2017 Holiday Card Trends : Gold Foil Christmas Cards

November 08, 2017

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Gold foil Christmas cards have been one of the hottest holiday card trends over the past couple of seasons, and it’s no surprise that these shimmery, shiny, and sometimes glittery designs are a huge hit with people everywhere. Foil adds that extra something that can instantly take a good design to great, and it’s the perfect complement to custom family photos of all shapes and sizes. What’s not to love?

There are other contenders in the world of foil Christmas cards – rose gold foil and silver are two very lovely options – but gold foil takes the prize. Gold foil Christmas cards bridge the gap between classic and modern, and the looks that are created cover a spectrum of styles, from minimalist to botanical to hand lettered and everything in between.

Since the gold foil trend began, I’ve waited with anticipation to see what the wonderfully talented designers in the stationery and greeting card world will come up with next, and I haven’t been disappointed yet! From delicate, gold foil stamped details (think evergreen boughs and berries) to bold strokes and gold foil-filled solids to gorgeous, gold foil stamped hand lettered holiday greetings and sentiments, there’s a little something for everyone when it comes to gold holiday photo cards.

The Minted community is filled with super talented, independent designers who, year after year, create some of the most beautiful holiday card designs around, and this year is certainly no exception. No matter your style, you can find the perfect holiday card in the Minted holiday card assortment, which includes luxe printing across a variety of formats, gold foil pressed cards included. They’ve also introduced glitter foil, which will appeal to anyone who loves a touch of glitter without the mess that can come along with it.

The fantastic news is that Minted is currently offering all of us gold foil lovers a great deal with their Semi-Annual Free Foil Event! Enjoy 20% off all foil-pressed products with code SHINE17 now through November 13, 2017. Below is just a tiny peek at the lineup of gold foil holiday Christmas cards in the Minted collection, and you can see even more in the Gold Foil Holiday Photo Cards inspiration gallery.

Below, clockwise from top left : Hand Lettered Happy by k.becca // Gilded Branches by Melanie Severin // Merry Christmas Sparkle Snow by Alethea & Ruth // Just Joyful by Erica Krystek // Brushes by Oscar & Emma // Blooming Joy by Jennifer Wick

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Minted Letterpress Save the Dates

February 14, 2017

If you love letterpress (and I most certainly do), then you are going to be very excited about one of the latest developments over at Minted. They just added a beautiful collection of letterpress save the dates to their assortment!

I was so excited when they added letterpress wedding invitations to their assortment a little while back, and the addition of letterpress save the dates is just as exciting, if not moreso, because the lovely letterpress elements in the design can be mixed with your custom, non-letterpressed photo and customizable text. So, you get the luxe look and feel of letterpress plus fantastic customization options, too!

Below are just a few of the beautiful letterpress save the date designs available at Minted, and you can head over to their site to see all of the designs.

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Above, clockwise from top left : We Heart You by Seven Swans // Tortina by Chocomocacino // Love Lines by Belia Simm // Sign of Love by Carrie O’Neal // Modern Romance by Nicole Barreto // Sweet Embrace by Jennifer Postorino

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Minted Wedding Invitations 2015 : Artistic Abstracts

April 07, 2015

One of the mega hot trends in the world of wedding stationery right now is the abstract modern look, and Minted’s 2015 wedding invitation collection has some fantastic examples of this artful, dynamic style. A little brushstroke here, a colorful wash there, and tiny splatters everywhere add an ultra stylish touch to elegant wedding invites that are perfect for couples with a penchant for modern art.

Row 1 : Midnight & Gold (foil pressed) by Papernoten (l) and Gallery Love by Melanie Severin (r)

Row 2 : Gallery Abstract Art by Alethea and Ruth (l) and Luscious Icing (foil pressed) by Carrie O’Neal (r)

Row 3 : Mulberry by Lindsay Megahed (l) and Modern Dash (foil pressed) by Makewells (r)

Row 4 : The Modernists by Angela Marzuki (l) and Peach Strokes by Emily Jeffords (r)

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Minted Wedding Invitations 2015 : Floral Fantasy

March 31, 2015

I’m in invitation lovers’ heaven right now because Minted just released their 2015 wedding invitation collection! The designers that are a part of the Minted community know how to create invitations that are the perfect blend of beautiful, trendsetting, and kickass, and over the next few weeks I’ll be featuring some of my favorites, as well as the new and ongoing trends that I’m seeing among the new crop of designs.

Today, I’m all about the florals. I’ve said it before, and I’m sure that I’ll say it again: florals are always in style. But I love seeing fresh takes on this classic motif and have spotted a number of lovely, floral-themed designs among the new Minted wedding invitations. Floral frames, particularly oval-shaped frames, are emerging as a big trend to watch, as are layered florals and stylized, watercolor, and handpainted floral sprays and bouquets.

I’m also loving the deep, rich color palettes that we’re seeing. Shades of wine and burgundy, coral pink, poppy red, indigo, deep teal, and golden brown are popping up all over, and these gorgeous hues are just perfect paired with florals.

Here are some of my favorite florals from the Mnted 2015 wedding invitation collection:

Row 1 : Floral Crown | Lori Wemple (l) and Midnight Foliage (foil pressed) | Alethea and Ruth (r)

Row 2 : Grecian Floral | Olivia Kanaley (l) and Grand Fleur | Kristie Kern (r)

Row 3 : Dahlia Bouquet | Alethea and Ruth (l) and Sun Prints (foil pressed) | Jennifer Wick (r)

Row 4 : Gilded Branches (foil pressed) | Laura Hankins (l) and Enchanting Plum | Phrosné Ras (r)

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Minted Wedding Invitations 2014 : Art Deco-ish

March 19, 2014

I’m wrapping up my picks from Minted’s 2014 wedding invitation collection with my favorite Art Deco-inspired designs. I am completely enamored with Art Deco design, and these invites blend Deco’s trademark bursts, flourishes, and patterns with a modern aesthetic that’s totally crushtastic. This collection also includes one of the hottest color combos going on right now : blush pink // black // gold // warm white. Love it!

Row 1 : Antique Lines | Geekink Design (l) and Art Deco Filigree | Jennifer Wick (r)

Row 2 : Modern Deco | Vellum & Vogue (l) and The Honeymooners | Tortoise Belly (r)

Row 3 : Drawn to Each Other | Ann Gardner (l) and Luxe Impression | Alethea and Ruth (r)

Row 4 : Grand Flourish | Bonjour Paper (l) and Romantic Revelry | Geekink Design (r)

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Minted Wedding Invitations 2014 : Beautiful Botanicals

March 18, 2014

Yesterday, I was talkin’ typography, and today I’m all about the beautiful botanical and floral motifs that are popping up throughout the Minted 2014 wedding invitation collection. I can almost smell warmer weather in the air when I look at these lovely invitation designs!

Row 1 : Alabaster Florals | Jennifer Wick

Row 2 : Floral Canopy | Griffinbell Paper Co. (l) and China Plate | Ariel Rutland (r)

Row 3 : Modern Botanicals | Natalie Nakai (l) and Leaves and Kraft | Katharine Watson (r)

Row 4 : The Whimsical Outdoors | Kara Anne Paper (l) and Cartwright | Jennifer Wick (r)

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Minted Wedding Invitations 2014 : Typography Plus

March 17, 2014

Minted recently launched their new collection of wedding invitations for 2014, and over the next few days I’ll be highlighting my favorite trends from the new collection. I’ve already given a shout out to a few of my gold foil favorites, and you’ll definitely be seeing more shimmery, shiny goodness this week, so stay tuned for oodles of crush-worthy invitation designs!

First up is what I’m calling the “Typography Plus” trend. These designs feature beautiful typography front and center, but they each have a little something extra that takes them to the next level:

Row 1 : Arrow Head | Fig + Cotton Paperie

Row 2 : United as One | Lauren Chism (l) and Opera | Chocomocacino (r)

Row 3 : Overlapping Triangles | Jill Means (l) and Geometric Watercolor | Citrus Press Co. (r)

Row 4 : Painted Chevron | Hooray Creative (l) and Delicate Dots | Ashley Hegarty (r)

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Watermelon Party!

July 15, 2013

Few foods are as quintessentially summery as watermelon, and these cutie patootie watermelon party invites by Jill Means for Minted caught my attention the moment that I laid eyes upon them. These invitations are almost as sweet as a juicy piece of watermelon, and they contain all of the party details within their pink, seeded interior. And, if you’re looking for a really fun summer party theme, you’ll definitely want to check out all of the coordinating watermelon party goodies over at Minted, too!

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Bold + Colorful Modern Wedding Invitations

June 18, 2013

I don’t know about you, but I’m in the mood for some color today! I popped over to Minted to whet my color-craving whistle and found oodles of lovely wedding invites to share with you. You’ll find a little mid-century sleek, a touch of wonderful watercolor, and a spectrum of eye-catching color in this little collection.

Above, clockwise from top left : Shindig by Precious Bugarin Design; Watercolor Sky by AJCreative; Watercolor Wheel by Stacey Hill; Ice Cream Parlour Pastels by The Lovely Letters; Bold Stripes by Flock Press; Paris Doodles by Cecile Paper Lounge; Ever After by Jill Means

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Minted Letterpress Wedding Invitations

April 08, 2013

If you love letterpress, then get ready to do some ogling because Minted recently launched their first ever collection of letterpress wedding invitations, and it’s absolutely beautiful. The crush-worthy collection includes 29 designs from the Minted wedding collection, now available in gorgeous letterpress form.

Each invite is printed on vintage Heidelberg Windmill presses, and extensive customization choices are available, including 25 font options, 2 -a -er types, and up to 3-color letterpress printing. Mmm … letterpress. Be sure to pop on over to Minted to see all of the designs in the new collection, and here’s a little peek at what you’ll find:

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