Hallmark provided product as a giveaway, but no money changed hands in exchange for this post. Nichole just really likes the cards and thought you would, too.
Once upon a time, I was surrounded by people who made beautifully decorated cakes, elegantly lettered scrapbooks and intricately designed greeting cards. And I wanted to be one of them. I aspired to be a Crafter. So I bought a lot of stuff and took a few classes and did a lot of cutting and pasting.
But none of it was ever what I’d envisioned when I started. My fondant flowers were askew. My handwriting was amateurish. My cards were clunky. I went back to being content that my baked goods were delicious, using my computer’s vast array of fonts for my scrapbooking needs and buying my greeting cards from the store.
All of which was well and good. I bake a fine birthday cake. My scrapbooks — not that I’ve actually made one in awhile — looked much better when I made them on the computer. And of course the store-bought sentiments were fine. But compared with those embellished, felted beauties my friends were making? They were a little … flat.
Enter Hallmark and their Signature Collection. Hallmark was at the Type-A Conference this year, and I got a sneak peek at their holiday card offerings. And what I saw was No Ordinary Card. The greetings they’re making now are embellished with all the bells and whistles, and I mean that literally. About the bells, anyway. I didn’t notice any whistles, but I would not be surprised at all if they’re on a card somewhere.
Some of the cards are sweet, some are shiny, some are silly and some even double as an ornament for your Christmas tree. And all of the cards in the Hallmark Signature Holiday Collection are just a little something special.
I think you’re pretty special, too, so I’m hoping you’ll win the trio of cards Hallmark sent me. Enter below!
Love, Actually. Because of all of it. The music. The characters. The whole thing.
Miracle on 54th Street
I like Elf because it’s funny and creative!
Rudolph as I watch it every year.
I love the Christmas Story, because a lot of it is similar to my childhood.
I love home alone, it just lighthearted and funny.
I love A Christmas Story. So funny!
Elf is my favorite Christmas movie. I love it.
My favorite movie is The Grinch. I love Jim Carrey’s acting in it. He really feels like a real Grinch. Plus it’s funny.
It’s a wonderful life. A reminder that life is really a gift.
I love “It’s a Wonderful Life”! I read an interesting column about Jimmy Stewart’s state of mind while they were making it. It was the first movie he made after the war.
My favorite holiday movie is Polar Express because the whole family enjoys it together! Thanks so much for the opportunity!
I like Gremlins…it’s a not a traditional holiday movie, but it’s unique.
A Christmas Story, but Elf is quite the contender!
My favorite holiday movie is White Christmas. I love the songs in it and I love the happy ending.
Laurie Emerson
My favorite is The Santa Clause. I love the way Tim Allen known as Scott Calvin transforms into Santa Claus.