{"id":13346,"date":"2022-11-15T19:30:27","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T01:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/?p=13346"},"modified":"2022-11-15T19:42:36","modified_gmt":"2022-11-16T01:42:36","slug":"diy-christmas-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/diy-christmas-cards","title":{"rendered":"Digital DIY Christmas Cards: 6 Tips to Craft the Perfect Design"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13355\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/two-Christmas-cards.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Christmas cards: two Christmas cards\" width=\"850\" height=\"623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/two-Christmas-cards.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/two-Christmas-cards-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/two-Christmas-cards-768x563.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">holiday season<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> approaches, one of the first items on your to-do list is sending holiday cards to wish your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loved ones a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Merry Christmas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8221; But even if you enjoy <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">holiday crafts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it can be tough finding time to search for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stickers, sequins<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, cardstock, and all the other holiday supplies necessary for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY Christmas cards<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, you don&#8217;t need more than your own computer and a few minutes to craft amazing, one-of-a-kind online <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY holiday cards<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Join us as we share our top tips for creating beautiful, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">easy-peasy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> greeting cards that will make the season bright for your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loved ones<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 and save you time.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><b>Paper vs. Digital <\/b><b>DIY Christmas Cards<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13348\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/children-creating-Christmas-cards.jpeg\" alt=\"DIY Christmas cards: children creating Christmas cards\" width=\"850\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/children-creating-Christmas-cards.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/children-creating-Christmas-cards-300x187.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/children-creating-Christmas-cards-768x479.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we think of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY Christmas cards<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we often think of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">paper crafts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY projects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and experimenting with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cardstock<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> twine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">washi tape<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. While <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/home\/craft-ideas\/g2996\/trash-to-treasure-christmas-crafts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Christmas crafts<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are great if you have the time to invest, they\u2019re not the only option. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handmade Christmas cards<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> aren\u2019t just about following a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">crafty tutorial<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to create a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rudolph<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> card with a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pom-pom<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> nose \u2014 you can also create something beautiful in a digital format.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With paperless <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY Christmas card<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s, there\u2019s still lots of room for creativity and customization. Even better, you don\u2019t need to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cut out<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Christmas trees, glue tissue paper together, or contribute to landfill waste \u2014 going digital helps in <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lbre.stanford.edu\/pssistanford-recycling\/frequently-asked-questions\/frequently-asked-questions-holiday-waste-prevention\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">holiday waste prevention<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greenvelope&#8217;s<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>online cards<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allow you to transform virtually any <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">template<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into a personalized, thoughtful <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">holiday card<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Browse our collection of<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/christmas-cards\">Christmas cards<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, find one you love, and make it your own. You can even get the kids involved in digital<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> card-making<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! Have them help you choose the color scheme or come up with a festive greeting. You&#8217;ll also find plenty of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">photo card templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so you can have fun adding your favorite family pictures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Customize and Send <\/b><b>DIY Christmas Cards<\/b><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_13351\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13351\" class=\"wp-image-13351 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Geo-Merry-Card.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Christmas cards: Geo Merry Card\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Geo-Merry-Card.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Geo-Merry-Card-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13351\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Stellax Creative<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your heart is set on sending a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">homemade Christmas card<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> this year, but you don\u2019t want to deal with the mess of physical <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">card crafts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a digital card (like this stunning <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/geo-merry\/yellow\/holiday-greetings\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Geo Merry card<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) is the way to go. Here\u2019s how to plan, customize, and send delightful cards this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">holiday season<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Decide on Your Theme<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the first steps in finding the perfect <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">holiday card<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is to decide on your theme. A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas tree card<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">snowman card<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Santa card<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are all classic options to send young children and families \u2014 especially if you choose one with an adorable illustration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a more grown-up design, consider a sophisticated <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">watercolor<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas wreath<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or an artistic <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">snowflake<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Go for a bright, modern look with colorful <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baubles<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas decorations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a simple yet traditional style with a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">poinsettia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and mistletoe border.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever theme you prefer, Greenvelope has a design to match. We have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/classic-christmas-cards\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>classic Christmas cards<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for when you want to add a traditional vibe to your contemporary digital card or<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/whimsical-christmas-cards\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>whimsical Christmas cards<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for extra festive fun. There\u2019s an excellent collection of<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/funny-christmas-cards\">funny Christmas cards<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, too \u2014 perfect for when you want to make people laugh but don\u2019t have your own joke to share.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Have Fun with Color<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas greeting cards<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> often fall into a handful of popular color categories, but you don\u2019t have to stick to traditional tones. Instead of a classic red and green or blue and white color scheme, look for a color palette that suits your style.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The beauty of our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY Christmas cards<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is that you have the option to choose your color preferences. Many of our designs feature premade palettes designed to complement the design and theme, but you can also work with our designers to make your card completely unique.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Add Your Own Photos<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13353\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/woman-talking-to-someone-using-her-laptop.jpeg\" alt=\"DIY Christmas cards: woman talking to someone using her laptop\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/woman-talking-to-someone-using-her-laptop.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/woman-talking-to-someone-using-her-laptop-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/woman-talking-to-someone-using-her-laptop-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this time of year, many of us are gathering our families for festive family photo shoots. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photo cards<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are the perfect opportunity to share these with your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loved ones<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With over 400<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/christmas-cards-photo\"><strong>Christmas photo card <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>templates<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to choose from, you&#8217;re sure to find a design you love. Browse through designs with gorgeous festive borders, multiple photo spaces, and full-photo covers, giving you a full range of options.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Customize Your Digital Christmas Card<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">printable cards<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or store-bought <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">greeting cards<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s harder to add your own personal style. But with customizable online cards, you can sprinkle some of your own personality and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">crafty <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">elements into the design before you send it to your friends and family.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve chosen a design, you\u2019ll be taken to our easy customization wizard to make it your own. Change the layout to suit your greeting or the photos you want to add. Stick with the suggested font, or switch it to another to change the vibe. Choose your color options, or get in touch with our design team to make further changes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Add a Personal Message<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s easy to get your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY Christmas cards<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> looking amazing in just a few clicks. Across our range of Christmas cards, you&#8217;ll find both one-sided and double-sided designs, giving you lots of options for a personal <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">holiday greeting<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014 especially if you want to share a poem, family update, or longer heartfelt greeting. If a short and sweet \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Merry Christmas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d or &#8220;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy holidays<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8221; is more your thing, you can&#8217;t go wrong with a one-sided design.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Send to Your Guest List<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY Christmas card<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> complete and ready to go, it\u2019s time to prepare your guest list and get ready to send it to your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loved ones<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greenvelope makes it<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> easy peasy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to add your recipients\u2019 details and decide whether you\u2019re sending via email or text, which is ideal if you don\u2019t know a relative\u2019s email address or their email inbox is always chaotic. You can even<\/span> add music or <a href=\"https:\/\/support.greenvelope.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360059779013-Send-Gift-Cards-Currently-US-Only-\"><strong>add a digital gift card<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">holiday card<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before you send, making it a wonderful <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gift idea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Our Favorite <\/b><b>DIY Christmas Cards<\/b><b> for You to Customize<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13354 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/woman-using-her-phone-at-home.jpeg\" alt=\"Woman using her phone at home\" width=\"850\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/woman-using-her-phone-at-home.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/woman-using-her-phone-at-home-300x158.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/woman-using-her-phone-at-home-768x405.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that we know how to find the perfect <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY Christmas card<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s time for the fun part. Here are some of our most loved and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trending<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">card designs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with everything from a tree filled with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas ornaments<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to a cheerful <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Santa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> taking center stage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Colors of Joy Christmas Card<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_13349\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13349\" class=\"wp-image-13349 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Colors-Of-Joy-Card.jpg\" alt=\"Colors Of Joy Card\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Colors-Of-Joy-Card.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Colors-Of-Joy-Card-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13349\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Vivian Yiwing<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s something so uplifting and lovely about this<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/colors-of-joy\/green\/holiday-greetings\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>colors of joy Christmas card<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Those jolly <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Santa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> faces and contemporary hues make this a great design for any <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">holiday card<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Minimal Tree Overlay Christmas Card<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_13356\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13356\" class=\"wp-image-13356 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Minimal-Tree-Overlay-Card.jpg\" alt=\"Minimal Tree Overlay Card\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Minimal-Tree-Overlay-Card.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Minimal-Tree-Overlay-Card-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13356\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Lisa McLean Design<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share your favorite family photo in this<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/minimal-tree-overlay\/gold\/holiday-greetings\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>minimal tree overlay Christmas card<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We love the simple, minimalist design and the gold effect design and text give this card some real festive charm.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Victorian Christmas Eve Christmas Card<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_13352\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13352\" class=\"wp-image-13352 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Victorian-Christmas-Eve-Card.jpg\" alt=\"Victorian Christmas Eve Card\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Victorian-Christmas-Eve-Card.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Victorian-Christmas-Eve-Card-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13352\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Becky Nimoy Stationery<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrate the season with the beautiful mix of traditional motifs and modern colors in this<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/victorian-christmas-eve\/pink\/holiday-greetings\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Victorian Christmas Eve card<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. On the reverse, there\u2019s room to share a cover-to-cover photo of you and your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loved ones<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Beautiful Birch Trees Christmas Card<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_13347\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13347\" class=\"wp-image-13347 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Beautiful-Birch-Trees-Card.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful Birch Trees Card\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Beautiful-Birch-Trees-Card.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Beautiful-Birch-Trees-Card-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13347\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: LNZart<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for something unique for the holidays, try this<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/beautiful-birch-trees\/blue\/holiday-greetings\">beautiful birch trees Christmas card<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The soft <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">watercolor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> design is refreshing, and paired with the white birch trees, it creates a cheerful yet soothing twist on a snowy scene.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Surprise Your <\/b><b>Loved Ones<\/b><b> with These <\/b><b>DIY Christmas Cards<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no shortage of wonderful <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY holiday cards<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you could dream up, create, and send. Use this guide to help you find the best <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY Christmas card ideas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and tips, so you can plan ahead and send out memorable cards this year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want that personalized feeling but don\u2019t want to contribute to more holiday waste, make the switch to<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/christmas-cards\">online Christmas cards<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> this year. Our collection is filled with hundreds of designs that you can customize and share with your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loved ones<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a very merry holiday season.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the holiday season approaches, one of the first items on your to-do list is sending holiday cards to wish your loved ones a \u201cMerry Christmas.&#8221; But even if you enjoy holiday crafts, it can be tough finding time to search for stickers, sequins, cardstock, and all the other holiday supplies necessary for DIY Christmas [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":13355,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[233,235,229],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13346","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diy","category-inspiration","category-parties"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\r\n<title>Digital DIY Christmas Cards: 6 Tips to Craft the Perfect Design<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Celebrate the holiday season with these digital DIY Christmas cards. 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