This is our second year writing about Minted.com, an online retailer that specializes in cards, art, gifts for home designed by independent artists from around the world.  Even customized photo cards are special – the templates are thoughtfully designed by real artists, and each artist gets a small percentage of the sale.

Here are some of my favorites this year:

A card that’s a hanging Christmas ornament! I love this from Lehan Veenker from Plainfield, Illinois.

Luggage tag design by Four Wet Feet Studio in Sacramento, CA

Artist Cass Loh from Kuala Lampur, Malaysia created this design:

Last year, we ordered a framed art print of one of Scott and my favorite spots on the California coast. I choose “reclaimed barnwood” as a frame. It’s a lovely reminder of a special moment in our relationship, a spot where we fell in love.

This year, we’ll buy another framed piece – this time we’ll choose 30 of our favorite photos from the year to commemorate into this beautiful heart-shaped piece. The frame I’ve fallen in love with is the Whitewashed Herringbone, made from sustainable mango wood.

If you order your holiday cards, or custom gifts, do it soon! Minted is featuring a big discount!

Minted.com Giveaway

Minted.com is providing a $50 gift certificate.