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Once upon a time, a little version of you may have graced your family’s holiday card. Now, you’re the one creating your own season’s greetings — and you need an online retailer that will help you do it, whatever your goal or aesthetic. Maybe you want to express your holiday cheer with snaps of you and your partner and accompany it with a witty holiday truism. Or, maybe you like rich letterpress cards with tasteful typography. Whatever your vision, you want to reach out to loved ones with stylish and personalized well-wishes for the year ahead.
Fortunately, creating a just-right-for-you card is as simple as ever. But the options are also as endless as ever, so we’ve compiled our favorite holiday card sites (and our top picks from the expansive options) to help you out. From Christmas cards to Hanukkah cards, all of your festive needs are ready to be met up ahead. So read on for the best holiday cards out there and for details on current Black Friday deals that you can cash in on for more budget-friendly gifting.
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Michaels
Super Sale Alert: Shop 20% off all regular priced items online with code HELLONOV
Hey crafting queens! Did you know your favorite neighborhood arts and crafts supply store also sells holiday cards — including this adorable DIY diamond art holiday card kit? If you prefer to be less hands-on with your season’s greetings, Michaels has a nice collection of cheer-filled premade holiday cards, all that’s left to do is browse.
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Make Market Red Car Tree Diamond Art Card Kit, $, available at Michaels
Zazzle
Super Sale Alert: For a short time save up to 40% off select wrapping paper, cards, and more
Zazzle turns the expression of personal style into an art form by featuring address labels, stickers, and even holiday stamps to match the design of your card. This is huge for us perfectionists who hate ruining the carefully thought out aesthetic of our cards by sticking a Liberty Bell stamp on the envelope.
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Zazzle Furry and Bright Pet Photo Holiday Card (25 Pack), $, available at Zazzle
Artifact Uprising
The streamlined designs on Artifact Uprising look more like magazine ads than holiday cards — the company was founded by sisters who also happen to be professional photographers. Its holiday collection features more than 100 original designs printed on 100% recycled paper. Foil-stamped and hand-lettered options are also available.
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Artifact Uprising Merry Stitches Holiday Card (30 Pack), $, available at Artifact Uprising
Paper Culture
Super Savings Alert: Until November 11 get up to 50% off holiday cards
If you’re dedicating your holiday greetings to someone who cares a lot about the environment, a card from this eco-friendly stationery company will make them smile. The cards are printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper, and the brand has pledged to plant a tree for every order received.
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paper culture Serif Greetings New Year Card (30 Pack), $, available at paper culture
Vistaprint
Super Sale Alert: Until November 11 save up to 30% off select products and gifts
You may have used Vistaprint to design your first set of business cards, but it’s also a great place to order personalized stationery and holiday cards. You can even pick up a coffee mug or wall calendar with a matching design if that suits your fancy.
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Vistaprint Joyful Flat Card (30 Pack), $, available at Vistaprint
Paper Source
Super Savings Alert: For a short time get 30% off select custom holiday stationery
Paper Source seems to be a staple for year-round gifting, so it’s definitely got your holiday wrapping and greeting needs covered. We’re particularly fond of its Hanukkah card selection.
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Paper Source Penguins Hanukkah Card, $, available at Paper Source
Zola
The stylish wedding-registry destination is also a stylish holiday-card shop. The site offers free shipping along with free guest-addressing on all invites and paper products. (And no, you don’t have to be newly married to find a design that fits your style).
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Zola Piedmont Holiday Card (30 Pack), $, available at Zola
Papier
This London-based specialty paper and stationery store is a treasure trove of sweet holiday cards, invitations, and personalized stationery. We love the mix-matched card box sets.
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Papier Skating on the Lake, $, available at Papier
Society6
Super Sale Alert: For a short time save up to 40% off sitewide
If you’re in the market for a more stylish and unique holiday greeting, Society6’s original cards crafted by independent artists are wow-worthy material.
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Rebekaha Designs Grocery Store Greetings: Merry Stationery Cards, $, available at Society6
Minted
Super Sale Alert: Until November 11 score 15% off holiday cards and gifts with code HOLLY24
Minted offers an endless array of designs created by its expansive network of independent artists. They’re elegant, high quality, and customizable with photo, letterpress, and foil-stamped options. There’s also a line of ornament cards with a pre-punched hole and ribbon for hanging. The best part? All orders come with free recipient addressing.
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Minted Winter Sunroom Vista Holiday Card (30 Pack), $, available at Minted
Shutterfly
Super Sale Alert: Up to 50% off Everything
Sending the same card en masse can feel a little impersonal, but who has the time to handwrite a message onto each one? Shutterfly is known for its catalog of photo-themed gifts, but it also allows users to create custom messages for each recipient.
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Shutterfly Foil Greetings Hanukkah Card (25 Pack), $, available at Shutterfly
Rifle Paper Co.
Super Sale Alert: For a short time get up to 70% off select items
Along with planners, office supplies, and home decor, Rifle Paper Co. stocks a load of sweet hand-painted-looking greeting cards and festively shaped holiday cards. Its selection includes the perfect mix of whimsical and classic designs.
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Rifle Paper Co. Holiday Cookies (Boxed Set Of 8), $, available at Rifle Paper Co
Walmart
Don’t sleep on mega-retailer Walmart. It’s a fast, easy, and affordable solution for crafting holiday greeting cards this season — the understated yet stylish options cover a range of customizable and festive designs.
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Walmart Let Nature Sing Holiday Card (20 Pack), $, available at Walmart
Amazon
Not everyone wants to plaster their face or name across the front of a card — and that’s exactly where Amazon‘s selection of holiday card sets comes into play. This affordable bundle by Hallmark comes complete with envelopes and high customer praise.
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Hallmark Boxed Holiday Cards (40 Pack), $, available at Amazon
Moo
Moo — aside from having a cute and catchy name — speedily delivers premium cards, invitations, thank-you notes, and even postcards with stylish punch and pizazz. Each customizable option comes printed on shiny, extra-thick stock in a range of fresh to funky templates.
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Moo Warm Wishes Holiday Card (25 Pack), $, available at Moo
Lovepop Cards
This brand is your one-stop shopping destination for quality 3D cards — especially if you’re looking to send out only a select few holiday greetings. This pop-up features a very cute gathering of cozy woodland creatures that your recipient will definitely display open on their coffee table.
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Lovepop Cards Holiday Woodland Animals Pop-Up Card (5 Pack), $, available at Lovepop Cards
Smythson
This OG stationery brand just came on our radar, and we’re so happy that it did. Its refined and streamlined holiday cards mostly come in box sets and feature beautiful illustrations.
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Smythson Christmas Cheers Card Set, $, available at Smythson
Mark & Graham
You may know Mark & Graham for its stylish handbags and customizable travel gifts, but the brand also sells personalized stationery. And right now, there are plenty of festive options to cart up. And, yes, you can customize these items with your monogram for that extra-personal touch.
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Mark & Graham Personalized Stationery Folded Cards, Set of 24, $, available at Mark & Graham
Etsy
How could we not shout out the one-stop shop for everything handmade? From DIY online templates to hand-painted one-of-a-kind winter scenes to kitschy illustrations, Etsy is a dream shopping destination for every kind of greeting and holiday card you could imagine.
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Onangelwingscards Hanukkah Hand Foiled Card (20 Pack), $, available at Etsy
Moonpig
Super Sale Alert: For a short time, the more cards you buy, the higher the discount, save up to 50%
This U.K.-based site ships its highly festive and customizable cards worldwide — the varied assortment of holiday greetings range from subtle stylish party invites to novelty customizable photo options, and more.
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moonpig Cat Tangled In Lights Holiday Card (10 Pack), $, available at moonpig
Target
Speaking of mega-retailers, not only is Target a treasure trove of seasonal decor, but it also stocks all sorts of cards from traditional box sets to single cards from brands like Papyrus, Hallmark, and more.
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Hallmark Vintage Christmas Assorted Boxed Card Pack (30 Count), $, available at Target
The Met Store
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s online store offers a surprising selection of unique holiday card offerings — and what it lacks in photo personalization, it more than makes up for with artsy elegance. The impressive options range from timely still lifes to festive renderings of historical scenes to seasonal paintings.
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The MET Store Picasso: Dove Holiday Card (15 Pack), $, available at The Met Store
Crane
You can meet all of your stationery needs here, whether it’s for business cards, wedding invitations, sympathy cards, or, of course, holiday cards. Choose between illustrated designs or custom photo templates. And we know, these cards may come on the more expensive end, but that makes them great if you only need to send a handful.
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Crane Juniper Berry Wreath Holiday Greeting Card (10 Pack), $, available at Crane
Snapfish
Super Sale Alert: For a short time save 55% on all orders with code JNGLST55
In addition to selling cards, photo books, and keepsakes galore, Snapfish also allows users unlimited photo storage. Syncing photos to your account is easy, and afterward, you won’t have to worry about losing your favorite vacation pics when you finally upgrade to a new iPhone. Then, when it comes time to send a holiday card, you’ll have an entire year’s worth of memories to choose from. It might even inspire you to print out some pictures and create a photo album IRL.
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Snapfish Dear Santa Photo Holiday Card (20 Pack), $, available at Snapfish
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