Article: When Should You Order and Send Custom Holiday Cards?
When Should You Order and Send Custom Holiday Cards?
When Should You Order and Send Custom Holiday Cards?
The holiday season can be one of the most joyous times of the year! It can also feel like a period where time speeds up, and before you know it you have more than a few things on your list to check twice.
If you want your seasonal cards to arrive on your loved one’s doorstep in time for the holidays, we’re here to help you with an easy-to-follow timeline. When it comes to ordering custom holiday cards, we have everything you need to make your friend’s and family’s mailbox merry. So put on your coziest sweater, press play on your favorite holiday album, and we’ll go through our holiday card ordering guide. At Paper Source, we aim to make it as easy as possible to send holiday cheer.
Planning Phase (October)
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Our best tip is to start early! There’s no bigger relief than checking one more thing off your holiday list.
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Gather and update any family or loved one’s addresses.
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Choose your format! At Paper Source, we have options for every holiday aesthetic, from our custom holiday photo cards to boxed stationery.
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If you are opting for a custom holiday photo cards, select your photos or set a date for a photo shoot!
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Looking for something joyful and bespoke? You can book a free consultation with our specialists. Leave the details to us- they can help you create a one-of-a-kind holiday card, including creating images of your family, pet, or something entirely your own.
Design and Order (Early to Mid-November)
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Pick a design style! Now that you’ve decided on custom vs. boxed, you can choose a design from our gallery of options, from classic to whimsical.
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Share the story of your year! Write your holiday message.
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Proofread any names, dates, or addresses.
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Create a custom stamp or return address labels.
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Place your order!
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Pro Tip: the standard shipping cut off for custom products is 11/30 to arrive by Hanukkah, and 12/10 if you want your cards to arrive by Christmas.
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Mail Your Cards (Late November- Early December)
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When should you send your holiday cards? The last call day to arrive by the holidays is 11/25 for Hanukkah and 12/17 for Christmas. We recommend mailing your cards at least a week before those dates for stress free sending.
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Elevate your envelope! Gather supplies to make your mail merry. Some of our favorite ways to make sure your envelope makes an entrance are with envelope liners, custom return addresses, and custom stamps.
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Address your cards and mail them out!
From photoshoot to final stamp, we’re here to help send holiday cheer. We hope this guide helped you as you send warm wishes to everyone on your list.
