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Enter to win a $100 Pear Tree Greatings gift card!

October 29, 2013 · 91 Comments
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Over the weekend we had our family photos taken by Cristina Robeck — and I have to share with you, it was amazing how comfortable we felt working with her. We met inside Union Station (downtown Los Angeles), it was so much fun! Cristina encouraged us to just do our thing; she wouldn’t be posing us too much. I loved that about her! She’s shown us a few sneak peeks and they have me smiling so big. Once we have the full collection back we’ll be ordering Christmas cards to mail out, and I’m dork — I’m really excited to do that :)

We’ve sent out photo cards before, I love the story they tell. Plus, I like to set one aside for myself to hold onto, like a small keepsake. Pear Tree Greetings has so many gorgeous designs. Here are some of my favorites from the Pear Tree shop: one, two, three.

Pear Tree Greetings is our XL sponsor this month. I have a fun interview to share with you along with a pretty generous giveaway! Keep reading for the details ;)
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WHO WE ARE: We are a small company of 16 people who create beautiful things out of paper. We are also moms, dads, sisters and friends who, just like you, love to share. We share baby pictures and funny kid stories and proud parent moments. And while we don’t always send the perfect photo or get our Christmas cards out on time, we always send them, because being a part of each other’s story is what life is all about.
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WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE: We push ourselves to be innovative, to create new shapes and folds and interactive designs that aren’t like everyone else’s. And we make them easy to personalize with photos, color choices and words, so you can share your story in your own unique way. We are Pear Tree Greetings, and your story is our story.
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Earlier this summer, Pear Tree Greetings’ Modern Cheer Christmas Card was the winner of the LOUIE Award in Announcements & Photo Card category! The LOUIE Awards – considered the ‘Oscars’ of the stationery world – recognizes the accomplishments of designers who create announcements, invitations and greeting cards.

Now, let’s talk about that giveaway ;) One lucky Gussy Sews reader will win $100 towards Pear Tree Greetings Christmas cards — yeow!

Simply follow the rafflecopter prompts below to enter. Good luck, I hope you win!

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Use promo code GUSSY15 for 15% off your holiday card order, expires December 31st, 2013.

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  1. Lauren says

    October 29, 2013 at 5:08 am

    Love patchwork of photos and Merry & Bright!

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  2. Jenell says

    October 29, 2013 at 5:17 am

    tis the season…to be looking for Christmas cards….would love to win

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  3. MurdocksMama says

    October 29, 2013 at 5:20 am

    I love the Be Bright {Ombre Greeting Horizontal} or the Multicolor Tree Prints because it’s circular! :) They are all super cute though!

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  4. Andi T. says

    October 29, 2013 at 5:32 am

    I love the “Delivering Doves” card – so cute!

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  5. Jess says

    October 29, 2013 at 5:55 am

    Golden Greeting

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  6. Elyse says

    October 29, 2013 at 6:08 am

    There is NO way to pick just one! They are all amazing!!!!

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  7. Victoria B. says

    October 29, 2013 at 6:09 am

    I’ve been thinking about doing a Christmas postcard this year, and I l-o-v-e their options! These are really affordable too, so I’d might look into using them even if I don’t win.

    If I won the gift card though, I think I’d choose the Merry Cut Out card. It’s SO cute and unique. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  8. Cassie @ Live.Laugh.L0ve. says

    October 29, 2013 at 6:13 am

    I absolutely adore the PHOTO CHRISTMAS CARDS — ICICLE LIGHTS!! It is SO cute and so perfect!

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  9. Ellie Shea Parkin says

    October 29, 2013 at 6:37 am

    I am on a MAJOR chevron kick, so I am loving this gold chevron Christmas card – I mean, loving it!

    http://www.peartreegreetings.com/Holiday-Cards/Christmas-Cards/2775-27447FC-Gold-Chevron–Christmas-Cards.pro

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  10. haley says

    October 29, 2013 at 6:41 am

    love your pictures!

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  11. danielle drown says

    October 29, 2013 at 6:56 am

    I love the naughty or nice spinner! They have such a great selection of was hard to choose! I could browse all day

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  12. Lindsay Hutchins says

    October 29, 2013 at 6:58 am

    I like the Favorite Carols card

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  13. elizabeth says

    October 29, 2013 at 7:04 am

    So excited to think about the holidays! Hope I win!

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  14. Amber says

    October 29, 2013 at 7:08 am

    Hard to believe it is this time of year again :)

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  15. Bobbi Jo says

    October 29, 2013 at 7:09 am

    I just love the cut out snowflake card! So beautiful!

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  16. Whitney Card says

    October 29, 2013 at 7:15 am

    oh my gosh those cards are amazing!! and cristina is so sweet – i go to church with her! :-)

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    • Whitney Card says

      October 29, 2013 at 7:28 am

      @Whitney Card, and my favorite card is the vintage treescape vertical photo. :-)

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  17. Aubrey says

    October 29, 2013 at 7:43 am

    I like the merry and bright and let it snow cards. cute!

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  18. The Chatty Mommy says

    October 29, 2013 at 7:50 am

    I love the circle cards! I love the vintage treescape one!

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  19. Liz says

    October 29, 2013 at 8:30 am

    Love the Merry & Bright design! And the gold chevron!

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  20. Sarah LJ says

    October 29, 2013 at 8:33 am

    I love the unique folding cards that can be set out as displays!

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  21. Marci says

    October 29, 2013 at 8:39 am

    I love the “Let it snow” card. That little red head looks like my little red heads. :)

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  22. Tonya S. says

    October 29, 2013 at 8:45 am

    I love the favorite carols in vertical!!

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  23. DeidreSH says

    October 29, 2013 at 8:48 am

    I love the wooded silent night card: http://www.peartreegreetings.com/Holiday-Cards/Christmas-Cards/2775-7982PFC-Wooded-Silent-Night–Photo-Christmas-Card.pro

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  24. Noelle says

    October 29, 2013 at 9:02 am

    I love that MErry & Bright card!!

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  25. Becky Ensinger says

    October 29, 2013 at 9:04 am

    I’d love to win!

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  26. Ashley Mays says

    October 29, 2013 at 9:48 am

    I make our Christmas cards every year and would LOVE to win something like this! :-)

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  27. Joanna says

    October 29, 2013 at 9:58 am

    Already thinking about sending Christmas cards since we moved! I cannot wait…

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  28. Katy Lunsford says

    October 29, 2013 at 10:02 am

    Such beautiful cards.

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  29. nicole says

    October 29, 2013 at 10:31 am

    Gosh I love them all but sitting here with my daughter she picked the SPARKLE & SHINE CHRISTMAS CARDS of course every little girl/ women love some sparkle in their life

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  30. amy says

    October 29, 2013 at 11:04 am

    Love the Merry and Bright card!!! Hope I win! :)

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  31. Laura says

    October 29, 2013 at 11:32 am

    I love that they have Christmas birth announcements…I think that’s what I’ll do for my little guy, save some $$ on stamps! They really have a lot of great options, will be tough to choose.

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  32. Carisa says

    October 29, 2013 at 11:36 am

    I really love the ornament christmas cards! Brilliant idea!

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  33. Sarah P says

    October 29, 2013 at 11:41 am

    These cards look super cute! I’m going to check them out. :)

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  34. Jenna Lou says

    October 29, 2013 at 11:59 am

    Loving the sparkle and shine cards.

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  35. jen says

    October 29, 2013 at 12:17 pm

    Beautiful!

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  36. Sheri N says

    October 29, 2013 at 12:19 pm

    Love the fun shapes! Circle of Peace Love Joy is my fav!

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  37. Bethany Holtet says

    October 29, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    we are having our family photos taken on Saturday and this would be a great thing to win!

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  38. Cindy R says

    October 29, 2013 at 12:41 pm

    This would be amazing! :) Great for holiday family photos! :)

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  39. Jolie N. says

    October 29, 2013 at 1:18 pm

    I love the great big greeting holiday photo cards

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  40. Tiffanie of Truly Skrumptious says

    October 29, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    I like the Bubbling with Joy and Miracle of Christmas cards!

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  41. Tabitha Myers says

    October 29, 2013 at 2:00 pm

    Oh! It’s so hard to choose one favorite! I love the boys and girls greeting cards. I really want the flower power notelets for myself. The searching for superheroes notelets are adorable for my boys! Can I have one of everything?!

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  42. Natasha says

    October 29, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    I love the gold chevron card!

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  43. JenC says

    October 29, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    Too many cute designs to narrow my decision down to one. Guess my choice would depend on which photos we end up using for our Christmas card this year.

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  44. Candace says

    October 29, 2013 at 3:51 pm

    I love the unique look of the greeting over the picture! Thanks for the intro to such a great shop!

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  45. Jessica w says

    October 29, 2013 at 4:00 pm

    I love the Merry Cut Out Christmas Cards the best

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  46. Heide says

    October 29, 2013 at 4:20 pm

    I love all the Christmas cards.

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  47. brittney nielsen says

    October 29, 2013 at 4:25 pm

    I love the good Chevron card! So cute!

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  48. Natalie Scott says

    October 29, 2013 at 4:27 pm

    Happiest Holidays!

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  49. Sarah says

    October 29, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    I have never heard of this company, thanks for sharing! I absolutely love their look!!

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  50. Charity Olson says

    October 29, 2013 at 4:36 pm

    I love the Merry and Bright Card from Pear Tree Greetings and I hope I win the gift card! So badly want to do Christmas cards this year!

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  51. Robyn says

    October 29, 2013 at 4:37 pm

    Love these!!

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  52. Chanda M says

    October 29, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    Love all of them, especially Merry–Bright-Vertical-Photo-Screen–
    :)

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  53. Rachael Schroeder says

    October 29, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    I love the PHOTO CHRISTMAS CARDS — SPRINKLED WITH GOLD!

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  54. Helen says

    October 29, 2013 at 4:44 pm

    I like the HOLIDAY PHOTO CARDS — FANCY PHOTO ORNAMENT

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  55. Julia says

    October 29, 2013 at 4:49 pm

    I love merry and bright! Love them all!

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  56. Ellie Augustin says

    October 29, 2013 at 4:56 pm

    Loving the Sparkle & Shine Cards as well as the Moblie friendly cars which would be so awesome to send to family. thanks for the chance.

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  57. Sahnda says

    October 29, 2013 at 4:58 pm

    This will be our first family of 5 Christmas card this year!

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  58. Amanda Dodd says

    October 29, 2013 at 4:59 pm

    My favorite is the “have a holly jolly” Christmas card. :D

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  59. Marilyn says

    October 29, 2013 at 5:01 pm

    I like the “Merry” cutout:)

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  60. Laura Ah Mow says

    October 29, 2013 at 5:02 pm

    Loving the GOLDEN GREETING TRIFOLD!

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  61. Stacey Lehwald says

    October 29, 2013 at 5:38 pm

    Pretty much ALL the Christmas postcards! Perfect for my needs. Please, please, please, let me win!!! Thanks for the chance:)

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  62. Erin says

    October 29, 2013 at 5:53 pm

    I love Pear Tree greetings! I used them 2 years ago for our Christmas cards! I hope to win this!

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  63. Kristine Guider says

    October 29, 2013 at 6:39 pm

    I love the Merry & Bright card!

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  64. Georgia says

    October 29, 2013 at 6:46 pm

    Super cute designs!!! My favorite is: http://www.peartreegreetings.com/Holiday-Cards/Christmas-Cards/2775-13429VFC-Favorite-Carols-Vertical-Photo.pro

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  65. Amber N. says

    October 29, 2013 at 7:15 pm

    Wow! I love sending out holiday cards with a photo or two. Pear Tree Greetings has some fabulous designs!

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  66. Tara says

    October 29, 2013 at 7:15 pm

    Oooh so hard to pick! But I think the let it snow!!

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  67. Ekta Kaur says

    October 29, 2013 at 7:34 pm

    Loved the ‘Vintage Christmas Cards’. Hope I win :)

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  68. Ann C says

    October 29, 2013 at 9:55 pm

    Awesome!

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  69. shelia says

    October 29, 2013 at 10:29 pm

    i never win these things but what the heck? I’ll give it a try!

    Reply
  70. shelia says

    October 29, 2013 at 10:37 pm

    I love the Chevron Ornament one. What a fun way to send a photo but make it easy for a friend or family to keep it. :)

    Reply
  71. Amanda Buccieri says

    October 30, 2013 at 5:22 am

    I got our Christmas cards & sticker address labels from Pear Tree last year! We loved them! This year I’m loving the Gold Chevron cards :)

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  72. Susan @SugarBeans says

    October 30, 2013 at 5:50 am

    I loved the vintage Christmas cards.

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  73. Brooke Tollison says

    October 30, 2013 at 6:48 am

    I love the Merry and Bright ones!

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  74. Marissa says

    October 30, 2013 at 8:15 am

    Such cute designs! Would love to win these!

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  75. Kelly says

    October 30, 2013 at 9:21 am

    Cute stuff. I’d love to use this for Christmas cards

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  76. tara // etsetara says

    October 30, 2013 at 10:01 am

    how fun! love these cards! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/248331366926662618/

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  77. Meg says

    October 30, 2013 at 11:05 am

    The Wood Back Photo Christmas Card looks really fun! Love this time of year :)

    Reply
  78. Joy Clapsadle says

    October 30, 2013 at 12:03 pm

    My top 2 favs are reindeer games & tall tales!! I would love to win this, we just got back our gorgeous family pictures :)

    Reply
  79. Jamie Martin says

    October 30, 2013 at 12:30 pm

    http://www.peartreegreetings.com/Wedding/Wedding-Invitations/2775-11246INVFC-Sweet-Calligraphy-Photo-Wedding-Invitations.pro

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  80. Cheryl V says

    October 30, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    I love Stars of Faith and think it would be perfect for us this year

    Reply
  81. Jessica says

    October 30, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    I love the “Merry and Bright” Photo screen card! So perfect for a Christmas card!!!

    Reply
  82. Callie says

    October 30, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    They have the CUTEST Christmas cards – love, love, love the Gold Sequins Ornament cards! Perfect for the holidays! Crossing my fingers! xo

    Reply
  83. Anne N says

    October 31, 2013 at 1:48 pm

    I like the Circle card of Peace Love Joy.

    Reply
  84. Megan says

    October 31, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    LOVE the ornament cards. GENIUS.

    Reply
  85. sarah r. says

    November 1, 2013 at 4:30 am

    i love the gold chevron Christmas card!

    Reply
  86. Sarah K says

    November 1, 2013 at 7:24 am

    Hard to choose a fave! The Merry and Bright is pretty great!

    Reply
  87. Tiffany B. says

    November 2, 2013 at 5:23 am

    Wow, I LOVE the “Merry” cutout card. So unique!

    Reply
  88. Andrea says

    November 2, 2013 at 9:00 am

    I really like the Joyful Collage photo layout, Item Number 27185FC.

    Reply
  89. Rebecca Willson says

    November 2, 2013 at 2:57 pm

    I love Pear Tree designs, we will be ordering ours soon!

    Reply

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