Do you enjoy sending out holiday cards to family and friends?
I used to send out A LOT of cards years ago (50+!). I would send cards to not only family and friends but also co-workers, neighbors and people I used to work with years ago. It took me days to do all my holiday cards so that I could mail them out the day after Thanksgiving.
Over the years I have simplified things a bit. I don’t send out nearly as many as I used to. I probably send out about two dozen at best.
I love receiving Christmas cars as much as I enjoy sending them. I hang them up on a string across the opening between the living room and the dining room. I love it when the string is full and I have to start taping them up on the frame around the opening.
When purchasing Christmas cards I tend to buy a multi-pack for most people, and then pick up a few special ones for certain people.
I always look for fun, unique, beautiful or very special cards. I don’t want to send out something “ordinary.”
I recently was introduced to the retro style of Caleb Gray Studio. Caleb Gray Studio makes retro-styled cards, decor, fabrics, party supplies and more.
Caleb’s unique style draws equally from mid-century modern aesthetics and fresh, 21st century graphic design sensibilities to rekindle nostalgia through a contemporary lens.
Caleb’s instantly identifiable style sprinkles mod motifs like kitchy stars, groovy geometrics, funky fonts, and kooky characters throughout his plethora of prints and patterns.
Here are just a few examples.
I love the illustrations/art work. They are very pretty and I love the soft colors.
Caleb Gray Studio has a nice assortment of holiday cards that anyone would love to receive this holiday season.
I was asked if I wanted to review some of the Caleb Gray Studio cards. Since I love the designs I was more than happy to accept the review opportunity. The hard part was trying to narrow down which cards I wanted to review.
These were my choices. It was hard to pick out my favorite but I opted to go with the Happy Holidays in Marquees cards.
I am beyond thrilled with my choice. This is a FUN card. I love it!
If you follow me on Instagram (SheScribes) you might have seen the video of the card that I posted.
Here is the video. The video is not the best quality. I intentionally had the room dark so you could see the lights in action. I also tried to keep it on a solid background so as not to distract from the illustration on the card.
It’s really fun how the lights not only flicker on and off, but they also change colors.
I have to admit that I am going to use up the battery (included) in the card I took the video of. I keep pressing the button to see it light up. The lights continue for a decent length of time too.
Inside the card reads “Do it up big this holiday season.”
The cards come with matching envelopes. All you need to do is address the envelopes, personalize the card, stick on the stamp and mail them out. I plan on mailing mine out on “Black Friday” so that they arrived in plenty of time to be enjoyed again and again.
I also received one of the Dancing Gingerbread Men cards and one of the Star Burst Christmas cards. Just like with the Happy Holidays in Marquees cards, these cards are quality made. They are made from a nice grade/weight of paper. The colors are vibrant and festive. You would be thrilled to give send these cards out this holiday season.
I love that they have some texture to them too. The Gingerbread Men and candy canes stand out above the paper and the Star Burt cards have a bumpy texture where the “dots” are which almost makes the card feel “fuzzy.”
Both of these cards are blank inside for your own personal messages.
I’m looking forward to sending these cards out to my family and friends. I cannot wait to hear their reactions to the cards. I know I’m going to get a lot of “thank yous” and comments on this unique Christmas card.
If you would love to learn more about Caleb Gray Studio and to check out all the great products that are available, visit CalebGrayStudio.com. You can also check them out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.
Caleb Gray Studio has generously offered to give a lucky reader their choice of holiday Christmas cards (retail value $99 – $179). The winner may choose ONE (1) of the following options;
- 20 “Star Burst Christmas” cards ($99 value)
- 20 “Dancing Gingerbread Men” cards ($99 value)
- 20 “Happy Holiday in Marquees” cards ($179 value)
Thank you Caleb Gray!
This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only and will end on November 28, 2015. The winner will be chosen at random using a random number generator from all eligible entries. The winner will be notified via email and will have three days to reply or a new winner will be chosen in their place.
To enter please comment on this post and tell me which set of cards you would like to win if you were the lucky winner and/or why you like Caleb Gray Studio designs.
For extra entries you can use the Rafflecopter widget (below) but you must complete the initial entry requirement or the additional entries won’t qualify.
Kimberly
*I received free product samples in order to do this review. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.
Rosie Areola (Heather) says
I’d choose either the Star Burst or Dancing Gingerbread Men, hard to decide lol.
Allison Ziegler says
I am a huge fan of Caleb Gray Studios and would be a excited to win any of the designs but I especially love the starburst design
Jenny S says
Dress the Reindeer style is fun!
Mary says
I would choose the Marqees in lights! I love imaginative cards that engage the recpient.
Cheryl says
I’d like to win “Happy Holiday in Marquees” cards.
D Schmidt says
I would pick the Dancing Gingerbread Men” cards because they are a really cute design.
Mary W says
I like the Happy Holiday in Marquees cards. Those would be great fun to send to special friends and family.
Stacy Renee says
I love the simplicity but ‘wow’ pop of the Star Burst card!
Kristen says
I’d choose the Dancing Gingerbread Men.
UppityOwl says
I would choose the Dancing Gingerbread Men, super cute card! I love Caleb Gray Studios because their designs are eye catching.
beth shepherd says
I like the 20 “Happy Holiday in Marquees” cards. So cute!
Trisha Burgess says
I would love the happy holiday in marquees card! These cards are beautiful!
Mary Gardner says
I like the Dancing Gingerbread cards!
melissa Resnick says
the Dancing Gingerbread Men
Angela Saver says
I would pick the Dancing Gingerbread Men!
Jessica To says
I like the Dress the Reindeer card.
Tracy Shafer says
I love the Dancing Gingerbread Men! They are so unique
Brittney House says
I would love the Happy Holiday in Marquees the most.
Leela says
The Starburst Christmas Card.
Ty says
Wow, such unique cards! I would go with the Happy Holiday in Marquees cards, they fit my style!
Charlene S. says
I would choose the “Happy Holiday in Marquees” cards. I love the design of this one 🙂
ken ohl says
I love the Funky unique style of these cards would love to send out to friends.
Stephanie Liske says
I like the Dancing Gingerbread Men because they are cute.
Lisa L says
I’d love to win the cute “Dancing Gingerbread Men” cards
Susan Christy says
I love everything retro and the Happy Holiday in Marquees cards are my favorite.
Aaron says
I would choose the “Happy Holiday in Marquees” because they change colors and look fun!
Erica B. says
Definitely Happy Holidays in Marquees…so unique!
Laurie Nykaza says
20 “Happy Holiday in Marquees” cards are so great and that they light up too.
susan smoaks says
if i was the lucky winner, i would get the Marqees in lights
Karen says
I love the Dancing Gingerbread Men. It reminds me of a combination of Clark Gable dancing to “Putting on the Ritz” and the Gingerbread Man in Shrek. These little guys seem so happy. And I like Caleb Gray’s designs because, whichever design you choose, they exude happiness.
Carolyn Daley says
I would choose the Happy Holiday in Marquees because it is very creative and I have never seen anything like it.
Denise W says
I would have to go for the Dancing Gingerbread Men, because they are so cute!
Miz Vickik says
I like the the Happy Holiday in Marquees!
shawna says
I like the dancing gingerbread man.
Kathleen S. says
I would love to win the Dancing Gingerbread Men cards. They look very high quality!
Terra Heck says
They’re all cute and festive but I’d really like the 20 “Happy Holiday in Marquees” cards. Thanks.
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Karen Drake says
I would choose the Happy Holiday in Marquees cards, I know my family would enjoy the lights.
Fiona N says
I would love to have the Happy Holiday in Marquees cards
Thank You for the chance
Donna Kellogg says
I like the Happy Holidays In Marques.
Shari Klyn says
I like the Happy Holiday in Marquees cards.
Trish says
I love the dancing gingerbread men! They sure are cute.
tina reynolds says
I love the Dancing Gingerbread Men.
trixx says
Oh, I’d love the “Dancing Gingerbread Men” cards. So much fun!