{"id":49135,"date":"2022-11-04T15:28:06","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T15:28:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snapfish.co.uk\/blog\/?p=49135"},"modified":"2022-11-04T15:28:07","modified_gmt":"2022-11-04T15:28:07","slug":"how-to-get-a-head-start-on-your-christmas-festive-party-invitations-thank-you-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snapfish.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-get-a-head-start-on-your-christmas-festive-party-invitations-thank-you-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get a Head Start on Your Christmas &#038; Festive Party Invitations &#038; Thank You Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.ie\/christmas-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"980\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/header-ukie-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-980x640-20220922.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas &amp; Festive Party Invitations &amp; Thank You Cards\" class=\"wp-image-49092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/header-ukie-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-980x640-20220922.jpg 980w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/header-ukie-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-980x640-20220922-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/header-ukie-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-980x640-20220922-768x502.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/a><figcaption> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.ie\/design-detail?category=StoreCat_425180&amp;dgId=a566e58bd68a43489a1c3946fbd21342&amp;designId=314c9d2409404052ad7eec7d474b6fc2&amp;sku=CommerceProduct_415360&amp;ptype=cards&amp;pcat=christmas_holiday_1989_snapfish_uk&amp;scat=&amp;filters=subCategories~christmas_thank_you_cards_10919_1510592923_snapfish_uk%3BpremiumPrintingOptions~goldFoil&amp;searchPhrase=&amp;designName=Botanical%20Thank%20You&amp;withSku=N&amp;qty=20&amp;dgCatId=christmas_thank_you_cards_10919_1510592923_snapfish_uk&amp;pcatName=Christmas%20&amp;%20New%20Year&amp;option=CommerceOption_122491&amp;eoption=CommerceOption_281506&amp;sortCriteria=toppicks&amp;productCategory=Card%20&amp;%20Stationery#\/dgview\" target=\"_blank\" >&#8220;Botanical Thank You&#8221;<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.ie\/flat-5x7-cards-details?category=StoreCat_29645&amp;dgId=a98d3311001c44649afaa33f0e6808a6&amp;designId=c36fa470cd8c40a3ac53a4340a1a6dac&amp;sku=CommerceProduct_19492&amp;ptype=cards&amp;pcat=christmas_holiday_1989_snapfish_uk&amp;scat=&amp;filters=subCategories~christmas_thank_you_cards_10919_1510592923_snapfish_uk%3BskuList~CommerceProduct_19492%2CCommerceProduct_19495%2CCommerceProduct_19499%2CCommerceProduct_19494%2CCommerceProduct_19493%2CCommerceProduct_19498%7CCommerceProduct_19503%2CCommerceProduct_19505%2CCommerceProduct_19508%2CCommerceProduct_19506%2CCommerceProduct_19504%2CCommerceProduct_19507&amp;searchPhrase=&amp;designName=Rustic%20Tag%20Thanks%20Flat%20Card&amp;withSku=N&amp;qty=20&amp;dgCatId=christmas_thank_you_cards_10919_1510592923_snapfish_uk&amp;pcatName=Christmas%20&amp;%20New%20Year&amp;eoption=CommerceOption_93856&amp;sortCriteria=toppicks&amp;productCategory=Card%20&amp;%20Stationery#\/dgview\" target=\"_blank\" >&#8220;Rustic Tag Thanks Flat Card&#8221;<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.ie\/flat-5x7-cards-details?category=StoreCat_29645&amp;dgId=86c356b832bf474d94d5cce58109685c&amp;designId=5c5422dabdf34668a29f889b7935a3ed&amp;sku=CommerceProduct_19492&amp;ptype=cards&amp;pcat=finley_press_10944_snapfish_uk&amp;designName=Designs%20by%20Finley%20Press&amp;dgCatId=finley_press_10944_snapfish_uk&amp;algSearch=christmas%20party&amp;fromSrc=serp#\/dgview?productCategory=Card%20%26%20Stationery\" target=\"_blank\" >&#8220;Christmas Cheers&#8221;<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.ie\/occasions\/personalised-christmas-gifts\" target=\"_blank\" >Christmas season<\/a> is fast approaching, which means it&#8217;s time to start thinking about your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.ie\/occasions\/personalised-christmas-gifts\" target=\"_blank\" >Christmas or New Year&#8217;s party<\/a>! Sending out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.ie\/christmas-cards\" target=\"_blank\" >Christmas party invitations and thank you cards<\/a> is a great way to spread some festive cheer and show your friends and family how much you care. But with all the other Christmas preparations, it can be hard to find the time to get everything done without feeling overwhelmed and burnt out. Here are a few pro tips to help you have a more relaxing festive season!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-start-early\">1. Start early! <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sooner you start planning, the more time you&#8217;ll have to get everything done. December will be here before you know it, so it&#8217;s best to start planning now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.ie\/flat-5x7-cards-details?category=StoreCat_29645&amp;dgId=d4ea00709dbf4857a8effe08ecf1adea&amp;designId=fffb5eabd7ac489698ec508da923c889&amp;sku=CommerceProduct_19492&amp;ptype=cards&amp;pcat=modern_76387_1567060348_snapfish_uk&amp;designName=Modern%20Christmas%20Cards&amp;dgCatId=modern_76387_1567060348_snapfish_uk&amp;algSearch=snowy%20christmas&amp;fromSrc=serp#\/dgview?sku=CommerceProduct_19492&amp;qty=20&amp;designId=08ffd579519b41688692bd44bbdcc4af&amp;option=&amp;eoption=CommerceOption_93856&amp;incNLDesigns=true&amp;productCategory=Card%20%26%20Stationery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-ukie-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas &amp; Festive Party Invitations &amp; Thank You Cards\" class=\"wp-image-49096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-ukie-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-ukie-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-ukie-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-ukie-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-ukie-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.ie\/flat-5x7-cards-details?category=StoreCat_29645&amp;dgId=d4ea00709dbf4857a8effe08ecf1adea&amp;designId=fffb5eabd7ac489698ec508da923c889&amp;sku=CommerceProduct_19492&amp;ptype=cards&amp;pcat=modern_76387_1567060348_snapfish_uk&amp;designName=Modern%20Christmas%20Cards&amp;dgCatId=modern_76387_1567060348_snapfish_uk&amp;algSearch=snowy%20christmas&amp;fromSrc=serp#\/dgview?sku=CommerceProduct_19492&amp;qty=20&amp;designId=08ffd579519b41688692bd44bbdcc4af&amp;option=&amp;eoption=CommerceOption_93856&amp;incNLDesigns=true&amp;productCategory=Card%20%26%20Stationery\" target=\"_blank\" >&#8220;Snowy Christmas&#8221;<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-keep-it-simple\">2. Keep it simple. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s no need to go overboard with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.ie\/christmas-cards\" target=\"_blank\" >invitations<\/a> or thank you cards. A simple design will do the trick and save you time in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-ie-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-ie-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-ie-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-ie-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-ie-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-ie-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.ie\/flat-5x7-cards-details?category=StoreCat_29645&amp;dgId=a45b4a574fe049fba90cc253cef7cbe8&amp;designId=8fe2fd073ad84a51ad37b1386f7095c7&amp;sku=CommerceProduct_19492&amp;ptype=cards&amp;pcat=kelly_nasuta_10944_snapfish_uk&amp;designName=Designs%20by%20Kelly%20Nasuta&amp;dgCatId=kelly_nasuta_10944_snapfish_uk&amp;algSearch=christmas%20party%20invitations&amp;fromSrc=serp#\/dgview?productCategory=Card%20%26%20Stationery\" target=\"_blank\" >&#8220;Christmas Sparkle&#8221;<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-be-creative\">3. Be creative. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re stuck for ideas, try looking online for inspiration. There are plenty of great resources available that can help spark your creativity. Have fun browsing our wide range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.ie\/christmas-cards\" target=\"_blank\" >premade Christmas card layouts<\/a> that&#8217;ll have you designing invites and thank you cards with a personal feel within mere minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.ie\/christmas-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-uk-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas &amp; Festive Party Invitations &amp; Thank You Cards\" class=\"wp-image-49104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-uk-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-uk-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-uk-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-uk-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-uk-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.ie\/design-detail?category=StoreCat_425180&amp;dgId=dbd41068db2c49cbb01fcb759f16ccd1&amp;designId=33d169eaa41843baafbf7c6c8dca0cb3&amp;sku=CommerceProduct_415360&amp;ptype=cards&amp;pcat=christmas_holiday_1989_snapfish_uk&amp;scat=&amp;filters=subCategories~christmas_thank_you_cards_10919_1510592923_snapfish_uk&amp;searchPhrase=&amp;designName=Photo%20Corner%20Thanks&amp;withSku=N&amp;qty=20&amp;dgCatId=christmas_thank_you_cards_10919_1510592923_snapfish_uk&amp;pcatName=Christmas%20&amp;%20New%20Year&amp;option=CommerceOption_87859&amp;eoption=CommerceOption_281506&amp;sortCriteria=toppicks&amp;productCategory=Card%20&amp;%20Stationery#\/dgview\" target=\"_blank\" >&#8220;Photo Corner Thanks&#8221;<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.ie\/design-detail?category=StoreCat_29645&amp;dgId=6574ce23a5f4423aa0a725355a857a87&amp;designId=c94fd6f29d44444d971c676cc5a58de1&amp;sku=CommerceProduct_19492&amp;ptype=cards&amp;pcat=kelly_nasuta_10944_snapfish_uk&amp;designName=Designs%20by%20Kelly%20Nasuta&amp;dgCatId=kelly_nasuta_10944_snapfish_uk&amp;algSearch=christmas%20invite&amp;fromSrc=serp#\/dgview?sku=CommerceProduct_157397&amp;qty=20&amp;designId=c94fd6f29d44444d971c676cc5a58de1&amp;option=&amp;eoption=CommerceOption_281506&amp;incNLDesigns=true&amp;productCategory=Card%20%26%20Stationery\" target=\"_blank\" >&#8220;Christmas Party&#8221;<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-personalise-the-front-and-back-of-your-cards-with-photos-design-and-text\">4. Personalise the front and back of your cards with photos, design, and text. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can even customise the foil text on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.ie\/christmas-cards\" target=\"_blank\" >Embossed Foil Christmas Cards<\/a> or choose between 2 lovely card trim designs on our flat card sets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4A-ie-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4A-ie-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4A-ie-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4A-ie-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4A-ie-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4A-ie-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.ie\/design-detail?category=StoreCat_425180&amp;dgId=9340b9a765b9429f92ae01f7ae9bda7a&amp;designId=d7a61d6e269348d98376dda6eab7c58e&amp;sku=CommerceProduct_415360&amp;ptype=cards&amp;pcat=christmas_holiday_1989_snapfish_uk&amp;scat=&amp;filters=subCategories~christmas_thank_you_cards_10919_1510592923_snapfish_uk&amp;searchPhrase=&amp;designName=Swash%20Away%20Thank%20You&amp;withSku=N&amp;qty=20&amp;dgCatId=christmas_thank_you_cards_10919_1510592923_snapfish_uk&amp;pcatName=Christmas%20&amp;%20New%20Year&amp;option=CommerceOption_122491&amp;eoption=CommerceOption_281506&amp;sortCriteria=toppicks&amp;productCategory=Card%20&amp;%20Stationery#\/dgview\" target=\"_blank\" >&#8220;Swash Away Thank You&#8221;<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4B-IE-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4B-IE-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4B-IE-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4B-IE-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4B-IE-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4B-IE-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-don-t-forget-the-envelopes\">5. Don&#8217;t forget the envelopes!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll also have the option to choose return address printing on your envelopes for a minimal cost!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5-ie-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5-ie-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5-ie-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5-ie-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5-ie-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5-ie-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.ie\/flat-5x7-cards-details?category=StoreCat_29645&amp;dgId=3d47ff412fed4d2e9ce7722b717ecba4&amp;designId=7686087b91e843948c6340ce5422796f&amp;sku=CommerceProduct_19492&amp;ptype=cards&amp;pcat=christmas_holiday_1989_snapfish_uk&amp;scat=&amp;filters=subCategories~christmas_thank_you_cards_10919_1510592923_snapfish_uk&amp;searchPhrase=&amp;designName=Wooden%20Botanical%20Thank%20You&amp;withSku=N&amp;qty=20&amp;dgCatId=christmas_thank_you_cards_10919_1510592923_snapfish_uk&amp;pcatName=Christmas%20&amp;%20New%20Year&amp;eoption=CommerceOption_93856&amp;sortCriteria=toppicks&amp;productCategory=Card%20&amp;%20Stationery#\/dgview\" target=\"_blank\" >&#8220;Wooden Botanical Thank You&#8221;<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-don-t-have-time-to-sit-down-at-a-computer\">6. Don&#8217;t have time to sit down at a computer? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can easily and quickly design, customise and <a href=\"https:\/\/snapie.app.link\/NLAfVVtlV5\" target=\"_blank\" >order your cards through our handy Snapfish app<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.ie\/christmas-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-uk-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas &amp; Festive Party Invitations &amp; Thank You Cards\" class=\"wp-image-49128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-uk-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-uk-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-uk-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-uk-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-uk-blog-get-ahead-create-xmas-invites-1080x1080-20220922.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.ie\/flat-5x7-cards-details?category=StoreCat_29645&amp;dgId=300402bf60f148e895bb2b481ba88ff7&amp;designId=ecaddad923b84aee842431fedb77390c&amp;sku=CommerceProduct_19492&amp;ptype=cards&amp;pcat=winter_party_invites_10892_1510171843_snapfish_uk&amp;designName=Winter%20Party%20Invites&amp;dgCatId=winter_party_invites_10892_1510171843_snapfish_uk&amp;algSearch=christmas%20invite&amp;fromSrc=serp#\/dgview?productCategory=Card%20%26%20Stationery\" target=\"_blank\" >&#8220;Christmas Cocktails&#8221;<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.ie\/flat-5x7-cards-details?category=StoreCat_29645&amp;dgId=14444b7fbea64e20b6769677509f3c95&amp;designId=2ccfbdbf293647128a0780a1824de2b4&amp;sku=CommerceProduct_19492&amp;ptype=cards&amp;pcat=christmas_thank_you_cards_10919_1510592923_snapfish_uk&amp;designName=Christmas%20Thank%20You%20Cards&amp;dgCatId=christmas_thank_you_cards_10919_1510592923_snapfish_uk&amp;algSearch=wreath%20thank%20you&amp;fromSrc=serp#\/dgview?productCategory=Card%20%26%20Stationery\" target=\"_blank\" >&#8220;Christmas Wreath&#8221;<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-browse-all-of-our-christmas-invites-and-cards-here\">Browse all of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.ie\/christmas-cards\" target=\"_blank\" >Christmas invites and cards<\/a> here.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span>Don\u2019t forget to tag your photo stories on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/snapfishie\" target=\"_blank\" >Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/snapfishie\" target=\"_blank\" >Instagram <\/a>or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/snapfishie\" target=\"_blank\" >Pinterest<\/a> with @snapfishIE and #snapfishie. We love seeing what you create.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Christmas season is fast approaching, which means it&#8217;s time to start thinking about your Christmas or New Year&#8217;s party! Sending out Christmas party invitations and thank you cards is a great way to spread some festive cheer and show your friends and family how much you care. 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