As happy and festive as it might be, the holiday season might just be one of the most stressful times of our year. Between endless holiday parties, whipping up meals, shopping for gifts, and decorating the house, we felt like we had so much and with so little time! However, there was one thing that we did get started on earlier on to ease the holiday madness, which was ordering a sweet Etsy Christmas photo card for sending the season’s greetings. In our busy, mad digital world, tangible holiday cards are more meaningful than ever before. Whether we wanted to wow our friends with customized digitized video books or wanted ultra-festive photo cards, Etsy had us covered with some of the best options for holiday cards.
Since Christmas is stressful as it is, we’ve spent time doing the legwork here for you and sifted through tens of hundreds of photo cards to select ones that are perfect for sending the season’s greetings. To that end, here’s a detailed guide to Etsy’s holiday cards for creating and sharing holiday cheer.
NicolesCreativeUs Christmas Cocktail Greeting Card Set
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If you’re a cocktail lover like us or have picked up a new mixology hobby of creating craft cocktails during the year, then the NicolesCreativeUs Christmas Cocktail Greeting Card Set is perfect for you. The holidays are, after all, the perfect time to raise a glass. And we wanted to showcase what we’d learned during the year, which we were able to do with these cards. What makes it all the better and easier is that the exterior of the card comes printed with a slew of cocktail recipes, which we were dying to try out. In fact, every card was made from high-quality uncoated paper and was customized with a different design. If that wasn’t enough, it even came with a blank interior where we could pen down a personalized message too. Cheers!
Pros
- It’s a handmade set of five cards.
- Each card is made from high-quality paper and comes with matching envelopes.
- We could personalize this card.
Cons
- It has a longer shipping time.
AnsAtelier Custom Family Christmas Card
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One of the best photo cards to have is that of a lovely, memorable one of the entire family together. That’s one of the reasons we loved the AnsAtelier Custom Family Christmas Card. Crafted with love to the very last detail, this personalized Xmas card was one of the best we’ve ever created during the holiday season. It included a personalized and unique cartoon portrait illustration of a photo we’d sent the seller – all just for us.
All we needed to do was list the number of pets/people we wanted illustrated, along with pictures for reference and any text that we wanted. If that wasn’t enough, we could even choose the background color theme (blue/red) and any special wishes that we had regarding the clothes. If there was ever a special Xmas photo card, it would be this.
Pros
- It’s very easy to work with the shop owner.
- We could personalize the card down to the last detail.
- It’s handcrafted and very detailed.
Cons
- It becomes expensive for more number of people in the photo.
PrettiestPrintShop Travel-Themed Christmas Photo Card
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One of the nicest, best ways to spread the holiday spirit is through this PrettiestPrintShop Travel-Themed Christmas Photo Card. As the name says, this card featured multiple photos of our choice and preference. But this one is slightly unique as, along with that, it also included the location tags of where the photographs were taken! Since our family traveled a lot, this was our go-to Christmas card. What we loved the most about this card was the printing quality, as every photo was in high-definition, and they all looked vibrant. Additionally, we were also able to add our family name to the card! That’s why it’s also one of the best Etsy travel-themed Christmas cards that are go-to gifts!
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Pros
- We could print the card in bulk and enjoyed free shipping within the country.
- The quality of the photos is superb.
- We could add up to eight different photos.
Cons
- The shipping might take a while.
LittlePebblePaper Dog Christmas Card
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Our pet doggie is a huge part of our family, which is why we wanted to send an Xmas card from him too! Behold the LittlePebblePaper Dog Christmas Card, which we’re sure you will love for your pet too. We could customize and personalize this perfect holiday greeting card with our dog’s photo. Or, you could even include a family photo that has your doggo in too. If that wasn’t enough, we could even customize the back of the card with our choice of wording, which could be a holiday message, a verse, or whatever we felt like. Furthermore, we could even add printing and envelopes as well as order them in bulk.
“We love our doggie and even take him along on our holidays, so why not send an Xmas card from him too? And he loved his photo!”
WOW Travel
Pros
- The quality of this Xmas photo card is great.
- We could customize the layout with the photo, wording, and more.
- It’s a unique way to include your doggie in your holiday cards.
Cons
- Adding customizations increases the price.
LizzieBDesignStudio Radiant Newlywed Christmas Card
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As newlyweds, we wanted to send a message of our love to the world during the holiday season. That’s why we loved the LizzieBDesignStudio Radiant Newlywed Christmas Card to spread the holiday cheer in style and in a unique way. We had four fabulous backside options for this handcrafted card, which included a photo collage, a full photo, a written message, and a message + photos. We went for the message and photos, which combined the warmth of the written word with the beauty of our photos from our wedding. Ordering from the seller was a breeze. All we needed to do was choose our preferred card design and send notes to the seller about what we wanted written. All in all, this card added a touch of personality and warmth to our holiday greetings.
Pros
- This is a great way to make a holiday message extra special.
- We could choose both the paper and the prints, as well as additional personalization.
- The gloss finish is gorgeous.
Cons
- The shipping times are longer.
AlyssaNapierDesign Boho Christmas Holiday Card
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The AlyssaNapierDesign Boho Christmas Holiday Card is our top choice for more reasons than one. Firstly, this is a completely digital modern card design idea. So, we didn’t need to physically wait for any photograph, as we could edit, download, and print our cards right at home. All we needed to do was purchase and download the listing and read the included instructions PDF. After that, we downloaded the template link/links PDF from our Etsy purchases before logging into Canva and customizing our templates. Once we were done, all we needed to do was download and print the photograph! How amazing is that?
Pros
- We not only got a digital card but also instructions for the editable template.
- We could change everything from the images and font size and style to the text size and wording.
- It’s extremely affordable.
Cons
- None.
How To Choose The Best Etsy Christmas Photo Card Ideas?
Consider the theme
Sure, the theme of the Christmas photo card is, well, Christmas. However, you also need to consider what your card is ‘saying’ overall. Did something special happen this year? Did you reach a major milestone? Was there the arrival of a new baby or maybe a new pet? Did you perhaps take a special trip somewhere? The idea of such cards is to help you share the good news that’s happened to you throughout the year.
Text
Do you want your Xmas photo card to have any text or a special message? If then, what should it be? Also, how much custom text would you want to include on the card? That way, you can choose from different designs with just single small text boxes or cards that have larger/more boxes.
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Is photo paper good for Christmas cards?
Yes, matte photo paper produces high-quality text, graphics, and photographs with a matte finish.
What size photo is best for a Christmas card?
The standard size for a Christmas card is 8×5, which checks all basic needs and is perfect for one or two photos.
What is popular in Christmas cards?
Many good Christmas cards show Christmas traditions, such as seasonal figures like reindeer, snowmen, and Santa Claus, or Xmas-associated objects like Xmas trees, baubles, holly, candles, etc.
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