Written by Caroline Jung

Each year Minted hosts our highly anticipated holiday photo card competition in search of the best and freshest holiday card designs. The results blew us away! Independent designers from all over the world stepped up to the challenge—we received an incredible 4,103 submissions from 481 artists. The votes have been tallied and the Top 50 winners have been chosen, see them all right here.

Shannon proves her typography expertise once again with this quirky and fun design. This card successfully places an eclectic mix of vintage and modern fonts in a sophisticated and balanced layout. The kraft paper luggage tag is sure to bring the charm of the holiday traveling season to the homes of your friends and family.

Written by Katy Greenspan

Each year Minted hosts our highly anticipated holiday photo card competition in search of the best and freshest holiday card designs. The results blew us away! Independent designers from all over the world stepped up to the challenge—we received an incredible 4,103 submissions from 481 artists. The votes have been tallied and the Top 50 winners have been chosen, see them all right here.

Some artists I know best by their signature florals or illustrations or style of lettering, but I can generally spot a Pistols design when I see wonderfully clever copy coupled with the most perfect combination of artwork and type to bring it to life. This card is no exception! The design is simple, yet playful, and an adorable way for a family to share that they received an extra special present for the holidays this year.

Written by Rose Shattuck

Each year Minted hosts our highly anticipated holiday photo card competition in search of the best and freshest holiday card designs. The results blew us away! Independent designers from all over the world stepped up to the challenge—we received an incredible 4,103 submissions from 481 artists. The votes have been tallied and the Top 50 winners have been chosen, see them all right here.

Whimsical and bright, “Hap-happiest time” makes us smile from ear to ear. Jen’s simple color palette allows her always-incredible hand-drawn lettering to take center stage, and the mix of styles is unexpected and fun. We love how the stars, dashes, and dots play around the text. Who couldn’t be happy about a design like this?

Written by Annie Clark

Each year Minted hosts our highly anticipated holiday photo card competition in search of the best and freshest holiday card designs. The results blew us away! Independent designers from all over the world stepped up to the challenge—we received an incredible 4,103 submissions from 481 artists. The votes have been tallied and the Top 50 winners have been chosen, see them all right here.

“A Holiday Note” strikes the perfect balance between classic and modern. Chryssi’s confident use of white space frames the photo and puts it at center stage, while the playful handwritten-style script adds a festive twist. Crafting such a clean design is no easy task, and this holiday card proves that less can truly be more.

Written by Kirsten Wolfe

Each year Minted hosts our highly anticipated holiday photo card competition in search of the best and freshest holiday card designs. The results blew us away! Independent designers from all over the world stepped up to the challenge—we received an incredible 4,103 submissions from 481 artists. The votes have been tallied and the Top 50 winners have been chosen, see them all right here.

I am absolutely swooning over Rachel’s “Evergreen Frame”! The elegant design uses curved pine garlands to create a bountiful frame for the holiday sentiments. White type pops off of the bright red background, and the mix of font styles creates an ideal composition. Perfectly modern – but with a nod to tradition – this card is sure to make a grand statement.

Written by Caroline Jung

Each year Minted hosts our highly anticipated holiday photo card competition in search of the best and freshest holiday card designs. The results blew us away! Independent designers from all over the world stepped up to the challenge—we received an incredible 4,103 submissions from 481 artists. The votes have been tallied and the Top 50 winners have been chosen, see them all right here.

The spectacular use of big, bold, and bright lettering makes this fun holiday card pop! Karidy has garnished this delightful composition with festive details. From the chalked look of each letter to the joyful red holly berries and verdant leaves, this design really does make the season jolly! With a holiday card this expertly crafted, it’s hard to believe Karidy had been a Mintie for less than a year when this challenge started. We’re so very lucky to have her!

Written by Katy Greenspan

Each year Minted hosts our highly anticipated holiday photo card competition in search of the best and freshest holiday card designs. The results blew us away! Independent designers from all over the world stepped up to the challenge—we received an incredible 4,103 submissions from 481 artists. The votes have been tallied and the Top 50 winners have been chosen, see them all right here.

“Merry Wish” by Lori Wemple

Is there anything Lori Wemple can’t do? Lori is well established as a master of designing with vibrant colors and rich textures – she even did a Minted Master Tutorial on it! But here, she proves that with just one color (and very possibly one hand tied behind her back), she can create a truly stunning holiday card. If I didn’t know how sweet she is, I might accuse her of being a show off! The elegant lettering, intricately fitted, flows together to make a perfect Christmas tree.

Written by Mariam Naficy

By Mariam Naficy, Minted Founder & CEO

Today, we continue to make spirits bright with the announcement of the 21st-30th ranked designs from our ‘Let it Snow!’ Holiday Card Challenge. Seeing these wonderful pieces together gives me a very warm feeling. We are continually blown away by the quality and quantity of submissions to the holiday challenge, and to be voted into the top 30 is truly an incredible accomplishment. My most sincere congratulations to these very creative talents!

Written by Mariam Naficy

By Mariam Naficy, Minted Founder & CEO

It’s hard to believe it’s that time of year once again! While most folks are wondering where the summer went, here at Minted, we are already looking forward to winter. It feels like each year the holiday challenge is bigger and better. Let it Snow!, our seventh holiday challenge, was definitely no exception. Here is this year’s challenge by the numbers:

4,103 Submissions from 481 Artists
646 design polls, 11,047 Comments, 62,513 Likes

As ever, we want to thank each and every designer who submitted a design, gave a critique, voted in a design poll, or shared festive posts in the Minted Community Facebook group to help their fellow community members get in the holiday spirit. Our community is truly what makes Minted unique and is, without question, the very reason we have the best design and art in the world.

Let’s not keep you in suspense any longer – here are your 31st-50th place winners. Stay tuned for 21-30 to come tomorrow. Huge congrats to our first batch of holiday winners!