It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas... which means it's time to start thinking about how you want to send out holiday greetings this year. If the idea of getting your family into matching sweaters and getting everyone to smile at the same time sounds like a nightmare, then maybe you want to skip the family Christmas card photo this year. However, that doesn't mean your cards have to be totally impersonal, especially if you have the time to make them yourself. In fact, these DIY Christmas card ideas may just inspire you to skip store-bought cards all together this Christmas.
With DIY Christmas cards, you can make them totally your own (and add in whatever heartfelt holiday messages you please). They also make for fun Christmas crafts to do with your kids if they want to make handmade holiday greetings for their teachers or classmates. And best of all, homemade Christmas cards save you money that you can spend on more Christmas decorations or holiday presents. Whether you're a crafting expert or the least artistic person you know, here are some homemade Christmas cards for kids and adults that everyone will proudly display in their Christmas card holders.
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Stitched Christmas Card
Embroidery floss gives these easy cards a hand-stitched look that will leave your recipients so impressed.
You can either use a cutting machine or an X-Acto blade to make these gorgeous cut-out cards, which can read "Happy Holidays" or "Peace," depending on the template you choose.
You'll need a cutting machine to replicate this cool paper cut design, but the end result is worth the investment (especially if you're someone who likes to craft all year round!).
Corinne SullivanContributing WriterCorinne Sullivan is a digital writer and editor who covers a variety of beats, including lifestyle, entertainment, relationships, holidays and more.
