How to Build Your Own Personalized Christmas Greeting Cards

Christmas cards represent the joy of the holiday season. They’re personal, thoughtful ways to keep in touch and share the season’s greetings with friends and family.

But in today's world, it can be expensive and time-consuming to put thought and effort into each and every Christmas card.

So whether you send one or 100, we have some fun, easy and affordable ideas for making Christmas cards stand out — because who doesn’t love receiving a personalized Christmas card from someone you love?

Here's how to build your own Christmas card with our easy-to-use Christmas card builder.

1. Choose Your Christmas Card

American Greetings offers a wide range of customizable Christmas cards to make your loved ones feel truly special. Whether you’re looking for something funny to bring a smile, heartfelt to show you care or religious to honor traditions, there’s a wide variety of styles to suit any relationship. Finding a card that’s just right for each person (or group of people) in your life has never been easier or more meaningful.

2. Upload Photos or Video

Create Christmas cards personalized with your own photos or video: Choose a single or multi-photo layout to feature your family Christmas pictures (a visit with Santa, wearing your matching holiday sweaters) or favorite memories from the year (fun vacations, school photos, milestone moments). You can even upload a video message to personally wish everyone a merry Christmas. It’s a warm, unique way to bring holiday magic to your card giving this year.

3. Write a Personalized Message

You have the creative freedom to write your own message, and even adjust the font, size and color to make it truly yours. When putting together your message, keep it short and simple, and focused on the recipient and your relationship.

• Start with a warm greeting (“Merry Christmas, [Name]”).
• Add a personalized note (“Hope your holidays are merry and bright!”).
• Finally, close with a cheerful signoff (“Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from [Your Name].”).

For more Christmas card ideas and helpful tips on what to write, make sure to check out our Inspiration page!

4. Sign Your Name

Sign your name just like you would in a paper greeting card to add a special touch to your personalized Christmas cards. It’s easy: Use your cursor or finger to fill in the signature box or type your name and stylize it with one of the elegant script options. With just a few clicks, your signature will add a warm, authentic touch to your card.

5. Add Music and Other Digital Effects

With some of our cards, you can add festive touches like Christmas music or digital confetti to make your message memorable. Choose digital confetti for a burst of cheer — just like real confetti when the recipient taps open the envelope! Or select a card with music options to add a classic holiday tune, or even create a custom song to share a one-of-a-kind gift. Simply follow the easy steps, and you’ll have a card that’s full of holiday spirit, creating a warm and joyful experience for the people you care about.

6. Attach a Gift

American Greetings makes it easy to add extra holiday thoughtfulness with digital gifts you can attach to any card, including gift cards, Advent Calendars and custom songs. For more options, check out our digital gifts page.

7. Choose the Envelope, Liner and Stamp

Once you’ve finished personalizing your Christmas cards, click the envelope icon below to select your favorite envelope liner and stamp, adding the perfect finishing touch.

8. Print, Email or Text

American Greetings makes it easy to send Christmas cards your way. For the traditional Christmas card sender, you can print your Christmas cards, either at home or by sending to your local printer, before mailing or delivering your card in person. For digitally savvy or last-minute senders, you can share your personalized Christmas card instantly via email, text or a shareable link that you can post on social media.