Christmas Card Ideas can mean the difference between a boring card and one the recipients will talk about the whole holiday season. It can be challenging to come up with a clever, creative twist for the annual holiday card, but Mahalo is here to help. We've compiled some of the best ideas and sources to make your Christmas card one to remember.
Christmas Card Ideas from Mahalo
Use stories as inspiration: It may be overdone, but a clever twist on "God bless us, every one!" or "The children were tucked up all snug in their beds" can make a great card idea. Consider a favorite line from a Christmas story or poem and think of different ways to interpret it using a photograph of children, pets or family membersThrifty Fun: Christmas Card Photo Ideas
Don't forget the movies: Classic Christmas movies like It's A Wonderful Life and Miracle on 34th Street are full of iconic imagery that can be translated to a Christmas card. Quotes, images, even family portraits made to resemble key scenes are great jumping-off points
DIY: Make your own Christmas cards using creative materials like last year's wrapping paper or cut-out pictures from magazines or catalogs. A little glue and some card stock and you're good to goScrapscene: Handmade Christmas Card Ideas
How to Make a Christmas Card
Crafter Keltie Colleen presents a tutorial on how to make a Christmas card. She discusses the supplies needed and the simple steps needed to create a homemade card. This crafting guide is part of a larger series of Christmas tutorials offered on the Mahalo.com YouTube channel.
How to Decorate a Christmas Tree
Learn how to make fun and easy Christmas arts & crafts. This video will guide you through the steps of Decorating a Christmas Tree.
How to Make a Christmas Bow
Learn how to make fun and easy Christmas arts & crafts. This video will guide you through the steps of making a Christmas bow.
How to Gift Wrap an Odd-Shaped Present
Crafter Keltie Colleen presents a tutorial on how to wrap an odd-shaped present. She discusses the supplies needed and demonstrates the step-by-step wrapping process. This crafting guide is part of a larger series of Christmas tutorials offered on the Mahalo.com YouTube channel.
Christmas Gifts Under $25
If you are struggling to afford to pay for all your Christmas presents this year then why not shop for some Christmas gifts under $25. This video shows that with careful research and planning you can buy affordable gifts, which look a lot more expensive than they actually cost.
How to Make Christmas Cards
Making your own Christmas cards will show your friends and family how much you care this season. This video guide will show how to make your own Christmas cards.
Constructing a Holiday Wreath
This video describes the different types of greens that can be used in making a Christmas wreath. It discusses the specific characteristics of each green, and how they can best be used as part of a wreath. The greens reviewed include evergreens as well as other greens that can be used in making a wreath. This is part of a wider series of Christmas related videos published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube.
How to Make Reindeer Antlers For Your Dog
At Christmas why should your Dog miss out on all the fun? This fun Mahalo how-to discusses how to make reindeer antlers for your dog. This is part of a wider series of Christmas related videos published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube.
How to Make a Pop Up Christmas Card
Heather McCanna takes you through the process of making a character pop up card. It is well suited for making the face of an angel, Santa Claus or another popular Christmas figure. This clip is the first segment in a two part series on the topic. The running time is 1:42. This is part of a wider series of Christmas related videos published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube.
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Cards are typically sent after December 1 and received by December 25
