Lovely Ways Minted Elevates the Everyday

Many of us turn to Minted for our Christmas cards, but if you only shop them during the holidays, you may not know they create much more than stationery. So many uncommon options for art, gifts, home decor, and more. For many years I have turned to the beautiful quality of Minted for charming Christmas cards, art, invitations, and photo gifts. Today’s Lovely 7 Ways Minted Elevates the Everyday shares how Minted somehow consistently manages to exceed my expectations and bring joy.

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Lovely Ways MINTED Elevates the Everyday

This post isn’t just one more post promoting a brand I favor. I feel passionate about Minted because I rely on them for family celebrations, special occasions like the holidays, and the best custom gifts. I highly recommend them for all of your stationery, invitation, or photo gifting needs.

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It always feels vulnerable to share personal photos from custom items I have ordered, but today, I’ll share a few which reflect a bit of my family life behind the blog.

Oh, and Minted’s wrapping paper! It’s the best! Look at these sheep, and that color!

You may be aware of the vast collection of holiday cards from Minted, but what about the everyday occasions?

Photo calendars, journals, and graduation announcements from Minted on high quality paper! Hello Lovely Studio.
A personalized notebook I designed with Minted – Hello Lovely Studio

I independently selected products in this post—if you buy from one of my links, I may earn a commission.

No. 1: Photo Calendars from Minted

Oh, guys. This is THE BEST photo gift idea even if it’s a gift for yourself. You probably don’t want to wait until 2023 for this one! It just may be my number one pick.

Why?

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Customizable Photo Calendar, Minted. Hello Lovely Studio.

Because for $31, you can actually score TWO of these gorgeous, high quality, and completely customizable photo calendars! While they are $31 each, if you simply add 10 calendar dates (like family member’s birthdays and anniversaries) to be printed on the calendars, you can score a second calendar for FREE!

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Large Customizable Photo Calendar, Minted. Hello Lovely Studio.

I chose to create this particular calendar with favorite family photos. The cover features the original oil painting by Cindy Redman of our departed Bella Luna. The photo above features my baby boys on a perfect summer day, and below you see them as children with their daddy on our favorite deserted beach on Oahu’s North Shore.

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Reminisce Grand Customizable Photo Calendar, Minted. Hello Lovely Studio.
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Minted Calendars Are a Great Keepsake!

It was so fun traveling down memory lane to choose photos for this calendar! The photo below was a moment in our family home before we finished the basement. It was taken during our family’s ‘rock band’ phase to accompany something I wrote that was published in Family Circle. Crazy good memory!

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Customizable Photo Calendar, Minted. Hello Lovely Studio.

What a happy moment for our family below. It’s the day after my mom’s last radiation treatment after a long, long, journey of chemo and treatments for breast cancer. The smiles say it all.

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Reminisce Grand Customizable Photo Calendar, Minted. Hello Lovely Studio.

This joyful shot captures my kids on the beach with one of my favorite creatures on earth: a sea turtle (indulging me and giving me great face!).

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So you see, a simple calendar packed with years of happy memories and smiles can add joy to your everyday!

(Our fur baby (below) on the cover has flown to another realm, but her presence lingers. We think of her everyday we see the moon…she loved us so lavishly during her time on earth that her love is etched on our hearts.)

If you have photos of your pet – maybe devote a calendar entirely to them!

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Photo Calendar, Minted. Hello Lovely Studio.

No. 2: Holiday & Graduation Cards from Minted

When our eldest son graduated from law school, it was a snap to customize this wonderful card (in a petite size – which makes it more unique and oh so cute!) with a recent photo of him as well as a shot of his school’s law library.

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Brightness Graduation Cards (Petite), Minted. Hello Lovely Studio.

Not sure these these customizable stamps are still available, but they were adorable! Our son thought they were truly special.

I can’t say enough about the thick, luxe paper for Minted products…you’ll be awed.

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No. 3: Minted Business Cards

I chose these Pink Wash business cards from Minted because I swooned for the shade of blush pink!

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Pink Wash Business Cards, Minted. Hello Lovely Studio.

Not only are they printed on lusciously lovely paper, you can get creative and include a photo, design, or information about your business on the back of the cards.

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Photo calendars, journals, and graduation announcements from Minted on high quality paper! Hello Lovely Studio.
Pink Wash Business Cards, Minted. Hello Lovely Studio.

I think you’ll love the rest of the options for business cards at Minted RIGHT HERE as well.

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Pink Wash Business Cards, Minted. Hello Lovely Studio.

The packaging for everything received from Minted always gives me pause. This is a company that cares about creativity, design, and those little details that make a big splash with discerning, design savvy folks like us.

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Pink Wash Business Cards, Minted. Hello Lovely Studio
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No. 4: Bridal Shower Invitations

When my sister hosted a bridal shower, she ordered these gorgeous invitations for the beautiful occasion. Bonus? Minted will address all of the envelopes for everyone on the guest list for FREE!

You can see my name on the envelope on the right, below.

Bridal shower announcement from Minted. Hello Lovely Studio.
Bridal Shower Invitations, Minted. Hello Lovely Studio.

I had fun snapping photos of the bride to be and my nephew before the shower. (A 6′ tall runway model is a breeze to shoot, kittens.)

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So many gorgeous designs at Minted to choose from!

"Pink Blossoms" - Bridal Shower Invitations in Dusty Rose by Four Wet Feet Studio.
Pink Blossoms Bridal Invitations, Minted. Hello Lovely Studio.

Just in case you have forgotten the potential for an unforgettable a wedding ceremony…

No. 5: Personalized Gifts

There are always people on the gift list to buy for who seem to have everything, and here is a sweet little personalized notebook gift sure to please.

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Editorial Notebook, Minted. Hello Lovely Studio.

In this design by Jennifer Wick, I chose treasured family photos for the cover and decided on ‘love bears all things’ for the center. In the photo below, I’m showing you the clear cover made of a high quality material that protects the lined notebook.

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Editorial Notebook, Minted. Hello Lovely Studio.

For the inside of the cover, there are various options for customization! I chose a photo of the boys which I captioned with “Life is a gift. Love is the point, Mama loves you” since I designed the notebooks for them. Under the photo, I included a list of 10 zen things I penned.

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Editorial Notebook, Minted. Hello Lovely Studio.

My sweet boys!

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Editorial Notebook, Minted. Hello Lovely Studio shares how Minted elevates the everyday!

Here’s the design on the back of the notebook:

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Editorial Notebook, Minted. Hello Lovely Studio loves how Minted elevates the everyday!

So special.

Photo calendars, journals, and graduation announcements from Minted on high quality paper! Hello Lovely Studio.
Heartwarming notebooks are one way Minted elevates the everyday.

You could easily design the cover with the recipient’s name, a favorite quote, or just ‘notes.’

Photo calendars, journals, and graduation announcements from Minted on high quality paper! Hello Lovely Studio.
Editorial Notebook, Minted elevates the everyday!

Pet Portraits

We lost our son’s beloved beautifully blind Snoopy recently who had late stage kidney disease. He brought so much joy into our lives that we are forever changed. We miss him so much and cherish the three years of love we shared.

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The past few Christmases, it was all about the pet portrait gifts! Read about it HERE. These were loved as gifts! And ordering was super easy. Artists at Minted take your photo and transform it into a watercolor print. The paper is luxe and lovely.

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The beautiful portrait of our departed Snoop (above) started out as a simple iPhone photo our son texted me. I actually snapped the photo of Eve for this one, and I love how I was able to communicate back and forth with Minted about the colors I wanted:

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No. 6: Beautiful Fine Art Prints

I have been living with my gorgeous framed fine art prints from Minted for years, and although they have lived in three different homes now, they still bring me joy. My Days in Paris art print started out in our Arizona home and then moved to a bedroom in our former home:

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No. 7: Encouragement Cards

We’re living through extraordinarily challenging times. Who couldn’t use a word of hope, of encouragement, of love?

Floral greeting card designed by Noonday Design at Minted
Just Because – Floral Greeting Card, Noonday Design at Minted.

Thanks for visiting today!

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Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

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White Matelasse Quilt on MY BED
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Trees White Wallpaper Mural
Round Farmhouse Table
Myla Slipcover Sofa
Deconstructed Wingback Bed
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Milagro Heart
Slipcovered Dining Chair
Rustic Farmhouse Stool
Edgecombe End Table
Parisian Style Iron Table Lamp  33.5″
Black or Bronze Accent Table
French Stripe Basket Set
White Cotton Crochet Bed Skirt
French Country Rattan Basket Set
Marble Subway Mosaic Tile
Rattan Basket With Lid
White Ruffle Bedding
Seagrass Basket Set
Schumacher Wild Things Wallpaper
Slipcovered Sofa
Upholstered Dining Arm Chair
Shop My Breakfast Nook
White Matelasse Quilt
Tree Mural Wallpaper
Faux Potted French Lavender
Shaw Daybed
Distressed White French Country Chandelier
French Country Headboard
Oval Back Counter Stool, Set of 2
Antique Brass Pharmacy Floor Lamp
Round French Tufted Ottoman
Kinston Wood Bench
Italian Candelabra Chandelier
Slipcovered Linen Chair
Warner Upholstered Bench
Rustic Country French Dresser
Laurel Wreath Mirror
Round Farmhouse Dining Table
Reclaimed Wood Dresser
Louis Upholstered Bench
Pardon My French Doormat
Stripe Turkish Towel Throw
Pamela Arm Chair
Sweater Weave Basket
French Carved Wood Chandelier
Terracotta Pots & Basket
French Country Wood Chandelier
French Linen Dining Chair
Gustavian Cabinet
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Bar Stool
Beachy White Slipcovered Sofa
Rattan Armchair
Diptyque Oyedo Candle
Cross Back Dining Chair
French Country Candle Holder
French Industrial Metal Chairs (4)
Designer Favorite Wall Mirror
Holborn Lantern Pendant
French Country 6-Light Chandelier
Tray Side Table
French Country Upholstered Arm Chair
Wicker Trunk Set
French Ticking Stripe Pillow
Jute Area Rug
Mohair Throw
Rustic Industrial Farmhouse Shelves
Belgian Linen Sofa
White Duvet & Bedding
Rustic Wood Candlestick Set
French Market Basket
Linen Modern Wing Chair
French Country Farmhouse Baskets
Concrete Pillar Table Lamp
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Style Lamp
Kendall Skirted Dining Chair
White Charleston Sofa
Scrubbed Wood 5-Light Chandelier
Arched Champagne Wall Mirror
Moravian Star 1-Light Pendant
Highback Armchair
Mini Pendant Light
White Vase Set
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Wreath Doormat
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White Waffle Coverlet
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