Nevertheless, it is impossible to keep it traditional, tasteful, chic and online all at the same time, right? You think nothing can replace the thick card stock, the embossed logo, the beautifully lined envelopes... Well, think again. Go online and see for yourself the stunning designs and start contributing your share to carbon offset. Even though, I love decorating our mantel with our friends' and families' holiday cards, I hope we receive more cards in our inboxes this year.
Paperless Post
Paperless Post has hundreds of fine stationery designs with envelopes, liners and logos. You need to buy e-stamps and e-coins to use towards your invitation design and emailing. First 25 stamps are free, then 20 stamps are $4.00. Coins are optional to use for customization. It is add free all the way. They also monitor RSVPs for you.
Pingg Design
The basic "pingg" is free including emailing, addressbook and rsvp management. For an additional $10, pingg plus offers ad-free designs with e-envelopes. And if you insist rain forests will survive your desperate need for postal experience, Pingg also prints and sends your cards for you.
Nursery Notice
Nursery notice only provides designs for birth announcements. You can either upload a list of recipient emails or buy your Nursery Notice on CD to have a lasting copy. The basic Nursery Notice costs just $34 and the link will stay available online for one month.
