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Key Takeaways

  • Use Canva's templates to create unique and personalized Christmas cards. Upgrade to Canva Pro for more design options.
  • Customize templates by adding your own photos and changing the wording. Switch out stock images and change the colors to make it personal.
  • Choose whether to email your card or use Canva's printing services. Easily download and attach the card to an email or select the paper type and quantity for printing.

Are you looking for a way to create unique Christmas cards that will wow your family and friends? Canva can help with that, whether you want to use a template or implement your own photos and messages into the card. Here's how to design the perfect Christmas card using Canva.

How to Make a Christmas Card Using a Canva Template

Starting on Canva’s main page, type Christmas Cards into the search bar, make sure the tab is highlighting Templates, and hit Enter. From there, you’ll see a wide variety of templates you can use.

Canva main page with Christmas card in search-1

If the template has a crown icon, the design is only available for Canva Pro users. If you see a template you like, though, it may be worth upgrading to Canva Pro or at least testing it out with a free trial.

Christmas card templates on Canva

Browse until you find a template that you like, click on it, then click on Customize This Template. From there, you’ll use Canva’s Editor page to design your card.

Christmas card template on Canva with customization button

Because you searched for cards specifically, most templates you select will already have them listed as an Invitation feature, which gives the card the exact measurements you would need for printing services.

Customizing Christmas card template on Canva

Templates are incredibly easy to work with because all you have to do is switch out the stock images with your own and change the wording. You can also change the color of the elements to make it more personal. Once you’re done, you can either use Canva’s printing services or email the card to save money and paper (more on this later).

How to Make a Christmas Card From Scratch in Canva

Making a Christmas card from scratch in Canva may be a bit more complex, but doing so means that you’ll have a personalized card to share with the world. On Canva’s main page, click on Create a Design and type in Card. You’ll see many options for layout and size, so select the one you want to use.

Canva's main page with card written in Create a Design

Once Canva’s Editor opens, you’ll see a blank canvas. It’s up to you how you want to design the card. You can open the Elements tab in the left toolbar and type in Christmas to see festive options that you can add to the card. Additionally, take advantage of the Text and Uploads tabs to add captions and your own photos.

Christmas card created from scratch in Canva Editor

You can also check out some of Canva’s apps—adding a Bitmoji or using TypeCraft is sure to make your card stand out.

How to Share Your Homemade Christmas Card

After you’ve created your card, it’s time to decide if you want to email it to people or if you would rather take advantage of Canva’s printing services.

To email it, click on Share in the upper right-hand corner of the Canva Editor and then select Download. Set your specifications for how you would like the file to save to your computer and click on Download. From there, attach the file to an email and send it off.

Downloading Christmas Card on Canva

To have the Christmas card printed, either click on the Print Invitations button if available, or select Share and then select Print With Canva. From there, select your paper type, finish, and quantity. As you continue through the purchase, it will ask for your address and payment information.

Printing Christmas Card on Canva

You’ll also see a statement that says if you are not happy with the order, Canva will do what it can to fix it or refund your order.

Whether you’re crafting a Christmas card from scratch or seeking the convenience of templates, Canva has all the tools you need to simplify the process. For your next design endeavor and to add a personal touch to your Christmas with custom cards, explore the creative possibilities that Canva offers.