Print on one side, fold in half from top to bottom (printed side out), then in half again from left to right.
Making the PDF…
About the Christmas card maker
Make your own Christmas card at home in two minutes. Pick the card — Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, from our family, for a teacher, a thank you for the gift or Happy New Year — and the front, the message and the design are ready. Change the words to make it yours.
The card prints on one sheet of paper, on one side only. Fold it in half, then in half again, and you have a folded card with the front, your message inside and a small mark on the back. No glue and no cutting.
Features
- 6 ready Christmas cards — Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, from our family, for a teacher, thank you for the gift and Happy New Year
- Christmas designs — holly, snowflakes, hanging ornaments, Christmas trees and a mix of Christmas pictures, plus stars, stripes and an elegant frame
- Christmas colours — red and green, or frosty blue and silver, and 14 more colour themes
- A festive heading font — or 11 other heading styles
- Your own words — change the front, the small line, the message inside and how you sign it
- One sheet, two folds — the inside is printed upside down on purpose, so it reads right after folding
- US Letter or A4, with a live preview, Print and Download PDF
Christmas designs
- Holly — holly sprigs with red berries in all four corners, and little gold sparkles.
- Snowflakes — snowflakes of many sizes around the words. Lovely with Frosty blue and silver.
- Hanging ornaments — five Christmas balls hanging from the top on strings, with small stars.
- Christmas trees — a row of decorated trees on a snowy hill.
- Christmas pictures — presents, a snowman, a stocking, a reindeer, candy canes and more, scattered around the words. Kids love this one.
What to write in a Christmas card
| Card for | Message ideas |
|---|---|
| Family and friends | Wishing you peace, joy and lots of time with the people you love. |
| Neighbours | Merry Christmas! Thank you for being such good neighbours this year. |
| A teacher | Thank you for a wonderful year! Have a restful holiday. |
| Colleagues | Happy Holidays! Wishing you a calm break and a great new year. |
| Grandparents | We love you and can't wait to see you at Christmas! |
| A thank-you after Christmas | Thank you for the lovely gift — it was the best surprise. |
A personal line makes any card special: a memory from this year, a plan for the next one, or one thing you love about the person.
How to fold the card
- Lay the printed sheet face up.
- Fold the top half back behind the bottom half, so the printing stays on the outside.
- Fold the left half behind the right half.
- The front of the card is now facing you. Open it to find your message.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Christmas card maker free?
Yes. It is free, with no sign-up and no watermark. Make as many cards as you like.
Why is the inside upside down?
Because of the fold. When you fold the top half behind, it turns over — so the inside is printed upside down and reads the right way once the card is folded.
What paper should I use?
Normal paper works, but card stock (about 65–110 lb / 170–300 g/m²) makes a sturdy card. White or cream card looks best.
How big is the finished card?
A quarter of the sheet: about 4¼ × 5½ inches from US Letter, or 10.5 × 14.8 cm (A6) from A4. A standard A2 or C6 envelope fits.
Can kids make their own card?
Yes. Choose Christmas pictures or Christmas trees, let them type the message, and they can colour in the white space or add stickers after printing.
Can I make a card that is not about Christmas?
Yes. Choose Happy Holidays for a card for everyone, or Happy New Year. For birthdays and other days, use the Greeting Card Maker.
Is my card private?
Yes. The PDF is made in your browser and nothing is uploaded. Your card is saved in this browser only.
Related tools
- Greeting Card Maker — cards for birthdays, thank you and more
- Printable Gift Tags — tags for the presents
- Letter from Santa — a personal letter from the North Pole
- Print Envelope — print the address on the envelope
- Christmas Countdown — how many sleeps until Christmas
- Secret Santa Generator — draw names for a gift exchange
How to use it
- Choose the card: Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, from our family, for a teacher, thank you or Happy New Year
- Change the front and the small line under it
- Write your message inside and how you sign it
- Pick a design, the colours and the heading style
- Press Print — on one side of the paper
- Fold it in half from top to bottom (printed side out), then from left to right
