The weather outside is chillier, shops are decked out with festive decorations, and your favorite cafes are making their seasonal drinks. The Holidays are among us once again! It’s time to call up your favorite photographer or set up your tripod for a family portrait session. If you’ve already taken your annual family photos, your next step is choosing a design for your holiday photo cards. That’s where we come in! GotPrint offers an impressive selection of Christmas & Holiday card photo templates that you can customize with your own message and photos.
How to Design Family Holiday Cards
Choose High-Quality Photos
Some people follow the same traditions for the custom holiday cards every year, like wearing matching pajamas or formal wear. Other people share group photos from vacations or other important milestones, like graduations, weddings, or birthdays. Don’t feel like you’re limited to just one photo. Design your own family photo collage to highlight all the big moments. GotPrint also offers collage holiday card templates, which make it easy to share all your favorite photos.
Write a Heartfelt Message
A straightforward “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays” typically does the trick. Have your family sign it off to make it feel more personal. Your text colors should contrast with the design colors so people can clearly read your message. Some people want to take the opportunity to update people on their lives. A personalized holiday card is the perfect space to share big life events, like engagements, marriages, new family members, educational advancements, and new jobs. This lets you share all the highlights since people received your last Christmas greeting card.
Choose Your Design Style
Many people stick with the traditional Christmas colors–green and red–for their custom holiday postcards. A classic winter theme with blue, silver, and white is also a thematically appropriate color palette. Incorporate holiday imagery to make your custom postcards festive. Christmas trees, holiday lights, snowflakes, and ornaments all reflect the season. Winter creatures, like polar bears, penguins, reindeer, bears, and moose, also fit the time of year. You can lean into the fun Christmas style with a silly Santa Claus design or keep it sophisticated with elegant patterns. If you don’t want to worry about the graphic design, then leave it to us. GotPrint has prepared a wide variety of free holiday card templates for you to customize.
Here are just some of our favorite 4″ x 6″ holiday card templates:
1. White & Gold Snowfall
Classic and elegant, this template has color variations, so whether you want classic red, festive green, or a neutral holiday blue, we have something for everyone. The simple polka dot pattern and pine tree icons add a festive touch to the temple.
2. Golden Snow Photo
If you don’t want too much gold in your design, this template with just a sprinkle of gold confetti is just for you. Upload a photo to the front of the postcard; there is space to add three photos on the back.
3. Classic Christmas Photos
This psotcard template is the cutest way to include the furry member of your family. Share a dog photo on one side, then use the collage postcard template on the back to include more photos. Snowmen and winter villages perfectly match your family pictures.
4. Tree Collage
You don’t have to opt for traditional Christmas colors. Instead, you can step outside of the box with this unique card template. The pastel pink, blue, green, and gold design elements stand out against the neutral background. The geometric Christmas tree offers a fun twist to the traditional style.
5. Holiday Floral Arrangement
This festive, colorful postcard template features a bright bouquet of flowers, candy canes, and pine needles. With your custom photo in the center, the flowers border your special message.
6. Soft Holiday Leaves
Delicate leaves decorate the border of this simple holiday card design. The subtle design lets your photo and custom text stand out.
7. Red Holiday Collage
A bright red Christmas card design lets you lean into the spirit of the season. A lightly striped background pairs well with the white ornamental designs.
8. Christmas Photo Collage
Sleek and sophisticated, this blue and gold Christmas card features elegant script text and simple garlands. Add photos on the front of the free templates for Christmas cards.
9. Icy, Merry, Bright Christmas
The weather outside is frightful, but these cards are so delightful. This snow-inspired template would be a lovely touch to your holiday photos. These blue Christmas cards feature a bokeh pattern and reindeer in a winter wonderland.
10. Plaid Christmas
The warm and cozy design tones of this template are perfect for a couple’s Christmas card. A plaid pattern in the background fits the season, and the white text stands out next to your photos.
When should I order Christmas cards?
Earlier is always best. Order Christmas cards before December or early in the month so you have plenty of time to mail them out. But don’t worry about them being a bit late–people will be thrilled to receive your family holiday card at any point.
To browse more templates and sizes, please visit our website! We’re sure you’ll find a template that matches your holiday photos and aesthetic. Our 4″ x 6″ postcards are easy to customize and come in a variety of paper stocks. We offer our postcards at an affordable price, so not only will your cards look good, but you’ll feel great about the price tag, too! Browse our Christmas shop to find more prints, custom gifts, and festive apparel.
