This online company makes buying custom holiday cards easier and more affordable than ever

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MintedWhen I was a kid, my parents would send out holiday cards every year. But between the hours it took to take the perfect photo (without a digital camera), select a festive border, and write messages on each one, the process took weeks. 

Now, thankfully, there are tons of online stationery shops that let you personalize and order them from the comfort of your couch. Minted is one of them, and my favorite.

With independent artists and designers in 48 states and 43 countries, Minted sources designs from its community, which shoppers vote on and the top ones are sold on Minted's site. From there, shoppers are able to buy and customize tons of stationery, photo cards, and greeting cards. 

"I was inspired to create Minted when I saw bloggers emerging from nowhere and becoming more well-read than writers at large publications," Mariam Naficy, Minted's CEO and founder, told Business Insider. "I thought there might be product designers, too, who were talented and undiscovered but could be surfaced through a design competition process."

I used Minted for my holiday cards last year and was amazed at the quality and level of personalization.

You can easily customize everything from paper stock to font without compromising the original design. For an additional fee, you can add extra features tasteful foil press or your return address printed on the envelopes. Once you're done, Minted emails you a proof to make sure everything's perfect.

The finished cards I received looked just like the proofs I got a few days prior. They were printed on fancy, thick paper and drastically cut down the time I spent writing and addressing each one. I only wish I discovered Minted sooner.

Custom cards can be expensive, but Minted's reasonable prices makes the service all the more appealing. Holiday photo cards, for example, start at $165 for 100, which is $1.65  per card, so you're getting exceptional personalized cards without paying top dollar for them.

Whether you're in need of note cards for the office or holiday cards, Minted offers ones you'll enjoy personalizing and your recipients will enjoy receiving.

You can check out all of the cards Minted has to offer here.