Christmas Card 101
my hack for affordable holiday cards
I love sending holiday cards every year…but I hate spending hundreds of dollars on them. Nothing stings more than finding the perfect design, adding your favorite family photo… and realizing it’ll cost $1753983 to print five. You already paid an arm and a leg for photos, stamps aren’t cheap, and now this?!
Instead of giving up on the tradition, I found a simple (and affordable) solution. Since we’re friends, I’m letting you in on the secret. 🤫
For the past three years, I’ve designed our cards on Canva and have been so happy with the print quality, and best of all, the price. It takes a little design confidence since I start from scratch, but you can browse Pinterest or other holiday card sites for inspiration, then make something that feels right for you! Last season wasn’t the happiest of holidays, and I liked creating a card where the festivity wasn’t forced.
If you’re not design savvy, don’t worry! Canva has tons of holiday card templates you can simply drop your family photo into. Easy as (pumpkin) pie! 🥧
Here’s how to do it:
Create a 4x6 card project in Canva and design away. Then, the real hack: print directly through Canva. It saves so much time, money, and hassle (no worrying about sizing or working with another printer). The cards ship fast, and the quality is great. I always choose the least expensive options and add envelopes. You can get 50 cards + envelopes for under $35. Truly unheard of in the world of holiday cards.
Here’s my Canva Card Template Link.
The biggest hack is printing directly through Canva- it saves so much money and effort doing it this way! You don’t have to worry about sizing with another printer, and they’re delivered to your house FAST.
I used the higher tier paper in years past but honestly didn’t notice a difference, and I’m a self proclaimed paper snob. Plus, most people throw cards away (the sad reality) so spending more isn’t always worth it for me.
I hope that’s helpful, and most of all, that you send a card if it brings you joy. There’s no shame in sitting it out, but there’s also no shame in going all out if you love it. The holiday season is yours for the making, and if sending a Christmas card is a tradition you love (or want to start), this is such an easy, affordable way to do it!
🎄 Christmas Card Extras!
Don’t know what to wear for holiday photos? Shop Gap outfits, Target outfits, & Quince outfits for the whole fam.
Great tripod for taking your own family photos (or do a Christmas photo swap with a friend!)
I use this for keeping contacts/requesting updates each year.
This saves my hand!
My favorite pens for hand writing addresses
With love,
PS: Don’t forget!!!!
Brb spending today on Canva!