The Gallery Collection Review and Giveaway



Yikes! November has arrived! Pretty soon we'll be awash in holiday activities, so now is the time to get started on designing and ordering your holiday cards. I was thrilled when The Gallery Collection invited me to review their collection of holilday cards -- keep reading to find out what I thought......

The Basics

About The Gallery Collection
The Gallery Collection is the leading business-to-business publisher of premium quality Business Christmas Cards, Christmas Cards and All Occasion greeting cards in the United States. Established in 1929, and still family owned by Prudent Publishing Company, we are proud to present the finest quality personalized Christmas cards and greeting cards available on the market today.


The Bongga
I ordered a set of Winter Frolic From All of Us design, and the ordering process couldn't be easier. Just choose your design, then choose from a list of greetings (if you want to create a custom greeting it will cost extra), personalize your card with 2 custom lines (additional lines cost extra), and choose your envelope style (foil lining is free, self-sealing envelopes and printed return addresses cost extra).


My order arrived on time, and I was really pleased with how they turned out! The cardstock and envelopes are nice and thick, the print quality is excellent, and even though the design I ordered is cartoon-ish, it also had some silver foil accents (the snowflakes) which I thought gave it a premium touch. They even included two free greeting cards!


The Blah
I find most of The Gallery Collection's designs better suited to business or corporate holiday greetings: most of their designs are a bit too staid and traditional for my taste. I prefer more modern or whimsical designs (like the ones I ordered), but hey, that's a personal preference. Also, the price for a basic card is comparable with other online stationery sites, but all these extra costs are kind of irritating -- many of the "extras" are free options with most other sites -- and they do add up.


The Bottom Line
The Gallery Collection's premium paper and classic designs make them a great option for traditional holiday cards for business or personal use.



Win a Gift Bag Ensemble from The Gallery Collection
One lucky Bonggamom Finds reader will receive a beautiful Gift Bag Ensemble courtesy of The Gallery Collection, containing a variety of beautifully designed gift bags and coordinating tissue paper, all packaged in a decorative, reusable storage box. The winner gets to choose from the Everyday Gift Bag Ensemble, the Classic Gift Bag Ensemble, or the Elegant Gift Bag Ensemble.



Required Entry
Leave a comment on this post and tell me:

* your favorite design from the The Gallery Collection's personalized Christmas Cards.

* which Gift Bag Ensemble you would choose if you win: the Everyday Gift Bag Ensemble, the Classic Gift Bag Ensemble, or the Elegant Gift Bag Ensemble.

This entry must be completed before extra entries qualify.


Extra Entries
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The Rules
This giveaway ends at 11:59PM PST on November 22 , 2010; I will draw a winner at random on November 23 and post the winner's name after the winner confirms acceptance. US addresses only. For additional giveaway rules, click here. Good luck!

Disclosure: I received set of holiday cards from The Gallery Collection to review, but was not paid to review the product or give my opinions. Product information is provided by The Gallery Collection and is clearly indicated as such. The views and opinions expressed here are my own.

129 Comments, Leave yours here:

Megan on November 4, 2010 at 4:17 AM said...

I like the Classic Gift Bag Ensemble
and the Design 149CW Season's Greetings Golden Snowscape Card.
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karenmed409 on November 4, 2010 at 5:24 AM said...

favorite card from the collection is the Golden Nativity Religious
Holiday Card
If I won I would choose the Everyday Gift Bag Ensemble
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Anonymous said...

I like the Holiday Treasures photo greeting cards

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Jennifer T. on November 10, 2010 at 8:02 PM said...

My favorite personalized Christmas card is the Frosted Landscape Holiday Card. And, if I won, I'd love to have the Everyday Gift Bag & Wrap Ensemble.

Jennifer T. on November 10, 2010 at 8:03 PM said...

I'm an e-mail subscriber.

Jennifer T. on November 10, 2010 at 8:03 PM said...

I follow through Google Friend Connect.

Jennifer T. on November 10, 2010 at 8:03 PM said...

I follow through Networked Blogs under username Jennie Tilson.

Jennifer T. on November 10, 2010 at 8:16 PM said...

I entered the New Carnival Games giveaway.

Jennifer T. on November 10, 2010 at 8:18 PM said...

I entered the Betty Crocker giveaway.

Jennifer T. on November 10, 2010 at 8:19 PM said...

I entered the KT Tunstall giveaway.

pmj on November 11, 2010 at 5:58 AM said...

I like the Cardinal and Berries card and the Elegant gift bag collection.
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pmj on November 11, 2010 at 5:59 AM said...

I'm an email subscriber.
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pmj on November 11, 2010 at 5:59 AM said...

I entered the Gund giveaway.
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pmj on November 11, 2010 at 6:00 AM said...

I entered the Betty Crocker giveaway.
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pmj on November 11, 2010 at 6:01 AM said...

I entered the Cardstore giveaway.
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pmj on November 11, 2010 at 6:15 AM said...

I entered the Sony Dash giveaway.
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pmj on November 11, 2010 at 6:22 AM said...

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Anonymous said...

I like the 2011 Seasons Calendar
design. I would pick the everyday gift bag ensemble.

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slb3334 on November 11, 2010 at 4:29 PM said...

I like the holiday memories card and would like the everyday.

Charlotte on November 11, 2010 at 9:48 PM said...

I liked the 2011 Seasons Calender and I would pick the everday gift bag ensemble, thank you.
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Mamushi Love on November 12, 2010 at 1:44 AM said...

I like the International Holiday Tree card design.
If I were to win, I'd choose the Elegant gift bag set.

wildcat32 on November 14, 2010 at 4:46 AM said...

My favorite design is the Frosty Merry Christmas Die-Cut Holiday Card. I would choose the Elegant gift bag set.

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Angel Jacklyn on November 14, 2010 at 9:02 PM said...

I LIKE THE "Shimmering Sapphire
Ornament Holiday Card
Design 839CS" & WOULD LIKE THE EVERYDAY ENSEMBLE kytah00@Yahoo.com

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Anne on November 15, 2010 at 5:01 AM said...

I like the Stained Glass Nativity
Holiday Card and I'd pick the Everyday bag set
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Anne on November 15, 2010 at 5:01 AM said...

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Anne on November 15, 2010 at 5:01 AM said...

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Anne on November 15, 2010 at 5:02 AM said...

I follow on google friend connect/blogger

Anne on November 15, 2010 at 5:02 AM said...

entered dash giveaway

Anne on November 15, 2010 at 5:02 AM said...

entered betty crocker giveaway

Anne on November 15, 2010 at 5:03 AM said...

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mail4rosey on November 15, 2010 at 7:06 AM said...

The Golden Sleigh Bells holiday card is my favorite. And I would choose the Everyday Gift Bag and Wrap Ensemble.

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mail4rosey on November 15, 2010 at 7:06 AM said...

I am an e-mail subscriber.

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mail4rosey on November 15, 2010 at 7:10 AM said...

I entered your Card Store Giveaway.

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mail4rosey on November 15, 2010 at 7:10 AM said...

I entered for the Sony Dash.

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Tarah on November 15, 2010 at 8:23 AM said...

I like the Season's Greetings Red
Berries Card & the Classic Gift Bag Ensemble

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Barbarawr on November 15, 2010 at 10:44 AM said...

I like the Shimmering Sapphire
Ornament Holiday Card.

I like the Classic Gift Bag Ensemble

Email address is in blogger profile

Unknown on November 15, 2010 at 11:12 PM said...

favorite card from the collection is the Golden Nativity Religious
Holiday Card

If I won I would choose the Everyday Gift Bag Ensemble

Unknown on November 15, 2010 at 11:13 PM said...

favorite card from the collection is the Golden Nativity Religious
Holiday Card

If I won I would choose the Everyday Gift Bag Ensemble

I have also entered the Sony Dash giveaway

sweetsue on November 16, 2010 at 1:59 PM said...

I love the Goodwill Star Christmas Card-very pretty.I would choose the Classic Gift Bag Collection.
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pmj on November 17, 2010 at 8:18 PM said...

I entered the Klutz giveaway.
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Terra Heck on November 17, 2010 at 11:25 PM said...

My favorite is the Little Tree of Thanks Holiday Card. I'd choose the Classic Gift Bag Ensemble. Thanks.
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Terra Heck on November 17, 2010 at 11:26 PM said...

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Angela on November 18, 2010 at 4:35 AM said...

I like the Sparkling Jewel Christmas Ornament Card
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Angela on November 18, 2010 at 4:37 AM said...

I subscribe via email and forgot to tell you in the first comment that I would like the Elegant Gift Bag Ensemble!
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Angela on November 18, 2010 at 4:37 AM said...

I follow via blogger

Anonymous said...

My fave card is the Season's Greetings Snowflake Card.

I would choose the Elegant Gift Bag Ensemble.

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ohstac on November 18, 2010 at 3:01 PM said...

Holiday Wishes greeting card is my favorite card. I would choose the elegant collection.
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Audrey on November 19, 2010 at 7:38 PM said...

I would love to win the elegant gift bag and I also love the Shimmering Snowflakes
Season Greeting Card
Thankyou :)

Audrey on November 19, 2010 at 7:39 PM said...

I follow via GFC (Audrey Morgan or audreymorgan1971 at gmail dot com)
Thankyou :)

Unknown on November 19, 2010 at 11:21 PM said...

I like the Sparkling Jewel Christmas Ornament Card
I like the Elegant Gift Bag Ensemble.
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Unknown on November 20, 2010 at 5:23 AM said...

i like the holiday surprise package card.

i'd pick the everyday ensemble.

Emmy Coffee on November 20, 2010 at 1:41 PM said...

I like the Shimmering Snowflakes
Season Greeting Card

And if I won, I would choose the Elegant collection.

Emmy Coffee on November 20, 2010 at 1:42 PM said...

I'm a follower of your blog

Aisling on November 21, 2010 at 10:28 AM said...

My favorite design is the Seasons Greetings Shimmering Tree Card and I'd choose the Elegant Gift Bag Ensemble. My email is visible in my profile.

Aisling on November 21, 2010 at 10:30 AM said...

I follow Bonggamom Finds on GFC/ Blogger.

kygirl on November 21, 2010 at 10:47 AM said...

I ike the frosted christmas trees card.

My favorite bag set is the classic

Ellie Wright on November 21, 2010 at 1:30 PM said...

I like the Hometown Holiday Die-Cut Christmas Cards and the Elegant gift bags.
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Ellie Wright on November 21, 2010 at 1:32 PM said...

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Anonymous said...

My favorite Gallery Collection personalized Christmas card is the Natures Wonder Holiday Card at http://www.gallerycollection.com/card/NaturesWonderHolidayCard.htm

and I would choose the Classic Gift Bag Ensemble.

Thank you!

DanceJamboree on November 21, 2010 at 6:03 PM said...

My favorite Gallery Connection Christmas card is the Adoration of the Magi Religious Card

I would choose the classic collection if I win.

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DanceJamboree on November 21, 2010 at 6:04 PM said...

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Priscilla on November 21, 2010 at 6:31 PM said...

I love the Season's Greeting Red Berries Card from the personalized Christmas card collection.

I would choose the Classic Gift Bag Ensemble.



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Priscilla on November 21, 2010 at 6:33 PM said...

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Jennifer on November 21, 2010 at 6:48 PM said...

I like the Penguin Party Holiday Card.

I would choose the Everyday Bag Collection.

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Storm, The Psychotic Housewife on November 21, 2010 at 7:09 PM said...

I like the Sparkling Evergreen Merry Christmas Card, and I would choose the Everyday Gift Bag Ensemble.

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kroch on November 21, 2010 at 8:47 PM said...

I like the Shimmering Snowflakes
Season Greeting Card.
I would choose the elegant gift bag ensemble

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Tonya Dean on November 21, 2010 at 9:44 PM said...

I like the Snowman Swirl Holiday Greeting Card
I would pick the everyday gift bag

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Thanks for the great contest!
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Alison A / tripsma at gmail dot com on November 22, 2010 at 2:13 AM said...

I like the Shimmering Snowflakes Season Greeting Card & I prefer the Elegant Gift Bag Ensemble. :)

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Alison A / tripsma at gmail dot com on November 22, 2010 at 2:14 AM said...

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Alison A / tripsma at gmail dot com on November 22, 2010 at 2:14 AM said...

Following your blog!

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janetfaye on November 22, 2010 at 4:36 AM said...

I like Shimmering Sapphire
Ornament Holiday Card.

I would choose Elegant Gift Bag Ensemble.

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janetfaye on November 22, 2010 at 4:37 AM said...

Email subscribed.

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janetfaye on November 22, 2010 at 4:38 AM said...

I follow you on NB - Janet Fri

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janetfaye on November 22, 2010 at 4:38 AM said...

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janetfaye on November 22, 2010 at 4:39 AM said...

I entered Fiber One Giveaway.\

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janetfaye on November 22, 2010 at 4:39 AM said...

I entered Betty Crocker Prize Pack.

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mrssquigg on November 22, 2010 at 5:51 AM said...

I like this card design: Season's Greetings Red
Berries Card
Design 864CX

I would choose the Elegant Gift Bag Ensemble - very pretty!


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Unknown on November 22, 2010 at 5:52 AM said...

I like the A Peppermint Christmas
Card and I would choose the elegant for the giveaway.

Unknown on November 22, 2010 at 5:52 AM said...

Subscriber

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Unknown on November 22, 2010 at 5:54 AM said...

Follow on blogger

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mrssquigg on November 22, 2010 at 5:56 AM said...

I wrote on their Wall: http://www.facebook.com/TheGalleryCollection?v=wall


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Unknown on November 22, 2010 at 6:02 AM said...

Entered Gund

pmj on November 22, 2010 at 8:16 AM said...

I entered the style lab giveaway.
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pmj on November 22, 2010 at 8:16 AM said...

I entered the petz nursery 2 giveaway.
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pmj on November 22, 2010 at 8:17 AM said...

I entered the fiber one giveaway.
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Christine said...

Design 042CS
Holiday Memories Card is a design I love. It is very pretty and a classic Christmas design. I would choose the every day collection because, of course, it is for everyday use.

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Christine said...

I entered the Fashion Video Game contest. I'm really hoping to win that one I know one tween who would love to have it

Chrystal on November 22, 2010 at 11:34 AM said...

I love the Holiday Memories Card.
I would choose the Elegant Gift Bag Ensemble.

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Chrystal on November 22, 2010 at 11:34 AM said...

Follow publicly via Google Friend Connect (Chrystal)

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Chrystal on November 22, 2010 at 11:34 AM said...

Follow on Network Blogs (Chrystal Jones)

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lyndseyluvsjj on November 22, 2010 at 12:29 PM said...

I like the Season's Greetings Red
Berries Card & the Classic Gift Bag Ensemble.

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lyndseyluvsjj on November 22, 2010 at 12:47 PM said...

Like them on FB, told them you sent me and what design I like best!

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lmurley2000 on November 22, 2010 at 2:29 PM said...

i like design 676CX

i like the classic bags

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Bakersdozen on November 22, 2010 at 2:37 PM said...

I like the Elegant Jewel Christmas
Ornament Card and the classic bag collection. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com

Bakersdozen on November 22, 2010 at 2:37 PM said...

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Pamela S on November 22, 2010 at 4:14 PM said...

I like the Golden Nativity Holiday cards, and I'd pick the classic gift bag collection (the red and green).
Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)aol(DOT)com

Pamela S on November 22, 2010 at 4:21 PM said...

Entered the Betty Crocker giveaway. Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)aol(DOT)com

michtuck on November 22, 2010 at 5:02 PM said...

I'd like the Classic Gift Bag Ensemble. I also like the Shimmering Snowflakes Season Greeting Card.
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michtuck on November 22, 2010 at 5:03 PM said...

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Unknown on November 22, 2010 at 7:58 PM said...

The Sparkling Evergreen Merry Christmas Card is my favorite design. I would choose the Elegant Gift Bag Ensemble. garrettsambo@aol.com

cman on November 22, 2010 at 8:24 PM said...

Peaceful Nativity Merry
Christmas Card
Elegant Gift Bag Ensemble

cman on November 22, 2010 at 8:25 PM said...

I'm a GFC Follower.

cman on November 22, 2010 at 8:25 PM said...

I'm an email subscriber.

bonggamom on November 29, 2010 at 5:57 PM said...

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to everyone for entering, and congratulations to the winner: #89, tdean30!

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