Minted & REAL SIMPLE Collaboration
Although the festive season is still a ways off, it’s already the perfect moment to select your cherished family snapshot, unleash your creativity, and craft a card that will leave your loved ones enchanted during the holidays. My go-to destination for holiday photo cards has consistently been Minted.
Minted has been the go-to for my significant life milestones, from announcing my engagement to sending out wedding invitations, and naturally, my annual holiday greetings. Each time, I am reminded of their exceptional prowess in their craft! This year, I am particularly thrilled about the Minted x REAL SIMPLE Collection, which boasts designs that beautifully embody our brand ethos—eternal elegance with a contemporary, invigorating twist.
Continue reading to discover why I have been a loyal customer for nearly a decade and why now is the ideal time to grab a few cards from our collection.
Minted’s array of holiday cards is vast (with nearly 2,000 designs), yet it’s surprisingly user-friendly. The website offers numerous filters, allowing you to pinpoint exactly what you need. You can sort by message, style, color scheme, card form, or even the layout (like folded versus flat). Yet, you can simplify your search with our exclusive partnership, featuring four stunning designs that encapsulate classic holiday themes and typography.
One of my favorite aspects of ordering from Minted is the variety of unique card shapes—they even have an ornament design that can adorn your Christmas tree! Their latest creation, the photo mount, showcases your image pre-secured on a thick, luxurious paper, enhancing depth and dimension and giving it a sophisticated, gallery-worthy vibe. Plus, the foil options add a delightful spark! You can choose from traditional gold or opt for bolder shades like red, green, or even icy blue. A touch of shimmer always elevates the card’s specialness.
According to Minted’s design specialists, this year’s photo trends include throwback-inspired shots, candid or unposed photos, black-and-white imagery, and even flash photography.
As with all Minted designs, the Minted x REAL SIMPLE cards are fully customizable, from the message and fonts to the envelope lining and vellum wrapping. There’s even the option to add a wax seal to your envelopes—a feature I absolutely adore. It transforms the mail into a luxurious gift!
You can also find carefully curated vintage stamps to complement your aesthetic. And for a significant time-saver, Minted provides free recipient addressing services. (Your hands have been saved!) They’ll print your addresses in a matching design and font, and you can store them in your Minted address book for the following year.
I prefer to get my cards ready by mid-October to avoid the rush, ensuring I can relish the process without worrying about delayed deliveries!
If you’re a DIY enthusiast for your designs, Minted’s website offers a plethora of tools for you to enjoy. However, if you’d prefer a helping hand, they have you covered with their complimentary design concierge service—originally crafted for their wedding line—now extended to holiday cards!
They will thoughtfully select cards that align with your personal style and assist you in exploring all aspects from card shapes and photo arrangements to personalization choices and coordinating accessories. Perhaps you desire a card from our collaboration but want it to feel uniquely tailored and are unsure of where to begin? They can collaborate with you, guiding you through the process to ensure it’s just right!
