While many of you were sitting poolside/seaside/barside with fruity drinks and cold beers many of us "computer artsy" folk huddled up to our screens, sweat dripping down our backs, perched under over-worked ceiling fans attempting to choke down hot cocoa while Burl Ives assailed our ear drums and tortured our spouses/roommates/partners/neighbors. Christmas always comes early for the stationer/illustrator/graphic designer and it's hard to "get in the spirit" but somehow we managed.
Now that it is nearing the official first day of fall, there is a slight chill in the air, and pumpkin spice lattes are flowing in the 'Bucks -- it's officially time to show off all the hard work and design agony of the past two, four, err ... six months. Let me introduce you to ::trumpets blasting, angels singing:: Minted's 2013 holiday card collection!!
Exclusively created by Minted's global community of independent designers, this year's batch is better than ever before. With a new assortment, Minted also launches real foil-pressed holiday cards! Your holiday card is sure to sparkle, shine, and standout from the rest with Minted's new, real foil-pressed cards! You can even see the shimmer using their "See It Move" feature.
Here are a few of my personal favorites but you're welcome to browse the many pages of top-notch design and find the "One" for you.
(Plus, if you click my any of these affiliate links and then make a purchase you'll be well-ahead in the holiday spirit of giving by helping me earn a few bucks! Sounds like a win-win if you ask me.)
Now that it is nearing the official first day of fall, there is a slight chill in the air, and pumpkin spice lattes are flowing in the 'Bucks -- it's officially time to show off all the hard work and design agony of the past two, four, err ... six months. Let me introduce you to ::trumpets blasting, angels singing:: Minted's 2013 holiday card collection!!
Exclusively created by Minted's global community of independent designers, this year's batch is better than ever before. With a new assortment, Minted also launches real foil-pressed holiday cards! Your holiday card is sure to sparkle, shine, and standout from the rest with Minted's new, real foil-pressed cards! You can even see the shimmer using their "See It Move" feature.
Here are a few of my personal favorites but you're welcome to browse the many pages of top-notch design and find the "One" for you.
(Plus, if you click my any of these affiliate links and then make a purchase you'll be well-ahead in the holiday spirit of giving by helping me earn a few bucks! Sounds like a win-win if you ask me.)
Aquarelle No. 2 by j.bartyn
Be Joyful by Snow & Ivy
Retro Whimsical Poster by Gakemi Art+Design
A Holiday Floral by Maek Paper
Geometric Spirit by Cheer Up Press
Retro Merry by Kristen Smith
Bright Cheers by Kristie Kern
Nostalgic Joy by Jennifer Wick
Cheerflake by koshi
Halo & Horns by two thirteen studio
Perfectly Wonderful by Cadence Paige Design
Now for the self-plug and for my moms, here are my new designs for the 2013 season.
The Highlights by 2birdstone
Peace Doves by 2birdstone
Noel No-No by 2birdstone
Contagious Cheer by 2birdstone
If you're just not feeling the holidays yet, fine. Have a gander at the awesome Halloween cards and party invitations. You can even get 15% off if you use the code SPOOKY2013.
There, feeling better now? Good.