NEW YEAR, NEW HOME!
Combining your holiday greetings with your change of address notification? Our luxe holiday moving announcement cards are the perfect solution. New home Christmas cards are an excellent way to share your exciting news with friends and family during the festive season, ensuring your loved ones send their seasonal correspondence to your new address. Even if you've been in your new home for a few months, sending change of address cards provides a wonderful opportunity to showcase your new home to those who haven't seen it in person yet.
CREATE THE PERFECT "WE'VE MOVED" CHRISTMAS CARDS
Our collection of holiday moving announcement photo cards is created exclusively for Minted by our global community of independent artists, guaranteeing unique designs you won't find elsewhere. All our change of address cards are fully customizable with your favorite family photos and personalized greetings, allowing you to create a truly one-of-a-kind card. Choose from our array of color and shape options to best complement your chosen photos. Want to send a more detailed update? Include a backer on a flat card or design a fold-over announcement to share more photos and text updates about your family's achievements over the past year.
Personalization options include:
- Style Selection: From non-photo cards to designs featuring multiple images, we offer a range of options. Choose layouts that are landscape or portrait-oriented based on your uploaded images. Select from card styles that are minimalist, modern, classic, or humorous - perhaps even matching the style of your new home. Our diverse collection ensures you'll find the perfect design to represent your family's personality and your new living space.
- Card Shape: Think outside the box with unique shapes featuring straight, curved, bubbled, tagged, or framed edges. This subtle detail can make your card stand out from the rest of the holiday mail. Consider how different shapes might complement your chosen photos or reflect elements of your new home's architecture.
- Card Layout: Opt for a simple flat "We've Moved" Christmas card or add information to the back. Choose from over 20 different back-of-card arrangements, including a customizable U.S. map to showcase your new location. For those who want to share more, our fold-over cards offer ample space for additional photos, stories about your move, or details about your new neighborhood.
- Color Theme: Easily adjust the color scheme of any design on our website. Want Santa's sleigh in blue instead of brown? A quick click creates a brand-new look! This feature allows you to match your card to your new home's color scheme or your family's favorite holiday palette.
- Holiday Focus: If you're still settling in and missed the Christmas card window, consider our New Year's moving announcements. With creative greetings like "Happy New Here" and "New Year, New Neighborhood", you're sure to find a design that catches your eye and perfectly captures the spirit of your fresh start.
- Luxe Extras: Add custom gold, red, or green foil to select card themes for a lasting impression. The metallic accents can add a festive touch to your moving announcement, making it truly stand out. Consider custom slip-in envelope liners that match your card's style, adding an extra layer of sophistication to your mailing.
- Free Recipient Addressing: Save time addressing your New Home Christmas card with Minted’s free recipient addressing service. Choose from various festive envelope addressing designs during checkout. This service not only saves you time but also ensures a cohesive and polished look for your entire mailing.
"NEW YEAR, NEW ADDRESS" CARDS WITH LUXURY PAPER
We understand that the quality of your card speaks volumes, which is why we offer a range of premium paper options to suit every style and preference:
- Signature Paper: Thick and luxurious, this option provides a high-end feel to your moving announcement.
- Recycled Paper: Eco-friendly, made from 100% post-consumer waste. Perfect for those who want to celebrate their move while being environmentally conscious.
- Smooth Signature Paper: Optimized for the highest quality photo prints, ideal for showcasing images of your new home or family portraits in your new setting.
- Pearlescent Paper: Subtle shiny finish for ultimate elegance, adding a touch of glamor to your holiday moving announcement.
- TripleThick Paper: Our thickest stock, perfect for displaying your moving announcements all season. These cards are so sturdy they can stand on their own, making them ideal for mantle displays.
Need to see the product before deciding? Order a sample to experience our rich colors and paper quality in person. This allows you to feel the texture and see the print quality firsthand, ensuring you choose the perfect option for your "we've moved" Christmas cards.
"WE'VE MOVED" CARDS: WHO TO NOTIFY
Moving to a new home involves more than just packing boxes and hiring movers. It's crucial to inform various entities about your change of address to ensure a smooth transition. To help with your move, here's a comprehensive checklist of essential notifications:
- Post Office: Notifying the post office should be one of your first steps when you’ve moved. Set up mail forwarding to ensure you don't miss any important correspondence during the transition.
- Employer: Update your work records to ensure paychecks, tax forms, and other important documents reach you at your new address.
- Tax Agencies: Notify both state and federal tax agencies. This is crucial for receiving tax-related correspondence and avoiding any issues with your returns.
- Utility Companies: Inform your gas, electric, water, and sewage providers about your move. This helps avoid paying for services at your old address and ensures seamless setup at your new home.
- Department of Motor Vehicles: Update your driver's license and vehicle registration. The timeframe for this varies by state, so check local regulations.
- Phone/Internet/Cable Providers: Arrange for service transfers or new setups at your new address. Don't forget to update your address with your cell phone provider for billing purposes.
- Insurance Companies: Update your home, auto, and life insurance policies to reflect your new address. This ensures continuous coverage and accurate billing.
- Financial Institutions/Loan Providers: Banks, credit card companies, and loan providers need your current address for statements and other important communications.
- Clubs and Organizations: Keep your memberships current by updating your address with gyms, professional associations, and other organizations you belong to.
- Subscription Services: Update your address for magazine subscriptions, subscription boxes, and other regular deliveries to avoid interruption.
- Friends and Family: Last but certainly not least, inform your loved ones about your move. This is where your "we moved" Christmas cards come in handy!
Make the last step easy by sending "we moved" Christmas cards to everyone on your holiday list. Consider expanding your usual address list to inform more of your network about your new location. This approach combines the joy of holiday greetings with the practicality of a moving announcement, all in one beautifully designed card.
TIMING YOUR NEW ADDRESS CHRISTMAS CARDS
While Christmas cards spreading joy, are typically sent in early December, new home Christmas cards offer more flexibility. Here are some timing considerations:
- Pre-Move Announcements: Send your cards a few weeks before your move. This allows friends and family in the area to visit you at your old address before you relocate.
- Immediate Post-Move: If you're settled in time for the holiday season, send your cards in early December along with other holiday greetings.
- New Year Announcements: If you've missed the Christmas mailing window, opt for New Year's cards. These "New Year, New Home" announcements can be sent anytime from late December to mid-January.
- Housewarming Invitations: Consider combining your moving announcement with an invitation to a housewarming party. This works well for local friends and family.
MAKING YOUR MOVING CHRISTMAS CARDS MEMORABLE
To create truly special new home Christmas cards, consider these ideas:
- Before and After Photos: Include a picture of your old home alongside your new one for a visual representation of your move.
- Family Portrait: Showcase your family in front of your new home, capturing the excitement of this new chapter. For tips on creating a stunning family portrait, check out Minted's tips to perfect family photos.
- New Address Highlight: Creatively incorporate your new address into the card design, perhaps using festive fonts or graphics.
- Moving Story: Share a brief anecdote about your move or what you love most about your new neighborhood.
- New Traditions: Mention any new holiday traditions you're starting in your new home. Take inspiration from Minted's guide to holiday traditions around the world, adding an international flair to your first holiday season in your new space.
By creating beautiful and informative new home Christmas cards, you can share your joy and new address with style this holiday season. Whether you've moved across town or across the country, these cards serve as a wonderful way to keep your loved ones updated and involved in your life's journey. With Minted's wide array of designs and customization options, you're sure to find the perfect way to announce your move and spread holiday cheer all at once.
