7 sites where you can order holiday cards that don’t cost a fortune
Send memorable and creative greeting cards this year. (iStock)
The holiday season is fast approaching, so now is the time to order your greeting cards. Stop saying “I’ll make it happen” and use these affordable sites to get personalized greeting cards at a low price. You can choose from pre-made cards with messages already inside, or you can completely personalize your cards with family photos and unique holiday-themed designs.
Choose from hundreds of different Christmas cards. (CVS)
CVS has always been a leader in greeting cards. With a huge catalog of options, there’s something for everyone. You can get a classic Christmas postcard that you can personalize with a family photo, or opt for a minimalist photo card featuring the festive phrase ‘Wishing you a Merry Christmas’. For a fancier option, CVS offers a Christmas card lined with Christmas lights, with a photo option in the middle, perfect for photos of kids, pets, or the whole family. Prices are generally around $2.98 per card.
Shutterfly offers fully customizable greeting cards. (Shutter)
Shutterfly has hundreds of greeting and Christmas cards that you can personalize with family photos. You can completely design your own card from scratch or opt for pre-made options like this checkered stamp greeting card. There are even pet greeting cards that you can personalize with adorable photos of your pet. No matter what holiday you’re celebrating, Shutterfly has an option for you, including Hanukkah cards with menorahs and classic “happy holidays” cards with simple script.
Shutterfly prices may vary. For example, the classic scripted greeting card is on sale for just under $2 per card. You can choose your quantity, from a single card up to 1,000.
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Find fun cards, colorful options or classic Christmas designs. (Paper culture)
Paper Culture also offers customizable greeting cards for every holiday. Include the whole family in this fun family Christmas tree card, or have a little more fun with this Western-themed greeting card that features “Happy Holidays, All of You” on one side. Paper Culture also offers unique foil options, so you can jazz up your cards even more. You can choose between gold, silver, green, red and copper. Prices vary depending on the card model you choose, but in general you will pay between $1 and $3 per card.
GotPrint Greeting Cards has templates to choose from, or you can upload your own. (GotPrint)
GotPrint offers personalized Christmas invitations and greeting cards, ranging from traditional sizes and designs to fun options, including a five-by-five square card size. Choose from this fun black and gold, perfectly square Christmas card, this fun Santa card and more. Complete the look by personalizing your envelope with these festive personalized address labels. These cards come in a range of prices, but many start at almost $20 for a box of 50 cards.
Choose from minimalist designs or bold, colorful Christmas cards. (Knocked)
Minted offers modern and festive greeting cards for Christmas and other holidays. You can keep it simple with this watercolor Merry Christmas card that can feature a family photo. The card features a simple ribbon design that can be personalized with the color of your choice. If you’re looking for something even simpler, opt for this happy holiday card that you can add a photo to. Featuring simple script and an option to add foil, you can personalize the card as much or as little as you like. For even more Christmas cheer, opt for Minted’s Bold & Bright Christmas card. The bold red and white stripes give you holiday vibes, and the small family photo in the center makes this card a keepsake the whole family will want.
Typically, you’ll pay around $80 for 30 cards, but the exact price varies depending on the design and customizations you add. Adding foil or choosing a larger size card will increase the overall price.
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Paper Source has everything from cat-themed cards to classic Christmas tree designs. (Paper source)
Paper Source offers generic greeting cards with a variety of festive designs and artwork. Instead of personalizing the card with family photos, you can choose from different boxes and write personal messages in each. Some cards even already contain messages. Each set of cards is priced differently, but they generally range from $20 to $40 for a box of around 20 cards.
These cat-themed Christmas cards feature adorable kittens on each card playing with tinsel, flapping around mistletoe and other holiday shenanigans. You can also opt for a classic Christmas tree card set with the phrase “May the holiday season fill your home with joy, your heart with love, and your life with peace” printed inside. For an even more elegant look, these Snowman cards bring the blue and white Christmas theme to life.
Zazzle cards cost around $1 to $3 per card. (Zazzle)
Zazzle’s greeting and Christmas cards range from bright and fun designs to elegant and minimalist designs. In other words, there is a card option for everyone. These stylish checkered cards can be personalized with any photo. The simple “Merry Christmas” text at the top, paired with your last name at the bottom, keeps the card simple enough to display all winter long. For a simple and fun option, opt for this colorful Merry Christmas and Happy New Year card, filled with family photos. Pet parents can join in on the Christmas card fun with this Happy Howlidays card.
Similar to the other options on our list, you’ll pay around $1 to $3 per card on Zazzle. Some of the more complex designs are more expensive, while simpler versions with a single image are less expensive.
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Moonpig lets you personalize cards for every occasion. (Moon Pig)
With Moonpig, there are many ways to spread holiday cheer. Whether you want to personalize your Christmas card (as seen in this bright red option) or stick with a pre-designed option (like the snow globe one), there are several to browse. A single card costs just under $10, and a pack of 25 costs $250.
