22 Dec Tips for Creating the Perfect Holiday Card
A personalized holiday greeting card is a simple, classic, and effective way to celebrate the holiday season and send an uplifting message to friends and family. Creating your family holiday card doesn’t need to be stressful or overwhelming. Following a few design tips and having our team at Reproductions, Inc. print your holiday card will save you time and money and ensure your card looks professional. Take a look at our design tips for creating the perfect holiday card, and then contact us to learn more about our full color printing services.
Use a High Resolution Photo
A small, blurry photo is not going to look great on a holiday card. Choose a photo that has a high enough resolution that it can be resized to fit on your holiday card without becoming pixelated. The photo should be simple and well-composed, so that the subjects of the photo stand out and take center stage.
Keep the Design Simple
When you’re using a photo on your holiday card, you want the rest of the card’s design to be simple so the photo really stands out. The best border for your photo will be either a solid color or a simple pattern or design that won’t look overwhelming or distract from your holiday photo. Choose one to three colors that appear in the photo, and use those colors as a starting point for picking out a border or background design for the front of your card.
Make It Fun and Lighthearted
Don’t worry about making your holiday card look perfect. Instead, focus on keeping it fun and lighthearted. You want to celebrate the season and spread good cheer, not waste days or weeks of your life editing a photo to perfection. The people to whom you are sending your card will appreciate it all the more if it doesn’t look 100% polished and formal.
Choose a Simple Font
You should choose a simple font for the message included on the front and inside your holiday card. A flowery script will make your card hard to read, especially if the text is printed over a photo or on top of a design. You want your font, font size, and font color to be easy to read and eye-catching without being overly complicated or fancy.
Write a Personalized Message
The message inside your card should be personalized so it’s clear it came from your company or your family directly. Consider something like, “Happy Holidays from the Rizzo family!” or “We hope your holidays are merry and bright! Your friends at Quad Corp.” It should be immediately clear to your recipients who the card is from. You should also consider having your family or employees actually sign their names inside the card to give it an even more personal touch.
Get Your Holiday Cards Professionally Printed at Reproductions, Inc.
At Reproductions, Inc., we can print high-quality, full color holiday cards for your business or your personal mailing list. We’ll help you choose the perfect cardstock and paper finish, and make sure your holiday card design is print ready. If you want professional, eye-catching holiday photo cards in Arizona, contact us at Reproductions, Inc. at 520-622-7747 or request a quote online.