60 DIY Christmas Cards to Delight Everyone on Your List
There's nothing sweeter than handmade mail.
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Just picture it: Snow is falling as you run out to check your mailbox one December day. You open the box and... there it is! You're greeted with the sweetest holiday card. Receiving them is one of the best feelings, right next to sending out your own DIY Christmas cards! While you can absolutely run to your local store to grab a few cards adorned with Christmas quotes, these Christmas cards have a charming, personalized touch.
Here, you'll find dozens of DIY designs to get you started. Whether you prefer classic Christmas colors or pastel palettes, traditional motifs or modern minimalism, there are so many different types ahead that'll inspire your crafting. There's even a few funny Christmas card ideas! You can also learn how to add little coordinating touches to the inside of your envelopes to make your holiday mail that much more special—including Christmas card photos!
Accompany the card with a homemade food gift or DIY Christmas present. (We've even got information on how to wrap a gift!) Or simply make the card so heartfelt that they don't even miss having an attached gift. Add a few thoughtful Merry Christmas wishes on the inside and let your work shine! Don't forget to grab Christmas card holders for all the season's greetings you're about to receive as well—and keep those holiday shipping deadlines in mind, because you're about to make your loved ones' Christmas even more special.
Watercolor Christmas Cards
Strokes of green and dots of red make up this beautifully painted watercolor wreath! You can also use your paints to make a coordinating envelope.
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
Joy Bunting Christmas Cards
Put a joyful twist (get it?) on your typical photo cards when you string together this craft. To create the word "joy," you'll use a family photo as the "O" then cut the other letters from card stock.
Get the tutorial at Delia Creates.
Felt Tree Christmas Cards
"Jolly," "happy," and "merry," are exceptionally accurate ways to describe this cheerful card! We love how the decorated felt tree is set atop a background of pretty pink polkadots!
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Floral Photo Christmas Cards
If you ask Ree, life calls for all things floral, all the time! That includes Christmas. If you agree, go with this card that features festive florals bordering a family photo.
Get the tutorial at Sarah Hearts.
Minimalistic Christmas Cards
Sometimes simplicity is key! That's surely the case with this elegant idea. The blogger provides a template so you can print the text onto card stock, but if you're really creative, you can try your hand at drawing your own design!
Get the tutorial at Delia Creates.
'Elf' Cards
You can't go wrong with Elf quotes! It's one of the greatest Christmas movies, after all! Not only will your recipients grin upon receiving this card, but you'll enjoy just how easy it is to make. Hint: It's just a printable!
Get the tutorial at Mad In Crafts.
Felt Sweater Christmas Cards
Is this not the cutest card you ever did see? Put together the little sweater design using paper and felt, then watch as all the comfiest and coziest vibes are sent straight to your loved ones!
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Cardstock Christmas Cards
These ideas look straight out of a scrapbook! Gather art supplies like beads, buttons, paper, and 3D stickers to put together some crafty Christmas magic. Your loved ones will be delighted!
Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.
Recycled Magazines Christmas Cards
If you've got any old magazines sitting around, put them to use by crafting a few of these cards. There are so many ways to make it your own! Choose any festive shape then rip up some pages to piece it all together.
Get the tutorial at Merriment Design.
Faux Stitching Christmas Cards
The stitches around the side of this card give it the most charming, homemade feel. While we think the plaid pattern behind a copse of Christmas trees is perfectly festive, you can choose your own favorite papers to put this one together.
Get the tutorial at Ribbons & Glue.
3D Christmas Tree Card
Three-dimensional cards are always a hit, but people will be all the more impressed that you made it yourself! All you do to make the trees is cut various squares of paper, fold them into triangles, and glue them together. Add your own gemstone pattern for the stars!
Get the tutorial at One Little Project.
Papercut Holiday Cards
These gorgeous tonal greeting cards are as fun to create as they are to send. Choose from three different downloadable templates with designs that say "Happy Holidays," "Merry & Bright," and "Warmest Wishes."
Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith.
Paper Wreath Christmas Card
This delicate wreath is super easy to use if you have a Cricut cutter. The little ribbon bow adds such a cute touch! And while we love the "fa la la," you can add just about any festive saying to the front.
Get the tutorial at Lydi Out Loud.
Homemade Watercolor Christmas Cards
These beautiful watercolor cards are easy to craft, even if you don't consider yourself the artistic type. Try them in fun holiday colors like pale blue or pink, or go green and red if you want something more traditional.
See more at Persia Lou.
Printable Poinsettias
Love the look of watercolor but don't feel confident in your painting skills? Print them instead! Look at these pretty poinsettias. All you have to do is download the free template.
Get the tutorial at Sustain My Craft Habit.
Gnome Shaker Card
A gnome, a pun, and shakeable sequins? We love all the little details on this option! Each different process―stamping, cutouts, shaker window―would look great on their own, but give a whole new look when layered.
Get the tutorial at Artsy Fartsy Mama.
Handwritten Christmas Card
It’s always a nice touch to have that handwritten look, but writing twenty cards is, well, time consuming. Instead, write out a single holiday phrase and scan it. Then you can print it over your design or photos on multiple cards!
Get the tutorial at Almost Makes Perfect.
Paper Doll Family Christmas Card
Paper dolls are pure vintage fun, and who would have thought about turning them into a Christmas card? Recipients will delight in unfolding each person in your family.
Get the tutorial at Delia Creates.
Abstract Colorful Christmas Card
Shapes and colors cut across each other into a card to create a stained glass window. These beauties are easy to put together, and can be a fun coloring project for the kids!
Get the tutorial at Easy Peasy and Fun.
Ribbon Bow Christmas Cards
How festive is this sweet bow card? Believe it or not, blogger Bettina Johnson of Oh Everything Handmade made these cards for her friends and family with a budget of less than $9.
See more at Oh Everything Handmade.
Rebecca Ravee Norris is a freelance writer with a decade's worth of lifestyle media experience. Based out of the Washington metropolitan area, she covers everything from beauty and wellness to style and celebrity news. She is a graduate of George Mason University and has a B.A. in Media: Production, Consumption, and Critique, along with a minor in Electronic Journalism. When she's not writing, she can be found with her beloved Jack-Chi, Cash, working through reps at the gym, dreaming up her next home decor project, testing a new recipe, getting lost in the pages of a book, or catching up on her favorite shows.
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