A handwritten card still beats a text message, and it doesn’t have to cost $6 at the store. These free printable Christmas cards come two to a page: cut them out, fold them in half and they fit a standard A2 envelope.
There are eight designs in color, two outline cards for kids to color, and a page of inside messages for when you’re not sure what to write.
Every card in this free printable Christmas cards PDF folds in half from a single sheet, so you can print, fold and sign a whole stack of foldable Christmas cards in one evening.
What’s in the PDF
- 8 folded card designs: holly wreath, Christmas tree, Peace on Earth, Merry & Bright plaid, Joy ornaments, Warmest Wishes cocoa mug, Happy Holidays kraft and a Let It Snow snowman
- 2 cards to color: the tree and the snowman as outlines
- 4 inside messages to trim and glue inside, each with To and Love lines
Each flat card is 7.8 × 5.2 inches. Folded, it’s 3.9 × 5.2 inches, a little smaller than an A2 envelope (4⅜ × 5¾), so it slides in without bending. The left half is the back of the card with a small star; the right half is the front.
The card designs
Wreath and tree
Two classic fronts on a cream background. The wreath says “Merry Christmas”, the tree says “Season’s Greetings”, which works for anyone on your list.
Peace on Earth and plaid
The navy card has a starry sky and snowy hills, a quieter choice for coworkers or neighbors. The red plaid one is the loudest card in the set.
Ornaments and cocoa
The Joy card is covered in hanging ornaments, a cheerful pick for friends and your kids’ teachers. Warmest Wishes has a mug of hot cocoa on the front, which suits a thank-you note or a card tucked in with homemade treats.
Kraft and snowman
The kraft card looks best on plain white cardstock; the brown is printed, so you don’t need kraft paper. The snowman card is the one kids usually pick.
Cards to color
Same size, same fold, just outlines. They’re a good table activity while grown-ups write the color cards, and grandparents tend to like these best.
Inside messages
If writing a full note to 30 people sounds like a lot, print the message page, trim each panel and glue it inside. Add a name and sign it, and you’re done.
How to print and fold the cards
- Print on white cardstock, about 65–80 lb. Thinner paper works, but the card won’t stand up on a shelf.
- Choose “Actual size” in the print settings so the card stays the right size for the envelope.
- Cut along the small crop marks at the corners. A paper trimmer gives cleaner edges than scissors.
- Score the fold: line up a ruler with the top and bottom fold marks and run a butter knife or empty pen along it.
- Fold the card in half with the design on the outside and press the fold flat with the side of the ruler.
Home printers can’t print to the very edge of the paper, which is why the cards sit inside a small white margin on the sheet. After cutting on the crop marks, the colored designs run edge to edge.
Make them a bit nicer
- Add a strip of washi tape along the fold on the back for a finished look.
- Tuck a printable gift tag inside as a little bonus.
- Pair the cards with our paper ornament templates, so the card comes with something to hang on the tree.
- Kids writing to the North Pole can use the letter to Santa printable too.
FAQ
What envelope size do these cards need?
An A2 envelope (4⅜ × 5¾ inches), the size most stores sell for small greeting cards. A #10 business envelope fits too, but it leaves a lot of extra room.
Can I print on both sides?
You don’t need to. The back and front are on the same side of the sheet, and the inside stays blank for writing. If you want a printed message inside, glue in one of the insert panels.
Can I sell the cards or use them for a business?
The cards are free for personal and classroom use, so you can send them to friends, family, coworkers and your kids’ teachers. Please don’t sell the printed cards or the files.
Are these printable Christmas cards really free?
Yes. All 8 color cards, the 2 cards to color and the inside messages come in one free PDF with no sign-up. Print as many Christmas cards as you need for family, friends, coworkers and classmates.
Which printable Christmas cards can kids color?
The tree card and the snowman card also come as black outlines. They fold in half the same way as the color cards, so kids can color them with markers or colored pencils and still mail them in an A2 envelope.
More free Christmas printables
- Free printable Christmas gift tags: 31 tags and To/From labels
- Free printable Christmas stickers: for envelopes and gift wrap
- Free printable Christmas wish list: 6 list templates for kids and adults
- Letter to Santa templates: write it, seal it, mail it
- Vintage Christmas printables: postcards, labels and ephemera
- Gingerbread house template: a printable paper house
