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Follow our holiday guideline to make sure your holiday cards get out the door on time.

	Get the picture: Plan holiday photo October 1-November 30 Now’s the time to plan your holiday photo—whether you take the kids or pets to the portrait studio at the local mall, schedule a photo shoot with a budding photographer, strike a pose for a professional or select the best of the best from this year’s crop of favorites. For more ideas read how some Shutterfly customers create their holiday cards.

	It’s in the cards: Create holiday card list October 1-November 30 If this is your first holiday card, begin with your wedding invitation list and address book. If you’ve sent cards in the past, use last year’s list and add new friends, neighbors and co-workers. Get a general count as to how many cards you think you’ll need and don’t forget to order extras as there will be last minute additions. And, you’ll want to be able to send a card in return to anyone who may have sent you a card. This is also a good time to order your pre-printed address labels and holiday stamps. Buy stamps online at http://shop.usps.com.

	Play your cards right: Order cards November 30-December 20 Most of our customers order their holiday cards by December 1, so follow the crowds and get busy. You have until December 14 for standard shipping and if you really like to cut it close, December 19 for expedited shipping. If you miss the deadline, don’t worry, you can order 4x8 holiday photo cards by December 20 and pick them up, an hour later at Target stores, while you’re wrapping up your holiday shopping.

	Holiday cheer: Write greetings, address and stamp cards November 30-December 20 Now’s the time to write your holiday greetings, address and stamp envelopes. See our witty and non-traditional holiday greetings to your right for inspiration.

	Stamp of approval: Mail your holiday cards Target Dec 10 as your mail date. According to a spokesperson for the U.S. Postal Service, cards sent by first-class mail on or before Saturday December 20 will be delivered anywhere in the United States no later than December 24.

If you’re too busy celebrating the holidays, let Shutterfly take care of your holiday card mailing. Upload your holiday card list and we'll address, stamp and mail your greeting cards directly to your friends and family. It doesn’t get better than that. If all else fails, extend your deadline and send a New Year’s or Valentine’s Day card. Your friends and family will be happy to hear from you no matter when your card arrives.

ESSENTIALS


	>> The Season for Sharing

	>> Choosing the Perfect Picture

	>> Photo Tricks and Treats

	>> Something for Everyone

	>> Ask Miss Shutterfly

	>> Everyday Moments for Holiday Cards

	>> Family Photo Shoot Revelations

	>> Digi-scrap Your Holiday Card

	>> Creating a 2009 Calendar

	>> Thank You Cards for Kids



	Got holiday-card writer's block?
	We've got a few greetings you can borrow for your holiday cards. Spread holiday cheer. Cheers to merry moments. Live Love Laugh. Like the friends you hold dear, the holiday is near. Oh, deer. It's the holiday season again. You made the list this year. You are loved. Happy Holidays. Mantle or bust! Get all wrapped up. Cherish this card. It's your gift this year. Let go of the past. This is your present. Happy Holidays. Auld Lang Syne baby. Give it up for 2009.

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