envelope in my project life. There's your incentive to put mine on the top of the pile :)

[Maria]

You have some super cute Christmas card front runners. I can't wait to see what you chose. I LOVE Clara's "cheese" from the last post. She is beautiful. And I am thinking about you and your Mom. Damn cancer.

[laura g.]

Good luck on winning the power ball!!!

[Colleen Shea]

Thanks for including us in your choices for holiday cards!

~ TheValleyDesigns

[Melissa]

Here's the card we ended up with. Ordered the sample, shipped it to A-stan for hubby's approval and he loved it! Already ordered 200 and they are here! I'm SO excited! Love and prayers for you and your beautiful Mom. http://www.tinyprints.com/product/37066/flat_holiday_photo_cards_iconic_year.html

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