Christmas Cards

How to Choose Photo Christmas Cards Online

Elevate your holiday greetings with photo Christmas cards that reflect your unique style. Shutterfly’s collection of high-quality custom Christmas cards for 2025 offers a wide variety of designs allowing you to match your cards to your family's one-of-a-kind personality. Plus, you’ll enjoy an extensive range of customization options to create a card that’s truly one-of-a-kind:

• Hundreds of card templates with different sizes, trims, and premium paper options
• Free unlimited rounds of revisions to fine-tune your design until it’s perfect
• Personalization features like fonts, colors, and custom messages for a unique touch
• Complimentary envelopes included with every order
• Free recipient address printing to save you time

Whether you prefer minimalistic or playful designs, you'll find the perfect fit, including simple Christmas cards and even pet Christmas cards.

Tips for Designing Picture Christmas Cards 

Capture the magic of the season with picture Christmas cards that showcase your favorite moments. Whether you're highlighting a special occasion or simply spreading holiday cheer, Shutterfly brings your photos to life with high-quality printing and vibrant colors. By combining your photos with premium materials, you can print Christmas cards personalized with your holiday wishes that double as a cherished keepsake.

To add a whimsical touch to your custom Christmas cards, try foil-stamped greetings for elegance or glitter accents and unique trims for playful charm. Explore different formats—flat or folded—to create a holiday card that stands out. No matter your style, these personalized Christmas cards are sure to delight everyone who receives them.

How to Create Christmas Photo Cards

Creating Christmas photo cards is simple with Shutterfly. Start by uploading your favorite family photo, then personalize the design with your own message, choose a format, and adjust the colors to fit your style. Choose from double-sided designs or opt for a traditional, minimalist card with no photo. We offer themes of every style, like religious Christmas cards and even Christmas cards without a photo. Add finishing touches like custom envelopes or address labels to make your cards even more special. 

Personalized Christmas Cards for Your Family

Turn cherished family moments into personalized Christmas cards with Shutterfly. From a cozy family portrait to candid shots filled with laughter, our platform allows you to create family photo Christmas cards that truly reflect your family's personality. You can easily customize the text with your holiday message, ensuring that each card shares your family’s unique spirit and warmth with loved ones.

In addition to your family Christmas cards, consider exploring our personalized gift guide for items that your family will love. Create memorable photo books that showcase your year together, design custom mugs for cozy family gatherings, or choose warm photo blankets or custom pillows that add a personal touch to your holiday decor. You can also create photo puzzles for fun family moments or design custom calendars that celebrate your favorite memories all year long. By pairing your cards with these thoughtful gifts, you can create a complete holiday gifting experience that celebrates your family's cherished moments.

How to Print Christmas Cards in 2025

After designing your custom Christmas cards online, simply place your order, and Shutterfly handles the rest. We offer a variety of shipping options to ensure your cards arrive on time, whether you're planning ahead or cutting it close. Need a fast turnaround? Opt for our expedited shipping so your cards are printed and delivered in time to spread holiday cheer, even if you’re sending them at the last minute.

Our free recipient address printing feature allows you to upload your contacts, and we'll make the rest of the process seamless—from printing to addressing and mailing. This service lets you to focus on enjoying the season while ensuring that your 2025 Christmas photo cards arrive in perfect condition. After you make your own Christmas cards online, design your own photo Christmas ornaments  or shop for custom gifts under $25 or personalized Disney gifts to find the perfect something special for your loved ones.

When to Send Out Christmas Cards

To make sure your Christmas cards arrive in time for the holidays, it’s a good idea to send them 2–3 weeks before Christmas. To avoid the last-minute rush, plan to order your cards by early November—but if you’re running behind, Shutterfly offers expedited shipping to help you get them out on time. And if you find yourself a bit too late for photo Christmas cards, sending custom Happy New Year's cards is a thoughtful way to wrap up the season and share your favorite memories from the past year.

Helpful Resources:

• Christmas Card Etiquette for 2025
• Religious Christmas Card Messages
• What to Write in a Christmas Card