From the monthly archives:

December 2011

Invoke the glitter and excitement of New Years Eve with your holiday thank you card this year. Featuring starry bursts of metallic silver and gold, this Christmas thank you card is sure to conjure up all of the exciting celebrations of 2011.

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Cardstore.com Metallic Star Thanks Christmas Thank You Card

Sephora with OPI Nail Colour

Paul & Joe Metallic Gold Dress

Martha Stewart Countdown Champagne

Hello Naomi Cake

Enzo Angiolini Shoes

Merry Christmas from Cardstore!

by Allison on December 25, 2011

We hope your celebrating the holidays with everyone you love this Christmas! May your day be peaceful and full of joy.

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Everyone at Cardstore.com wishes you a very merry Christmas!

While I definitely enjoy all that sparkles on New Years Eve, why not go a different–though equally festive–route this year by throwing a bright and colorful New Years Eve bash? Add bright bursts of color to your food, decor, and outfit and end the night watching colorful, exploding fireworks.

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Cardstore.com Recycled Resolutions New Years Card

Kate Spade Belina Dress

O Chickadee Sparkle Garland

Le Petit Blog Lou-Lous Bright Clock Image

Martha Stewart Festive Champagne

A colorful zig zag pattern pops against a neutral background in this cheerful Christmas thank you card. A similar technique is employed by these easy DIY zig zag streamers from Oh Happy Day! Both ideas are a great way to add a burst of brightness to your New Years.

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Cardstore.com Thank You Zig Zag Christmas Thank You Card

Embellish Your Christmas Cards

by Allison on December 15, 2011

Make your Christmas cards 3D by adding some fun and festive embellishments. Not only will they  add a personal, artistic touch to your holiday design, but they are also sure to make your holiday cards really stand out! Here’s some ideas and pictures to get your imagination going:

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Add Ribbon: Affix a brightly-colored bow to your card to tie it up like a Christmas present.

Stickers: Buy stickers to match your card and add them as accents to its desgin.

Beads: Either glue tiny pearl or or multi-colored beads to the design or tie them with ribbon to add a luxe feel to your holiday card.

Cotton Balls: Try cotton balls to add a tactile sensation to Santa’s coat or Rudolph’s nose.

Get Creative: Add glitter glue to create your own sparkly touch. Draw a small figure peaking out from a house. Add a collage or photo. But, just remember, what seemed fun and festive for the first few cards might become tiring when it comes to the fiftieth! Keep it simple and stick to the supplies that add the most holiday spirit for your effort!

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Order your holiday cards by the end of today at 11:59 EST to get crafting and ensure they arrive in time for Christmas!

Cards Pictured Top to Bottom, Left to Right:

Cardstore.com Feliz Navidad Christmas Card

Cardstore.com Christmas City Scape Christmas Card

Cardstore.com Merry Xmas Wishes Christmas Card

Cardstore.com Santa Belt Button Christmas Card

Cardstore.com Season’s Greetings Christmas Card

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