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Spreading Cheer with Tiny Prints, and the Shenanigans of Lolly the Elf

December 12, 2013 by Cassie 38 Comments

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Last week as part of Dare to DIY, we had an awesome giveaway from Tiny Prints.  Tiny Prints offers amazing quality printed stationery, greeting cards, invitations, announcements and more!
I was given the opportunity to order 50 greeting cards from Tiny Prints.  We had just had family photos taken, so I was excited for the chance to use one of those on our holiday cards this year.  Typically I take our photo for our card and it’s just the kids.  How nice that Chris and I were actually on it, too this year!  I chose this picture because I loved the lighting, it had the perfect space for working, and I thought it captured personalities well.

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I searched on Tiny Prints for the perfect card that had word placement in the right place and the right color (red, which was our accent color in our photos).

I chose the Preppy Merry in Winterberry, as the placement of the wording and color was perfect!  Here is what they look like…

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These are by far the nicest Christmas cards we have ever had!  They are awesome quality paper, and the finish is perfect!  I am so excited to get these out that I might even get them in the mail on time this year!

Now, another way holiday cheer is spread around here is in the shenanigans of our elf, Lolly.  He returned to our house the day after Thanksgiving and has been keeping us on our toes.   And yes, I am totally aware that this elf just gives me an excuse to play with an elf doll as an adult.  And I am A-OK with that.



He returned to us letting us know what we had in store….

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He’s been catching up on the BHG cookie recipes in the loo.

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Snuggling with Emmy’s stuffed dog in her doll bed.

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Come on kids, GET THE MESSAGE!! (I am so tired of wiping up toothpaste!)

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Wannabe Nutcracker.

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He decorated our chalk tree.

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He showed off his splits to the angel.  She looks either please or terrified.  He looks snarky.

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He got in some bull riding.

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This was the night before our first snow- he was ready to go sledding!!!

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Who stole the cookie from the cookie jar?

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Trying to fill Santa’s shoes.

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And my personal favorite so far…. “I am king of the world!”  I totally went there.  And now you can, too.

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I will be sure to post one or two more times with all of Lolly’s adventures!  Do you have an elf on the shelf?  My mom wishes they were around when we were kids because she sees how much fun I am having!  I don’t know…. I think my kids are going to understand about Santa, but when I tell them I was also staging Lolly in funny poses, that might freak them out.  I’ll take my chances.
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  1. Bethany DeVore says

    December 12, 2013 at 11:59 am

    I love all your elf shenanigans! Your family pictures are so beautiful, the card looks great too!

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  2. Heather{Our Life In a Click} says

    December 12, 2013 at 1:05 pm

    I ordered our card from tiny prints. Can’t wait to see it! I’ve used them quite a few times! Lolly cracks me up! It’s fun following along here and on IG!

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  3. Eclectically Vintage says

    December 12, 2013 at 1:08 pm

    Lolly has been working out – he looks very buff and he does a killer split!
    Kelly

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  4. Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says

    December 12, 2013 at 2:11 pm

    Lolly is really a little IMP! Lolly has really gotten into some imaginative places and situations. Really fun to watch.

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  5. Kelly says

    December 12, 2013 at 2:20 pm

    I’m with your mom_I wish it had of been around for my kids too. The funny thing is my sone who is now 15 has always loved the Grinch, so I haev a stuffed Grinch that I’ve done the same with–not everyday.. but just here and there–and to this day he hangs around the living room on the couch ubnder the tree and sometime I hide him in the pantry for my son to find in the morning…

    Your family pic is adorable, and your hair looks great…. how are you doing with growing out the bangs? I’m struggling with mine… LOl

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  6. Gretchen says

    December 12, 2013 at 2:25 pm

    Great card! I used to think elf on a shelf was creepy, but you and some other people have won me over with how much fun you have with it. We might have to do it for Abe in a couple of years 🙂

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  7. Julia Konya says

    December 12, 2013 at 2:28 pm

    Oh my, I love your card!!!
    And the elf thing is so fun. We are doing it for the first time this year!

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  8. Good Time Charlie says

    December 12, 2013 at 2:41 pm

    Lolly needs to lay off those cookies or the Elf suit may not fit for much longer. I laughed out loud with King of the World. But more like, I AM KING OF THE WORLD!

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  9. Dana Frieling says

    December 12, 2013 at 3:14 pm

    They won’t be freaked out, they’ll appreciate your creativity!

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  10. pam {simple details} says

    December 12, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    Someone is having fun with the Lolly!! 🙂 LOVE your beautiful cards, you need a BIG black & white poster of that great photo of all of you!

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  11. designchic says

    December 12, 2013 at 3:46 pm

    What a beautiful card and love all of the elf travels…so fun!!

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  12. *Shabby LOCO!* says

    December 12, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    Lurv Tiny Prints!
    We did ours there too!
    Very good quality cardstock and FAST!!
    P.S Love the “Splits” and Yes, she does look appalled! LOL

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  13. Mekenzie @ interiorsbykenz.com says

    December 12, 2013 at 4:37 pm

    Your Christmas card is perfect! I love it. And I love Lolly. Such a great little elf 🙂 You’re so creative and fun!

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  14. 17 Perth says

    December 12, 2013 at 5:59 pm

    Oh my word!! Hahaha. These are awesome Cassie! King of the world is definitely my favorite. Lolly certainly is creative!

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  15. Vintage Prairie Style says

    December 12, 2013 at 6:32 pm

    oh lolly, you crazy elf… our elf, sara, keeps flying back to the same spot… i guess she really likes a familiar place, after a busy night with santa… that’s what we think…oops…

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  16. Denise at PinkPostcard. says

    December 12, 2013 at 6:58 pm

    oh my gosh I am laughing so hard!!!! Lolly is too much. I especially love the one with the splits 😀 Cracks me up! Your cards turned out gorgeous! LOVE

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  17. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    December 12, 2013 at 7:10 pm

    Your family Christmas card is just beautiful and I love the sentiment that you picked – perfect in red! Lolly is having so much fun at your house, he may not want to return to the North Pole!

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  18. Haley says

    December 12, 2013 at 8:12 pm

    You’re cards look great. It looks like you are having a lot of fun with Lolly. I love looking at pictures of what people are doing with their Elf on the Shelf, but I’m not sure I want one when my kid gets older. I’m to lazy to come up with enough creative ideas that it would be fun for my daughter.

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  19. Gwen says

    December 12, 2013 at 9:21 pm

    I think Lolly is having WAY too much fun with that Barbie. Better watch out!

    Love, love , love your cards!

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  20. Danielle says

    December 12, 2013 at 10:50 pm

    Lolly, the elf, is having quite a month! Ha! Ha! So cute!

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  21. Kim @ NewlyWoodwards says

    December 12, 2013 at 11:47 pm

    I love the Christmas card you chose. What a great sentiment for the holidays.

    And that Lolly, getting around!

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  22. Gail Wilson says

    December 13, 2013 at 12:44 am

    You did a great job designing the Christmas Card, it IS the perfect picture!
    Loving the Lolly pics! I too wish it had been around when jamie was young. 🙂
    gail

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  23. deborah@confessions of a craigslist junkie says

    December 13, 2013 at 1:45 am

    Great cards — and love your chalk tree!

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  24. anu says

    December 13, 2013 at 1:56 am

    Love your card. It’s perfect!

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  25. Rhonda @ home.made. says

    December 13, 2013 at 2:56 am

    Gorgeous picture Cassie! And I enjoy following along with Lolly’s adventures!

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  26. Allison says

    December 13, 2013 at 3:46 am

    Your card is beautiful Cassie! I love that photo of all of you. Lolly certainly has the best time at your house. So fun to see what he’s up to next!

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  27. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Reno says

    December 13, 2013 at 3:47 am

    That card is absolutely perfect and your elf has been super entertaining thus far! 😉

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  28. Our Pinteresting Family says

    December 13, 2013 at 7:20 am

    Your card is beautiful! I always use Tiny Prints and have always ban been so happy with how they turn out. Love the Elf ideas especially the filling of Santa’s shoes.

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    • Our Pinteresting Family says

      December 13, 2013 at 7:20 am

      *take out ban 😉

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  29. House Envy says

    December 13, 2013 at 4:33 pm

    I’ve used tiny prints several times and they do have great quality and designs. Your card turned out great! I also love those elves. They are so crazy!

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  30. Mindy says

    December 13, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    Hahahah! I love the Titanic one

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  31. Rachel says

    December 13, 2013 at 9:00 pm

    Your card is perfection! That family picture is just beautiful. Love it all!

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  32. Amber Wills says

    December 14, 2013 at 1:26 am

    Love the Christmas card! That’s a great mix of fonts! Plus the family is pretty cute too. 🙂 I’m so glad you instagram Lolly because we aren’t so great with remembering to move Lowell over here.

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  33. Tiffany says

    December 14, 2013 at 4:09 am

    Beautiful cards! We’ve been using Tiny Prints for years and have always been very happy with how they’ve turned out. We have an elf also, Rowan. He’s not nearly as mischievous as yours. We’re lucky if we remember to move him. There’s been a lot of “snowstorms” this year when the poor thing couldn’t travel back to Santa. Lol.

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  34. Kelly says

    December 14, 2013 at 3:44 pm

    The photo of him spooning the stuffed dog cracks me up. He looks like he’s up to NO good.

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  35. Ali Richardson says

    December 15, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    Haha!! I totally love your card (and better get one in the mail hint hint). Silly Lolly. Hayden wants to change her elf’s name from Eloise to Lolly after seeing that pic of Lolly flying 😉

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