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No need to toss holiday cards once the season is over, recycle them by making them into holiday gift boxes. These small boxes are great for tiny gifts or tuck small gifts in them and hang them on the tree. The boxes are just like those you use for other presents, only smaller. Begin by taking your Christmas cards and cutting on the fold. You can use the white half for the bottom of the box and the colorful half for the top or box lid. You may need to trim each a bit so they are the same size. Determine the depth of the box by drawing a square at each corner. For example, if your box is to be 1” deep, draw a 1” square in each corner. Score all four sides of the card along this 1” dimension. Then, make a cut 1” in on each of the four sides to form a tab, folding the tabs up like this:
Fold the sides in and glue the tabs in place and you’re halfway there! Repeat this same process for the box top. For a good fit, under trim the entire bottom card piece about 1/16” so that the top will fit snuggly over it.
Once you have done one box the process will seem much easier and you will be on your way to creating a wonderful collection of recycled boxes you will enjoy using and sharing. Tags: CardsDirect, Christmas Cards, diy gift boxes, gift boxes, Greeting Cards, holiday card gift boxes, Holiday Cards, holiday crafts
The good news is that we have the latest design trends all ready to go in a variety of holiday cards created to impress. Take a look at this designer inspired exclusive photo cards. Or, consider taking a favorite vintage photograph and printing it in sepia tones. Your Christmas cards will be on the leading edge of high fashion! Better yet, you don’t have to fight the crowds at retail or wait for black Friday (the Friday after Thanksgiving) to shop and save! For your holiday cards, you can order them online now and be fashionably early. You’re either in or you’re out! But either way, your fashion forward seasonal greeting is sure to warm those lucky enough to be included on your holiday card mailing list this year! Tags: borderless cards, CardsDirect, Christmas Cards, fashion, Greeting Cards, Holiday Cards, holiday-photo-cards, Photo Cards, project runway, sepia photo cards Now that you’ve selected the perfect business holiday cards to send to your valued customers, business associates and friends, you will want to pay special attention to the way these are addressed. 2. Hand address. A hand addressed envelope stands apart from the usual junk mail. Many will open this envelope first. The recipient will appreciate the extra time and effort it took to hand-address their card. There is no need for one person’s handwriting on all of them so use several helpers if you need to. Just make sure their hand writing is acceptable! If budget allows, a hired calligrapher really adds a touch of elegance to your holiday mailing. 3. Accurate mailing list. Make certain your mailing list has the names spelled correctly. Avoid adding the person’s title as this may have changed and is not really necessary. Do spell out the company name and street address and use the more formal name such as Mr. Robert Hall, Jr. instead of Bob Hall. 5. Quick-stick envelopes. You may also want to purchase quick-stick envelopes. It is a time saver and a more professional presentation and you’ll not need sponge and water which can get messy. 6. Use postage stamps. Although metered mail is easy, use postage stamps for your holiday cards. Select holiday stamps that suit your company’s image. Holiday cards are warmly appreciated and let your recipients know that they are valued. Displayed throughout the season, your thoughtfulness is sure to be returned in kind. Tags: business holiday cards, CardsDirect, Christmas Cards, corporate-holiday-cards, envelope addressing, envelopes, Greeting Cards, hand addressing, Holiday Cards, personalized cards, Postage Stamps, quick stick envelopes Holiday cards are a great way to strengthen existing business partnerships and encourage new ones. Holiday cards help you stay connected with friends and family too. Whether for business or pleasure, here are some points of etiquette to be considered before this year’s cards go in the mail. Take advantage of this marketing opportunity and send professional best wishes for the holiday season in style. The minimal expense and effort is certain to be rewarded throughout the year ahead. Tags: Calendar Cards, CardsDirect, Christmas Cards, corporate-holiday-cards, custom printed cards, die cut cards, front imprint cards, Greeting Cards, happy holidays cards, Holiday Card Etiquette, personalized greeting cards, quality cards, seasons greetings cards
1. Offer special discounts and promotions. Everyone is looking for ways to save this year and you may be able to capitalize on volume sales by offering a promo code or gift with purchase that will actually generate profits. 2. Send Holiday Cards. Keep your company name in front of your customers and business associates by sending personalized and custom imprinted holiday cards. Front imprint cards are great for a unique visual presentation and staying connected with current and past customers is vital. Maybe you would even like to consider including a promo code or special offer printed right on the card itself as a special added bonus. 4. Appreciate your employees. Take this opportunity to let your employees know how much they mean to your business. A holiday office party doesn’t have to be an expensive extravaganza. A potluck can be just as fun. And don’t forget to add each employee to your holiday cards list. Enjoy the holiday season while remaining thankful and positive. The holidays can be stressful for some but if approached with a positive attitude and viewed as an opportunity for personal improvement and business growth, you are certain to reap rewards for your efforts throughout the coming New Year! Tags: Business Christmas Cards, business holiday cards, CardsDirect, Christmas Cards, corporate-holiday-cards, hanukkah cards, happy holiday cards, holiday party invitations, party invitations, season's greeting cards
Net proceeds from the sale of Phyllis’s design go to her designated charity, “The Best Friends Animal Society”. Tags: CardsDirect, charity cards, dunder mifflin, Holiday Cards, leslie david baker, phyllis smith, the office Can you hear them? Not too far away you can faintly hear the jingle of approaching sleigh bells. Yes, the holidays are on their way! The holiday season is an important time of year for most companies. Many depend on these next few months to generate a large amount of the total yearly sales numbers. Rather than stress and worry, get started now taking advantage of these seasonal opportunities. Consider this… * The holiday season has already begun. Take advantage of the building momentum by offering discounts and specials now. Capture the spirit of the upcoming season by being proactive and capturing a sale before your consumer has a chance to look elsewhere. * Prepare for the holiday rush by involving everyone in the planning process. The holidays can be stressful at work and at home so lay the groundwork now that will help see you, your business associates and your family through the holiday season. Feeling a part of the team can be a great energizer. * Strengthen your business and personal relationships by sending holiday cards. Reconnect, strengthen or form new partnerships by remembering associates, customers, friends and family with the simple gestures of thoughtfulness holiday cards can bring. Buy them personalized with pre-printed envelopes to save time and effort and for a professional look. Let the Holidays begin! Tags: business holiday cards, Christmas Cards, corporate-holiday-cards, Holiday Cards, holiday planning, personalized holiday cards Now is a great time to plan ahead for the holidays so you can actually enjoy them when they roll around. With a bit of holiday proactivity, there is much you can check off your holiday to do list now. Consider these work ahead suggestions: * Purge excess decorations. Go ahead and get into the holiday spirit now by going through all those boxes of decorations in the attic. Recycle or trash all those broken or old or just plain ugly decorations you know you’ll never miss now. * Update your mailing lists. Pull out last year’s holiday cards mailing lists and confirm addresses, refreshing those that have changed during the past year. * Go ahead and order your holiday cards now. For the best selection and to avoid rush shipping charges, go ahead and place your greeting card order as soon as possible. Think about it, what is going to change between now and Christmas anyway? Get it done now and you’ll have one less thing to worry about later. * Address envelopes. Now that you have your cards, you can go ahead and address the envelopes and set them aside. Then all you’ll have to do is drop them in the mail. Again, one less thing to do so that you will have more time for other holiday related activities, like decorating! Tags: business greeting cards, Christmas Cards, corporate-holiday-cards, Holiday Cards, holiday greeting cards, personalized holiday cards
If you’re not already on our mailing list and want to make sure you receive a catalog, order one online now by clicking here and you’ll receive one hot off the press. Be sure and click the box just above the submit button so you will be sure to receive email discounts in the future. You will also get to take advantage of our promotional discount included on the catalog itself. Watch your mailbox. Our catalogs should be in homes and offices soon. I’m looking forward to the holiday cards season and hope you are too! Tags: CardsDirect, cardsdirect-catalog, Christmas Cards, Holiday Cards Hard to believe, but the holiday season is fast approaching! Being in the personalized greeting cards business, we are gearing up now for our busiest season of the year– holiday cards sales! To make room for the new, it is out with the old. But nothing is tossed that can possibly be repurposed or recycled as we are also proud of our efforts to protect the environment! Here are a few snaps of cleaning day at CardsDirect. Although not a retail outlet, we are proud of our offices and believe that a cluttered office leads to a cluttered mind. A cluttered mind is not a good thing when the details are so important, as they are to our consumers. So, as we clean up, toss, recycle, file and organize to better serve you, our customers, we encourage you to do the same to prepare for your own upcoming holiday rush! Tags: CardsDirect, Christmas Cards, Greeting Cards, Holiday Cards |
