Crafting Your Perfect Christmas Card

Seasons greetings! I’m guessing that if you’re reading this it’s not the middle of July. It's far more likely that you’ve found this article in the winter months and looking for some advice on Christmas card printing. Maybe you want to design your own family Christmas card to send out to friends and kin, or it could be that you need a bulk order of personalised Christmas cards for your place of work. Whatever you need to print Christmas cards for, we can be the tinsel to your tree.

Let’s face it, Christmas is the only time when it’s acceptable to sit in a room with socks attached to the wall, and as it only comes around once a year, it’s great to make that extra special effort to stuff other people's mailboxes with joy. Let’s get inspired!

Think about the joy of opening an envelope, not knowing what’s inside. A beautifully crafted Christmas card can brighten someone’s day, transport them to cherished memories, or simply make them feel loved. While texts and emails are convenient, they lack the warmth and personal investment of a handwritten card.

In today’s digital-dominant world, sending a physical card feels special. It says, “I took the time to create this just for you.” Isn’t that what the holiday season is about? And when that card is carefully designed and professionally printed, it becomes more than a greeting—it becomes a keepsake.

The perfect Christmas card is equal parts creativity and practicality. A great design delights the eyes and conveys a message that means something personal. Here are some tips to help you with a design brief:

Your theme is the foundation that sets the tone for your entire card. Whether you’re aiming for something playful with quirky illustrations, humorous captions, and vibrant colours, or opting for an elegant touch with simple, sophisticated design and metallic finishes, the theme guides every decision. If nostalgia is your vibe, incorporating vintage elements like old-fashioned typography on textured paper can evoke a timeless charm. A clear theme ensures your card feels cohesive, well thought-out, and beautifully crafted from start to finish.

Paper quality is pivotal in transforming your card from merely nice to utterly unforgettable. Aura Print provides a variety of options tailored to different styles, such as silky smooth soft-touch laminate for modern, minimalist designs, textured papers that evoke the charm of handmade stationery, and eco-friendly recycled materials for a greener Christmas. Choosing the right paper not only enhances the visual appeal of your card but also ensures it delivers a luxurious tactile experience.

Your choice of fonts plays a crucial role in the success of your card’s design. Pairing a bold, festive script for headings—think swirling letters that ooze "holiday magic"—with clean, modern fonts for the main message keeps the design both eye-catching and legible. The beauty of our online ordering system is that you get to provide us with your bespoke artwork when you checkout for us to print at the best quality – no rigid templates here!

Special finishes are the secret ingredient that adds an undeniable "wow" factor to your card. Foil accents, whether in gold, silver or even holographic highlights, can make your design truly pop and catch the light in the most enchanting way. Spot UV gloss is another stunning option, applying a glossy finish to selected areas—like snowflakes or stars—creating a striking contrast with the rest of the design.

For a more tactile experience, consider embossing or debossing, which adds raised or pressed details to your card, inviting recipients to run their fingers over the design. These intricate touches not only enhance the visual appeal but also boost the feeling of value of your card, making it a luxurious experience in both vision and touch.

Now, let’s talk logistics. Creating a stunning design is only half the battle—printing it perfectly is the other half. Aura Print simplifies the process with these features:

Not all cards need to follow the traditional standard format. Experimenting with different orientations, such as square, portrait (tall), or landscape (wide), can add a unique touch to your design and help it stand out. Each orientation offers distinct advantages: landscape cards, which are wider than they are tall, are ideal for showcasing horizontal elements or wide visuals, while portrait cards, taller than they are wide, lend themselves well to vertical layouts and a more classic appearance. Square cards, on the other hand, provide a modern and unconventional look that can make your design feel fresh and innovative. Choosing the right orientation not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also ensures that all design elements, such as text, images, and logos, fit comfortably without feeling cramped or cluttered.

Ensure your reds are rich, your greens are vibrant, and every little detail is crisp to create a visually stunning and professional finish. The vibrancy and accuracy of colours play a crucial role in making your design stand out, whether you're working with bold, eye-catching hues or subtle, intricate details. Aura Print employs advanced printing techniques that go beyond standard methods to achieve unmatched colour precision, ensuring that every shade is true to your vision. Even on textured or thick paper stocks, which can sometimes pose challenges for traditional printing, our technology ensures that colours remain vivid and details stay sharp.

Whether you’re printing 50 cards or 5,000, Aura Print has you covered. Bulk print runs are just as welcome and of our unbeatable standard as smaller orders. You also have the easy option to split the design over the quantity for things like individual names, greetings and more!

Want to reduce your carbon footprint? Aura Print offers recycled paper options and eco-conscious inks, so you can create cards that spread joy without harming the planet. Our kraft paper greeting cards are particularly popular owing to their rustic charm.

The festive task of making personalised Christmas cards doesn’t just end with the card itself, ho-ho-no! If you want to take things further into the festivities, you can also create custom-printed envelopes to caress your cards in transit and make them instantly recognisable upon arrival. Much like the cards themselves, we give you options to customise just about everything!

Want a window for people to peep through to a specific part of your card? Or maybe you just want to add a simple splash of colour, rather than use a standard white envelope, we can provide envelopes in different colours and sizes.

Designing a Christmas card is an art; printing it to Santa’s standard requires expertise. Aura Print’s team ensures your vision is executed with precision and care. From high-end materials to meticulous quality control, every step of the process is crafted to exceed your expectations. Need help refining your design? Aura Print’s friendly team is just a call or click away, ready to offer advice or troubleshoot any issues. With fast turnaround times and unmatched attention to detail, we’ll make sure your cards are ready to dazzle—on time and in style.

This year don’t settle for the ordinary. Create a card that feels like a hug in an envelope—something that brings a smile, a laugh, or even a tear to the recipient’s eye. With Aura Print, the process is easy, our quality is unmatched, and the results are truly magical.

So, what’s stopping you? Whether it’s a glittering work of art or a simple heartfelt message, your perfect Christmas card is waiting to be brought to life. Let’s make this season one to remember!