Thursday, August 26, 2010

CardsDirect {$50 Gift Certificate Giveaway}

{This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations, Jennifer T!}

Of the many things that I used to do before I had children (sleep in, comb my hair, have peace and quiet while I shower, etc) one of them was creating my own photo greeting cards. I used to spend an endless amount of time online perfecting our holiday cards with just the right picture, words, design and more until I was happy with what was going to be sent out to everyone we knew.

I did manage to keep it up a little bit in the past few years after having had Big Sister E and Little Sister B, because the thought of sending out beautiful custom-made birth announcements was one that I couldn't let go. However, the time-consuming aspect, combined with my obsessiveness to get every detail perfect, has all but made my at-home photo cards endeavor a thing of the past.

Fortunately, there are great sites like CardsDirect.com that can give me the personalized look that I want without having to spend too much time or money on amazing, top-quality results.

Offering a wide variety of customized greeting cards for business or personal use (over 2,000 card designs!), the selection available at CardsDirect ensures that there are options to fit your style and need. With categories including birthday cards, thank you cards, Christmas cards, baby shower invitations, birth announcements and more, the hardest part about shopping at CardsDirect is narrowing down your favorites.

With Big Sister E's fourth birthday coming up in less than two months, I'm already thinking about the invitations. However, getting a three-year-old to decide on what theme she would like has proven to be difficult, as every time I ask I seem to receive a different answer.

She has gone from wanting a Dinosaur Party to a Giraffe Party to a Car Party... and just about everything in between. From the looks of it, my best bet will be a classic, colorful, fun invitation that will work for any theme that we end up choosing.

Or, with the holiday season rapidly approaching (even though I'm not sure how that is possible), I really like the collection of stylish Christmas Photo Cards that CardsDirect offers. With so many timeless, elegant options that allow you to not only add your favorite picture, but customize the text, alignment and more, your final card will be a one-of-a-kind that fits your family perfectly.

Combine the great selection of greeting cards for business or personal use, the free personalization inside and out, great customer service and competitive low pricing and you've got CardsDirect. They make it effortless to browse, create and order the cards you need for almost any occasion. Sounds simple enough, right? Well, thanks to the generosity of CardsDirect.com, it will be even a little easier for one person, because...

One lucky person will win a $50 gift certificate to CardsDirect!

To enter to win: Visit CardsDirect.com and tell me the name of one of your favorite card designs.

Extra Entries (available after the mandatory entry above is completed; please leave a separate comment for each entry in order for them to be counted).

1 Extra Entry (per method) if you follow CardsDirect on Twitter and/or Like them on Facebook. 1 more Extra Entry if you leave the following message on their wall: I want to order my next cards or invitations from CardsDirect! I just entered to win a $50 gift certificate at Thanks, Mail Carrier: http://bit.ly/asZEON
1 Extra Entry (per giveaway entered) - Enter any (or all) of the giveaways running on Thanks, Mail Carrier for the duration of this giveaway.
1 Extra Entry if you follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway by copying and pasting the tweet below and leaving me the link. Tweet daily for an extra entry every day!

WIN a $50 CardsDirect gift card for your next cards or invitations from @CardsDirect! @thxmailcarrier http://bit.ly/asZEON #win #giveaway

2 Extra Entries (per follow method) if you follow me publicly with Google Friend Connect, subscribe to my RSS feed, subscribe to Thanks, Mail Carrier by email or become a fan on Facebook.
3 Extra Entries if you put my cute button up on your blog. Please leave an address where it can be found.
3 Extra Entries if you blog about this giveaway linking back to Thanks, Mail Carrier and CardsDirect. Please leave an address where it can be found.

Giveaway will end on September 17th at 11:59pm CST. Do me the favor of leaving an email address or making absolutely sure it is visible in your profile, I have to have a way to contact the winner. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to contact me or respond to notification or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

A big thank you to CardsDirect for providing a $50 gift certificate for one lucky giveaway winner as well as for me as a thank you. This review was made possible due to my membership in Global Influence. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.

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Blogs said...

Good Morn! Happy to be a new reader:) I love the assorted birthday cards. We have a ton of people we love to share birthdays with! And I love crafts so their stuff would even be great for that!

Blogs said...

I'm following them on Twitter @taylordates

Thanks to a blog hop I get to enter your fabulous giveaway:)

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I follow you and tweeted:

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meeyeehere said...

City Park bridge is a Christmas card I would love to have
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mommy2luke2008 said...

I love the hanging ornaments Christmas cards!!!
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Unknown said...

i like the be the change christmas card. the graphic could be different but love the saying!

Unknown said...

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McKim said...

I like the Simply Green Monogram birth announcement.

Anonymous said...

I like the Joy in Green Holiday card.

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Nebraska Hockey Mom said...

LOVE the receycled cards idea!! Anyway to help out the environment...no matter how big or little!
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Nebraska Hockey Mom said...

I subscribe!
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BusyB said...

: ) hahahaha i REMEMBER THOSE DAYS TOO!!!!!
ahhhh life back then lol!!! but wouldn't trade it for the world now...I kind of look good with my hair not brushed lol!!!!
-luv the movie night invite!


CHEERS!
Happy thursday!
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Kristen said...

I like the Red Noel Dots Holiday cards.

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I follow on GFC (2)

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I entered the Target GC giveaway.

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I entered the Cafe Press giveaway.

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wigget said...

my favorite is the Precious Blue Birth Announcement

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Sharon said...

I love the Modern Ornaments Photo design for upcoming holiday cards!

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Sharon said...

I also entered your Flip Mino Cafepress giveaway!

Randi said...

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Scott said...

I like the Tropical Birthday CArd design

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jmajor4870 said...

i would get one of the baby announcements my youngest just had her first born on the 21st
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Brooke C said...

I like the Winter Bridge Holiday Card.

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Scented Leaf said...

I like the warm of Sunset Sympathy Card.

Unknown said...

I like the Christmas Wreath on Chocolate Card
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mary said...

I'm looking at birth announcements right now. There are so many cute ones. I really like the Rippled Diamonds Splash style.

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I entered the Melissa and Doug workbench giveaway.

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~Jan said...

My favorite design is ornament joy.
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Mary said...

i like the green abstract thank you cards
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Jennifer T. said...

I like the Style with Colors birthday invitation.

Jennifer T. said...

I'm an e-mail subscriber. #1

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I'm an e-mail subscriber. #2

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I subscribe via Google Reader. #2

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Jennifer T. said...

I'm a facebook fan of CardsDirect.com under username Jennie Tilson.

Jennifer T. said...

I left a comment/link on CardsDirect.com's FB wall.

Jennifer T. said...

I entered the Box Tops for Education/Target GC giveaway.

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I entered The Baby Store Plus Snack & Play Travel Tray giveaway.

Helen Keeler said...

There all very nice but I would like to have the All Occasion Card Assortment Pack 50.
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Callina said...

I love the Twilight Anniversary Card design. Thank you.

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Anonymous said...

I love the Girl Jungle Theme birth announcements!

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Oops...I messed up above and added an extra follow entry. to compensate, I will only add this one for subscribing via e-mail, rather than the 2.

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Laura @ The Things I Said I'd Never Do said...

I love the joyful holiday photo card!

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Sara said...

My favorite is the
Modern Bride and Groom Wedding Invitation
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The Tesdalls said...

I love the "Her Majesty" birth announcement

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Tiffany said...

I like the Simply Green Monogram birth announcement.

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lilpinksocks said...

I like the Bright Bulbs and Let It Snow Photo Christmas Cards
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fancygrlnancy said...

I like the peanuts and things announcement

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Anonymous said...

I like the palm tree warm wishes Christmas cards. Thanks for the nice giveaway!

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i like the dinosaur part invitations

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