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Posted by admin at 16 October , 2009

Rex Lee from Entourage

On the TV show, Entourage, Lloyd is the perfect assistant for Hollywood agent, Ari. I’m sure that when it comes time for Ari to send his clients very special holiday cards this year, Lloyd will certainly purchase them from CardsDirect.com.

Your business associates, friends and family look forward to hearing from you each year and Rex Lee aka Lloyd has the perfect holiday card to do just that! Take a look at the holiday photo card design he has chosen to sponsor:
Holiday Photo Card PC6537
With proceeds from the sale of this card design going to support AIDS Project Los Angeles, Lloyd, I mean Rex, will be sending an unexpected seasonal greeting to his Entourage buddies as well as helping to support a worthy cause. Why not surprise your Entourage with special holiday cards that support the Cards for a Cause campaign.

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Posted by admin at 14 October , 2009

Tina Fey aka Liz LemonPhoto Holiday Card PC6568 Autism Speaks
30 Rock is back on tv this Thursday, October 15, but you don’t have to wait to see your favorite characters! Yes, Liz Kenneth, Pete, Toofer, Frank and Cerie are appearing on CardsDirect.com right now!

Come check out these 30 Rock ’in celebrities participating in the CardsDirect Cards for a Cause campaign. Yes, Liz Lemon aka Tina Fey has selected a CardsDirect exclusive photo card design to support. Her signature appears on the back of the card along with the charity she has selected, Autism Speaks. Proceeds from the sale of these celebrity selected card designs will benefit the charity of their choice.

And Liz/Tina isn’t the only 30 Rock celebrity to jump on board. Take a look at the cards the rest of the cast has chosen and the charities that will benefit:

Scott Adsit aka Pete HornbergerKeith Powell aka TooferJudah Friedlander aka Frank RossitanoJack McBrayer aka Kenneth ParcellKatrina Bowden aka Cerie

Photo Holiday Card PC6541Photo Holiday Card PC6569Photo Holiday Card PC6556Photo Holiday Card PC6571Photo Holiday Card PC6577

Alzheimers Research FoundationCompassionate Care HospiceDisabled American VeteransFor the TroopsMSAwareness Foundation

Hopefully your business isn’t quite as wild as this behind the scenes office of a variety television show but I’m sure you have your moments! Reward those customers, business associates, friends and family who have stuck with you this year by remembering them with a celebrity signed holiday card that also benefits charitable organizations. I want to go to there!

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Posted by admin at 12 October , 2009

American Idol
Are you missing American Idol as much as I am? There are dancing shows all over the television but sadly, the singers are surprisingly quiet. I’ve heard Simon Cowell just turned 50 and had quite a grand birthday bash. Idol news is that Paula Abdul is out and Ellen DeGeneres is in which should be fun!

Meanwhile, Kara DioGuardi can be seen on our CardsDirect.com website!
Kara DioGuardi
She has chosen a holiday photo card to sponsor with proceeds from the sale of this card design going to Phoenix House, the charity Kara chose. Her autograph is even on the back of the card! This is her selected card design:
Holiday Photo Card PC6538

So, until the show returns this January, guess it will just be me, singing at the top of my lungs and wishing I had the voice of an Idol winner!

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Posted by admin at 9 October , 2009

Jorge Garcia from Lost
Have you Lost contact with your past customers or family friends? The holidays are a great time to reconnect by remembering them with a thoughtful holiday greeting. Now, with the Cards for a Cause program, you can reconnect and contribute all at the same time!

Join Jorge Garcia from the TV show Lost and other celebrities by selecting holiday cards that include the celebrity’s signature on the back and benefit charitable organizations. Garcia, aka Hurley, chose the Michael J Fox Foundation to receive proceeds from the sale of this card design he selected.

Charity Photo Card PC6575

Your holiday cards won’t get Lost in the junk mail when you send very special custom imprinted and personalized photo cards from CardsDirect!

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Posted by admin at 31 August , 2009

Holiday cards are great for staying connected. I know I look forward to receiving them each year from some that I only keep in touch with on an annual basis. The lovely colorful cards are fun to open and display and send a message that lets me know someone is thinking about me!
Happy Holiday Cards
One of the most fun type seasonal greetings I really enjoy receiving are photo cards. It is such fun to see families grow and change from year to year. These very unique and one of a kind holiday cards are ones I keep forever.

You should take a look at our growing selection of photo card designs. And for something that is very, very special, consider photo holder cards for your friends and families. These wonderful designs come with satin ribbons, foils, embossed details and the ability to glue or tape your own favorite photograph in place.
Holiday Photo Holder Cards
Have fun sorting through your favorite photographs or taking brand new ones for your very own personalized holiday photo cards!

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Posted by admin at 18 August , 2009

Can you believe the holiday season is right around the corner?! Now is the perfect time to start thinking about what photographs you would like to include on your holiday photo greeting cards. Go ahead and start digging through those fun family photographs you’ve accumulated throughout the year, especially those taken on summer vacation. Or, make plans to gather everyone together for a family photo shoot before the busy holiday season kicks in.
Holiday Photo Holder Cards
Go ahead and pick out photo holiday card designs you like and plan your photos around it if you want. Or, consider unique holiday photo holder cards designed so that you can tape or glue your favorite photograph in place. Either makes great holiday greetings that will remain treasured keepsakes forever!
Holiday Photo Cards

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Posted by admin at 3 August , 2009

We have a winner for our $100 Shopping Spree Giveaway! Drumroll, please . . . . and the winner is . . . Tamara McDonald of Dallas, Texas! Tamara’s name was drawn from all those who participated by posting a comment about the cards they enjoyed finding on CardsDirect.com.

Tamara posted the following, “I would get holiday cards! I send out about 150 every year, so this would be a great help!”

Photo Birth Announcement The comments touched on just about every card category offered on the site. Many favored our new line of birth announcements with comments like, “There are so many cute birth announcements it is hard to choose! My sweet baby boy is a week old today and I’d love to send out the Centered Photo Birth Announcement PC5660.”

Others liked our Recycled Cards- “Luv the Vines Growing Recycled Thank You Card. Has the girly scrolling vines and a retro vibe.” Thank You Card

Photo Cards had a strong following too. “Love the Wildlife Print Photo Card to use for so many different occasions.”

Photo Cards

And, as with Tamara, others are excited about our new line of Holiday Cards. “I love cards and I love giving fun and unique cards. I would love to send out some of those cute Christmas cards this year! :)

Go to www.hostessblog.com and type CardsDirect in the Search box to see all the entries and watch this CardsDirect.com/blog for future Surprise Giveaways! Congratulations, Tamara!

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Posted by admin at 20 February , 2009

I received a We’re Moving card from a friend yesterday. I know she has been busy building her dream home just across town and it seems it is now all completed and ready for move in. I can’t wait to see what she has done as her previous mansion would be hard to improve upon!
We're Moving Card
I’ve also heard of more and more businesses are relocating. Seems office rent is a concern as businesses tighten up spending. Many are looking for less space and some are even moving their entire corporate offices to other states.

A move can be scary but if you think of it as an adventure and an opportunity for improved change it is something to celebrate. Think of it as the perfect opportunity to purge accumulated mess and start fresh. Embrace the event and explore your new surroundings. Who knows what you’ll stumble across- a new restaurant, nice little park for an out of office lunch, office supply store with real customer service. Enjoy the possibilities.

Whatever the reason for the move, everyone needs to be alerted to a change of address. You can change your post office mailing address easily by going online here and filling out the form provided. You will still want to contact everyone else so they can change their contact information for you as well. Don’t forget to notify your credit card companies, bank, doctors, phone company provider, utilities, electricity, cable and gas providers, social security office, and others.

And, of course, send a We’re Moving card to notify your business associates, friends and the family members you DO still want to keep in touch with!

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Posted by admin at 30 January , 2009

Stuck indoors and running out of ways to entertain everyone? How about a model photo shoot? From newborns on up, any day is a good day to capture a moment in time by taking a fun photograph of someone special. Try your hand at this creative and free activity by engaging the entire family in the fun. Here are some tips for a great day behind the camera that is sure to result in something quite special.

1. Get Ready. Charge up your digital camera and get a memory stick that will allow for hundreds of shots so you’re ready to click away!

2. Lighting. One of the most important elements in a successful photo is the lighting so choose a location that allows for natural light. Close to a window is good.

3. Backdrop. Drape a sheet over some chairs and extend it down and across the floor. Your subject can sit or lie on top of it. A solid background allows the model to be the focus of your attention.

4. Clothing. Dress up or everyday wear, choose clothes to make the photo shoot fun and the model comfortable. Stage quick outfit changes to keep the fun going, just like a real photo shoot.

5. Perspective. Take shots straight on, from overhead, lying on your stomach and shooting up and some from every angle imaginable. You and your model will have fun and the resulting shots will be entertainment. Take some smiling, some serious and some just goofy for variety.
Jaguar with Black Photo Card
With so many fantastic shots to choose from, why not go ahead and have some printed as photo cards you can use all year long. Don’t wait for Christmas to come around again to share a great photo greeting card, use them throughout the year to stay connected to friends and family. Writing and sending thoughtful greeting cards can also be great indoor activities!

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Posted by admin at 19 December , 2008

I just love receiving holiday cards each year but what do you do with them when the decorations come down?

 

Here are some suggestions:

 

Recycle.  Cut them up to use them as gift tags or package decorations next year.  Or, donate them to charities that can put them to good use.

 

Thank You Cards.  Cut the cover off and fold it in half to use as thank you notes for all those Christmas gifts.  Trim to fit envelopes found at office supply stores.

 

Keepsakes.  Many cards make great keepsakes, especially photo cards.  Make a collage of those saved over the years for a great surprise gift for someone special.

 

Original Art.  Cut up pieces of cards and paste them together to form a beautiful mosaic masterpiece.

 

Mailing Lists.  Remember to update your mailing lists, editing changes of address and adding new contacts. 

 

For more details see the article How to Repurpose Holiday Cards.  With a bit of organization now, you’ll be all set for the holidays next year!

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