6 Amazing Sites for Holiday Photo Cards

Maggie Henderson
Oct 27, 2016

The holidays can bring on a lot of checklists. With finally decorating the guest room, baking epic Christmas cookies and wrapping presents, it’s easy to overlook sending cards to all of the special people on your list. This year, make it easier on yourself and get your holiday greetings in the mail with one of these six sites for creating amazingly customizable photo cards.

1. Minted: Featuring photo card designs by independent artists, as well as a variety of formats including postcards, mini photo books and ornaments, Minted has a large inventory of unique ways to wish everyone a happy holiday.

2. Artifact Uprising: Up your cool game by sending a personalized work of art as your holiday card this year. This independently owned company features clean designs and magazine-worthy layouts for your favorite photos.

3. Pinhole Press: Shop for kid-friendly photo gifts, like a memory card game with photos of your whole family, and get your Christmas cards done too! You can even print out an annual holiday letter on the back of your photo card if you feel ambitious.

4. Tiny Prints: Up your card-sending game with foil, glitter and your favorite photo. Tiny Prints holiday cards offer shiny and sparkly options for your happy holiday well wishing. You can also choose from laser-cut shapes and letterpress layouts.

5. Paper Culture: If you love bright and bold colors, then this is the site to design your holiday card. It’s also the place to shop if staying eco-friendly is at the top of your list. Paper Culture prints on post-consumer recycled paper and plants one tree for every order.

6. Postable: Create your photo card, get it printed and have it mailed out to your entire list, all from the comfort of your laptop. There are also non-photo designs to choose from if you need a few less personalized options too.

What sites are you using for your holiday cards this year? Tweet us your faves @BritandCo!

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20+ Gorgeous Stationery Ideas For Your Holiday Cards

We love an old-fashioned handwritten note, especially one with a heartwarming holiday message. While some may be in favor of sending generic greetings, we love artful, stunning stationery designs that showcase a holiday aesthetic and let us do the talking. These 20+ picks for your holiday cards cover all kinds of celebrations, from Kwanzaa to the winter solstice. They also offer ample space to do a little writing (whether by hand or in print), and — of course — they're all really pretty. Here's what we're eyeing up this season.

Paige & Willow Cup of Cheer Card ($6)

All the ingredients for a delicious hot cocoa, plus knowing we're supporting a small woman-owned business? Yes, please.

Rifle Paper Co. Twelve Tribes Card ($24 for 8)

With stunning imagery and a hand-sketched aesthetic, this Hanukkah card is one everyone will remember.

George & Viv Holiday Boxed Notecard Set ($28 for 16)

A cute mix-and-match of festive notecards and envelopes brings a smile to our face, and is sure to bring one to every recipient's as well.

Papier Christmas Taxi Card ($24 for 10)

If "Silver Bells" is one of your favorite holiday tunes, this adorable urban landscape card is probably calling your name.

Hustle & Hope It's Lit Christmas Card ($6)

This cheery and colorful take on holiday cards is exactly why we love looking outside of mainstream retailers for our stationery needs.

Anthropologie Christmas At Home Boxed Card Set ($18 for 8)

...but on the other hand, stores like Anthro have a reputation for aesthetic excellence, and this boxed card set is a perfect example of why.

Metropolitan Museum of Art Hanukkah Menorah Holiday Cards ($22 for 15)

Your buying options aren't just trendy stores and independent sellers: The Met offers its own holiday cards, and we're loving this artful menorah stationery.

Rifle Paper Co. Tinsel Tree Card ($24 for 8)

Pro tip: Deck the halls with all the holiday cards you receive each year — or, all the cards you've sent in years past. This colorful pick will look great adorning your mantle.

Everglow Holiday Wish Card ($22 for 8)

Subtle and beautiful, the neutral color scheme of this card is like pampas grass in stationery form.

Jenni Bick Joyous Kwanzaa Holiday Card ($17 for 8)

This bold and modern print is just as warm as the cheer you'll be spreading with this Kwanzaa card.

minted. Woodland Wonderland Holiday Cards ($71 for 25)

We're always fans of designs that involve cute animals doing adorable things.

Solstice Holiday Card ($2)

If you're celebrating the solstice this year, this calming watercolor print showcases the spirit of the season beautifully.

Papier Starry Lights Card ($24 for 10)

Keep things light and bright with a card that'll take recipients' breath away, just like IRL Christmas lights.

Metropolitan Museum of Art Avian Holiday Cards ($22 for 15)

Another gorgeous option from the Met, this holiday design featuring birds, leaves, and a lit-up Christmas tree is for lovers of color only.

minted. Scandinavian Folk Card ($71 for 25)

If you're all about the Scandi holiday decor, we've found the perfect stationery for you and yours.

Rifle Paper Co. Hawthorne Holiday Greeting Card ($24 for 8)

Botanical, muted, and playful, this holiday card is everything you could want in an aesthetic.

Metropolitan Museum of Art Spirit of the Season Holiday Cards ($22 for 15)

Speaking of beautiful aesthetics, it doesn't get much more cottagecore than this adorable woodland card.

Paige & Willow Toast New Year Card ($5)

Cheers to this card, which is perfect for those who are excited to wrap up 2022 and move into the new year with joy.

Paper Culture Woodsy Friends Card ($50 for 50)

More about the fall vibes than the winter ones? Tell your loved ones you're thinking about them with this autumnal-inspired design that flows perfectly into December.

Snowy Owl Christmas Card ($20 for 10)

Another great winter solstice option, this breathtaking, painterly card features a snowy owl under a starry sky.

Paper Culture Fox Winter Scene Card ($13 for 10, was $26)

Frolic through the holiday season with this happy little fox-adorned holiday card.

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“Protective” Peter Gallagher Is “So Grateful” Mischa Barton Survived “Toxic Fame”

No matter what kind of day you're having, Marissa Cooper's having a worse one. Mischa Barton's The O.C. character went through the ringer during the first three seasons of the teen drama (remember how she overdosed in Tijuana...and also saw her parents post-hookup after their divorce?).

And during her time on The O.C., Mischa Barton struggled with drug and alcohol abuse. She was arrested for a DUI in 2007 and eventually received involuntary psychiatric hospitalization in 2009 after allegedly threatening to end her own life. And in a new interview, Peter Gallagher (who played Sandy Cohen on the show) says he's "just so grateful" for "the fact that she’s still alive."

  • Mischa Barton starred alongside Peter Gallagher in The O.C. from 2003-2006.
  • The actress has revealed the "trauma" of being a star at that point in her life.
  • Peter recently opened up about how he's thankful "she’s still alive."


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The O.C. follows Ryan Atwood, who moves in with the Cohens after getting kicked out of his mom's house, and starts a relationship with Marissa shortly after. While Peter Gallagher played Adam Brody's TV dad instead of Mischa's, Sandy was a definitely father figure for Marissa, and it seems like Peter felt that same responsibility off camera.

"I’ve always felt very protective of her," Peter told The Independent. "First fame is toxic. First fame can kill you. She was 16 years old when she started working with us, so just the fact that she’s still alive, I’m just so grateful."

“You can go to therapy every day for the rest of your life,” Mischa said in a 2023 interview with The Sunday Times. “There’s just a certain amount of trauma [from] all that I went through, particularly in my early twenties, that just doesn’t go away overnight.”

Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage revealed that season 1 overdose not only served as a cliffhanger, but gave “network executives an escape hatch on a performer they had been wary about” (via People). But Mischa Barton got her big break, becoming "how people knew the show," and (thankfully) Marissa recovered — only to die after a car crash in season 3.

As hard as that season 3 ending is to watch, Mischa did have the opportunity to watch it with Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke for the first time on their rewatch podcast. "It needed to be a thing, after everything she's been through, but if it's here I'll watch it with you," Mischa says.

"I couldn't do it, Mischa, I couldn't do it," Rachel adds. "But I'm going to do it if you're going to do it."

Mischa says even though being written off the show "was a little bit of a bummer," it wasn't necessarily a surprise. "The character was just doing too much," she told Vanity Fairin 2023. "And I think they ran out of places for her to go. It was not the best thing in the world, [but] there wasn’t much you could do at that point. It was whether she could sail off into the sunset, or die. At that point, I guess it’s better to have the more dramatic ending.”
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60 Unique Christmas Card Ideas That Also Make Great Instagram Captions

It's always a good time to let someone know that you love them, but something about the coziness, bright lights, and joy of the holidays make it easier to tell someone how much they mean to you. It can be difficult to find the right words to express exactly what you're feeling, but if there's one thing we're sure of, "Happy Holidays" just doesn't cut it!

No matter what your holiday plans are, and whether you're signing a premade card or creating a long handwritten note, these Christmas card ideas encompass the magic of the holiday season, the importance of close relationships, and the beauty of love for a card that will make your best friend, your sister, or your S.O. smile. Keep reading for 60 amazing quotes to all to all your cards and notes.

​Christmas Card Ideas: Song Lyrics

  • "December wouldn't be the same without you." — "December" by Gabrielle Aplin and Hannah Grace
  • "And when I'm feeling alone, you remind me of home. Oh baby, baby, Merry Christmas." — "Christmas Tree Farm" by Taylor Swift
  • "For years to come we'll always know one thing, that's the love that Christmas can bring." — "That's Christmas To Me" by Pentatonix
  • "It's the most wonderful time of the year." — "It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year" by Andy Williams
  • "You're all I need underneath the tree." — "Underneath The Tree" by Kelly Clarkson
  • "Christmas Eve will find me where the love light gleams." — "I'll Be Home For Christmas" by Bing Crosby
  • "It barely took a breath to realize we're gonna be a classic for all time." — "You Make It Feel Like Christmas" by Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton
  • "You're a star in the face of the sky." — "Daniel" by Elton John
  • "When you pine for the sunshine of a friendly gaze for the holidays, you can't beat home sweet home." — "(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays" by Perry Como
  • "It don't feel like Christmas when you're not here." — "Don't Feel Like Christmas" by Tyler Hilton
  • "Those who've seen us know that not a thing could come between us." — "Sisters" by Rosemary Clooney
  • "All I want for Christmas is you." — "All I Want For Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey
  • "Where there is love, I'll be there." — "I'll Be There" by The Jackson 5
  • "Snow is falling all around us like our own wide world inside a globe." — "Still Can't Sleep On Christmas Eve" by We The Kingdom
  • "My mood's up all because I know that the snow and the greeting cards mean it's the holidays." — "Holidays" by Josie Dunne
  • "As for me there's nothing like a Christmas tree surrounded by family." — "Christmas Every Day" by David Archuleta
  • "If you ever find yourself lost in the dark and you can't see, I'll be the light to guide you." — "Count On Me" by Bruno Mars
  • "Break out the tinsel, unpack the lights, we're about to bring on the merry and bright." — "Favorite Time Of Year" by Carrie Underwood
  • "Have yourself a merry little Christmas." — "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Frank Sinatra
  • "There's nothing you can buy me, it's your hand I wanna hold." — "Hometown Christmas" by Judah & The Lion, NEEDTOBREATHE, and Switchfoot

​Christmas Card Ideas: Movie Quotes

  • "I believe, I believe, it’s silly, but I believe." — Miracle on 34th Street
  • "There’s a certain magic that comes with the very first snow. For when the first snow is also a Christmas snow, well, something wonderful is bound to happen." — Frosty the Snowman
  • "A true selfless act always sparks another.” — Klaus
  • "Just because I cannot see it, doesn’t mean I can’t believe it!" — The Nightmare Before Christmas
  • "Christmas is the time to be with the people you love." — Love Actually
  • "This is my family. I found it all on my own. It's little and broken... But still good." — Lilo & Stitch
  • "Just because you can’t see something, doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist." — The Santa Clause
  • "Merry Christmas you filthy animal." — Home Alone
  • "Be kind and have courage. And all will be well." — Cinderella
  • "Cheer up, dude. It’s Christmas." — The Grinch
  • "That's what Christmas memories are made from, they're not planned, they're not scheduled, nobody puts them in their Blackberry, they just happen." — Deck The Halls
  • "Christmas was on its way. Lovely, glorious, beautiful Christmas." — A Christmas Story
  • "Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart." — The Polar Express
  • "This is Christmas. The season of perpetual hope." — Home Alone
  • "It's Christmas Eve and we are going to go celebrate being young and being alive." — The Holiday
  • “We must face tomorrow, whatever it may hold, with determination, joy, and bravery.” — Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium
  • "I want to wash my hands, my face, my hair with snow." — White Christmas
  • "I could never love anyone as I love my sisters." — Little Women
  • “When there is kindness, there is goodness. When there is goodness, there is magic.” — Cinderella
  • "The best love is the kind that awakens the soul." — The Notebook

​Christmas Card Ideas: Quotes

  • "The most important thing in the world is family and love." — John Wooden
  • "In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, and the music that brings harmony." — Friedrich Nietzsche
  • "From home to home, and heart to heart, from one place to another. The warmth and joy of Christmas, brings us closer to each other." — Emily Matthews
  • "Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful." — Norman Vincent Peale
  • "What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future.” — Agnes M. Pahro
  • “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” — Dalai Lama XIV
  • "Family is not an important thing. It's everything." — Michael J. Fox
  • "Even in the chaos of everyday life, moments of gratitude remind us to hold onto the good things." — Brit Morin
  • "At Christmas, all roads lead home.” — Marjorie Holmes
  • “Remember, there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” — Scott Adams
  • “The older you get, the more you realize that kindness is synonymous with happiness.” — Lionel Barrymore
  • “Christmas is like candy; it slowly melts in your mouth sweetening every taste bud, making you wish it could last forever.” — Richelle Goodrich
  • "The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life.” – Richard Bach
  • "Christmas, my child, is love in action. Every time we love, every time we give, it’s Christmas." — Dale Evans
  • "Kindness is like snow. It beautifies everything it covers.” — Kahlil Gibran
  • “Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” — Mother Teresa
  • “Being a family means you are a part of something very wonderful. It means you will love and be loved for the rest of your life.” — Lisa Weedn
  • "Christmas is the spirit of giving without a thought of getting.” — Thomas S. Monson
  • “Kindness can become its own motive. We are made kind by being kind.” — Eric Hoffer
  • “There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” –C.S. Lewis

Let us know your Christmas card ideas in the comments and check out both our Inspirational Quotes and our Instagram for more heartfelt content.

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See Dylan Sprouse & Barbara Palvin's Dreamy Halloween Costume: "My Forever"

Former Disney Channel star Dylan Sprouse and model Barbara Palvin are certainly living the sweet life after tying the knot in Palvin's native Hungary. The couple, who have been together for nearly five years, have always been pretty low-key — except for the occasional and undeniably adorable Instagram post (and a stunning wedding!). We are simply ~obsessed~ with this celebrity couple, especially after they pulled out all the stops for their couple's Halloween costume. Keep scrolling to see some of their best moments :').

See Dylan Sprouse & Barbara Palvin's Halloween Couple's Costume!

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For Halloween Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin stunned as the Phantom and Christine from Phantom of the Opera. Dylan wore a mask and a black cape, while Barbara wore a beautiful white dress. While the costume is obviously a nod to the musical, it also totally reminds us of their day as bride and groom.

"In Sleep He Sang to Me," Barbara said in a post, quoting the musical's titular number. "@dylansprouse my forever Phantom."

Who did Dylan Sprouse marry?

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On the couple's wedding day (July 15, 2023), Barbara wore a Vivienne Westwood wedding gown to celebrate her Hungarian nuptials, bringing together their nearest and dearest for an intimate(-ish) celebration. Barbara and Dylan tied the knot on her parent's property, which conveniently doubles as an event venue, with plans to host an larger wedding in California in the fall.

"This past weekend was supposed to be an intimate event, but we ended up having 115 guests in the end because there are a lot of people we care about, and we wanted them all to be there," Barbara told Vogue.

When did Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin get engaged?

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Barbara Palvin on Instagram: "♥️"

After months of speculation surrounding the couple's engagement, Dylan and Barbara confirmed their engagement in conversation with Sprouse's twin brother, actor Cole Sprouse, for V Magazine in June, sharing that they got engaged last September.

"We didn't necessarily feel the need to be fully transparent with the public about that aspect of our engagement," Dylan said. "What we wanted to do with Stephen [Gan, V editor-in-chief] and the V team is make something that was kind of tongue-in-cheek about the nature of private versus public. We're playing with the idea of perception."

Barbara noted that the lovebirds wanted to announce the news "on our time," adding, "When some people leaked the information that we got engaged, our PR team was like, 'Hey, so you guys should do maybe a post about it or talk to this magazine or talk to that magazine…' That really annoyed me because I knew we were building this story up. So, I'm very happy that we ended up doing it our way."

When did Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse start dating?

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See Dylan Sprouse & Barbara Palvin's Dreamy Halloween Costume: "My Forever"

According to People, the couple met back in 2017 after a party when the Suite Life On Deck star slid into the model’s DMs (and as they say, the rest is history). The duo made their relationship Instagram official back in 2018 with Barbara’s sweet birthday tribute for Dylan’s 26th birthday.

Let’s be real here for a second though, we all knew they were endgame the minute Dylan went above and beyond to support Barbara at the Victoria Secret Fashion Show that same year (remember this viral video?). Three days after the fashion show, the Hungarian model told Vogue Australia that she hadn’t had a boyfriend in six years, but had now found “the perfect guy” in Dylan (we aren’t crying, you are).

How old are Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse?

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Barbara Palvin was born on October 8, 1993, making her 31 years old. Dylan Sprouse was born on August 4, 1992, meaning he's 32 years old. So there's only a one-year age gap between them!

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Elle & Dakota Fanning Will Collab On Apple's 'Margo's Got Money Troubles'

2017's The Beguiled gave us one of the best groups of people of all time: Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman, Sofia Coppola, and Kirsten Dunst just to name a few. And we're finally getting an Elle and Nicole reunion thanks to Apple TV+! "THRILLED to bring @rufithorpe genius hysterical heart-wrenching heartwarming book to your TV screens alongside a dream group of people!" Elle says on Instagram. Rather than having to test the success of its pilot, the series has already been ordered — even though the book it's based on isn't even out yet! Here's everything you need to know about the series.

  • Dakota and Elle Fanning will produce the upcoming Apple TV+ show Margo's Got Money Troubles.
  • The series follows Margo, who signs up for OnlyFans after learning she's pregnant.
  • The cast includes Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Nick Offerman.

Who's in the Margo's Got Money Troubles cast?

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Margo's Got Money Troubles Cast

We couldn't contain our excitement when we learned Margo's Got Money Troubles will star Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning, but knowing Michelle Pfeiffer is also joining the cast is too much to bear! This is the first time the actress will collaborate with her husband, TV creator David E. Kelley, so we can't wait to see the magic they'll create (via Deadline).

Nick Offerman from The Last of Us and Parks and Rec will also star.

When is Margo's Got Money Troubles coming out?

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Margo's Got Money Troubles Release Date

We don't have an official release date for Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman's TV show yet. I'm thinking if the TV show is in the early stages of planning, we could see it in 2025! Check out all of this year's best New TV Shows to hold you over until then.

What is Margo's Got Money Troubles about?

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Margo's Got Money Troubles Plot

Margo Millet is the daughter of a Hooter's waitress named Shyanne (Michelle Pfeiffer) and an ex-wrestler (via Deadline). She's always had to make it on her own, even though she's not sure how. When she enrolls in her local junior college, she's totally unprepared to get swept up into a torrid love affair with her English professor — or to get pregnant.

Now at 20 years old, Margo needs an income and fast. She decides to experiment with OnlyFans and ends up taking some of her estranged father's advice from the world of wrestling to create a character users will fall in love with. You can order the book now!

What is Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman's new TV show?

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Margo's Got Money Troubles is coming soon to Apple TV+ thanks to a bunch of different producers. A24 is backing the film, as well as Elle and Dakota Fanning’s production company Lewellen Pictures and Nicole Kidman’s Blossom Films, to name a few.

What else has Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman starred in?

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Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman starred in 2017's The Beguiled. The movie follows John McBurney, an injured Union soldier, who winds up at a female Southern boarding school after deserting the Civil War. But soon, as the women help him, tensions turn to rivalries and friends turn to enemies.

Are you excited for Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman's TV reunion? Let us know what other New TV Shows you're watching in the comments.

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