Holiday Card Exchange

[AbbysMom08]

I too was thinking of this and hoping we were going to do it again this year.
I have very little family left and getting these Christmas cards really makes my holidays brighter.

[lexipoo]

Originally Posted by AbbysMom08

I too was thinking of this and hoping we were going to do it again this year.
I have very little family left and getting these Christmas cards really makes my holidays brighter.

It sure does brighten the Holidays doesn't it! They are just darling to say the least!

[DBlain]

I skipped it last year, but think I will rejoin.

Bob everyone is responsible to send to around 5 cards but many send to the whole list or at least to people they interact with. Most years I received around 25 cards. The majority of the cards are the type you have made at the drug store or on vista print and have photos of members dogs. One year I made 30 homemade cards with multiple pics and decorations. LOL I bit off way to much work so the next year I wound up having them printed at Vista Print for a very good price only their lead time is about 3 weeks so you have to start preparing well in advance. I have to say starting around Dec 1st going to the mailbox is very exciting. So start getting your photos and cards done soon.

[maxdog]

Originally Posted by DBlain

I skipped it last year, but think I will rejoin.

Bob everyone is responsible to send to around 5 cards but many send to the whole list or at least to people they interact with. Most years I received around 25 cards. The majority of the cards are the type you have made at the drug store or on vista print and have photos of members dogs. One year I made 30 homemade cards with multiple pics and decorations. LOL I bit off way to much work so the next year I wound up having them printed at Vista Print for a very good price only their lead time is about 3 weeks so you have to start preparing well in advance. I have to say starting around Dec 1st going to the mailbox is very exciting. So start getting your photos and cards done soon.

It sounds like fun. Toni is very busy but I will have to see if I can get her help. She is GREAT at making cards.

[DBlain]

I would like to make a suggestion. If the person organizing it is a good typer perhaps they can send the list typed on an avery label template. Myself and many others typed up the names and then printed address labels. It's really no more work because the list has always been typed anyway, so the only difference is to type them on a template. I think Thuy used to type it on an excel spread sheet. You could also ask the person when sending their name in to use this format
Donna Blain
7044 Main Street
Oakland, MI 48324
Then all the coordinator has to do is copy and paste into the Template.


would be willing to sort of assist with that if necessary.

[DBlain]

Originally Posted by maxdog

It sounds like fun. Toni is very busy but I will have to see if I can get her help. She is GREAT at making cards.

I figured she would be, but really I was the only one that made cards and believe me it was way to much work, from now on I will be doing this Vista Print type of card. Also I used to think that it was important to have Christmas props around the pup but those glossy print type cards come with so much background it's not necessary at all.

How did the golf outing go?

[maxdog]

The golf outing went very well. We had 84 golfers and we were able to raise $1,125.00 for the Wounded Warrior Project. All 84 golfers came back to my back yard for the awards dinner and we had a great dinner and party. Took 2 days to get rid of the hangover! I am getting old!


https://fundraise.woundedwarriorproj...idual/24880225

[DBlain]

Originally Posted by maxdog

The golf outing went very well. We had 84 golfers and we were able to raise $1,125.00 for the Wounded Warrior Project. All 84 golfers came back to my back yard for the awards dinner and we had a great dinner and party. Took 2 days to get rid of the hangover! I am getting old!


https://fundraise.woundedwarriorproj...idual/24880225

Sounds like fun, I don't golf but the dinner and drinking is very appealing Congrats on the fundraising, I love that charity.

[BoogieXL]

Originally Posted by lexipoo

Just was wondering if anyone knew if we will be having the Holiday card exchange this year? I know it's a lot of work organizing this and a lot of hard work and time goes into it! I have so appreciated it every year and enjoy all the beautiful furbabies! Holidays are around the corner and Walmart even has Christmas trees up lol! Anyways, hugs and puppy kisses just thought I would ask and if I've missed a thread my apologies 💕

I sure hope so! I have really enjoyed the card exchange the last two years and I've already started making my cards for this year. My theme this year is the Peanuts gang and my little Yorkie - Boogie. (1950s style) I even ordered vintage gift wrap to make the envelopes.

[BoogieXL]

Originally Posted by AbbysMom08

I too was thinking of this and hoping we were going to do it again this year.
I have very little family left and getting these Christmas cards really makes my holidays brighter.

I participated in the last two card exchanges and hope there will be one this year. I already started making my cards which will feature the Peanuts gang and my little Yorkie - Boogie.

[lexipoo]

Originally Posted by BoogieXL

I participated in the last two card exchanges and hope there will be one this year. I already started making my cards which will feature the Peanuts gang and my little Yorkie - Boogie.

Awwww, your card sounds adorable! I love this event so much fun and going to the mailbox for something else besides bils does ones heart good!

[lexipoo]

Does anyone have an idea when this might get started?
Told ya I was excited

[horsnaround]

Yea glad we will be doing this. Love the card exchange

[Verbena]

I am glad it is going to continue . . It is such a wonderful event

[Cindy_17]

How do you sign up? I wasn't here last year, but it sounds like fun