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Think Non-Traditional for Christmas Cards

October 26, 2015 by Ashley Mayes 50 Comments

Are you asking yourself if she’s really talking about what you think she’s talking about? Ha. Yep, you got it. I’m talking about Christmas today! Ok, someone say it, please. Just say it. Say, “IT”S NOT EVEN NOVEMBER YET?” Ok, I’m glad someone said it. Lol. But seriously, I used to be one of those people who was on top of everything or at least stressed about being on top of everything. But, this year, I’m letting the stress of Christmas cards go out the window by ordering them in October and I’m challenging you toย Think Non-Traditional for Christmas Cards and get yours ordered as well. Also, make sure to stick around and enter to win a $100 gift card to Mintedย that’s linked up at the bottom of this post.

I know you are getting ready to ask me what I mean when I say “Think Non-Traditional for Christmas Cards”. I’ll get to that in a minute, but let me show you a couple inspirational cards that fit this thinking and see if you can draw any conclusions.

Non-Traditional Christmas Cards by Minted

Heaven and Nature Sing

Non-Traditional Christmas Card Round-up

Foil Joyful Wishes

Round-up of Amazing Non-Traditional Christmas Cards

Joy Filmstrip

Did you catch my drift? Look at the clothing choices in the above photographs. None of the photographs show families decked out in Fall outfits. There’s no plaid, Christmas trees, or hot cocoa. Not to say that I don’t love all of those things, because I so adore them. But, it’s just an easy reminder that you can have GORGEOUS Christmas cards without having perfectly Christmas-typeย outfits.

For me, this so helps because by the time I usually think about having a cute outfit or actually get around to getting our family ready for Christmas-type photos… it’s way too late in the season to get my Christmas cards ordered and sent out.

So, are you ready to see more? Would you like to use that perfect beach photograph from your latest vacation on your Christmas card? Minted has lots of options for going the non-traditional route in regards to style, pattern and color.

I’m going to round a few more of my favorites up for you.

Non-traditional Christmas Card Round-up

Glazeย 

Round-up of Non-traditional Christmas Cards

Candy Cane

Round-up of Modern, Non-Traditional Christmas Cards

Peaceful Snow

Since I haven’t gotten Christmas cards out in a few years, I just wanted it to be simple and fun this year. Right before Greyson started Kindergarten, I took him to a park and did a five minute photo session with him. The outfit wasn’t thought out, I let him pick the location, the sun was up at mid-day… none of these things gave me the perfect session. But you know what, I got a few photos that are not what one would call amazing, but to me they are some of my favorites ever. I got him laughing, caught a snarky look in his eye and just captured his mischievous self.

For the Christmas cards to match the photo style, I knew I needed something simple yet striking.

Drumroll, please…

Non-Traditional Christmas Cards for the Modern Mom

He’s one cute kiddo if I do say so myself. =)

Modern Non-Traditional Christmas Cards for The Modern Mom

So, I hope I’ve inspired you to pick your favorite photo for this year’s Christmas card and go for a non-traditional style. They are so cute!

Are you interested in entering to win $100 from Minted to choose a Christmas card for yourself?

Enter to win below!

*Minted collaborated with me on this post, but as always, my words are my own.

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Comments

  1. Charlotte W

    October 26, 2015 at 9:09 am

    Love the one’s with the foil details!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 26, 2015 at 2:31 pm

      Me too! They are so unique.

      Reply
  2. heather

    October 26, 2015 at 10:43 am

    Huge Christmas card fan, and these are super great quality. Love them all!!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 26, 2015 at 2:31 pm

      I’ve fallen off the Christmas card train, but I love them so I’m excited to get them out this year.

      Reply
  3. Dana Ice

    October 26, 2015 at 1:59 pm

    Great post! Your card this year is ADORABLE!

    Reply
  4. adina t

    October 26, 2015 at 2:03 pm

    I love minted! The peaceful snow card you shared is my favorite!

    Reply
  5. Amy | Delineate Your Dwelling

    October 26, 2015 at 2:41 pm

    Definitely a cutie!! Great card choice.

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 26, 2015 at 8:46 pm

      Thanks Amy! Clean and simple…that’s my new motto.

      Reply
  6. Ashley C

    October 26, 2015 at 3:36 pm

    I love the Its A Wonderful Life Card! So many fabulous things there!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 26, 2015 at 8:46 pm

      Me too! Thanks for stopping by Ashley!

      Reply
  7. Corinna - A Designer At Home

    October 26, 2015 at 3:49 pm

    I’m a huge fan of all their foil cards. A sample was included in a recent fabric purchase of mineand it’s seriously the prettiest thing ever!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 26, 2015 at 8:47 pm

      Heck yes. The foil is definitely a really cool element. I actually ordered an artwork piece for the ORC that has foil. It’s pretty cool!

      Reply
  8. Michele

    October 26, 2015 at 6:02 pm

    I really like the foil cards. my favorite is probably the handlettered charm. it’s elegant and sparkles!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 26, 2015 at 8:47 pm

      Me too! The foil is so different. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  9. Liz

    October 26, 2015 at 8:06 pm

    I love the It’s a Wonderful Life card

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 26, 2015 at 8:47 pm

      That’s a really good one!

      Reply
  10. Wendy Jabkowski

    October 27, 2015 at 12:45 am

    Life is Wonderful is my favorite design.

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 27, 2015 at 12:19 pm

      Love that one! Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  11. Tarah

    October 27, 2015 at 10:20 am

    I like the our favorite time holiday photo cards

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 27, 2015 at 12:20 pm

      They are all so good, it’s totally hard to decide. Thanks so much for stopping by.

      Reply
  12. Jessica Nickerson

    October 27, 2015 at 10:44 am

    I love them all. The “Joy” is my favorite though.

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 27, 2015 at 12:20 pm

      I agree with you. They are all great.

      Reply
  13. Tara M.

    October 27, 2015 at 11:43 am

    I love the idea of a non-traditional Christmas card – the simplicity of the “Goodwill to Men” card is really compelling.

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 27, 2015 at 12:20 pm

      It is compelling!

      Reply
  14. Cynthia C

    October 27, 2015 at 11:49 am

    My favorite is the JOY FILMSTRIP card.

    Reply
  15. Gail Lindsey

    October 27, 2015 at 4:58 pm

    Your card definitely inspired me to have a unique Christmas card. Hope I win!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 28, 2015 at 8:23 pm

      Yay, I’m glad it inspired you. Good luck!

      Reply
  16. Angie

    October 27, 2015 at 8:54 pm

    I love the Heaven and Nature Sing and the Glaze one! I’m definitely inspired now…

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 28, 2015 at 8:23 pm

      Me too!

      Reply
  17. [email protected]

    October 28, 2015 at 5:51 pm

    I love the idea of nontraditional Christmas cards and they are all beautiful

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 28, 2015 at 8:24 pm

      Me too! Stress free is just what I need this year.

      Reply
  18. kelly rae

    October 29, 2015 at 11:04 am

    I’m a big fan of minted and I’m digging their holiday cards

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      November 1, 2015 at 7:26 am

      Me too! Thanks for stopping by Kelly Rae.

      Reply
  19. Emily Smith

    October 30, 2015 at 1:39 am

    My favorite is photo booth filter christmas photo cards. I love the style because you can have sweet, silly and candid shots all on one card. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      November 1, 2015 at 7:26 am

      I love that one as well!

      Reply
  20. Matt

    November 1, 2015 at 2:55 pm

    I like any of the ones with the foil on them!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      November 1, 2015 at 7:22 pm

      Me too! Those are so different.

      Reply
  21. Shannon F.

    November 1, 2015 at 5:12 pm

    There’s so many to choose from! I love that site. I think my favorite is probably Peaceful Snow!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      November 1, 2015 at 7:22 pm

      I know! Thanks Shannon.

      Reply
  22. Laura

    November 1, 2015 at 6:39 pm

    I like the card you picked! Merry with the stars!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      November 2, 2015 at 6:42 am

      Thanks Laura!

      Reply
  23. Krystal Kristiansen

    November 1, 2015 at 7:54 pm

    Heaven and Nature sing! They’re all seriously gorgeous though! You can’t lose!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      November 2, 2015 at 6:42 am

      That one is gorgeous!

      Reply
  24. Jordan Troublefield

    November 1, 2015 at 10:28 pm

    Love the Merrily Ever After!! The gold foil is soon pretty

    Reply
    • Jordan Troublefield

      November 1, 2015 at 10:28 pm

      soooo*

      Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      November 2, 2015 at 6:42 am

      Me too!

      Reply
  25. AuraR

    November 2, 2015 at 5:05 pm

    WooHoo – this is so exciting – I think my holiday cards just got a whole lot better. Thanks for hosting such a great giveaway and picking a good winner!!! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      November 4, 2015 at 10:56 am

      lol. So glad you won!

      Reply
  26. Jeanine

    November 6, 2015 at 7:58 am

    these are sooo beautiful! Extraordinary in fact! I love love love the Heave and Nature Sing especially!! Ty!!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      November 6, 2015 at 9:18 am

      They really are! I love that one as well.

      Reply

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