Handmade Holiday Cards

Christmas cards - Store bought vs. handmade?

If you received a handmade Christmas card from a family member or friend *last* year, would you be offended if that person sent a store-bought card *this* year? I've been making handmade cards, but don't want anyone to be upset next year if I send boxed cards!

Public Comments

1. If they're offended, they're just plain silly. At least you're sending them a card. It isn't all that common anymore. Unless they're complete twits, they'll realize that sometimes life catches up with you and you just don't have all the time you used to have.
2. NO , but I think it's so sweet when children make cards to give to family members take care :>)
3. i personally won't be offended!
4. i don't think they'll be offended if you send them a store-bought card. its the thought that counts. they'll still appreciate may it be handmade or store bought
5. I would not be upset, because I have made homemade Christmas cards before and know how expensive it can get.
6. It is the thought that counts, and no I would not be offended.
7. I would not be offended. However, i would pick the handmade card anyday. There so much more personal and everything. But i would definetly not be offended, i might just assume that the person has more things to do these days. Good luck!
8. I am sure that they will be touched that you sent a card; it really is a forgotten art.
9. Hey, a card is a card. Sounds pretty odd to care about how it was made.
10. No reasonable person would be offended. Both kinds of cards can be beautiful depending on the design and message inside.
11. I make my own cards and most people don't notice =(
12. its the thought that counts, they shouldn't be offended at all. maybe you could write a long message in each of the cards im sure people would love that
13. People should be cool and not be offended if you send a store-bought card.
14. they shouldn't be offended, but i usually make cards for my closes friends and family, and buy cards for the rest
15. Never, I would be glad to receive a store bought card. Also if they were just to call and wish me a Merry Christmas, I would not be offended. After all it's the thought that counts!