50 DIY Christmas Cards to Delight Everyone on Your List

Three-dimensional cards are always a hit, but people will be all the more impressed that you made it yourself! All you do to make the trees is cut various squares of paper, fold them into triangles, and glue them together. Add your own gemstone pattern for the stars!

Get the tutorial at One Little Project.

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These gorgeous tonal greeting cards are as fun to create as they are to send. Choose from three different downloadable templates with designs that say "Happy Holidays," "Merry & Bright," and "Warmest Wishes."

Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith.

This delicate wreath is super easy to use if you have a Cricut cutter. The little ribbon bow adds such a cute touch! And while we love the "fa la la," you can add just about any festive saying to the front.

Get the tutorial at Lydi Out Loud.

These beautiful watercolor cards are easy to craft, even if you don't consider yourself the artistic type. Try them in fun holiday colors like pale blue or pink, or go green and red if you want something more traditional.

See more at Persia Lou.

Love the look of watercolor but don't feel confident in your painting skills? Print them instead! Look at these pretty poinsettias. All you have to do is download the free template.

Get the tutorial at Sustain My Craft Habit.

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A gnome, a pun, and shakeable sequins? We love all the little details on this option! Each different process―stamping, cutouts, shaker window―would look great on their own, but give a whole new look when layered.

Get the tutorial at Artsy Fartsy Mama.

It’s always a nice touch to have that handwritten look, but writing twenty cards is, well, time consuming. Instead, write out a single holiday phrase and scan it. Then you can print it over your design or photos on multiple cards!

Get the tutorial at Almost Makes Perfect.

Paper dolls are pure vintage fun, and who would have thought about turning them into a Christmas card? Recipients will delight in unfolding each person in your family.

Get the tutorial at Delia Creates.

Shapes and colors cut across each other into a card to create a stained glass window. These beauties are easy to put together, and can be a fun coloring project for the kids!

Get the tutorial at Easy Peasy and Fun.

How festive is this sweet bow card? Believe it or not, blogger Bettina Johnson of Oh Everything Handmade made these cards for her friends and family with a budget of less than $9.

See more at Oh Everything Handmade.

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Very very merry, happy everything! We love the fun colors and cutout details on these hand lettered cards. You can easily make them with a Silhouette or Cricut.

See more at Persia Lou.

Coloring is one of the most relaxing activities out there. Carve out some quiet time away from the stresses of the holiday with these free printable cards. Just borrow your kids' coloring pencils!

See more at Persia Lou.

They may be printables but these holiday cards have a personal feel thanks to a hand lettered design and watercolor look. There are four designs to choose from, and you can also make matching gift tags to coordinate!

See more at Lemon Thistle.

Ready for a super simple DIY Christmas card that looks festive as can be? All you need is a pencil eraser and ink pads to decorate these tree, wreath, and snowmen cards with little polka dots.

See more at Lia Griffith.

Buy brown and white cards and use a puncher to cut out a pretty pattern. Then, glue a red card inside so the color shines through. Easy peasy!

See more at Michelle Peckham.

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This card is a particularly great idea if you're short on time: It's entirely printable! We love the unique color combos, too.

Get the printable at Lovely Indeed.

Turn your little one's latest picture into a cute holiday craft by making this snow globe card. Don't forget to add sequins for a whimsical, shaken effect.

See more at The Best Ideas for Kids.

Here's another semi-retro design. Holly leaves paired with a pale pink background makes for a super-pretty DIY Christmas card.

See more at The Stamp Market.

Red and green might be the most popular Christmas colors, but why not make your cards even more bright and colorful this year? Take this pink, red, yellow, green, and teal DIY Christmas card, for example. So pretty!

See more at The Stamp Market.

Send your friends and family a pop of color this holiday season. Deck out the trees however you see fit!

Get the tutorial at One Little Project.

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