Shutterfly has some great ideas for holiday cards and gifts. It is so simple to upload pictures and create something personalized and special.
My experience with how easy it is to use Shutterfly makes me want to use them for any of my pictures. I wanted to make a photo book for my mother-in-law for her birthday, but procrastinated making it. I tried to make it with a local printer so I could pick it up and mail it the week of her birthday. It took me 2 hours to upload the pictures and try and create a book. I was so frustrated that it wasn't working. My friend suggested I make the photo book on Shutterfly using their simple path - and pay a little extra to have it expedited. Great suggestion! It took me 15 minutes total to upload pictures, create a book, and pay for the book - including expedited shipping. I felt so relieved when the book arrived - knowing that the quality would be awesome.
Each year for the holidays I have made my mother -in - law a calendar from Shutterfly. It is really easy to make - you can have each month have just one photo - for a total of 12 in the calendar - or you can create a college for each month, so multiple photos can be used. I have always used multiple photos so she could see the kids in action each month. The other great feature is adding personalized dates to the calendar like birthdays and anniversaries. Last year I made one for my grandmother too. I was able to make one calendar and then make a few edits to personalize it for another person.
In the past I haven't been so great about getting holiday cards out before the end of December. I decided that if I order Happy New Years cards - then I'm not late - I'm right on time! Shutterfly has a great assortment of cards to choose from - religious and non-religious. It is easy to include more than on photo - so friends and family can see multiple pictures of the family. I have a friend who sends out Valentine's cards in February instead of holiday cards in December. You can also create greeting cards through Shutterfly - and have them shipped to the recipient. It costs the same amount as buying one at a local card store - and it is personalized!
You can relax with the holidays when you know your pictures are going to come out great using Shutterfly.
