The Bonnie Marcus Collection "where fashion meets paper®" announces a designer collaboration to ring in the New Year in style!

NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- From party prep to mall marathons, the holiday season tends to be one of the busiest times of the year!  Since there is always too much to do and too little time to get it all done, mailing out Christmas cards on-time usually falls to the bottom of the list.  

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Thankfully, award-winning stationery designer Bonnie Marcus and Kodak Alaris have joined forces for a fashion-forward collaboration that will make everyone want to run to Target and CVS to find out what all of the excitement is about!

From sparkling confetti to stylish streamers, Bonnie's New Year Collection was inspired by her love of glamour and glitter. "I was thrilled that the advanced print methods at the KODAK Picture Kiosk can replicate the beautiful texture of the glitter in our designs," says Marcus.  Another popular trend that Bonnie has incorporated into many of her designs is chalkboard-style text, which tends to make one nostalgic for the simpler days before meaningful messages were sent via smart phone and email.

One more reason to bypass the busy Christmas card aisle this year is to have your special message stand out from the crowd. "Some families receive hundreds of holiday photo cards, so sending your card after the 'holiday rush' will be more meaningful to the recipient.  Also, you'll avoid having to spend unnecessary money on expedited shipping," says Bonnie.  "Lastly, although not everyone celebrates Christmas, everyone enjoys ringing in the New Year.  You can't go wrong with wishing everyone you know a happy and healthy 2014!"

With December being the most popular month to "pop the question" the Bonnie Marcus Collection also has the perfect sparkling New Year greetings to announce your engagement and send your New Year wishes in one envelope!  A New Year greeting card is also the perfect way to announce the exciting arrival of a "holiday baby" as well.

New Year greeting cards from the Bonnie Marcus Collection are available at the KODAK Picture Kiosks at select Target, CVS and Bartell Drug Stores.  The machines are so quick and easy to use, that you'll be able to cross your holiday shopping and your New Year cards off your "to do" list in one trip!  The design functions are also spectacular.  Once you choose your photo, you can view your layout in color, black and white and sepia, and then choose the one that works best with your design.

If you prefer lounging in your pajamas with a cup of hot cocoa and viewing the Bonnie Marcus Collection designs at home, just download the free My KODAK MOMENTS App from the iTunes Store or GOOGLE PLAY and then pick-up your order on the same day at select Target stores.  No shipping charges, instant gratification, and one more check off your "to do" list!

ABOUT BONNIE MARCUS

Bonnie Marcus launched her stylish stationery company, the Bonnie Marcus Collection "where fashion meets paper®" in 2002, when pregnant with her first child. As a former New York City wedding planner and the Special Events Director at the prestigious 92^nd Street Y, Bonnie was well-known for her event planning expertise and found there was a void in the stationery market in terms of fashion-forward designs. She combined her passion for fashion with her event planning expertise and took the industry by storm. Bonnie's stylish stationery, gifts, and fashion accessories are now available in thousands of retail stores world-wide and celebrity fans include Cindy Crawford, Brooke Shields, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Eva Longoria, Marcia Cross and many others. Bonnie has been recognized as a pioneer for women in business and is proud to be an established partner of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Autism Speaks. For further information about the Company, please visit www.bonniemarcus.com and become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thebonniemarcuscollection

SOURCE Bonnie Marcus