Tuesday, August 25, 2015

never too early to start thinking about Christmas cards!

The majority of us just sent our kiddos back-to-school and maybe some of you are wondering what to do with all that free time.  Who am I kidding - none of us have "free" time but why not get ahead of the game and start thinking about your Christmas card design?  I know, I know - you think I've lost my mind but, ladies, Thanksgiving break will be here before we know it and we'll be scrambling to get our cards ready!

Today I would like to introduce you to Your Merry Mailbox - your source for "inspiration, ideas, and charming examples"!!!  Seriously, no need to search Pinterest for your card design - your Merry Mamas have already done the work for you!
Your Merry Mailbox
So, who are the Merry Mamas?  I could go on and on telling you how fabulous and fun these girls are but here's how they describe themselves!
We are Katy and Cindy - also known as the "merry mommas" (or as some people refer to us as... crazy, obsessed women that love nothing more than a fun prop, in a well-lit (natural of course) setting, surrounded by people we love staring into the lens of a photog).
Your Merry Mailbox - meet the Merry Mamas
Today they are sharing one of my very favorite Christmas cards!  Click here to get all the behind the scene details and LOTS of ideas to help you re-create this idea!  I'm a HUGE believer in pj pics!  My people are WAY more cooperative when they are comfortable! Hope you enjoy!
While I'm Waiting...Christmas card idea - nestled all snug in their bed!
And, thank you, Merry Mamas, for inspiring us and for sharing the MERRY!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

I hope you are having a fabulous week!  Gig 'em and God bless! 
Holly
and come back tomorrow for the Waiting on...Wednesday link-up - a place where you can link up what you are waiting on, going through, making, anything - as long as it's family-friendly!  :)  
While I'm Waiting...Waiting on...Wednesday link-up
AND come back tonight at 8pm for our final #summerfamilyfun...a BONUS link-up for summer family fun posts! There are 30 co-hosts so your post will get maximum exposure!!! Feel free to link up both days!
Where am I linking up today?  Click here to see my favorite link parties!
While I'm Waiting...link party list
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20 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 25, 2015 at 12:28 PM

    I'm glad I'm not the only one thinking of this lol. I've already starred dreaming up our card.

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    1. Holly @ Coordinator of ChaosAugust 25, 2015 at 12:32 PM

      We crazies have to stick together! ;) Christmas cards are my FAVORITE!!!

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  2. V @ X-tremely VAugust 25, 2015 at 2:49 PM

    It is never to early to think about Christmas cards! :) Those are such cute cards Holly!
    We have our Fall pics scheduled for late October, so I am hoping to use one of those for our card this year :)

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    1. Holly @ Coordinator of ChaosAugust 26, 2015 at 6:20 AM

      I'm sure you'll find the perfect pic for your cards!!! Can't wait for you to share with us!

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  3. MichelleAugust 25, 2015 at 7:21 PM

    These are great Holly! Your babies look so young. Love how you actually got the bed outside for the shoot. I can picture how fun that was.

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    1. Holly @ Coordinator of ChaosAugust 26, 2015 at 6:22 AM

      Thank you, Michelle! They were SO young! Time is passing by WAY too quickly lately! As far the bed outside - that was all Shelly! She mentioned that the lighting would be better outside and I looked at her in amazement. Like, did she really want me to ask Mike to dismantle our bed and set it up outside? And, the answer was yes! Thankfully he went along with her idea! So much fun!

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  4. MerryMommasAugust 25, 2015 at 7:22 PM

    Thanks so much for the feature! We can't wait to see what you have in store for FRIDAY! :)

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    1. Holly @ Coordinator of ChaosAugust 26, 2015 at 6:22 AM

      Ditto, friends! I'm hoping to get you my post by this afternoon!

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  5. PurpleSlobAugust 25, 2015 at 10:46 PM

    Such a cute card. Your family is just precious!
    PurpleSlob

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  6. Living In This SeasonAugust 26, 2015 at 7:54 PM

    Ahhh I love it! I feel like once fall hits it is basically almost Christmas because it all flies so fast! The card is just adorable!

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    1. Holly @ Coordinator of ChaosAugust 27, 2015 at 8:49 AM

      Thank you, Keri! The back of the card was probably my most favorite! I love re-creating pics with the kids at different stages!

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  7. UnknownAugust 28, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    Love, love love this find! Thanks for sharing - can't wait to start cooking up our plan for this year.

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    1. Holly @ Coordinator of ChaosAugust 28, 2015 at 10:02 AM

      You will LOVE the Merry Mamas! Such fun girls with loads of ideas!

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  8. Jenny @ Refresh LivingAugust 31, 2015 at 2:06 PM

    I love this idea - so adorable!! I may just need to use this for our cards this year!

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    1. Holly @ Coordinator of ChaosAugust 31, 2015 at 4:09 PM

      Thank you, Jenny! PJ's make for really easy (and comfortable!) outfit choices! Happy you stopped by! Hope you're having a super day!

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  9. UnknownAugust 31, 2015 at 2:47 PM

    I always try to have our family photos taken before the end of September and our Christmas cards ordered by October 31st and then addressed and stamped by Nov. 15th. I mail them no later than November 30th. I'm very strict on this - cards are a MUST!

    Thanks for sharing (and for linking up to the #SHINEbloghop).

    Wishing you a lovely week.
    xoxo

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    1. Holly @ Coordinator of ChaosAugust 31, 2015 at 4:10 PM

      The Merry Mamas LOVE people who love Christmas cards as much as they do and it sounds like you're one of their people! I always set out with good intentions... :) But, regardless, I always get them done - because, absolutely, cards are a MUST!!!

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  10. UnknownSeptember 2, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    I love PJ christmas cards!!! :)

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    1. Holly @ Coordinator of ChaosSeptember 2, 2015 at 3:08 PM

      Thanks! I wish that I would have just stuck with it year after year - they truly are the easiest outfits to put together!

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