I’m always on the lookout for new ways to send e-cards to friends. I like that they’re easily accessible and a quick way to send a card “just because”. It’s an great way to save paper and resources too. I’ve used Hallmark and American Greetings, which I’ve both found to be really convenient to use.
Recently I came across Smilebox which allows you to add your own photos, video, and music to make animated scrapbooks, slide shows and e-cards that you can email to friends or send to your blog for free. Free versions will have ads on the side and with an upgraded version, you can pay to print your work without ads. Smilebox has hundreds of designs to choose from.
You do need to download software from Smilebox to your computer to get started. If you have a Mac, Smilebox will work with iPhoto to bring all your photos within easy reach.
Do any of you have favorite e-card sites that you like to use? Let us all know so we can try out new sites.
I actually don’t send e-cards because I absolutely love sending real mail to people. I buy a LOT of cards and stationery on Etsy!
This is one thing I battle with still– ecards are nice, but they just aren’t quite the same as receiving an actual envelope from someone in the mail. I have a box where I keep cards that I’ve gotten from family and friends through the years. I’m trying now to always choose recycled and/or handmade cards when I buy stationery, to feel a little better about it.
I do love the idea of sending an ecard that can have my own photo on it, though. Would be a fun way to send a quick cute picture of the babe to grandparents, etc. =)