A DIY Christmas card is almost guaranteed to be kept–maybe even put on display for long after the holidays–compared to a boring, generic one that’s bound for the trash when the season passes. Coming up with ideas can be tough, but don’t sweat it. Whether you're postmarking your bundle from sunny Florida or under Alaskan stars, you'll be thrilled to make and send out any one of these holiday card DIYs. From cards featuring faux greenery to watercolor creations, these cards are guaranteed to make whoever is lucky enough to be on the receiving end smile. Plus, you’ll have a ton of fun making them. Get to crafting!
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Burlap Star Ornament Cards
The white bench
Not only do these burlap star ornaments look cute on the front of a music note-covered card, but they can easily be removed and hung on the card reciever's tree for years to come!
To give a Christmas tree card a 3D effect, try paper quilling. The strips of paper give the tree an elegant, airy look. It's a bit time-consuming but totally worth it (and surprisingly relaxing to do).
Ditch the traditional family photo this year for a string garland featuring energetic cutouts of each family member. It'll be a fun surprise for anyone who opens the card!
If cute little bunnies and mushrooms bring you happiness, you'll love this woodland card. All you have to do is paint the bunny, add plant details, and glue down a printed seasonal greeting.
For an easy craft, simply cut out the silhouette of a Christmas town. Add some paper snowflakes, choose unexpected colors like bright pinks, and you're all set.
Printing a card out still counts as a DIY! Plus, it saves time. This free printable download by blogger Eskaa Makes features pomegranate seeds and greenery for an elegant and classic look.
What better way to send warm wishes than with a little to-go coffee cup? This card by Damask Love is perfect for use as a holiday card or a simple greeting card during fall or winter.
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Mini Wreath Cards
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Use twine, cardstock, wire, and greens—boxwood, rosemary, myrtle, seeded eucalyptus, or whatever plants you prefer—to fashion these tiny wreath holiday cards.
Turn a few pieces of festive washi tape into stunning displays on holiday cards. You can use whatever type of paper you want and fashion anything from Christmas trees to presents with the tape.
Veer from traditional red and green ornaments in favor of these chic black and gold ones. All you need for this DIY is watercolors, paper, and a paint pen.
It only makes sense that you give someone a gift card to a coffee shop in a cocoa mug–shaped card holder! You can easily write a little note on the back of this or attach one with a small piece of tape to the back.
These jewel-toned cardstock DIYs will easily spread holiday cheer. You can take it a step further by using the receiver's favorite color. Once you're done, place the cards in metallic envelopes for a festive touch.
Create tiny globes filled with snow-covered hills and trees. Better yet, the sequins will float around when you shake the card to give off a true snow globe illusion.
Have an old book sitting on the shelf that you don't really care about? Turn pages of it into holiday cards. Cut out everything from trees to snowmen, and glue them onto cardstock as Aunt Peaches did here.
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Photo Card
Choose a photo you want to display for the holidays–of your fam, friends, pets, or even simply yourself–and place it on a card with a word cut out of it. You can truly customize this one however you want!
Looking for something super simple? Use some cotton balls, colored paper, and glue to make a Santa hat on your cards. It doesn't get more basic than this.
Pop-up cards are so much fun to receive and even more fun to make! You'll need a decent amount of materials for this one by Modge Podge Rocks—an envelope, a gift card holder, rhinestones, glue, and Mod Podge—but it'll be worth it in the end.
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Muffin Top Cards
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Have a bunch of mismatched cupcake liners laying around from previous baking projects? Put them to use by turning them into a Christmas tree on the front of a DIY card.
Sienna is a Deputy Editor at Hearst, where she oversees the commerce team's coverage of wellness, home, tech, fashion, parenting, and more. She lives in California with her husband and two littles.
Kelly Allen is the Associate Editor at House Beautiful, where she creates design, culture, and travel content online and in the magazine. She’s been on the team since 2019, writing features on dreamy TV sets and moviefilming locations, in-depth city guides, and inspiring home tours. From researching ethereal estates to discovering can’t-miss set decoration details onscreen, she’s always eager to answer burning pop culture questions through a design lens. In her five-year career, she’s built a strong network of designers across disciplines to tap for their invaluable expertise. Her background includes honing reporting skills while tackling viral news for Delish and contributing to Cosmopolitan’s entertainment coverage. When she’s not watching every new film and TV show, she’s browsing vintage home stores, attending industry events, and wandering around New York City—highlighting it all on Instagram.