It’s a good idea to double-check the addresses of people on your list during this stage.

If you know your recipient is not religious, then nativity Christmas cards aren’t a good idea. There are also humorous cards available, if you have loved ones with a funny bone.

Many shops have a minimum number of cards they need to print. Make sure to order your custom cards several weeks ahead of the holidays. This gives the printer plenty of time to get the order made and sent to you. Take a holiday themed family photo with yourself and loved ones wearing Christmas sweaters. You can upload this to use as the cover image on a photo card.

Create paper cutouts of holiday items by using simple templates to cut images from recycled paper. [3] X Research source You can take images from magazines and turn them into Christmas trees, ornaments, and snowmen. Use a glue stick to adhere the images to your cardstock. Decorate the card with some white, red, green, or silver glitter to enhance your design.

It can be something as simple as “Merry Christmas!” If you want, write a little passage just below the salutation! Something like a poem, a short message, or a passage about the person works.

For example, you can use, “From, Your Name”, as a closing statement. Other closing statements to try include: love, yours sincerely, yours faithfully, best wishes, season’s blessings, or even a few X’s and O’s, which mean “Hugs and Kisses”. [4] X Research source

Collect together a few family photos or school photos of your children to place inside the cards. You may also want to purchase a gift card to a restaurant or store where the addressee lives to include as a more substantial item. You can also write a “Christmas Letter” with more information about what has happened during the year. Most letters reference positive events, such as awards, family trips, or new jobs. [5] X Research source Save some time by writing the letter in a word processing document and printing out multiple copies for each of the Christmas cards you’ll send.

The address should include the person’s name, street and house or apartment number, city, state, and zip code.

You can write the return address on the upper left corner of the envelope or on the top center of the back flap.

You can lick the adhesive on the envelope with your tongue. You may also use a slightly damp sponge, cotton swab, or an envelope moistener to wet the adhesive. [7] X Research source Another option is to use a glue stick to seal the envelope. This works well when the adhesive isn’t strong.