Saturday
25Oct2008

Say "Thanks" This Season

A huge trend this holiday season is to send Thanksgiving cards instead of traditional Christmas or Holiday cards. It's a great way to say "thanks" to all the loved ones who have made this year special. The added bonus is that it allows you to get your annual cards sent and crossed off your list before the busy holiday season arrives. With the time, money, and energy you'll save, you'll be free to sit back and enjoy the holidays this year.

Here are some of our favorite options for sending thanks this season:

Photo Cards

Plaid Harvest Holiday Photo Cards

Harvest Plaid Holiday Photo Cards

Jolly Dots Frost Holiday Photo Cards

Simple Seasons Evergreen Holiday Photo Cards

Note Cards
Fall Line Folded Cards, Botanical Autumn Cards, or
Fall Line Folded Photo Cards allow you to say "thanks" and send your holiday wishes in style!

Flat Cards
Print your custom message on these Autumn Pumpkin Cards or create a custom note on these Pinecone Cards with Gold Foil.

Friday
17Oct2008

Holiday Card Countdown

The days are geting shorter, the air is getting crisp, and leaves are changing. The Holiday season is officially on its way! MyGatsby offers a few easy steps to help make sending Holiday cards a little simpler and a lot more fun this year. Save effort, time, and money by avoiding the last minute rush and by getting ready to send your Holiday cards today.

1. Get your mailing list in order. Have you updated any new addresses, new last names, and new additions to families? How about new coworkers or the friends you've made recently? Now is the time to reach out to friends and family to make sure you've got all their correct contact info.

2. Start shopping! Holiday cards range from the ultra-personal to the very generic. Whatever your style and budget, MyGatbsy has plenty of options you can browse and customize from the comfort of your own home.
Shop Holiday Photo Cards Here
Browse Holiday Custom Printed Mix 'n Match Cards here
Create custom invitations with beautiful Holiday Cardstock

3. If you are planning on sending a photo card, start thinking about the picture you'll want to use. Maybe you went on a memorable vacation, got a new pet, or even got married this year. Holiday cards can be a great opportunity to share happy memories with everyone on your list. Another option is to take an impromptu or professional photo specifically for your holiday cards.

4. Check with the US Post office for mailing rates on odd-sized or heavy envelopes, and estimated mailing times to make sure your holiday cards arrive on time. Visit the official USPS Holiday shipping guide here.

5. Let MyGatsby take care of the little details! Don't forget to think about invitations for holiday parties, versatile holiday cardstock, address labels, and holiday gift tags.

Friday
10Oct2008

Host Your Own "Political Party!"

No matter where you fall on the political compass, this is an exciting time in America. And, with the election quickly approaching, now is the time gather with family and friends to watch the debates, to discuss the issues, to support your candidate... or...just to take advantage of all this excitement as an excuse to celebrate our country!

Show your political spirit with whimsical invitations that display your support with either
Republican Invitations or Democrat Invitations party invitations.

Looking for a more bi-partisan effect? Show that it's hip to get involved by inviting your guests to your political party using these Flag & Groovy Squares Invitations.

For less stripes and a lot more stars, consider these creative and charismatic Uptown Red and Blue Retro Star Flat invitations .

If you are looking to create a more traditional feel, consider sending these simple American Flag Invitations or these patriotic Mini American Flag American Flags Invitations. And, our scallop red and blue invitations with coordinating envelopes in tall, or square
format are equally charming

For a more extravagant affair, you may want to have your invitations professionally printed, in which case you can choose from any of our custom designs, like these Claire 6 x 9 2-Layer Wedding Invitations, and personalize them in the cardstock and ink colors of your choice (may we suggest red, white and blue?) If you're feeling really creative, why not DIY with our self-contained DIY invitation kits, available in a huge variety of colors and style options.

Finally, to complete the festive feel of your all-out, All-American bash, don't forget the coordinating napkins, and plates!

Friday
03Oct2008

High-Fashion Wedding Invitations by Vera Wang

For the ultimate in high-quality, high-fashion wedding invitations, Vera Wang combines sophisticated styles with luxe details for couture-quality wedding invitations that are elegant, graceful, and appropriate for any style of wedding...from trendy to timeless.

MyGatsby is proud to offer Vera Wang's beautiful collection of fashion-inspired wedding invitations. On weddings, Vera Wang's philosophy revolves around her belief that each element should reflect the style, imagination, and individuality of the bride. Her philosophy shines through in this gorgeous collection of wedding invitations - unmatched in originality and class, and affording endless options for personal expressions of creativity and style.

The "Retro Verso" collection of Vera Wang wedding invitations is both innovative and exquisite - with whimsical designs gracing both sides of your pretty, dual printed wedding invitations.
Click here to view the Vera Wang Dual Sided Collection

Vera Wang's Letterpress wedding invitations feature bold, contemporary patterns pulled straight from today's most fashion-forward trends. Vera Wang makes it easy for you to make a stylish wedding invitation statement with these fashionable ensembles.
Click here to view the Vera Wang Letterpress Collection

Click here for more exciting innovations in wedding invitations by Vera Wang, including hand bordered invitations in fashion-forward color palettes, and couture-inspired invitation envelope lining ensembles.

Friday
26Sep2008

Re-Think Pink Wedding Invitations

We dare you to re-think pink! No longer reserved for Barbie shoes and tutus, pink is a surprisingly sophisticated element of the most modern, chicest of wedding invitations. Choose to incorporate shades of pink for classically beautiful wedding invitations that hint at a subtle, spirited glamour, or go all-out pink for a daring design.

You can choose to DIY and pair pinks to make classic or unconventional color combinations like orange, red, bright green, chocolate brown, and more. Customize 'till your heart's content with over 90 paper colors and 24 ink colors!

Browse Custom Wedding Invitations here

Browse DIY options here

MyGatsby Exclusive Wedding Invitations also offers a complete collection of classic styles highlighted with a variety of gorgeous pink hues

Learn more about MyGatsby Exclusive Wedding Invitations here

Finally, here are just a few of our fabulous, pretty in pink styles for you to choose from:

Chocolate Monogram Wedding Invitations
These sleek wedding invitations get a delicious twist with chocolate brown cardstock. Your monogram takes center stage in pretty pink foil.

Hot Pink & Bright Green Panel
For a wedding invitation as tempting as a delicious lollipop, why not incorporate these festive candy colors?

Hot Pink & Orange Paisley Strip with Ribbon
An unconventional color combination that is quickly becoming a modern classic, orange and pink get mixed in a spirited print.

Pink Vines Invitation
This simple yet engaging card allows you to print your own invitations and set your invitation wording between two tempting vines.