{"id":13408,"date":"2022-11-22T02:49:19","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T08:49:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:10010\/?p=13408"},"modified":"2022-11-22T02:49:19","modified_gmt":"2022-11-22T08:49:19","slug":"watercolor-christmas-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/watercolor-christmas-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"16 Cheerful Watercolor Christmas Cards to Send to Your Loved Ones"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Christmas-cards-and-a-gift.jpg\" alt=\"Watercolor Christmas cards: Christmas cards and a gift\" width=\"850\" height=\"623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Christmas-cards-and-a-gift.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Christmas-cards-and-a-gift-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Christmas-cards-and-a-gift-768x563.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The festive season is almost here and it\u2019s time to start thinking about sending <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">holiday cards<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to loved ones. Whether you\u2019re looking for a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">card design<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that\u2019s bright and bold or something more soft and delicate, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">watercolor Christmas cards<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a wonderful option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you find or create the perfect <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">watercolor Christmas cards<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we\u2019re sharing our best tips and suggestions. Discover a great way to get that watercolor look even if you wouldn\u2019t consider yourself artsy, and get inspired by our existing collection of watercolor designs.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Most Wonderful Time of the Year for <\/b><b>Watercolor Christmas Cards<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13418\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13418\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13418 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pretty-Watercolor-Poinsettias-Card.jpg\" alt=\"Watercolor Christmas cards: Pretty Watercolor Poinsettias Card\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pretty-Watercolor-Poinsettias-Card.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pretty-Watercolor-Poinsettias-Card-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13418\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Jamie Alexander<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are so many different types and styles of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">holiday cards<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> out there to match every<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/christmas-theme-ideas\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Christmas theme<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 elegant,<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/funny-christmas-cards\">funny<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, traditional, retro, or modern. All of these introduce some great design options and themes, but there\u2019s another option that stands out to us \u2014 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">watercolor Christmas cards<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watercolor Christmas cards<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have a softness to them that fits so well with the warm and fuzzy holiday spirit. They\u2019re made with joy and love, whether you created your own <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY watercolor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> masterpiece or you\u2019re using a<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>digital card<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (like this <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/pretty-watercolor-poinsettias\/creme\/holiday-greetings\">pretty watercolor poinsettias<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> option) or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">printable<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> card <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hand-painted<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by an artist. You can choose a traditional design with delicate watercolor florals or something more contemporary with a fresh color palette and bolder lines. Whatever your personal style, there\u2019s a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">watercolor card design<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> out there to help you wish your loved ones a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Merry Christmas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a Happy <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Year<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>An Easier Way to Create <\/b><b>Watercolor Christmas Cards<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13417\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/person-putting-a-Christmas-card-inside-an-envelope.jpeg\" alt=\"Watercolor Christmas cards: person putting a Christmas card inside an envelope\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/person-putting-a-Christmas-card-inside-an-envelope.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/person-putting-a-Christmas-card-inside-an-envelope-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/person-putting-a-Christmas-card-inside-an-envelope-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of us love the way that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">watercolor Christmas cards<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> look but don\u2019t have the energy, time, or creative know-how to create our own versions, even with a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">step-by-step<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tutorial<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and all the materials. The great news is that you don\u2019t have to get out the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">watercolor paper<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">paint brushes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to create an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">original watercolor painting<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 you can use one of Greenvelope&#8217;s artist-designed cards instead for a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas greeting<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For some people, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY Christmas cards<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a fun<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/craftsyhacks.com\/christmas-crafts-adults\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Christmas project<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but we know that\u2019s not for everyone. Our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">templates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> let you create your own version of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">handmade Christmas cards<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a digital format.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Browse our collection of<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/water-color-christmas-cards\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>watercolor Christmas cards<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and find one that makes you smile. We have designs with winter florals, festive wreaths with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pine cones<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas decorations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like stockings, and adorable wintry scenes, so there\u2019s something for everyone. Once you\u2019ve chosen your design, put a personal spin on it and customize the layout, colors, and fonts. Adorn the card with your own unique<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/christmas-card-greetings\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Christmas card greeting<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and then mail it off to your loved ones. It\u2019s a wonderful way to send <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">easy watercolor Christmas cards<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with some personal flair.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>16 Beautiful <\/b><b>Watercolor Christmas Card Ideas<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to our network of amazing artists and designers, Greenvelope offers hundreds of<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/online-christmas-cards\">online Christmas cards<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. To help you find a dreamy <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">watercolor card<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to send out this year, we\u2019ve shortlisted some of our favorite <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">card designs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Here are some of our most loved <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">greeting cards<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help you wish someone a very <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Merry Christmas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Watercolor Holly Christmas Card<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13425\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13425\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13425 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Watercolor-Holly-Card.jpg\" alt=\"Watercolor Christmas cards: Watercolor Holly Card\" width=\"400\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Watercolor-Holly-Card.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Watercolor-Holly-Card-258x300.jpg 258w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13425\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Cindy Reynolds Design<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give the classic watercolor floral a festive twist with a design like this<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/watercolor-holly\/green\/holiday-greetings\">watercolor holly card<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The soft green leaves and sprinkles of berries catch your eye, with plenty of space in the center for a beautiful family photo.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Elegant <\/b><b>Watercolor Christmas Card<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13426\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13426\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13426 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Elegant-Watercolor-Joy-Card.jpg\" alt=\"Watercolor Christmas cards: Elegant Watercolor Joy Card\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Elegant-Watercolor-Joy-Card.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Elegant-Watercolor-Joy-Card-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13426\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Jessica Williams<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Christmas card doesn\u2019t have to feature trees, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baubles<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">snowman<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to feel festive. This<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/elegant-watercolor-joy\/blue\/business-holiday-greetings\"><strong>elegant <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>watercolor card<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> focuses on the winter atmosphere in an abstract way. With crisp metallic <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lettering<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> set against a delicate watercolor washed background, this design is ideal for friends, family members, or business clients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Watercolor <\/b><b>Poinsettia<\/b><b> Christmas Card<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13422\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13422\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13422 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Watercolor-Poinsettia-Card-1.jpg\" alt=\"Watercolor Christmas cards: Watercolor Poinsettia Card\" width=\"400\" height=\"508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Watercolor-Poinsettia-Card-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Watercolor-Poinsettia-Card-1-236x300.jpg 236w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13422\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: See That There<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poinsettias<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are everywhere throughout the festive season, but we don\u2019t always see them like this. This<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/watercolor-poinsettia\/pink\/holiday-greetings\">watercolor poinsettia card<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> portrays a close-up of the Christmas favorite, brought to life through rich colors and complementary gold <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lettering<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Watercolor Presents Christmas Card<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13413\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13413\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13413 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gift-Stack-Card.jpg\" alt=\"Watercolor Christmas cards: Gift Stack Card\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gift-Stack-Card.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gift-Stack-Card-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13413\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Patrice Horvath Design<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas is a time for giving, and that often means sending presents to the people you love. Celebrate that tradition with this<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/gift-stack\/green\/holiday-greetings\">gift stack card<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that blends the whimsical touch of watercolor with a contemporary color palette and font.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. <\/b><b>Watercolor Christmas Tree Card<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13420\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13420\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13420 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sapphire-Grove-Card.jpg\" alt=\"Watercolor Christmas cards: Sapphire Grove Card\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sapphire-Grove-Card.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sapphire-Grove-Card-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13420\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Lana\u2019s Shop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The art of watercolor always makes trees look great \u2014 especially those evergreen trees that we always associate with Christmas. This<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/sapphire-grove\/blue\/business-holiday-greetings\">sapphire grove card<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps you celebrate the season with a blue color palette and beautiful illustrations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Candy Cane Stripes Christmas Card<br \/>\n<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13423\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13423\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13423 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Watercolor-Stripes-Card.jpg\" alt=\"Watercolor Christmas cards: Watercolor Stripes Card\" width=\"400\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Watercolor-Stripes-Card.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Watercolor-Stripes-Card-258x300.jpg 258w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13423\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Ellis Design (photo courtesy of Amber Zbitnoff)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take inspiration from candy canes with this adorable<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/watercolor-stripes\/red\/holiday-greetings\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>watercolor stripes card<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It features those classic holiday colors, as well as space for a Polaroid-inspired snap of you and your favorite people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Ribbon Text Christmas Card<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13419\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13419\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13419 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ribbon-Fa-La-La-Card.jpg\" alt=\"Ribbon Fa La La Card\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ribbon-Fa-La-La-Card.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ribbon-Fa-La-La-Card-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13419\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Hudson Meet Rose<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">holiday card<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> doesn\u2019t have to be complicated or fussy to get the message across. Opt for something minimalistic instead, like this<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/ribbon-fa-la-la\/red\/holiday-greetings\">ribbon fa la la card<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The festive message in deep watercolors is all you need, along with your message, name, and an adorable photo.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. Winter Scene Christmas Card<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13416\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13416\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13416 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Painted-Peace-Card.jpg\" alt=\"Painted Peace Card\" width=\"400\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Painted-Peace-Card.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Painted-Peace-Card-258x300.jpg 258w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13416\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: LNZart<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s something heartwarming and nostalgic about seeing a snow-covered lake, holiday cabins in the woods, or a festive town scene. If you want to put the focus on the art, choose a design like this<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/painted-peace\/blue\/holiday-greetings\">painted peace card<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. Modern Minimalist Trees Christmas Card<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13411\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13411\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13411 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Colorful-Firs-Card.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful Firs Card\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Colorful-Firs-Card.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Colorful-Firs-Card-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13411\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Erika Firm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we think of watercolors, we often envision traditional colors, pastel backgrounds, and soft illustrations. This<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/colorful-firs\/green\/holiday-greetings\">colorful firs card<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a lovely reminder that watercolors can be bright, modern, and crisp.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. Winter Cabin Christmas Card<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13424\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13424\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13424 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Winter-Cabin-Card.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Cabin Card\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Winter-Cabin-Card.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Winter-Cabin-Card-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13424\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: frau brandt (Photo courtesy of Angela &amp; Evan Photography)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a picture-perfect <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">holiday card<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> scene with this<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/winter-cabin\/blue\/holiday-greetings\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>winter cabin card<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The snowy landscape, classic red cabin, and sprinkling of snowfall is a great way to get your loved ones in a cozy mood. Add your family name on the front, and share your festive message on the reverse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>11. 12 Days of Christmas Card<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13409\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13409\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13409 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/12-Days-Card.jpg\" alt=\"12 Days Card\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/12-Days-Card.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/12-Days-Card-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13409\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Lisa Travis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a fan of the classic Christmas song, this<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/12-days\/red\/holiday-greetings\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>12 days card<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a wonderful way to share that joy with the people you care about. It features charming detailed watercolor illustrations and a soft red backdrop to accompany your message of Christmas cheer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>12. Gingerbread Christmas Card<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13414\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13414\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13414 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand-Painted-Gingerbread-Card.jpg\" alt=\"Hand Painted Gingerbread Card\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand-Painted-Gingerbread-Card.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand-Painted-Gingerbread-Card-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13414\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Patrice Horvath Design<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watercolor Christmas cards<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can often feel quite grown up, but this<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/hand_painted-gingerbread\/white\/holiday-greetings\"><strong>hand-painted<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> gingerbread card<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is here to show you that they can be playful, too. We love this design for sending to kids or families, but it\u2019s a great way to make anyone smile.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>13. <\/b><b>Watercolor Animals<\/b><b> Christmas Card<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13415\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13415\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13415 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Happy-Howlidays-Card.jpg\" alt=\"Happy Howlidays Card\" width=\"400\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Happy-Howlidays-Card.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Happy-Howlidays-Card-258x300.jpg 258w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13415\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there anything more adorable than a sausage dog in a Christmas sweater? This<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/happy-howlidays\/blue\/business-holiday-greetings\">happy howlidays card<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is full of cheer, and it\u2019s a perfect design to send to someone with pets or if you own a pet-related business (or a Dachshund).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>14. <\/b><b>Christmas Wreath<\/b><b> Card<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13421\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13421\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13421 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Simple-Painted-Wreath-Card.jpg\" alt=\"Simple Painted Wreath Card\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Simple-Painted-Wreath-Card.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Simple-Painted-Wreath-Card-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13421\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Lissa Anglin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for a way to put your adorable child(ren) or family front and center, this simple<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/simple-painted-wreath\/green\/holiday-greetings\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>painted wreath card<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a wonderful option. The delicate watercolor illustration frames the photo beautifully, with space for a festive greeting from you to your loved ones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>15. <\/b><b>Mistletoe<\/b><b> Christmas Card<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13412\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13412\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13412 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Delicate-Pastel-Leaves-Card.jpg\" alt=\"Delicate Pastel Leaves Card\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Delicate-Pastel-Leaves-Card.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Delicate-Pastel-Leaves-Card-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13412\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Milk and Marrow (Photo courtesy of Alexandra Celia)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swap the traditional red and green for a color palette of soft blues instead with this delicate<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/delicate-pastel-leaves\/green\/holiday-greetings\">pastel leaves card<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The metallic accents and stunning illustrations give this card a classic and elegant feel while spotlighting your family photo.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>16. Charming <\/b><b>Snowflakes<\/b><b> Christmas Card<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13427\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13427\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13427 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Charming-Snowflakes-Card.jpg\" alt=\"Charming Snowflakes Card\" width=\"400\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Charming-Snowflakes-Card.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Charming-Snowflakes-Card-258x300.jpg 258w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13427\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Erika Firm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sprinkle some joy into your friends\u2019 and family members\u2019 holiday season with this<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/charming-snowflakes\/pink\/business-holiday-greetings\">charming snowflakes card<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It makes perfect use of watercolors to add style and depth, with sweet <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">snowflakes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that remind us of the time of year. Stick with a blue or green for the holidays, or opt for a pastel pink to really stand out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Get Into the Festive Spirit with <\/b><b>Watercolor Christmas Cards<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nothing gets you in the holiday spirit like preparing, personalizing, and sending Christmas cards to the people who matter most. Use this guide to help you find a fun and easy way to send <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">watercolor holiday cards<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to your loved ones wherever they are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose one of our favorite designs above or browse our full collection of<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/water-color-christmas-cards\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>watercolor Christmas cards<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find your ideal card. Switch up the layout and fonts, add your own photo, and craft a personal Christmas card greeting before hitting send.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The festive season is almost here and it\u2019s time to start thinking about sending holiday cards to loved ones. 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