DIY Christmas Card Ideas- Handmade Christmas Cards

Until now, we’ve helped you choose the best Christmas gifts for your friends and family and deck your house in the latest and creative decorations. But what about Christmas cards, a simple item which spreads joy, happiness and love? While there’s an easier option to purchase readymade cards, nothing feels more genuine than showing your warmth, love and affection by making stunning DIY Christmas cards. Handmade Christmas cards are no less than treasure for the recipient. They cherish the effort the sender has made to make them feel special. So this holiday season, try your hands at DIY Christmas card ideas. For your reference, we’ve rounded up beautiful DIY Christmas and homemade Christmas card ideas. Take a look.

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30 DIY Christmas Card Ideas- Handmade Christmas Cards

1. Snow Globe Shaker Cards:

Sending just cards is passé! Your aim should be to send mini winter wonderlands to your near and dear ones. And if you’re wondering how to do it, well, it’s not as difficult as it sounds. You just need to follow the tutorial and make these wonderful snow globe shaker cards.

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2. Simple And Elegant Christmas Card:

How beautiful and elegant is this Christmas card in white and silver? Probably one of the most beautiful handmade Christmas cards we have seen in a while. And even you can make it with just a handful of materials.

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3. Magic Trick Card:

This fun illusion card will get the kids excited like no other thing. One moment they’ll see the color and the other moment, the color will be gone. It all happens because of the ‘magic frame’.

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4. Ornament Christmas Cards:

It just cannot get easier than this. Just draw the string and stick the gems or buttons, whatever you like. This DIY Christmas card idea is simply perfect for young school goers.

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5. Merry And Bright:

This Merry and Bright card is so beautiful that you’d display it in your home as decoration all year round. It’s pretty easy to make too as you just need to trace and cut out an image of reindeer and beautify the card.

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6. Stitched Tree Card:

If you have some stitching skills, it’s time to put them into use by creating this lovely embroidery Christmas tree. Don’t you think it looks unique?

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7. Cute Cut Out Card:

Don’t you think this Christmas greeting card looks a lot like a landscape filled with trees? You may have to translate the page to get the full instructions.

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8. Handprint Christmas Card:

Here’s a wonderful handprint Christmas card idea for the young ones in your house.

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9. Neat And Clean:

Neat, clean and simple, these are the words that describe this wonderful DIY Christmas card.

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10. Paint Chip Christmas Cards:

Forests have never looked so colorful before. And do you know what’s the best part? You can easily create these wonderful and aesthetically pleasing cards by using or rather reusing the old paint chips. The receiver is sure to be delighted.

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11. Wreath Christmas Card:

This clean and simple Christmas card idea is brimming with Christmas spirit. Feel free to add your own designs and experiment with different colors and ideas.

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12. Clipart Christmas Card:

This personalized clipart Christmas greeting card can be made in a snap. You just need to print out the clip art and get hold of a digital camera and print out your photos and the clipart to create this amazing card. It’s sure to have everyone smiling.

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13. 3D Christmas Card:

Make use of the papers found in the note kit to create these lovely cards. It’s really amazing and won’t even take much of your time.

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14. Button Christmas Card:

Even the preschoolers can make these adorable Christmas cards. They just need to shape the button as a wreath and stick a bow on it. Encourage children to write anything they like on the card. It will make them happy.

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15. Washi Tape Christmas Card:

Take your creativity a notch higher and bring smiles to your favorite people’s face by sending them this beautiful handmade Christmas card. The blogger and creatively has cleverly used Washi tape in different colors and pattern to create a Christmas tree silhouette.

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16. ‘Tis The Season:

Here’s one of those Christmas cards, which you can make within an hour. It’s extremely easy, yet looks elegant and beautiful. You can even purchase readymade, mini sized wreath to make it easier.

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17. Snowflake Card:

We’re totally crushing on this lovely, eye pleasing card. The combination of white and blue is exuding wintery vibes.

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18. Cutout Christmas Card DIY:

Those who’re looking for simple, yet sentimental Christmas card, we’ve got a perfect idea for you. You can either use your favorite photo or a beautiful scenery to create a wonderful card.

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19. Bowtie Noodle Wreath Craft:

This homemade Christmas card is perfect for chefs, cooks or anyone who enjoys cooking. This idea will come handy when there’s no green to prepare a real wreath.

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20. Eraser Stamp Holiday Cards for Kids:

If you wish to keep the children busy and occupied in a constructive way this Christmas, let them make this lovely and unique eraser stamp holiday card. You can even make these Christmas cards with your children to spend some quality time with them.

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21. Glittery Card:

Glitter makes everything look beautiful, right? So how about incorporating a bit of it in your Christmas card as well? The homemade Christmas card featured here can be made even by the youngest of kids.

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22. Foldable Christmas Card:

How about making the kids create these lovely foldable Christmas cards? They can create any winter scenery or Christmas symbols unfolding in the card. These cards will make a magnificent mantel centerpiece as well.

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23. Aromatherapy Holiday Cards:

These are no ordinary stamp cards. The stamps are made from common kitchen ingredients found around. For instant, the candy canes are made using celery. Isn’t that amazing?

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24. Christmas Pixel Popup Cards:

Pixelated Christmas trees look so much more beautiful and cooler than regular Christmas trees. This type of handmade Christmas cards will definitely appeal to Minecraft lovers.

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25. Burlap Christmas Card:

This is a fairly easy DIY Christmas card idea, which we think even kids can create.  You just need some burlap and ribbons to create these glamorous cards. If the kids are too young, they may need your help for cutting strips of ribbons and burlap.

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26. Cute Santa Card:

You don’t have to be a highly creative and skilled person to make this cute Santa card. Just print out the printable and decorate the card in any way you like. This is something anyone can do, right?

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27. Paper Cut Out DIY Christmas Card:

Just some subtle and light colors and 3D cut out are giving a sophisticated feel to this lovely card. This homemade Christmas card will look even more beautiful when you pair with a contrasting envelope.

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28. Bunting Christmas Card:

Take some action shots of yourself and your family to create this fun bunting to accompany your Christmas card. The photo cards always hold a special place in the hearts of the recipients.

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29. String Art Christmas Card:

This retro, cute and adorable string art Christmas card is a wonderful way to keep the children occupied. Using beads and yarn, they can create fun, holiday shapes like snowflakes and beads. They’ll be more than happy, trust us.

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30. DIY Pop Up Christmas Card:

We’re sure, anyone who receives this beautiful accordion Christmas tree will be pleasantly surprised. Yes, it appears a bit difficult, but will be pretty easy for those who have a hand at art and craft.

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31. Poinsettia Card:

If you think you can’t make these cards, then we’re here to prove you wrong. The blogger provides free template, which you can use to make the card.

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32. Black And Gold Ornament Card:

These abstract ornament cards are way easier to make you can even think. Just a few swirls of watercolor in your favorite shades and you’ll get this beautiful Christmas greeting card.

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33. Video Embedded QR Code Holiday Cards:

This one’s perfect for the tech savvy recipients. Let your well-wishers get a sneak peek into your wonderful years by showing them a slideshow, which can be seen by scanning the barcode. Follow the tutorial to know how to make the card.

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34. Holiday Photo Card:

 

How about sending a holiday card featuring your favorite photo of the year? Don’t you think it’s a lovely way to share your beautiful memories with your closed ones? Click on the link to get the template, which will help you make this card in a jiffy.

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35. DIY Felt Christmas Cards:

If you have some felt and cardstock paper lying in your house, you can easily create these cute and wonderful looking cards for your near and dear ones.

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These were the best DIY Christmas card ideas and handmade Christmas card ideas in our opinion. Whether you emboss the feeling or sentiment or encase in a photograph, every minute spent creating the card will be worth it when your loved ones open it with a smile. If you have any more DIY Christmas card ideas or handmade Christmas card ideas to share, let us know by commenting below.