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Deck the halls—and your holiday greeting cards, too! Bring Yuletide cheer to your family and friends with Shutterstock's Christmas card templates.
How to make a Christmas card
1. Click a template or blank canvas you like, from the gallery above, and it'll appear in the Create editor.
2. Time to customize: change out the photos and graphics, if you like — add your own or choose a free image from our massive library.
3. Change the text and add text effects like drop shadows, outlines, or colors. You won't find text tools this good anywhere else.
4. Download your design. It's yours, free, forever. Whatcha gonna make next, design pro?
Free Christmas card templates to share all your festive cheer
Deck your cards with boughs of holly (and your other favorite festive decorations) using Shutterstock Create’s designer-made Christmas card templates. With easy-to-use image filters, text effects, and more, there’s no better way to craft customizable greeting cards for the holidays.
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Frequently asked questions about Christmas cards
Anything that shares your joy in this jolly season is perfect. Whether you're writing your great-aunt a long-winded letter or dropping a quick holiday greeting on your neighbor's doorstep, how detailed and personal you want to get is entirely up to you. Experiment with display fonts to add an extra flurry of Yuletide merriment. Above all else, it really is the thought that counts!
If you are handy at drawing or painting (or just want to give it a shot), pick up some watercolors or ink and try your hand at Christmas card illustration. For a card with a 3D effect, try hand embroidering Christmas-themed patterns or crafting poinsettias and winter wreaths out of colorful card stock. Or, if you're creating artsy holiday cards with kids, break out children's craft supplies like pipe cleaners and pony beads and fancy up a hand-shaped 3D Christmas tree for your card. You can even plan out your holiday card ideas with a customized digital template. Just print and you have a perfect guide for gluing, beading, and just plain having fun. There are no limits to your imagination—except maybe the size of the envelope.
Sharing your favorite memories with friends and family has never been easier. Simply open a Christmas card template that has room for images and upload your own photos to your heart's content. It's so fast you can even create different Christmas cards for your family members, friend groups, and coworkers, or hey, while you're at it why not upload pictures of your pet to send your vet's way for some holiday greetings? It's just that simple.