Christmas is right around the corner, so it’s the time of year to start thinking about cards! We have a lot of experience in elevating mail to the next level, so we have a few helpful tips on how to do that with holiday cards! If you already feel great about what you want from your cards but are just looking for the right way to print them, feel free to go ahead and see what we can do for you here!

Here are our favorite ways to really help your cards stand out.

1. Vintage Postage: Of course, you need postage regardless to send your mail, so why not make it unique! With vintage postage, you can match the stamps to the theme of what you’re mailing, so you can have vintage Christmas postage to go along with your Christmas cards, if you want! We have a lot of vintage holiday postage in our collection that are often used for holiday cards, and we will even curate a collection just for your cards on request.

2. Calligraphy: If you’re like us, sometimes your handwriting is not quite pristine, so having someone do calligraphy for your holiday cards can make a big difference! This brings a level of elegance to your cards that you can’t quite reach with your standard handwriting.

3. Wax Seals: A classic touch to any mail is an elegant wax seal! From design to color, you can personalize a wax seal that will really tie everything together for your holiday cards.

4. Handmade Paper: Having paper handmade special for your holiday cards is a great way to make your cards stand out! This way you can also customize the cards in a number of different ways to fit your specific preference.

5. Letterpress Printing: One of the cleanest ways you can design your cards is through letterpress printing. This will leave an impression that gives your cards a unique, tactile feel for your friends and family to appreciate.

6. (This one’s a free bonus!) Vintage Holiday Postage: Since one of our specialties is vintage postage, we couldn’t not mention all the perfect stamp options there are to pair with your holiday cards! In the world of vintage stamps, you can find all sorts of holiday designs. We, ourselves, have a wide collection of vintage Christmas postage, so feel free to see our stamp collection to find the perfect ones for your cards!

These are all great ways to make holiday cards really special for your friends and family! This time of year is one of the best to share with your loved ones, and these are some great ways to make your cards special and memorable. This also happens to be a time of year that we really shine in! We would love to be a part of telling your story through our own holiday card services. We incorporate all of these special details in addition to plenty more for you to choose from!

We also have all sorts of other ways you can make this time of year special through stationery, ornaments, and more! One of our favorites, for instance, is our custom Letters from Santa! See below to check out our holiday cards, Letters from Santa, and more!