Looking for the absolute best handmade Christmas cards? Here are 30 insanely cute and thoughtful DIY Christmas card ideas for family and friends!
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I know Christmas is still months and months away but, as an early planner, I like to get a head start on things so I don’t stress and procrastinate when the Holiday is near. I recently started making Christmas cards myself instead of going out to buy them.
I feel like they are more personal and really show loved ones you really care. If you are also looking for DIY Christmas cards to recreate this year, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve gathered 30 of the cutest and most creative Christmas card ideas that everyone will love.
These make for great Holiday greeting cards, gifts, and super fun crafts ideas too. There are plenty of inspirations from easy to more complex designs and both kids and adults can make these. I’ve included links for tutorials for most of these except for a few. I wasn’t able to find the source but they are fairly easy to recreate.
So, get a head start on your Christmas cards this year and check these out!
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HANDMADE CHRISTMAS CARDS
1. Q-TIP PAINTED CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
If you are looking for something that is simple and easy enough for the kids to recreate, this is the one for you. All you need is a card, a few Q-tips, acrylic paints, and a black marker.
If you don’t have any Q-tips lying around, you can also use your fingertips as well. Take a look at the full tutorial here.
2. CHRISTMAS TREE CARD
This Christmas card idea is literally so cute! You can recreate this with just washi tape after cutting out the outline for the tree.
If you have scraps of wrapping paper left, instead of throwing it out, you can incorporate it here. Take a look at the full tutorial here.
3. WATERCOLOR BAUBLES
Get your watercolors and glitters ready for this one. Christmas ornaments are a major part of the Holiday, so why not incorporate them into your card?
Besides, they look magical. Here is the full tutorial.
4. WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPE ORNAMENT
Create something truly magical with this landscape ornament card. You can paint a snowy mountain, the forest, or literally anything else you want.
You’ll need to first draw a circle and paint inside of that. Write “Merry Christmas” on the bottom for the finishing touch. Here is the full tutorial.
5. STAMPIN UP CHRISTMAS CARD
For those of you who love Stampin Up, you will love this too. This card is so incredibly gorgeous and great for people who have a little extra time on their hands.
It does take a little bit more effort and focus to make but in my opinion, it is worth it. Here is the full tutorial.
6. A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER
Don’t have a lot of time to make Christmas cards or are looking for something you can make last-minute? If so, this is perfect for you!
It doesn’t require a lot of supplies, is very easy to make, and all you need is about 15 minutes of your time. Here is the full tutorial.
7. DIY POP UP CHRISTMAS CARDS
Make your loved ones feel special by making these gorgeous Christmas cards. You only need a few supplies to make these, most of which you probably already have.
Colored construction paper, scissors, a hot glue gun, a black marker, a ruler, and string are all the supplies you need. Here is the full tutorial.
8. FESTIVAL OF TREES CHRISTMAS CARD
This is one of my favorite Christmas cards on this list. It’s simple, pretty, and very easy to make. It’ll have your mom going “awww” once she opens it, lol!
Here is the full tutorial.
9. THE GRINCH CARD
Make personalized Christmas cards for all of your friends and family this year. You don’t need to worry about drawing the Grinch hand yourself because you can just print it out.
This is honestly such a great way to make personalized Holiday cards for all of your loved ones because all you have to do is glue on a nice picture of them. You’ll be done in no time.
Here is the full tutorial.
10. ELEGANT CHRISTMAS CARD
Want to go all out with your Christmas cards this year? No problem! Recreate this elegant and beautiful Holiday card that’ll guarantee compliments.
It looks like this will take a long to make but you’ll be finished making the card in less than 20 minutes. It’s just a lot of layers and steps to making this but there is a video tutorial for you to follow here.
11. DIY CHRISTMAS CALLIGRAPHY CARD
This is another super cute and simple Christmas card idea that takes very little time to recreate.
If you’re not that great at calligraphy, do not fret because there is a step-by-step video tutorial you can follow here.
12. WISHING YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS
Umm, how cute is the stockings banner? This is such a cute Christmas card idea the kids can make. Unfortunately, I could not find a tutorial for you to follow but it is pretty easy to recreate.
13. WINKING REINDEER
Here is another insanely easy Holiday card anyone can make. Red, black, and brown markers are all you need to recreate this.
14. MULTIPLE REINDEERS
Are you looking for last-minute handmade Christmas cards inspo? Look no further because I’ve found the perfect one!
You need brown and red markers but you can also just use your thumb to recreate the reindeer faces. Then grab your dark brown marker and make the antlers. Don’t forget it’s cute little nose.
15. STITCHED CHRISTMAS TREE CARD
This idea is super unique and fun. First, trace the shape of the Christmas tree with a very light hand. Then, you’ll need to punch holes evenly down the shape and rub out the pencil markings.
Now just grab your embroidery thread and get stitching. Add a few colorful glass beads along the way and then write down your quote on the bottom. Here is the full tutorial.
16. FINGERPRINTS LIGHT
This is the easiest Christmas card you can make at home. This is also a great crafts idea for the little ones. All you need are a few different acrylic paints and a black marker.
Make the string for the lights go on first and just have them dip their fingers in the paint and stamp it on the card. Here is the full tutorial.
17. POM POM CHRISTMAS CARDS
If you want to make something that is a little more playful and fun for the kids, this is a great option.
You’ll need mini colorful pom poms, googly eyes, cardstock paper, brown pipe cleaner along with a few more simple supplies.
Here is the full tutorial.
18. WATERCOLOR WREATHS
Is there anything more festive than a gorgeous Christmas wreath?
Not in my opinion. Just like the rest, this is also very easy to recreate. Watercolor paints, markers, and a fine-tip paintbrush are the main supplies you need.
Follow the amazing tutorial here.
19. GLITTER CHRISTMAS CARDS
Are you seriously behind on sending out Christmas cards this year? If so you need to recreate these super easy Holiday cards that take less than five minutes to make.
You’ll need fine glitter, Mod Podge, black cardstock, and of course paintbrushes, Follow the tutorial here.
20. SNOW GLOBE CARD
This Christmas card is truly a stunner. Not only does it look insanely good, but it is super easy and fun to make. View the full tutorial here.
21. WATERCOLOR CHRISTMAS CARD
Make this gorgeous watercolor Holiday card and send it to your friends. If you are a beginner and want to try watercolor painting, give this a go.
It’s insanely fun to make and there is a step-by-step video tutorial for you to follow. Check it out here.
22. HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Here is another beautiful watercolor painting idea for Christmas cards. There are three different options for you to choose from in this one and tutorials for all of them here.
23. JOY WREATH CARD
Christmas is a joyful time and what better way to show it than writing it down on a holiday card?! You’ll need watercolor paint set, watercolor paper, paintbrushes, a no-bleed pen, and a few other supplies to recreate this.
There is a full step-by-step tutorial for you to follow here. But, if you are insanely busy and don’t have to make it yourself, there is also a resource section on her page where you can print it out for free!
24. DIY HAND PAINTED HOLIDAY CARDS
Hand Making something yourself is super sentimental and a great way to show someone how much they mean to you. You’re taking time out of your day to create something beautiful just for them.
I love how this holiday card is pink instead of the classic green. It’s so much more brighter and cheery in my opinion. But you can of course switch out the colors to your liking. Here is the full tutorial.
25. SNOW GLOBE WATERCOLOR
Snow globes make for a great Christmas gift and look even better when painted on a Christmas card. The great thing about this design is, you don’t have to draw the snow globe yourself.
There is a free template you can print out and just paint. Which is such a lifesaver because you don’t have to worry about getting it perfect. Here is the full tutorial.
26. WARM WISHES
How insanely beautiful is this Christmas card? I love how simple and cute this is. The sprinkles on the mug are such a nice touch. Check out the full tutorial here.
27. SIMPLE CHRISTMAS CARD
Are you searching for something that is festive and simple? Look no further because I’ve found the one! This card is sure to impress everyone. Here is the full tutorial.
28. WASHI TAPE CARD
All you need to recreate this Christmas card is a blank card and a couple of washi tapes. Tear off 5 pieces of tape and make each one a little bigger as you go.
Top it off with a dainty snowflake and you are done! Here is the full tutorial.
29. HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS
This may just be the most adorable Christmas card I have ever seen. You can ask the little ones to help out with this since it is so easy. They’ll have loads of fun making it.
Here is the full tutorial.
30. LET IT SNOW
Last but definitely not least, we have this beautiful let it snow Holiday card.
Unfortunately, I was not able to find a tutorial for this either but all you need are a black pen and a red button to recreate it.
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