Make it easy for yourself.  There is no crime in updating your address book in November.  Make it easy for yourself and get the addresses that you don’t have before you are battling with the dates for last posting.  Not only will this save you time in December, it will also give you an indication as to how many cards you are likely to need.

Buy your cards early too.  By being organised you get to pick the best ones and therefore will not be stung for buying all the luxury cards because you left it too late.  This will only be annoying when they are reduced in January.  (Incidentally if you are extra organised, you can buy them in the sales the year before)

You are at your leisure to begin writing them now.   You need not send them until December but make it more enjoyable and less of a chore. Sit down with a nice hot toddy and enjoy the process of writing cards rather than rushing it the day before they must be posted.

If you make your own cards you will probably be aware that it is wise to start thinking about them before the summer is out.  Of course this depends how many you intend to make.  It might be that you only intend to make one or two for select people – either way remember that this will take more time than cracking open a box so be prepared.

Ensure that you get your stamps in good time too.  You can even order them online making there no excuses for missing the last post before Christmas.

The key to keeping stress away is definitely organisation.  Make sure you are all ready to send those cards as soon as it is acceptable to do so – that way you have time to make good any you forget, or which get lost in the post.

1. Say it with love. It’s a special time of year, so why constrain your creativity? Add pictures to your Christmas or holiday cards for true personalization. Start by choosing the right design. From here, select snapshots that show you at your winning best – a big smile is sure to capture their hearts. Once you’ve added the perfect photo, half your work is done for you. Write a special message and select fonts, colors and more. It’s your card – why not have a little fun? Recipients will be delighted with your creative flair. And remember, you can only create truly custom photo holiday cards online!

2. The perfect stocking stuffer. In lean economic times, everyone has to pinch their pennies. But how do you watch your wallet without looking like a miser? It’s easy – create personalized photo gifts for friends and family. These handy items will impress your loved ones and keep you on budget. Instead of using a standard, generic photo, select one that has special meaning for each friend or family member. Here’s a fabulous idea: add a special snapshot to a tote bag and fill it with candy, holiday knickknacks or a pen or keychain that showcases your favorite pic.

3.     Your Work is Never Done. If you really want to up the holiday ante, showcase your photos in their best light. Photo flip books are fun keepsakes that can be customized to the hilt. Pick your favorite design and add captions to all your photos. But that’s not all – delight your most beloved friends and family members with a truly superior photo book. These high-quality books are available in soft and hardcover and are excellent for telling a special story or highlighting an event or occasion. Your gifts are sure to garner oohs and aahhs all around.

You’re now on your way to a joyous holiday season! With the right holiday photo card and amazing gifts, this year’s seasonal celebrations are sure to be a delight.

Hopefully my family and friends like my Christmas cards and don’t put them in kitty litter or run over them with a lawn mower! I thought this video was kind of cool and clever.

Whether you like instrumental music, classic Christmas songs, or silly songs for the kids, sending custom holiday CD’s are a quick, easy and inexpensive way to let someone know that you are thinking about them.

Don’t forget to decorate the disc using permanent marker or have Christmas photos printed for the cover.

Custom mixes aren’t just for the holidays either.  Create musical gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, vacations or anything!

For an added touch, design matching envelopes and return address labels, too!

Design a trendy black and white card, or a shimmering card with foil accents.  Create a card with caricatures of your family members or something that celebrates the natural beauty of winter.  Be creative!  It’s easy to design custom cards.  Simply upload your own creation or customize an online template.

Show your loved ones how much you care.  Design a custom holiday card today.

First of all, take a closer look at your mailing list.  Are all of these people genuinely interested in your life?  Only send your family newsletter to people who will actually enjoy it.  Also, be upbeat!  Try to put a positive spin on things.  If you are going to mention great-aunt Martha, emphasize the fact that she remained upbeat and made a speedy recovery, not the fact that she slipped on ice and underwent a painful and costly operation.  It is also important not to toot your own holiday horn.  If you were fortunate enough to get a raise, write that work is going well and you are hoping to take a vacation soon, not that you are going to blow it all in Vegas.

Create something traditional or go all out and design glitzy, glimmering invitations.   Keep the style of your invitation in mind when planning the theme of the party, the menu, and the table setting.