Make homemade Christmas cards the new old-fashioned way
Christmas is coming! The eggnog is back on the shelves, Jack Frost is back to his nipping, and Christmas music is back on the radio. And, for better or for worse, there’s something else that’s back:
The Christmas card question.
Americans everywhere are faced with the big decision of “to send or not to send,” and there are a lot of strong opinions out there.
I grew up with homemade Christmas cards streaming in around the holidays, and my mom would hang them up or put them on the refrigerator to enjoy until the end of the season. And honestly, I liked them. It was fun to see the family pictures and read everyone’s stories. Christmas cards became a part of my holiday experience.
But with all the warm fuzzies that come from opening a festive Christmas card, there are some drawbacks: cost, clutter, and the time it takes to create traditional cards. My suggestion for this dilemma? Tap into the power of digital and print. This post will show you how to make free homemade Christmas cards for print and digital viewing.
Start with a Christmas card template
Lucidpress has a collection of beautiful Christmas card templates made by professional designers, so you don’t have to wonder how to make cards that look lovely. And you won’t lose the personal touch either — all our templates are customizable. Here’s a sneak peek:
Try our snazzy Christmas party invitation templates when you’ve finished designing your cards. And don’t forget the New Year card templates to send the old year out in style.
Go digital and homemade — at the same time
As promised in the title, my proposal for the ideal situation is the perfect blend between homemade Christmas cards and sleek digital documents. And with Lucidpress, you’ve got 3 ways to take advantage of this balance:
GOOD
After starting with a template in Lucidpress, you can make a beautiful Christmas card (complete with adorable family photo). When it’s finished, click “Share” and send the link to family and friends. There’s no cost to distribute digitally, and no trees will be harmed in the process.
But wait, isn’t that impersonal? Wouldn’t I be pushing our society toward a cold, dark, dystopian future by just sending a digital card and calling it good? Should I watch Blade Runner this year instead of It’s a Wonderful Life?
Slow down there. The only thing that should be cold at Christmas is the snow, and Part 2 of my strategy ensures that the warmth of Christmas cards isn’t lost by going digital.
The great thing about using Lucidpress is that you can distribute your homemade designs through both digital and traditional methods.
BETTER
Remember the file you just shared? Download it as a PDF and take it to the printer of your choice. Pick the paper style and voila! You have a good old-fashioned Christmas card.
Digital publishing ensures that no one gets left off your list and frees you up to focus on the spirit of the holidays. But with this method, you can still add thoughtful touches to your printed cards before you send them off, like a handwritten note or a decorative bow.
BEST
Let us do all the work for you. Order prints and we’ll ship them to your door! With our new Print & Ship service, it’s easier than ever to bring your unique creations to life. Our high-quality prints make photos look vibrant and gorgeous, and it’s far more personal than any store-bought card.
(Not only that, but if you’re reading this before December 16, 2016, you could win your share of over $1,000 in Amazon gift cards just by ordering yourself some prints. We call it our #PrintAndWin sweepstakes, and all the details you need to enter are right over here.)
Lucidpress lets you go digital and stay personal, with the best options of both worlds. And you’ll save a bundle, because you can sign up for Lucidpress for free.
So are you ready to solve your Christmas card woes? Click here to get started.
About Jarom McDonald
Jarom McDonald works as a content specialist on Lucidpress’s marketing team. Outside of work, Jarom loves watching movies, occasionally watching birds, eating pizza, and driving a Prius (a vehicle he will defend passionately). Follow him on Twitter: @jarom2011.
Originally published at www.lucidpress.com.
