37 DIY Christmas Greeting Card Ideas

Here are four different holiday card templates you can use.

Of course, you'll need a Cricut machine to cut them. Leap of Faith Crafting will provide free SVG files to make these beautiful Christmas cards. 

Here's a unique design you can use for your annual Christmas card.

This tutorial will show you how to make a memorable holiday card using your child's handprint.

This card will be quick and easy to make. It's a free printable card with a pretty Christmas tree branch. You'll just need a printer and some card stock.

Here is one of those cards that double as a great Christmas decoration.

Check out the tutorial to get the free card template.

Photo cards are perfect for keeping memories. And those who have a funny bone will love receiving this ugly sweater card.

Best of all, you won't even need the perfect photos for this one.

A Christmas card that you can color is a fun way for kids to add their personal touch.

If you love coloring, you may love our free Grinch coloring pages!

These Christmas greeting cards are a creative use of Washi tape. They are easy to make, even for kids, yet look nicely crafted.

To make these gorgeous cards, you don't need water coloring experience. Instead, follow this tutorial to learn the easy techniques quickly.

This is an exciting twist on the traditional family holiday photo card.

Using a photo of your home and adding a special effect before printing turns them into awesome vintage Christmas cards.

This is such a fabulous idea! Don't you love the look of the illustration?

The best part is that you don't have to hire a professional photographer; you can still send a card with a portrait of your family members.

This tutorial will teach you how to create this cool DIY Christmas greeting card.

This photo Christmas card idea may be one of the sweetest-looking cards on this list.

You use one of your favorite family photos, along with a template, and hand painting the color onto the globe. It also is a craft that kids can participate in. 

You'll love this free printable Christmas card. It's quick and easy. Just print and color!

By the way, here are 99 amazing Christmas coloring pages for adults!

Look at this adorable holiday photo card. Hop on over to the tutorial to get the cute reindeer cut-out for cheap to make this sweet card.

If you are wondering what to do with leftover paint chips, wonder no more. This is the perfect way to repurpose those swatches.

If you don't have ones with a holiday color scheme, pick them up for free at your local home improvement store or paint store. 

Toddlers will enjoy participating in the making of these fun snowman Christmas cards. You'll just need a few simple craft supplies.

You'll love making this cute penguin-in-a-snowglobe card if you have a cutting machine. Isn't it adorable?

Here’s a great design for a photo card, and inexpensive. You'll need a printer and special printing paper to make this card.

Make a cute Christmas tree card using the free printable provided with this card-making tutorial.

Here's the perfect card for gnome lovers (and who isn't!). This awesome design looks complex but is easy, and you don't even need a cutting machine. 

This is a unique handmade Christmas card idea you'll just love. Use the footprint of your kids to make a super adorable, memorable card.

Making pop-up card Christmas crafts is a terrific way to keep kids entertained and busy while being creative.

This tutorial will show you how to make a 3D holiday card with a penguin design.

Here's another unique pop-up card with gingerbread men. Kids will adore making these.

This is a great tutorial for adults who want to make a pop-up card. It's quick and easy. 

This gorgeous shadow box card is undoubtedly one someone will hang on to for years. It's so neat and unique. It's practically a gift in itself.

Here's a totally unique spin on a pop up card. In this tutorial, you'll learn simple origami skills to make a special holiday card in 3D.

Download a Christmas card template of a snow globe. You can draw inside of them or stick a photo to them. They make for really neat DIY cards. 

Send merry Christmas wishes with this cute card. You'll add your personal touch with a fingerprint.

All you need is a printer, some paint, and white cardstock.

Kids can brush up on their scissors skills with this awesome DIY holiday greeting card. It even comes with a free downloadable PDF.

This card will be a lot of fun to make. You'll be provided with a free snowflake template to trace.

Then, with scissors and a few interesting pieces of cardstock, you'll be on your way to having a cute handmade greeting card. 

This little card craft will help develop fine motor control skills because kids will cut the snowman shape out of paper and color it in.

It's a perfect indoor activity to prepare for the holidays.

Here's a great tutorial for learning how to watercolor. It's a 2-for-1 deal because you'll have picked up watercolor skills and have made a cute holiday greetings card too.

Who knew plastic forms could create such fun textures? This unique tutorial shows how to make a DIY card with wonderful Christmas-time colors and textures.

This painted DIY card tutorial uses a fun object to create interesting texture. It's a great way to personalize your annual greeting card.

You won't need to hand draw this tree shape because you'll get a free template. This is another fun Christmas card to color.

Here are some lovely modern Christmas cards. Using clever materials, you can make cards with a wonderful handmade touch but a professional look.

This card will surely be a lot of fun for kids to make. You only need a few items and a tiny bit of patience!