ADD A SPLASH OF COLOR TO YOUR CHRISTMAS
Are you enchanted by the idea of dreamy Christmas cards with watercolor renderings? Don't have the time or talent to create your own holiday or watercolor Christmas cards? Minted has your back!
Avoid getting paint all over your Santa hat and leave designing your watercolor Christmas cards to the holiday card professionals. We understand that the holidays are a great time to get crafty, and tinkering with bright tubes of paint, water bowls, and smooth cotton paper is alluring. However, not everyone has the developed skillset of an artist or ample free time to learn how to execute hand-painted watercolor Christmas cards that look professional. Fear not! At Minted, we offer an impressive assortment of handmade Christmas cards featuring watercolor designs submitted by our pool of very talented independent artists.
THE MINTED DIFFERENCE
Minted follows a unique formula when it comes to determining which card designs we feature on our website. Rather than hand-selecting designs our company thinks will be popular, we let the public tell us what designs they want to see! We host design competitions on our website and open them up to any artist with a pen, paintbrush, or computer. Independent artists from around the world then submit their creative entries. All entries are publicly voted on, and winning designs are awarded cash prizes. These winning designs are also sold on our website for the general public to purchase, with a commission going back to the submitting artists each time you buy one of their hand-painted or hand-drawn holiday cards. We believe this process helps keep our Christmas card selection fresh with unique designs found nowhere else on the web.
Interested in the origins of this beloved holiday tradition? Dive into our history of Christmas cards to learn more about how this custom has evolved over time.
WATERCOLOR CHRISTMAS CARD IDEAS SEEN ON MINTED
When it comes to hand-painted Christmas cards, ideas for including watercolor abound. Start with these options, then move into some of our more advanced design tools for personalizing the Christmas card watercolor look that appeals to you most:
- No Personal Image: For an art-forward look on this year's seasonal greeting, choose one of our designs that doesn't feature a family image on the front of the card. You can always add one to the back or inside of the card. Dedicate the full 5" x 7" card-front to designs that showcase whimsical brushstrokes of color, scenes of a winter wonderland, or magical pattern work. Our non-photo holiday cards collection offers a variety of stunning watercolor options.
- Watercolor Border: If you do want to highlight a family photo, we have you covered! We offer plenty of layouts that feature a spot for a personalized image that is then wrapped in a magnificent hand-designed border.
Need help capturing the perfect family photo? Check out our family photo tips guide for inspiration and expert advice on creating a memorable image that will look stunning within our watercolor borders. - Colorful Text: Another option to consider is how your words or greetings are presented on the front of your holiday card. Sure, you could use a standard font, but here at Minted, we want our cards to leave a lasting impression! Explore the creative ways our artists shape letters and words with colorful brushstrokes. Again, you could pair a personal family photo with these hand-drawn words for a stunning presentation.
Not sure what to write on your cards? Check out our guide on Christmas card sayings for inspiration! - Featured Section: Look for designs that include a defined area of watercolor technique. Perhaps that is a card edge with shades of green and red peeking through. Or maybe there are circles of vibrant colors dancing along the lower third of the Christmas card.
- Brushstroke Overlay: This styling harmoniously blends your personal image into a unique watercolor design. In some scenarios, portions of your uploaded image may be partially hidden beneath transparent elements of color. We recommend utilizing our "Find It Fast - Use My Photo" feature to upload a personal image and then see it quickly incorporated into all our artistic designs.
MINTED'S EASY-TO-USE DESIGN TOOLS
Take advantage of a slew of online tools to customize your Christmas card's watercolor aesthetic. From changing the color scheme to adding custom text, Minted is here to guide you through the design process. Take a look at some of our easy-to-use features:
- Find it Fast: When browsing through all our card designs, it can sometimes be difficult to envision what your personal photo would look like when placed in that design. Minted's "Use My Photo" feature allows you to upload your photo and quickly see it displayed in every card design listed on our site. Easily discover what designs complement your photo.
- Customizer Tool: Once you select a card design, Minted will display various editing options that you will click through to complete your finished card. Customization steps include editing the text, changing the color palette, selecting paper quality, choosing to have a flat card or folded-over card, and even selecting the shape of the card.
- Address Collection & Printing: Download our iOS app and start organizing your address book to unlock free recipient addressing with Address Assistant. We give you three ways to collect addresses: scanning envelopes, importing phone contacts, and inviting contacts to share their information via text or email. If you don't have the app, you can easily upload a spreadsheet of recipients and their addresses as you customize your holiday photo cards.
- Minted Design Associate: Once you complete your card, it will be reviewed by one of our design associates. We will review all your custom requests to ensure there will not be any issues before it heads to the printers. A final digital proof will be provided for you to sign off on. If you have additional questions, you can simply respond back to your design associate who will help put you at ease.
WHY CHOOSE MINTED FOR YOUR WATERCOLOR CHRISTMAS CARDS?
Take advantage of a slew of online tools to customize your Christmas card’s watercolor esthetic. From changing the color scheme to adding custom text, Minted is here to hold your hand along the design process. Take a look at some of our easy-to-use features.
- Premium Quality: We use top-tier papers and advanced printing techniques for stunning results.
- Effortless Process: From design selection to addressing, we simplify every step of creating your perfect holiday card.
- Personalization: Our user-friendly tools allow you to customize every aspect of your card, making it uniquely yours.
This holiday season, let Minted help you send stunning watercolor Christmas cards that will delight your friends and family. With our vast selection of designs and user-friendly customization tools, creating the perfect card has never been easier.
If you're wondering who should receive your beautiful new cards, our guide on who to send Christmas cards to can help you create the perfect recipient list.
