Is Christmas around the corner yet? Well, the thought of someone’s face lighting up with a smile as they open their mail to receive a holiday card from you can be nothing short of delightful.
Christmas cards are also an amazing way to let your family and friends know that you treasure them and are thinking about them during this special time. Especially when a photo or handwritten message is included, or both, a Christmas card can be a treasured keepsake in your loved one’s home, even if it’s just for a few days.
But sending out these cards doesn’t always have to be expensive. In fact, you can inexpensively send Christmas cards to as many people as you wish this coming festive season as long as you’re creative and have some tricks up your sleeve.
Making Christmas Cards Unique
Nothing can be more rewarding than receiving a unique card from a special person, a relative, or a complete stranger during the festive season. Even businesses have several solid reasons to send holiday cards to clients, almost obviously. It makes the recipient feel extra special and appreciated.
Well, just as with making Christmas crafts, there are a few ways to make Christmas cards unique. One way is to add a personal touch by including a handwritten note. You could also use unique materials such as recycled paper or fabric, depending on who the card is going out to.
Adding special embellishments such as ribbons, beads, or sequins will obviously elevate the aesthetics. And if the recipient is a relative or someone closely known to you, you have all the reasons to consider printing a photo of them on the card as a background alongside other features that symbolize the festive season!
Tricks to Save When Sending Christmas Cards
Sending holiday cards can be an extremely expensive affair especially when you have several recipients expecting one from you (or not). Luckily, here are some ways to send holiday cards inexpensively without necessarily breaking your budget.
Make Your Own Holiday Cards
When there’s little time to decorate your home or perfect your photo editing skills, you might be inclined to print out cards from a printer. But here’s a solution that you probably haven’t tried before.
You can create your own cards using digital scrapbooking apps like PaperCandy. It’s easy to create Christmas cards using these apps. All you need is a couple of photo collages, and you’ll be ready to create your own Christmas card in no time.
You can either use downloaded images from Instagram or Facebook to create a collage or you can make a collage from scratch and upload the image from your phone or other devices. To add an artistic flare, you can also use free downloadable shapes and templates to add elements to your collage to make it more personal.
Send E-Cards
If you are pressed for time or have more than just a few recipients in mind, e-cards can be an even more budget-friendly option. There are many providers online that allow you to send e-cards on the go and share them with your recipients via email, social media, or even SMS chats via URL.
Free designs are also widely available, and all you may need is just a working internet connection and connectivity device. As seen from PunchBowl’s large collection of Christmas cards, you can access a wide range of customizable holiday card designs and templates online without having to pay a dime.
Purchase Christmas Cards in Bulk
Finally, you can also visit your nearest store and purchase holiday cards in bulk. Some vendors and designers have discounts for these, including purchases done online. Many graphic design and printing agencies also have lucrative offers for customers who purchase customized holiday cards in bulk.
Christmas is never complete without appreciating the people who mean a lot to you. While tons of other tangible gifts will also do, holiday cards are a great way to let a person know you value and appreciate them. The above tips will hopefully come in handy if you need to send several Christmas cards on a budget this coming holiday season.