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Topic: I'm giving away Bitcoin with this Christmas Card (Read 1861 times)

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December 25, 2013, 06:06:10 PM
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where's mine Sad
newbie
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Best idea ever.
sr. member
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BitPappa - Excellent thank you very much.

I've just printed off 10 and they look great, very nice additional Christmas gift.

Maybe a good idea to add a donation address as I'm certainly more than willing to contribute for your generosity!

Great, glad to hear it! I'm not looking for donations on this one, the appreciation is payment enough. Besides, we all win if Bitcoin wins! Hopefully this is a grain of sand in the right direciton.
newbie
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BitPappa - Excellent thank you very much.

I've just printed off 10 and they look great, very nice additional Christmas gift.

Maybe a good idea to add a donation address as I'm certainly more than willing to contribute for your generosity!
hero member
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Thanks for the response and feedback (and finding my typo -- I assume there are more). I've posted a PDF of the card (it's 100% editable with Adobe Illustrator CS5, and can be opened, but not easily edited, in Photoshop):
http://www.print4bitcoin.com/external/bitcoin-xmas-card.pdf

Here's a ZIP with PSDs for outside and inside of the card:
http://www.print4bitcoin.com/external/bitcoin-xmas-card-psd.zip

I've also posted a zip-compressed TXT file of just the verbiage here:
http://www.print4bitcoin.com/external/bitcoin-xmas-card.txt.zip

The PDF uses the free font Ubuntu, and it is set up to print on a 18"x12" sheet (though a slight reduction will make it fit well on an 11x17 sheet).

I tried to explain just enough about Bitcoin as I thought would be relevant to the people receiving it. It certainly doesn't explain the technology, but I hoped it would be enough to make them take the gift seriously, and understand the basics on how to use the paper wallet… And maybe stir curiosity to explore Bitcoin more. I created this rather quickly, I'm sure with more time, it could be better… But I guess that goes for most things.

Please feel free to improve this and post improvements, so others can benefit. As I said, this was done quickly! I didn't do much to adorn it, and I'm sure some things could be worded better (I was disappointed how long it came out to be, as I worry some may not want to read this much). The mention of Coinbase makes it fairly U.S.-centric.

Thank You very much i will try to make one in Polish and give it away : )
sr. member
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Do You have maybe a psd of it so i can make it Polish one from it ? Smiley
I added a PSD file for the front and for the back in a ZIP (link below), please share if you come up with a Polish version!
http://www.print4bitcoin.com/external/bitcoin-xmas-card-psd.zip

just want to let you know you typed 'know one really knows'' isntead of no one really knows
Thanks, fixed that in the downloadable files

That's a great idea! Can I have one  Sad
Why unhappy face? Try the download! I think it's too late to send you a printed one for Christmas, unless you want to pay the FedEx charges!


I know it's pretty late for most to use this for Christmas, but I will work up a Birthday version too, maybe even print some and offer them for sale. I'm really happy to collaborate, if anyone can figure out ways to improve this.
pt
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Best new Idea I've seen in a while. Really liked this!
newbie
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very cool idea
member
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That's a nice idea! Every person that comes in contact with bitcoin makes the price go up. So spread the word! (and bitcoins)  Wink
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That's a great idea! Can I have one  Sad
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I decided to spread Bitcoin as a Christmas gift. Here's an oversize Christmas card I came up with to give away Bitcoin paper wallets, and help people understand the basics of what I'm giving them (I figure most non-Bitcoiners are stumped when they receive a paper wallet). Hopefully the gift and explanation will stir an interest with a few people who have yet to explore Bitcoin.



This is one of a kind Christmas gift and all of those people who will received this would be very lucky even though they really don't have any idea what is this for.

One of the best and creative idea to spread the word about Bitcoins. Two thumbs up!
sr. member
Activity: 431
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Thanks for the response and feedback (and finding my typo -- I assume there are more). I've posted a PDF of the card (it's 100% editable with Adobe Illustrator CS5, and can be opened, but not easily edited, in Photoshop):
http://www.print4bitcoin.com/external/bitcoin-xmas-card.pdf

Here's a ZIP with PSDs for outside and inside of the card:
http://www.print4bitcoin.com/external/bitcoin-xmas-card-psd.zip

I've also posted a zip-compressed TXT file of just the verbiage here:
http://www.print4bitcoin.com/external/bitcoin-xmas-card.txt.zip

The PDF uses the free font Ubuntu, and it is set up to print on a 18"x12" sheet (though a slight reduction will make it fit well on an 11x17 sheet).

I tried to explain just enough about Bitcoin as I thought would be relevant to the people receiving it. It certainly doesn't explain the technology, but I hoped it would be enough to make them take the gift seriously, and understand the basics on how to use the paper wallet… And maybe stir curiosity to explore Bitcoin more. I created this rather quickly, I'm sure with more time, it could be better… But I guess that goes for most things.

Please feel free to improve this and post improvements, so others can benefit. As I said, this was done quickly! I didn't do much to adorn it, and I'm sure some things could be worded better (I was disappointed how long it came out to be, as I worry some may not want to read this much). The mention of Coinbase makes it fairly U.S.-centric.
newbie
Activity: 28
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I decided to spread Bitcoin as a Christmas gift. Here's an oversize Christmas card I came up with to give away Bitcoin paper wallets, and help people understand the basics of what I'm giving them (I figure most non-Bitcoiners are stumped when they receive a paper wallet). Hopefully the gift and explanation will stir an interest with a few people who have yet to explore Bitcoin.

http://print4bitcoin.com/external/bitcoin-christmas-card.jpg

just want to let you know you typed 'know one really knows'' isntead of no one really knows
hero member
Activity: 784
Merit: 500
I decided to spread Bitcoin as a Christmas gift. Here's an oversize Christmas card I came up with to give away Bitcoin paper wallets, and help people understand the basics of what I'm giving them (I figure most non-Bitcoiners are stumped when they receive a paper wallet). Hopefully the gift and explanation will stir an interest with a few people who have yet to explore Bitcoin.



Do You have maybe a psd of it so i can make it Polish one from it ? Smiley
member
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LOL this is awesome xD Much creativeness.
newbie
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I really like this idea! I agree with Bittzy78 though -- you will still probably get lots of questions even though you include explanations in the cards.
legendary
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Shall I give you my address? Wink
sr. member
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Amazing idea!!! Very creative!
newbie
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Great idea!  I know that tons of my family members would love this, not for the value, but for the excitement of being able to watch its value go up throughout the year (risk-free).  Perfect year to do it, too.

As asked before, any chance of sharing the template?
newbie
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haha yeah i think you will have to answer tons of question this xmast, but thats a WONDERFUL gift, and an awesome idea. Good job OP
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