Having faced a great deal of family turmoil myself over the years, I know the toll of being estranged from a loved one all too well. So much so, it’s embarrassing to talk about because it’s deep-rooted in trauma and tremendous pain. Perhaps that’s why I’ve developed a knack for writing and creating unconventional greeting cards . To send or not to send Without boring you with too much detail, being estranged from one of my best friends doesn’t stop me from sending her a birthday card every...

The holiday season is a time for spreading warmth and joy, and what better way to do so than with a sweet and creative touch? While many of us grew up with Western Christmas traditions, other cultures offer their own unique and heartfelt ways to celebrate. This year, why not embrace a different tradition by sending a holiday greeting inspired by the charming holiday customs of South Korea? At Paperbound Greetings, we love finding creative ways to celebrate, and our strawberry shortcake...

The holiday season is all about connection, warmth, and spreading joy — and there’s something extra special about reaching out in someone’s language. In French, the most common way to say “Merry Christmas” is: Joyeux Noël! (pronounced roughly zhwah-yuh noh-EL ) That simple phrase is usually enough on its own — people in France and in French-speaking communities widely use Joyeux Noël  as the standard holiday greeting. But if you’d like to expand on it with a fuller message, here are some...