Comments on: Holiday Card Absolution

By: udaya210

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:18:11 +0000

Hello,
When I design custom invitations, I offer to designholiday cardsfor my clients to complete the look of their invitation package. The party starts when the guests open their invitations, so setting the tone of the party with the invitation is important. But even before the envelope is opened, the first impression the guest has of theholiday cardsis what’s on the outside.

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By: Marjorie

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:40:13 +0000

I think we’ve lost the personal touch of sending handwritten cards through snail mail. Yes, we do keep in touch easily through the internet but it’s so far removed. I think that getting a personal, heartfelt wish through snail mail makes more of an impact and is a special way of saying thank you to past customers and wishing them well in the coming year. People appreciate the extra time they know it took to choose a special card and write it out. And that’s important as Alyson said – do it all by hand, not printed labels. Writing extra inside the card makes it much more personal. I love to put the cards I receive up on my mantle and leave them up most of the winter, they’re so bright and cheery. Now, saying all of that, I’d better get busy and start writing my cards! 🙂

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By: Maeona L. Urban

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 22:11:29 +0000

http://www.zazzle.com/custom/stamps
This address allows you to put your artwork on real postage stamps. I find it fun and different to put a post script in the card to check the stamp on the envelope.

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By: Maura McGurk

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 21:56:12 +0000

In reply to Kathy.

Kathy, when I saw your note about the pizza shop, I had to share my own story of above-and-beyond thoughtfulness: a bed and breakfast in Istanbul sent me a Christmas card (and they are Muslim!). I was impressed, and have recommended them to others many times. I think folks really appreciate this level of attentiveness these days.

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By: Lou Belcher

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:44:38 +0000

Good points… I am a fan of receiving cards that are My favorites are those that have a personal message, not just a signature. Ecards are not so high on my list and the infamous Christmas letter, better have a personal message in it… I mean do people think we really want to be reminded that the 25 people they mention in the letter are more important to them than we are. Ye[. Send me a personal message and I’ll save it forever.

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By: Jeff Rogers

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:00:41 +0000

As a photographer, I have been in business for over 23 years and each year I have made a big deal about sending out a great Christmas card. My clients and friends really love them and look forward to seeing what I have come up with each year. I have slacked off a little the last year or two and have sent them out as eCards but the response is always very favorable.
I never intend them as a sales tool but they always leave a great impression (from what I hear).

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By: Patricia C Vener

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:39:09 +0000

When I was growing up, my father would take a photo of the family and use that to make greeting cards. Which, invariably, were sent out late. The one year they went out on time, everyone complained because they liked getting the late cards (apparently this stretched out the holiday season for them).
I, myself, have always been horrible at sending out cards. Except condolence cards. I like to make individual, one of a kind cards and I don’t have enough time. And I don’t want to forget anyone. From the business side of things, though, I just have to admit I never even considered it.

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By: Nan Henke

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:55:54 +0000

I can’t resist sending cards this year, mainly because of my new painting of a cat sitting on the middle branch of a Christmas tree! Now the hard part will be to come up with a message that covers the religious range of my wide-spread family!!!!
Nan in Texas

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By: Christine Winship

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:24:36 +0000

As much as I understand the “bother” of sending out holiday cards, I still do it. And have a slew of people, both personal and professional relationships that say that they look forward to my cards every year. Before, I usually would take a holiday or winter image and send that. This year some fellow artists and I got together and made our own collage cards which allowed us to work “outside the box”. I think they are hysterical and are a true reflection of me and my personality and can’t wait to send them. And as far as receiving cards? They become a part of the holiday decor around the condo.
Happy Holidays!!

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By: Tracy Wall

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:08:43 +0000

Excellent post, Alyson.
I love your, “If you’re going to go to the trouble of sending a personal greeting, make it personal!”
I don’t usually send Christmas cards. I used to feel guitly about it, but not any more. Besides, there’s something more refreshing to me wishing someone a fabulous New Year!

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