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The holiday season is such a magical time of year! So why not bring the magic of Christmas into July with Basic Invite? 

 

I was thrilled when Basic Invite reached out to me to do a sponsored post on their beautiful holiday cards this month!

 

After a year and a half of quarantine, it’s time to make the most out of every single precious moment of our lives. 

 

It’s hard to beat the feeling of hope, wonder, and pure joy that comes with Christmas time. While we are almost always trying to find the perfect gifts for each of our dear friends and loved ones, there is something far more meaningful that accompanies each of them: the card. 

 

Cards as a whole have played an important part in my life (more on that later in this post!). Regardless of what occasion you’re buying a card for, it can express how you feel about a person and truly touch their heart. It can be a keepsake for many years to come.

 

The Beauty of Basic Invite

 

Basic Invite has been creating high-quality cards since 2006. They have a true passion for giving you endless options to create the most special card for every occasion dashed with a pop of color.

 

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You may be the type of person who loves to…

 

  • Create custom cards with family photos each year
  • Find/write cards that convey how meaningful the recipient is to you
  • Pick cards with the most beautiful designs that spread cheer for any occasion

 

What’s so wonderful about Basic Invite is that they check all of these boxes, and more! 

 

Here are a few quick links to check out some of the amazing cards Basic Invite has to offer: photo christmas cards, holiday photo cards, and business holiday cards.

 

Every Card from Basic Invite is Unique

 

With Basic Invite, there is no shortage of options for you! You can build your card quite literally from the ground up and make it just the way you love it.

 

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Almost Unlimited Colors

 

Basic Invite is one of the few websites that allows customers almost unlimited color options with instant previews online. Once you select a design, you can change the color of each element on the card. With over 180 colors to choose from, you can make sure the card is exactly how you want it. This is what sets us apart from almost any other online stationery company.

 

Custom Samples

 

Basic Invite is one of the few websites that allows customers to order a printed sample of their actual invitation before they place their final order. They can see the paper quality and how it will print in real life and make sure the card is perfect. 

 

Over 40 Different Colors of Envelopes

 

Basic Invite has over 40 different envelope colors to choose from. With so many options, customers can make their envelope match the invitation. All of Basic Invite’s envelopes are peel and seal so the envelopes can be closed quickly and securely.

 

Address Capturing Service

 

Basic Invite offers an address capturing service that allows customers to share a link on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or any other social media to request their friends and family’s addresses. The addresses are stored in the customer’s account and can be selected during the design process. Basic Invite offers recipient address printing at no cost on all card orders.

 

Foil

 

Foil cards are available in gold, silver, and rose gold. Customers can choose flat or raised foil on all of Basic Invite’s foil designs.

 

Samples of Basic Invite’s Holiday Cards

 

When I was searching through their website to find some samples to share with you, I was so pleasantly surprised with all of the amazing options they offer. You can truly customize every single detail of their cards. 

 

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If you’re like me and tend to choose simple designs and like the idea of most of the cards being filled out for you, you don’t have to do all of that customizing! 

 

With the cards I’m showing you today, there are only two things I did: added matching designs to the back of some of the cards with a quick click of my mouse and signed each card with ‘The Burchetts.’

 

So quick and easy!

 

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Psst! I know it’s mid-year, but for all of you that have upcoming graduates in your life, check out this beautiful graduation announcement! I didn’t customize this announcement, but as with any of Basic Invite’s cards, you can change absolutely any detail you like!

 

Graduation Announcements

 

Why Cards are Important to Me

 

Searching for just the right words to express how you feel about a person is very important to me. I want those words to speak authentically to the recipient. Also, I usually write down something special into each card, as a personal note, and underline any pre-written words that I want to emphasize. I can’t take credit for this method, as it is owed to a very special lady who I counted the same as my very own mom.

 

My best friend’s mom, who was also my pastor’s wife, taught me how meaningful cards are.

 

Judy was a one-of-a-kind woman. 

 

Judy

 

She possessed a true spirit of love and faith, and was always ready to spread cheer and laughter with you. She sent cards for every occasion. She always covered ones that you can imagine, like birthdays and holidays. 

 

More than that, she sent cards for sympathy when she knew you needed those words the most, encouragement when you were going through a difficult season, or even cards that were just meant to celebrate you because she cherished having you in her life. 

 

She wanted you to know how much you meant to her with every single card, and she wanted you to be able to feel the love that she had for you. She was successful with that every time. When I’m having a tough day, or just find myself missing her (which happens often), I pick up one of her cards and read it. I kept all of the cards that she sent me over the years. 

 

Sadly, she passed away from breast cancer a little over four years ago. However, she still speaks to me through her cards and her legacy continues to live on through all those who loved her dearly. 

 

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I’m so happy I could share Basic Invite’s beautiful holiday cards with you today! It brought joy to my heart to share with you the story behind why cards are so meaningful to me, as well.

 

Maybe the next time you consider sending a card to someone you love, you’ll think of Judy, as I do, and want to make that card as special as possible. 

 

I am so excited to share with you a discount code. Use code 15FF51 to receive 15% off your order!

 

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    • Make Life Marvelous says

      I was so impressed by the quality of their cards! Thank you so much for reading, my dear friend, it was so nice to share! 🙂

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  2. Mica says

    These are beautiful cards! And how sweet you have Judy’s cards to look back on – it really is nice to have those little treasures from those no longer with us!

    Hope you are having a good weekend 🙂 It’s another chilly winter day here, but we still spent a little time at the playground this morning 🙂

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    • Make Life Marvelous says

      I couldn’t agree with you more, Mica, on both notes! 🙂 My weekend was beautiful. Not necessarily with our rainy weather, but just with getting to relax and enjoy being home for the most part. I’m so glad that you had fun at the playground with your little ones over the weekend, that sounds lovely!

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    • Make Life Marvelous says

      They truly are amazing, Julia! Thank you so much for your kind words about Judy, she sure was very special!

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    • Make Life Marvelous says

      Me too! They truly brighten others’ day and I feel like they brighten mine too when sending them. And I agree, they are awesome! 🙂

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    • Make Life Marvelous says

      Haha, that’s awesome Rach! Now is the time to get ahead on those, and then it won’t feel like crunch time when it’s December.

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  12. Martha says

    Thanks for sharing about this great company. I love cards too and try to make them special! Judy sounds like she was an amazing person and such a blessing to have in your life. I’m glad you still have all of her words to cherish in the cards. Your Christmas cards are so pretty. Thanks for the inspiration, and I hope you are having a wonderful summer so far, Ashley! xo
    Martha
    http://www.lifeshinelane.com

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  14. Jill says

    These cards are so cute! I will definitely check out Basic Invite next time I need cards. I love how thoughtful cards are. Texts just aren’t the same! Judy sounds like she was a really special woman. I’m sorry for your loss and I know how you feel because missing people never gets easier. Sending you lots of love <3

    Jill
    https://jilliancecilia.com/

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    • Make Life Marvelous says

      Thank you, Jill! I agree, cards are so special and add a real personal touch. I appreciate your kind words SO much. You are so right. Time continues on, but people still live on in our hearts and our minds and it’s so difficult to navigate through.

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    • Make Life Marvelous says

      They really do! I hope you’ll love them as much as I do, Margot! 🙂 Thank you so much for your kind words.

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    • Make Life Marvelous says

      So very true, friend! I can’t believe we are getting ready to go into September. Time truly does fly.

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  27. Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom says

    I’ve ordered from Basic Invite before and was really pleased!! I want to do family fall photos this year, but I am the only one that enjoys it! Argh!! So, I don’t know if I will… lol. I do need to start thinking about my Christmas cards, tho!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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    • Make Life Marvelous says

      That’s awesome, Carrie! Haha, I feel like that’s going to be me when Kyle and I have kids. While I’m not a big picture taker now, I feel like I’ll want to do them more with kids because they grow up so fast. And they’re great memories. 🙂

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