Have you finished everything on your to-do list for Christmas yet? Travel arrangements, gift shopping, shopping for groceries for holiday extravaganza.
Those are just some of the things you may need to check off the list. One thing that can get lost in the shuffle is sending all those Christmas cards.
Almost every year when I start getting Christmas cards in the mail, I think, oh yeah, that’s what I forgot to do. I will not let that happen again this year.
But the clock is ticking and it’s time to get those cards in the mail before it’s too late. A great way to save some time is to make great Christmas cards at home. Be careful though, not all Christmas card makers are completely free to use.
That’s what you need to know about these optimal, free ways to make and send Christmas cards.
Canva
Canva is an online photo editor that is great for customizing Christmas cards. You can also upload your own photos to share with everyone who receives the card.
I really cannot stress enough how easy this tool is to use. It’s so simple and convenient that you may find yourself constantly looking for good excuses to design new artwork.
This website makes it easy to make Christmas cards and even better, it’s free. (Note: If you find yourself using this tool frequently, there is an option to pay for a pro account for access to more images and design templates.)
You can sign up for a free account with Canva by using an email address or signing in using Facebook or Google. Be sure to select the “Personal” option when logging in.
To make your own Christmas cards, click “Find Templates” and choose Holiday Cards. You’ll see a handful of layouts on the left side of the screen. Select the one you want to use and click on it. From there, just add your personal touch and you’ll have the perfect Christmas card in no time.
Click here to learn more about this amazing photo editor and get started today.
photor
You’ve seen them on your social media: gorgeous photos filled with vibrant colors. Landscapes with lush green fields, or pictures that bring out the rich brown color of a little girl’s eyes. They are enough to make a photo lover swoon.
Those amazing pictures just seem to pop off the screen. I don’t know about you, but I could stare at them for hours. With those kinds of results, it stands to reason that the photographer must have spent a lot of time and money to get those images, right?
Or, maybe they have a simple editing program. And guess what? You can get it too.
Fotor for PC, Mac and Smartphone is a free download that can turn original snapshots into masterpieces. It just takes a few clicks or taps to turn your photos into professional looking photography. This is a great way to make Christmas cards using images you’ve taken throughout the year.
Click here for download instructions so you can start making Christmas cards with Fotor.
adobe spark post
Adobe Spark Post is a fast and easy way to create great graphics for all occasions. Get started in seconds with professionally designed templates that you can modify with just a few taps.
Choose your photos, add text and apply design filters to create beautiful, eye-catching graphics instantly. Each tap gives you completely new layouts, color palettes, typography styles and filters and you don’t even need design experience to create gorgeous Christmas cards.
You are also able to share your creations via social media, text or email.
Click here to get started making impressive Christmas cards with Adobe Spark Post. It is also available as a free app for iOS.
jukebox print
Jukebox Print has a free online greeting card maker that lets you design your own Christmas cards quickly. Upload your personal message and photo to one of its pre-made designs, or create your own design from scratch.
The site lets you edit the front, inside top, inside bottom and back of each card you make. Once our design is complete, Jukebox Print will export it as a high-resolution PDF, ready for printing.
Click here to make your own Christmas card with Jukebox. There are some pre-designed holiday templates that you can edit and create your own. Select the template and let your creativity take over.
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