I usually do not make cards especially for anyone, but if I do, it is almost always last minute and so I send that out right away.
I often display a few recent cards on top of my craft cabinet. Christmas cards go in a box, and all other cards go in a basket.
Right now I have a lot of thank yous to send, so I took out a bunch of those and have them on the table to work on as I get time.
I think I am doing better with actually sending out the cards this year because my basket is much less full!