Oh, Christmas Card. Oh, Christmas Card…

Now, I know what you are thinking just from reading the title! “It’s not even Halloween yet and you are already writing a post about CHRISTMAS?!?” However, I have a legitimate point to my timing of this post 🙂 Many sites and stores are giving major discounts for being on top of your Christmas cards and getting them done early! But, I have found that a lot of people are unaware of how many options you really have for personalized photo Christmas cards. The most common place that I know of is Costco- Easy and Affordable. And, don’t get me wrong- I LOVE COSTCO! Unfortunately, many other people do, too, which means that you run the risk of using the same template that 50 of your closest friends may choose! Today, I am going to give you a list of some other options to try this year if you feel like branching out!

**Click on the names in the list to go directly to their Christmas card sections!** 

1. Costco
Range: $34.50 for a set of 50 cads making each the cost $0.69 per card
Additional sets of 25 cards is $17.25 (still $0.69 per card)

PROs: Great templates, You can create your card online and pick them up at the store which cuts down on Shipping Costs

CONs: Many people use Costco for their Christmas cards

Check the in-mail coupons for potential discounts and deals on Christmas Cards

2. Shutterfly
Range: $0.89 for 12 to $0.40 for 225+ (Cheapest option) to $3.99 for 1 to $1.98 for 201+

PROs: Numerous templates, Site is easy to use, There is ALWAYS a discount!, 100% satisfaction guarantee, Free and unlimited storage of your photos, Offers mailing services and envelope upgrades

CONs: Large logo on your card

Current discount: 40% off everything!

3. Snapfish
Range: $0.73 for 20 to $0.40 for 220+ (Cheapest Option) to $3.00 for 1-19 to $2.50 for 50+

PROs: Many styles to choose from, large discounts for bigger orders, addressing and mailing services available,

CONs: Number of options may be overwhelming, You can not search the cards by Price, do not offer proofs of your order

4. Target 
Range: $0.85 for 10 to $0.35 for 100 (Cheapest Option) to $2.25 for 25 with the most expensive paper option [Pearl] to $1.40 for 250 with the cheapest paper option [Matte]

PROs: Can pick up at your local target to save on shipping costs

CONs: Not as many templates to choose from

5. Simply to Impress 
Range: $0.69 to $2.20 (Most of the cards go as low as $0.69 to $0.79 and increase in price due to the type of paper you choose)

PROs: A lot of options to choose from, Good selection of “religious-themed” cards, Easy to customize, Offer addressing services (recipient and return)

CONs: Not as many designs as some of the other sites, the nicer cardstock and unique designs can have a quite high price

Current discount: 25% off with Promo Code FALLSAVE

6. Pear Tree Greetings
Range: $0.30 to $1.00 to 2.79 for 24 to $2.26 for 312

PROs: Unique styles

CONs: Higher prices

Current Discounts: Free shipping on orders over $100; 20% off Thanksgiving Items (Most likely will change to Christmas items soon!)

7. Paperstyle
Range: $0.90 for 20 to 300 (Cheapest Option) to $3.45 for 20 to $2.98 for 300

PROs: Online stationary store so their focus is on cards, not an overwhelming site to look through options, Nice designs and templates

CONs: Greatest focus is on invitations, does not have as many options as other sties for Christmas cards

Current Discount: 10% off first order

8. Minted
Range: $1.72 for 25 to $0.96 for 200 (Cheapest Option) to $2.56 for 25 to $1.52 for 200

PROs: Great selection, Unique, Very customizable, Gorgeous designs,will send you a digital proof of your card prior to your order

CONs: No mailing services

Current Discount: 10% off all holiday cards Promo Code: FALLHOL10

9. Mixbook
Range: $1.47 to $2.75 for 10 (Depending on Paper Type) to $0.89 to $1.59 for 300 (Depending on Paper Type)

PROs: Numerous designs and styles, can start customizing from a blank card, Includes “Year-in-Review” cards, Easy to use editor

CONs: Their logo is prominent on your card

Current Discount: 30% off orders Promo Code OCTMX

10. Tiny Prints
Range: $1.89 for 10 to $0.79 for 300 to $6.99 for 10 to $4.99 for 300

PROs: Great Quality designs and paper, Different shapes and styles of cards, Highly customizable

CONS: High Price

Current Discount: 20% off any order Promo Code 20OCTSW and/or Free shipping on first order

*Remember, these prices are PER CARD not per bundle*
**Some sites will allow you to use more than one Promo code or Discount code, others will only allow you to use one

Hope this was helpful! I have been doing a lot of research in each of these sites to find our perfect Christmas card and I hope this list will help you find your perfect card, too! 🙂

 

 

 

Resources for Pros & Cons:
http://photo-cards-review.toptenreviews.com/simply-to-impress-review.html
http://www.photochristmascardsguide.com/#tiny-prints