![]() One of the things I noticed right off on the Paperless Post website is that they have Rifle Paper cards/invitations/stationary (swoon). ![]() Next, I sent an overdue thank you note for a quilt collaboration that I did with a friend. ![]() Last minute decision to send a card, and in 15 minutes I’ve received confirmation that I’m a thoughtful person–win/win! In two minutes, I sent it off and it was actually pretty cool, because she was on vacation and yet I received an reply email from her within ten minutes, thanking me for my thoughtfulness. This is what the screen looks like after your card has been opened. All the designs and fonts are beautifully chosen, but you can change them if you want. (Obviously, she was a very young bride.) I did a quick search for anniversary cards and found this one. The first day I sat down to look at the site, it happened to be my best friend’s 30th wedding anniversary. And then when you send it, and your recipient views the card, there is a fun animation where the envelope opens up, and your card comes out, all on a beautiful background. You pick the card, personalize it with your own message, select a background for the card, and even an envelope liner–just as if it were a paper card. The idea behind Paperless Post is that you can send beautiful, designer cards and invitations via email. And it turns out, there is.Īs luck would have it, the folks at Paperless Post reached out to me at just the right time to ask if I would like to try out their service. Thank you to Paperless Post for sponsoring this post.Do you still send Christmas cards, thank you notes, and birthday cards in the mail? I do, but I had a recent conversation with a millennial friend and she told me that her generation really doesn’t do those things in the same, conventional way that my friends and I do (read: buy cards, sign them, stuff the envelopes, address, stamp, and mail them.)Īnd with the cost of stamps and amount of paper that gets tossed in the recycling bin the moment I open the envelope, I’ve been wondering if there is still a way to connect with people that has more class than a text, but is convenient, eco-friendly, and cheaper than sending paper through the mail. ![]() I hope each of you are enjoying the magic of the season, and may we all strive to be a bit more sustainable in 2020! We received many well wishes in return which was a nice surprise. One additional feature I liked about emailing holiday cards is that Paperless Post gives the option for the recipient(s) to respond directly to you once they receive the card. Time is of the essence when you have a toddler running around! Paperless Post’s interface makes it easy and efficient to create a customized card in minutes. We did quite a bit of traveling this year, so I decided to pick a card that could highlight several of my favorite pictures we took. I found it tough to pick just one holiday card. What I love about Paperless Post is that they offer an array of options to fit your style. This, however, was the first time I’ve used their service for holiday cards. I’ve used Paperless Post over the years, including baby shower invites and birthday invitations. I was excited when Paperless Post reached out to ask if I’d be willing to use their paperless holiday cards this year. It’s a way to say Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, or Happy New Year! My personal favorite are the cards which share a recent family photo.Īnd while I love sending and receiving these cards, I’m also aware of the environmental impact it has. Holiday cards are aplenty this time of year, and the sentiment behind them is a wonderful thing.
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