It's that time of year again! Picking out a holiday card (or two, or three) to send to my friends and family around the country is one my favorite things to do before the holiday craze starts. I've done extensive research, and I guarantee whatever you're celebrating–Hanukkah, Christmas, or just the snowy season–there's a stellar holiday card out there to help you spread some cheer. Here are a handful (okay, maybe a few handfuls) of cards I'm loving this year.
1 This gingerbread house card is so cute–I want to eat it up! Gingerbread House Card, $16 for a set of ten, Snow & Graham, snowandgraham.com.
2 This adorable penguin card is a great greeting from a group. Penguins Card, $16 for a set of ten, Snow & Graham, snowandgraham.com.
3 Something cuddly for a loved one. Xmas Let's Hibernate Card, $3.50, Broadway Paper, broadwaypaper.com.
4 Imagine the gift-wrapping power of this aquatic elf. Holiday Octopus Card, $12.50 for a set of ten, Paper Source, paper-source.com.
5 What a fun gift in a card, this Santa doll can be cut out and dressed up!, Paper Doll Santa Cards, $21 for a set of six, Egg Press, http://www.katespaperie.com/.
6 The perfect card for close-knit friends. Mittens Card, $2.50, e. m. papers, empapers.com.
7 Cross-stitch fans will love this creative card. Holiday Sampler 2 Card, $4.50, Greenwich Letterpress, greenwichletterpress.com.
8 Add this one to a package of candy or sweets. Gumdrops Card, $16 for a set of ten, Snow & Graham, snowandgraham.com.
9 Three wonderful words to sum up the season. Hope, Peace, Cookies Foldover Holiday Cards, $35 for a set of ten, Kate Spade, http://www.katespade.com/.
10 One of my favorite things about the holidays is the music, which is why I love this card. Winter Wonderland Card, $5.50, Wiley Valentine. wileyvalentine.com.
11 Here is a close up!
12 What a perfect card for teachers! Map Joy Card, $4.50, Greenwich Letterpress. greenwichletterpress.com.
13 A seaside holiday greeting. Coral Wreath Card, $16 for a set of ten, Felix Doolittle, felixdoolittle.com.
14 More shells by Felix Doolittle. Seaside Shadow Box Card, $16 for a set of ten, felixdoolittle.com.
15 A mistletoe print is perfect for romantics. Botanical Mistletoe Card, $4, Yellow Owl Workshop, yellowowlworkshop.com.
16 I particularly love the idea of making your own card with this mistletoe stamp set. Set of two rubber stamps, $12, Yellow Owl Workshop, yellowowlworkshop.com.
17 Rockefeller Center tree-lovers with appreciate this hand-painted card for the holidays. Tree on a Flatbead Card, $14 for a set of 6, Dear Hancock, dearhancock.com.
18 This one warms you right up! Santa Mug Card, $14 for a set of 6, Dear Hancock, dearhancock.com.
19 What better says Christmas than a strand of lights? Chunky Christmas Lights Card, $18 for a set of ten, Sweet Bella Cards, etsy.com/shop/sweetbellacards.
20 Ho Ho Ho! Hello from Santa Claus! I Believe! Card, $5.50, Wiley Valentine, wileyvalentine.com.
21 I love this personalized note, with your family's name and the year. All Aboard! Card, price upon request, Minted, minted.com.
22 42 lovely little words about Christmas. 42 Things to Adore About Christmas Card, $24 for a set of 8, 42 Pressed, 42pressed.bigcartel.com.
23 Spread some green and red cheer! Holly Jolly Card. Price upon request, Macon York, http://maconyork.com/.
24 Dradle, dradle, dradle! Happy Chanukah Dreidel Card, $14 for a set of 6, Dear Hancock, dearhancock.com.
25 This card sparkles AND has glittery envelope! Mini Hannukah Cards, $12.50 for a set of ten, PressaRussa, etsy.com/shop/PressaRussa.
26 An elegant and simple Hanukkah card. Have a Happy Hanukkah Card, $3.75, Dove Designs, etsy.com/shop/DoveDesigns.
27 Light the Menorah with warmth and love. Warmth and Love Card, $4, Cardamom Press, etsy.com/shop/cardamompress.
28 Simple and sophisticated. Menorah Card, $16 for set a of ten, Snow & Graham. snowandgraham.com.
29 For all the presents under the tree! Love, Santa Gift Tags, $8 for set a of ten, Ding Bat Press, shop.dingbatpress.com.
30 Who said a your note had to go on a card? These paper coasters can serve two purposes. Sleigh Bells Coaster, $10 for eight, Paisley Tree Press, http://paisleytreepress.com/.
31 Look at this kit, full of goodies to create your own cards. Holiday Chock Full of Paper Packs, $15, Felt and Wire, feltandwireshop.com.
32 A masculine card for dad, brother, or husband. Deer Card, $4.50, Paper Cup Design, papercupdesign.com.
33 Over the river and through the woods... Woodland Holiday Cards, $25 for a set of ten personalized cards, Joy Merryman Paperie, etsy.com/shop/JoyMerrymanPaperie.
34 Here is the corresponding envelope, personalized.
35 A graphic newsprint card with a deer design. Buck Happy Holiday Card, $3.50, Broadway Paper, broadwaypaper.com.
36 Splash of color to make things merry and bright! Merry Merry Cards, price upon request, Sugar Paper, sugarpaper.com.
37 From New York with love. Pineapple Street Holiday Card, price upon request, PostScript Brooklyn, lioninthesunps.com/psbblog/.
38 Santa and his sleigh flying over the Manhattan skyline. Chrysler Christmas Card, price upon request, PostScript Brooklyn, lioninthesunps.com/psbblog/.
39 How regal are these letterpress cards in gold? Letterpress Christmas Cards, $14 for a set of six, Dancing Pen and Press, etsy.com/shop/DancingPenandPress.
40 Opposites attract. These customizable cards go from day to night... Just wait till you see what's up next! Naught is Nice Cards, price upon request, Minted, minted.com.
41 What a different look! And customizable, to boot.
42 What I love about this card is that the wreath circles around the photo. Family Wreath Holiday Photo Card, price upon request, Indigo Prints, http://www.indigoprints.com/.
43 These handmade cards are not only beautiful, but custom-made to your liking. Merry Little Christmas Cards, $3.50 each with a minimum order of 50, Suite Paperie, suitepaperie.com.
44 Add a photo, and make it from the family. Happy 2012 Photo Cards, $3.50 each with minimum order of 50, Suite Paperie, suitepaperie.com.
45 I love this simple, yet beautiful script. Merry & Bright, price upon request, http://www.minted.com/.
46 A different way to send greetings from your family. These custom-made cards feature a cartoon version of you! Custom Candy Cane Holiday Cards, price upon request, Stinker Pants. stinkerpants.com.
From: Gwendolyn | 11/7/11 at 7:04 pm
Thank you for featuring Dear Hancock Paper Goods. We are very grateful and honored to be on MS.
From: Sarah Shisha | 11/7/11 at 7:21 pm
I am obsessed with Merry Little Christmas Card by Suite Paper! So beautiful & unique!
From: Rosa | 11/7/11 at 8:15 pm
The description might lead you to believe that this clever and adorable card is by Kate's Paperie, but it was designed and printed by Egg Press.
From: Kristen Flanagan | 11/7/11 at 9:07 pm
Hi Rosa,
We will make that correction now. We love your card, and we're glad to be able to find it at Kate's Paperie!
Kristen
From: Sweet Bella | 11/7/11 at 10:23 pm
We are so honored to be a part of this beautiful Christmas collection.
Thank you so much!
- Sweet Bella Stationery
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From: Collage Lab | 11/8/11 at 3:11 am
Thank you so much for featuring my Holiday Chock Full of Paper Packs! Love this list!
From: Autumn Skye | 11/8/11 at 6:10 am
This minted.com design is awesome sauce!
From: Dancing Pen & Press | 11/10/11 at 5:06 am
Thanks so much for including my letterpress cards!!
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Thank you so much for featuring my holiday cards! I'm super excited!
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