I hate writing Christmas cards...?

Question

Does anyone know of anywhere that makes rubber stamps (on the internet) so I can just stamp my name on cards?

Answer 1

why not put them through your printer, pick a program draw a mark on white paper to simulate where the card and lettering would be (for trial and error without ruining cards) and then you can print a msg, a picture, whatever you want ...

Answer 2

Maddog is correct that you can order a signature stamp at most stationers however they have become more expensive recently partly courtesy of Royal Mail so this is likely to cost £20 to £30 and as others have pointed out seems a bit rude.

Instead of Christmas cards some of my customers buy A4 sheets with Christmas designs around the edges in colour. They then write a chatty letter with all their family news during the last year on a PLAIN sheet of paper keeping the text within the plain area of the design paper. They then photocopy the letter onto the design paper.

You only need to write one letter for any number of people but It looks as though you have put a lot of effort into it.

Answer 3

I used to tell my friends to cherish their cards handwritten by me cos when I became a millionaire id be paying someone to sign my name in the cards, as lifting my arm would be too much effort. A rubber stamp of some sort would be a cheaper alternative, but doesnt quite have the same i cant be bothered appeal to me. Id have to lift my arm twice at least, once to stamp in ink and then again to stamp down on the paper.........need a rest just thinking about it!! Like your thinking that has to be on the internet tho, no point going out looking when you could have it delivered to your door, from a few finger clicks on the mouse and keyboard.

One other answer would be to just not send any. Practice the line damn Royal Mail they lose everything, when you ask if ppl received their xmas cards from you. In reality the Royal Mail have lost countless numbers of my letters this year, from CRB checks i needed for jobs to cheque books!!!!! so v plausible explanation.

Currently however im in a v festive mood and tend to be one of those ppl who goes to length to personalise each card with a long heartfelt message, using different coloured pens, and fancy xmas stickers etc.

Answer 4

Go to any office supply store, like Staples, Office Max or even just a local stationary store. They can get stamps made either in block type lettering or they can copy your signature for a stamp. I don't know how you'd get the same service on the Internet if you wanted to use your signature. You can probably order a stamp on line, but you'd have to mail or fax a copy of your signature for them to make the stamp. How many cards do you send that you think you'd like to have a stamp for?

Answer 5

With you on signing cards, bit of a pain especially at work where it's like a virus. What you can do if you have a printer is buy mixed cards all the same size, measure the cards and enter this as custom size paper. Then it's a case of testing the printing, and then creating the greeting, if you take some time you can produce the envelopes at the same time, takes the grunt out of the task.

Answer 6

How long does it take to write 'Angel' and put a X on a card?

If you really feel that way, i wouldnt bother at all.

I like writing my cards, and if i havent got much time i just do a few a day from now til Christmas. I try to write something personal and interesting on each one, but i think a scribbled name and a kiss is acceptable.

I certainly wouldnt want to receive a card from someone who couldnt be bothered to write on it, and resented sending it or spending the time. That's not what Christmas is all about.

If your list is too long, then why not see where you can cut down?

Answer 7

It won't be nice for your friends and family to receive. I will be disappointed too if there aren't a couple of lines in there about what you've been up to!

The best way (for next year) is to start writing cards in mid-November, a couple a night.

But to answer your question, it is possible to get rubber stamps made up, perhaps from an independant stationers'. Have you googled?

Answer 8

Hmm, well I am not sure about where to find rubber stamps--but you might want to consider sticker mailing labels. They'd look a bit more personal than a cold rubber-stamped signature. You could find the mailing labels at any store that sells office products. Once you purchase them, you could format them using Microsoft Word and type up your name to appear on each of the sticker labels, print them out, and voila, you have your name on dozens of sticker mailing labels. You could even add a little Christmas-y icon next to your name.

Answer 9

Not sure where to get a rubber stamp at. But I hate weriting cards to..So i switched to sending Ecards :P I'm so lazy

Answer 10

Rather than using a rubber stamp, run them through your printer.
Neater, and you can use red and green ink if you have a color printer. Try to enjoy the spirit of Christmas.