Sunday, October 16, 2011

Christmas Cards - A Shutterfly Giveaway!

It's almost that time. You know. Christmas. Don't dread it, friends...embrace it this year :) The Eldridges love to send Christmas cards. I especially love sending a card that reflects on the JOY of the birth of our Savior. I used to hand stamp each little card, folks. Are you kiddin' me? Before I had kiddos, it was so fun to sit and design a Christmas card by hand. Now-a-days, the 'creative juices of ariel' sometimes have to be 'hired out'. That's why I love me some Shutterfly.com.




We've been collecting 8x8" photo books since the birth of our first son, when I realized scrapbooking would not happen for awhile. I love how many designs there are to personalize our collections of photos. Shutterfly has taken it a step further and recently made their photo books so customizable, you can rearrange the text, layout, and embellishments of each page. LOVE that. Here's our latest book.



The Eldridges also love a good photo calendar. Where would I be without my Shutterfly photo calendar? Forgettin' birthdays, that's where. I know this because we decided not to get one last year, and I was a mess. Nieces and nephews were getting birthday gifts months late. Disastrous ;) I love what a great gift the calendar is in itself. We NEVER know what to give Papaw for Christmas...and I think we drew tears the year he opened his photo calendar. Perhaps we'll pick something from here for this year's gift?



Our kiddos get so excited when the Christmas cards start popping up in the mailbox. They love seeing the faces of the friends and family they recognize. What an awesome way to stay connected and teach your little folks the names and faces of those who love them. So, Shutterfly is making the Eldridge Christmas card again this year. I'm still deciding between these two designs...





So, you're not REALLY going to hand-make all your cards this year, right? ;) Want some free cards from Shutterfly? You're in luck. Shutterfly is giving 3 of my readers a set of 25 cards each. Just comment on this post for a chance to win one of the sets!


Are you a blogger? Want another chance at 25 free cards this holiday season? Register HERE.


I will choose 3 winners at random on Wednesday, Oct 26th.

**I did not receive monetary compensation for this blog post and am in no way affiliated with Shutterfly.com or it's company. As always, these are my genuine thoughts on the subject.

*Comments are Closed*

xo, Ariel

12 comments:

B. said...

Does #1 ever get picked? I guess we're about to find out my dear, I want those cards!

Cheree said...

Oh my goodness, I love both of your options! So cute. You are so on the ball! Hoping my Christmas cards make it out before Christmas this year! :)

Lesley E. said...

Don't you just love Shutterfly!?! I made Avery's birth announcements from there and can't wait to make our christmas cards this year!

Jennifer said...

josh and i haven't done christmas cards before, but now that we're married i feel that we should do it.

i vote for the first card. the boys look so cute in those pictures and i love the text in the middle.

Rafael's Mum said...

I like the second one best. It shows you all four in one picture as a family. Although they are both lovely!

Candice said...

I would just LOVE to win, Miss Ariel :) Keeping my fingers and toes crossed :) Thanks for this giveaway!!

MLH said...

i can't believe how big the boys are! love to y'all - miss you friend :)

Anonymous said...

I love shutterfy! I have used them for albums, cards, birth announcements, and coasters. :)

Kristin said...

I love Shutterfly! Both of your cards look really nice. The first one has such cute photos of your boys and the wording really pops, but there's something soothing about the brown in the second card. That would be a tough decision!

Kristinextras at hotmail dot com

Rachel said...

I love Shutterfly! Especially the calendars and photo books. :) Oh, and I like the second card the best, although both are nice!

Lindsey said...

I would love to get the cards, I love shutterfly. I just recently found your blog and love it! Thanks for the chance to win.

Jessica said...

Shutterfly is such an awesome company!

jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com