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21 Funny Happy New Year Messages to Start the Year Right

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The countdown to the New Year is officially on. And with it, you’re promising new beginnings, new resolutions, and new positive habits. And the first item on your list? Keeping things light.

This year, you’re setting out to bring more joy and humor into your life (and in turn, into the lives of those around you). And sending your loved ones a funny happy New Year card is going to be your first step toward making good on your resolution.

To start your year on a light note, keep reading for several funny messages to write inside a New Year’s cards and send to those you love. From playing jokes on New Year’s eve, making a keep it light New Year’s resolution, and bringing a little humor into new beginnings, here are 21 different messages to include on a New Year’s card.
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3 Easy Ways to Make Your Valentine’s Day Cards Funny

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There are two types of people on Valentine’s Day. On the one hand, there are Cupid’s loyal devotees who can’t wait to wear pink and red, craft heart-shaped cards, and watch Hallmark  movies. The other camp is full of those who don’t take the holiday too seriously. Instead, they prefer to order pizza and binge on chocolate while trash-talking the latest celeb couples (rooting for you Justin and Hailey).

If you fall in the latter group, these hilarious Valentine’s Day card ideas are for you. Follow our easy steps to creating a gut-busting ecard to send to your significant other, bestie, or even your coworkers — after all, you’re known for bringing comedic relief to your office. Just follow this guide to make this year’s Valentine’s Day cards funny like never before.
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12 Winter Wedding Invitations to Match Your Wonderland Theme

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Let others have their wedding in June — you, my friend, want absolutely nothing of the sort. You’ve never wished for hot weather, short dresses, or guests fanning their faces. You want a whimsical evening, featuring a snowy backdrop, a classic color palette, and enough seasonal cheer to light up the evening. And to complete your winter wonderland dream, you need a winter wedding invitations.

Your invitation should represent this snowy season you love so much. You’re picturing gold-plated fonts, maybe a little greenery, and florals you might see around the holidays. And of course, it should match the decor you plan to use at your reception, including scenic, mountain backdrops, pinecone and evergreen centerpieces, and twinkling holiday lights in every corner.

Below, you’ll find a dozen invitations that complete your winter wedding vision. With corresponding save the dates and thank you notes, these 12 invites seem to love this season as much as you do.
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Baby Sprinkle Invitations to Celebrate Your Newest Arrival

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Who says the first baby has to get all the celebrations? Chances are for baby number one, you had a gender reveal, baby shower, and maybe even a sip-and-see. A sprinkle shower is a wonderful way to welcome your second (third, fourth, or fifth) baby and celebrate your growing family with your loved ones.

But unlike your first all-out shower, a baby sprinkle is a bit more laid back. You’ll want to communicate that through your baby sprinkle invitations so guests know they aren’t expected to spend big on a gift or show up dressed to the nines. We’ve outlined exactly how to do that and suggested some pretty dang cute invitations to celebrate your new baby.
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10 Happy Holidays Card Messages for Friends and Family Near and Far

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You wrapped the presents, baked Santa’s cookies, and scraped the frosty ice off your windshield. The holiday season is just around the corner, and this year you are prepared. The only thing left to do? Wish those you love a happy holiday with the cutest happy holidays card you can find.

But how do you say “happy holidays” without actually writing “happy holidays 50 times over? If you’re struggling to fill your holiday greeting card with a memorable message, we have a few ideas for you.

With so many loved ones coming from different parts of your life and corners of the world, there are many greetings you can extend. It’s a time to reminisce about friendly jokes, swap old family photos, or enjoy a hot beverage by the fire.

Below, we’re sharing 10 things you could write in your happy holidays card — all of which are more personalized than happy holidays, season’s greetings, or merry Christmas.
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20 Rustic Wedding Invitations for Your Shabby-Chic Nuptials

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If your wedding vision includes burlap, mason jars, and string lights, you might be a boho bride. Whether you’re saying “I do” in a barn deep in the woods or in a traditional venue decked with vintage treasures, there’s a rustic invitation for your wedding theme. Beautiful rustic wedding invitations let your guests know they can expect to loosen their ties and maybe even go barefoot on the dance floor…dance field, that is. We’ve rounded up our favorites for every kind of shabby-chic celebration.
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Holiday Party Invitations to Inspire Your End-of-Year Bash

Holiday Party Invitations to Inspire Your End-of-Year Bash

We’ve stuffed our bellies with enough Thanksgiving turkey to feed a small city, so that can only mean one thing: The holidays are here. Enter the season for spreading cheer, sending holiday cards, gathering with loved ones, baking sugary treats, and of course, parties. If you’re the one hosting, browse festive holiday party invitations for every imaginable theme.

Haven’t settled on a theme for your seasonal soiree just yet? Put the reindeer before the sleigh and let these clever party invites inspire you. We’ve rounded up designs for our absolute favorite party themes, so get ready to jingle and mingle.
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Bring the Boos With These Scary Good Halloween Invitations

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The best thing about Halloween is that it’s a completely obligation-free holiday. There’s no traveling to visit family, gift-giving, or extensive meal preparation. All Hallows Eve is pure fun. Whatever your age, all you have to do is throw on a costume — if you’re into that sort of thing — and pig out on candy. (Or if you’re over 21, perhaps you’ll knock back a few Bloody Marys.)

If you’re throwing a Halloween bash, chances are you share our love for the holiday. Whether you’re hosting a trick or treat kids’ meetup or a classy adults-only affair, there’s a Halloween invitation to match. Browse our favorite Halloween party invitations, and get ready for a scary good time.
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Feliz Cumpleaños! 15 Quinceañera Invitations to Celebrate Her Birthday

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For a young woman, there are few days looked forward to as much as a quinceañera. This “fiesta de quince años” or “fiesta de quinceañera” — represents a young woman’s coming of age. And for most birthday girls, it also represents an opportunity to express their style and celebrate with their friends and family. There’s dancing. There’s cake. There’s luxury — topped off, quite literally, with a tiara. Gifts are often shared, photos taken, and food passed around.

To help her celebrate, you’ll need all your friends, family, and loved ones in attendance. So get ready to send out a lot of invites!

Below, you’ll find quince invitations to help celebrate an upcoming quinceañera. She’ll have so much fun she may want to do it again next year with a sweet sixteen.
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How to Use Business Holiday Cards to Boost Your Brand

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It’s the most wonderful busy, hectic, and stressful time of the year. For business owners, Q4 can be a frenzied time as you try to tick all of those end-of-year boxes. Retailers, especially, feel the holiday crunch. But making time to send business holiday cards can pay dividends.

However, deciding what messaging and card design to send can be difficult. You need to keep in mind your overall branding while toeing the line between sounding friendly and professional. We’ve outlined all the ways online holiday greetings can boost your business and what to include on your corporate holiday cards.
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