Month: December 2019

Why You Should Purchase New Year’s Cards

New Year, New You! Chances are you’ve probably heard this phrase uttered countless times throughout every month of January.  Often, it’s said in reference to improving oneself whether through increasing your physical activity, learning a skill, becoming a better friend or family member, etc.  It certainly is a worthwhile notion and one that should be taken seriously.  The turning of the calendar to a new year marks the passage of time, which serves to highlight the fact that time is finite.  Changes can’t be put off forever, and a new year can be the spark that ignites action.  Despite the positivity of this exercise, not everyone is quick to embrace the idea even though it truly is a benefit to us all.  For some, another year must feel like another chance to be disappointed, sad, or just another opportunity for more of the same unfulfilling ventures as last year.  It is these people who can use a little encouragement or a little push to open their eyes to the possibility that something better can be attained and that stagnation is not a guarantee.  This is a great reason why you should purchase New Year’s cards.

            New Year’s cards are by nature optimistic affairs.  It’s quite difficult to receive a New Year’s card and ignore its message of opportunity.  Sending a New Year’s card, especially to those who really need one, is a simple but resonant way to both wish happiness to others while at the same time prodding them to achieve more of that contentment for themselves.  That’s a pretty powerful duo, right?

Office Christmas Party Themes

Whether you’re renting a hall or taking over the lunchroom, with a little creativity you can whip up a Christmas party that’s a little different this year. Consider some of these fresh and fun Office Christmas Party Themes.

Winter Wonderland: Decorations in white and silver, snowflakes everywhere, clouds of cotton on white-clothed tables, frosted drink ware and twinkling lights to sparkle like falling snow all add up to a beautifully elegant party.

Step it up a notch with a Silver and Gold Party. Gold adds a touch of extravagance to a Christmas party and lends a vintage air. Silver bells on tables set with gold-rimmed dinnerware (look for disposable!), silver and gold ribbons and ornaments nestled among the buffet trays, sparkling silver and gold candle holders – all will give your party an opulent, luxurious air.

A Candy Land theme is a fun option. Think ‘How would one of Santa’s elves celebrate?’ and you’ll soon be decorating with gumdrop centerpieces, gingerbread families and giant lollipops (easy to make with styrofoam circles wrapped in tissue paper and cellophane on a dowel ‘lollipop stick’). Consider a ‘Candy Bar’ for dessert (a buffet of favorite scoop-able candies and goodies set out in decorative jars & bowls) or maybe a chocolate fountain!

Christmas Around the World is a fun food-based theme. Serve foods from different nationalities; include standard choices like American, Italian, Chinese or Mexican cuisine, but be sure to look into getting trays of Indian, Turkish, Thai or French foods – be adventurous! Decorate with maps, world flags, signposts, postcards and fake passports and your guests will feel like they’re miles away from the office.

A couple of ‘afternoon celebration’ themes you might consider are an Ice Cream Social (how many flavors and toppings can you come up with?) or a Hot Cocoa Station. Have fun and go beyond the standard cocoa fare of marshmallows and whipped cream and offer peppermint or cinnamon sticks, toffee pieces, butterscotch chips and caramels. If allowed, consider Peppermint Schnapps, Bailey’s Irish Cream and Frangelico for delicious ‘adult’ cocoa options.

With a little thought (and some quick Internet searches) your next Office Christmas Party could be the best one yet!

How To Create Business Holiday Photo Cards

It can seem complicated to create your own Business Christmas Photo Cards to send to clients and correspondents this holiday season. But, don’t be overwhelmed. Here’s how you can easily navigate The Gallery Collection’s vast selection of templates and design your own Holiday Card!

There are 100+ Christmas Photo Card design options available. Once you find a greeting card you like, simply follow the step-by-step instructions to upload your photo and customize your cards. You can always call a representative to help if you get stuck or have questions at 800-950-7064.

You’ll notice as you browse that some designs even have options to add your company name to the front of the card and all have the ability to edit the text inside. Make sure you take a photo you’re pleased with. Pay attention to every detail and think about how your photo will look with the template of your choosing. You can always get a physical proof of your greeting card for an additional charge if you feel hesitant.

Nervous about the time-frame? Once your photo is submitted, it only takes around 3 – 5 business days to produce before The Gallery Collection ships your Business Photo Card order! For such highly personalized and professional Christmas cards, you can’t beat that turn-around time—which even comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee!

13th Annual Create a Greeting Card Scholarship Contest – Round 5 Finalists Announced!

Congratulations to our Round 5 Finalists!

Personal Holiday Messages Matter

Every year around, millions of people around the world gear up for the Holiday Season, which comes at the tail end of November. It’s the season of joy, happiness and love! The snow falls, hot chocolate is poured, and family gathers together to celebrate the magic of the season, and hope that their wishes for a happy new year come true!

Businesses will gear up for the holiday season by being prepared for one of the busiest times of the year, as individuals will prepare to shop until they drop, and decorate the house! What lots of businesses and individuals also do, is send Christmas cards to their clients, employees, friends or family members! There are plenty of companies that sell greeting cards, but none like the Gallery Collection.

The Gallery Collection has a wide variety of beautifully designed Holiday greeting cards! You have the option of choosing a card design, choosing a standard greeting for the inside of the card, but you are also allowed to write your own personal message on the inside of the card as well. Sending personal Holiday messages inside of your greeting card, whether it be to send to clients, customers, partners, friends or family; personalizes the card in a way that touches whoever receives it.

It is important for the recipient of the card to feel good when they receive it, because nine times out of ten, you are trying to make a kind impression for the holidays. Putting a personal note or message inside of the card makes the card you are sending much better, and much more personal!