Holiday 2008: Our Favorite Cards

According to popular vote, the best of the best Holiday Cards 2008 is (drumroll…) a tie!!  Insult Family & Leave in Huff – a Modern Twist on an Old Favorite by dippylulu! Congrats!

And the always amusing CarolLeeDesigns and her “Restraining Order be Damned – I’ll See You at Christmas” – Hatemail card.

Apparently, Etsians have some family issues…and a sense of humor about it, which is good. Seriously, congrats to these fine artists! Below you’ll find the top 21 cards you voted for! Look for some of these cards in the Gift Guides too.

We will launch our next round of voting on Monday, November 17th — Holiday 2008: Ornaments. So stay tuned!

See the original call for votes post.

  • EJPcreations

    EJPcreations says:

    The restraining order card is the best card ever!!!! I need it!!!

    3 years ago

  • evesimone

    evesimone says:

    Great holiday cards! Congrats to the winners!

    3 years ago

  • michon

    michon says:

    those are hilarious, congrats to both winners!

    3 years ago

  • lizmiera

    lizmiera says:

    I love the Barbie cards. So creative!

    3 years ago

  • TashaHussey

    TashaHussey says:

    I love brown paper bag.

    3 years ago

  • JessicaDoyle

    JessicaDoyle says:

    Congratulations everyone!

    3 years ago

  • jodieflowers

    jodieflowers says:

    I love the hedge hogs!

    3 years ago

  • dogties

    dogties says:

    All of the cards Rock! Congrats to the tie winners!

    3 years ago

  • SherriConley

    SherriConley says:

    Congrats to both winners!

    3 years ago

  • SeaFindDesigns

    SeaFindDesigns says:

    Congrats!!!! They are fantastic cards!

    3 years ago

  • lala412

    lala412 says:

    Ha! I love them! But the restraining order card just cracks me up!!

    3 years ago

  • myzoetrope

    myzoetrope says:

    Congrats!

    3 years ago

  • Krystyna81

    Krystyna81 says:

    too funny! I could use that card...do you have one for EVERY DAY ?!?!?!?

    3 years ago

  • happyfamily

    happyfamily says:

    Both of those are great! Congrats!

    3 years ago

  • tasteslikepurple

    tasteslikepurple says:

    All well deserved! And yay for my berries making the top 21!! :)

    3 years ago

  • MillieDogDesigns

    MillieDogDesigns says:

    Congrats to the winners!! I voted for one of you ;-)

    3 years ago

  • ElenaMary

    ElenaMary says:

    Barbie card is wonderful..would have had my vote if I had voted....

    3 years ago

  • Valleycreations

    Valleycreations says:

    Congrats to all- those are great!

    3 years ago

  • aisle3studio

    aisle3studio says:

    sparrowandbelle cards are great!

    3 years ago

  • HomemadeZen

    HomemadeZen says:

    Congrets to the winner!

    3 years ago

  • Tande

    Tande says:

    I love that Hate Mail calendar!!!

    3 years ago

  • RedMarionette

    RedMarionette says:

    Wonderful work! I LOVE cards so I shall be doing some shopping soon! I hope I can get in on the ornaments running! -wink- Shameless, I know. But how exciting!

    3 years ago

  • MidnightDesignStudio
  • softmelody

    softmelody says:

    I like the "Holiday Hedgehogs" cards. :)

    3 years ago

  • stoopidgerl

    stoopidgerl says:

    Congrats Dippy!~ you had my vote. I love you!!

    3 years ago

  • voleurdebijoux

    voleurdebijoux says:

    Absolutely true and that is why it's so funny. Congrats to the winners!!...very creative!! :)

    3 years ago

  • UniqueElephant

    UniqueElephant says:

    The "insult family..." is sooo perfect! but I love 'em all

    3 years ago

  • AZCreativeStudio

    AZCreativeStudio says:

    All these cards are gorgeous!

    3 years ago

  • MadluDesigns

    MadluDesigns says:

    Congrats to both winners!! I was just thrilled to be part of the 60 that were chosen. :)

    3 years ago

  • oliveandbee

    oliveandbee says:

    Congratulations everyone ! I love White Christmas - www.moderncard.etsy.com Looking for christmas gift http://www.oliveandbee.etsy.com God bless !

    3 years ago

  • Earmark

    Earmark says:

    congrats to all! This was a great contest to be a part of! Thank you all for your votes too! Earmark is feeling all warm and fuzzy to have made it in the top 15!

    3 years ago

  • pixiepotions

    pixiepotions says:

    Hatemail always has cute stuff! This was a fun contest! Congratulations to all who were featured!

    3 years ago

  • kellykelbel

    kellykelbel says:

    I'm both surprised and disappointed by all of the cheers for a card that mocks intimate partner violence. It's mainstream and boring to make a profit off this mockery (a quick web search will lead any reasonable person to the same conclusion). Instead of always supporting what people make on Etsy, we should be willing to challenge each other to think critically about our work so that we grow as artists/crafters and do not reproduce the same oppression as corporate USA.

    3 years ago

  • TheKnottyPine

    TheKnottyPine says:

    LOL!!! I loved those 2, but voted for the insult family one ;) Really cute and in a total light-hearted way. Congrats to the winners!!

    3 years ago

  • JoyFullyJewels

    JoyFullyJewels says:

    Think that they are all great cards.

    3 years ago

  • Ashleybug

    Ashleybug says:

    I am SO honored to be a part of this list - thanks to everyone who voted for my card and CONGRATS to the winners!

    3 years ago

  • notmoira

    notmoira says:

    Yeahhh!! Congrats gals!!

    3 years ago

  • itsabreeze

    itsabreeze says:

    Congrats to the winners! The cards are great!

    3 years ago

  • FlanneryCrane

    FlanneryCrane says:

    Congratulations! Great Cards...

    3 years ago

  • MommySaidSew

    MommySaidSew says:

    I'm glad we all have a sense of humor...and the rest of the cards offer such a variety - exactly why we love ETSY!!!

    3 years ago

  • CarolLeeDesigns

    CarolLeeDesigns says:

    Thanks so much, everyone! I still can't believe how many STUNNING cards were in this contest. The BellisStudios cards really are works of art and every time I see the 'Sprites', they make me smile..... I'm truly humbled.

    3 years ago

  • rosebudstorefront

    rosebudstorefront says:

    So great. They all look great. Congrats everyone.

    3 years ago

  • altanotes

    altanotes says:

    So great to be involved. I didn't win, but I did get my first sale! Yeah!

    3 years ago

  • christinececelia

    christinececelia says:

    Its so hard to believe that Christmas is here again- Congratulations winners, they are lovely!

    3 years ago

  • adriatopia

    adriatopia says:

    Impressive cards! The two winners are very funny indeed!

    3 years ago

  • jillhannah

    jillhannah says:

    Yay! Go snarky Etsy cards! Snark it up right!

    3 years ago

  • oldworldprimitives

    oldworldprimitives says:

    Congrats to the winners! The two top picks made me giggle.

    3 years ago

  • sarivictoria

    sarivictoria says:

    Great list! Such creativity out there to send holiday greetings.

    3 years ago

  • jmillenLovesToKnit

    jmillenLovesToKnit says:

    I loved seeing all of the choices but missed out on the vote.. oh welL!

    3 years ago

  • VanessaAdmin

    Vanessa says:

    voting for ornaments is happening now! http://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/holiday-2008-choose-your-favorite-ornament-2927/

    3 years ago

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    3 years ago

  • seedsprouts

    seedsprouts says:

    I love all those cards. I'm tossed between making my own crafty cards this year, or sending out a family photo with my new fiance and my dogs??!?!

    3 years ago

  • marileejanedesigns

    marileejanedesigns says:

    What a delightful way to say "Merry Christmas!". Congrats to the winner!

    3 years ago

  • happycarolsphotos

    happycarolsphotos says:

    I went to sweetpeashappy site, And realy love her cards.

    3 years ago

  • jewelscurnow

    jewelscurnow says:

    Send any of these cards to show how much you love someone!

    3 years ago

  • vsroses

    vsroses says:

    Congrats to the winners.. The cards are great..

    3 years ago