The 11 Best Places to Buy Holiday Cards

The holiday season is the perfect time to let loved ones know just how much they mean to you. While gifts and gatherings will certainly do the trick, a holiday greeting card is a small token that'll go a long way.

Whether you're looking for a holiday-specific card or just want to spread cheer for the upcoming new year, there are tons of places out there with styles that are sure to spread the love—humorous designs, custom photo collages, and sentimental sayings all included.

Here, the best places to buy holiday cards.

Artifact Uprising

Stacked Serif Holiday Card.
Artifact Uprising

Artifact Uprising makes it easy to display your gorgeous photos front and center. The site offers elevated, modern styles you can customize with your favorite moments from the year. Many are even finished with a variety of classic seasonal sayings that'll spread holiday cheer.

Each card can be purchased in sets that include anywhere from 10-300 cards. Some options will even offer the choice between either a landscape or portrait orientation, as well as a few foil types, offering further customizable options. Plus, you can either forgo envelope addressing or choose between two options—return address only or return address and recipient address.

Paper Source

Spreading Holiday Cheer Holiday Card.
Paper Source

If you're looking for unique designs and humorous sayings, Paper Source is a great option. The store has tons of designs available for the holiday season and even has budget-friendly bundles that you can tailor to your specific needs.

Whether you want pre-designed options or a custom style, Paper Source offers a guide to help you choose the best cards for you. Plus, the cards are made of FSC-certified paper, making them an eco-friendly option. The best part? You can even take it one step further with pre-printed addresses and pre-assembled lined envelopes to make mailing easier.

Zazzle

Zazzle is a great option if you're not sure what your holiday card style is. The site offers a variety of card themes, from vintage to modern and beyond, so you're sure to find a design you'll love.

Zazzle also offers options to upload photos to a variety of pre-made layouts, many of which are offered in different shapes and sizes. If you're feeling creative, however, you can even start from scratch and create your own holiday card design, photos, and custom text included.

Shutterfly

Shutterfly is known for its wide variety of custom photo gifts and its selection of holiday cards is no different. The site offers an extensive collection of modern, classic, fun, and elegant cards ready to be personalized and mailed out to your loved ones.

The site makes it easy to choose the perfect card, thanks to a long list of filters for everything from style to size to trim options. The cards are budget-friendly and can be purchased individually or as a set with up to 1,000 cards included.

Etsy

Personalized Christmas Holiday Cards.
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You may think of Etsy as a gifting destination, but the site is also great for holiday cards. The marketplace makes it easy to connect with vendors who can create custom illustrations for your holiday card, a unique departure from traditional styles.

From digitally-drawn cards to specialty materials, Etsy has thousands of options to choose from. Not sure where to start? The site makes it easy to filter by key details, like arrival time, price, and color. Plus, you can sort through tons of ratings and reviews for each shop.

Minted

If you're looking for non-traditional yet elevated holiday cards, don't miss Minted's selection. The site offers tons of styles with everything from bold typography to stylish color palettes anyone will be happy to receive in the mail.

If you're considering a few options, Minted makes it easy by allowing you to upload your photos from the start. From there, you’re able to see all of your options at once, as opposed to having to re-upload every time.

Cards can be purchased in sets of 25-5,000, but if you're not ready to commit, don't stress—Minted offers free samples, so you can preview the design in person before you purchase.

Zola

No matter what type of holiday card you prefer, Zola is sure to have one that fits your taste. The site offers over 350 different designs, from classic seasonal sayings to custom photo options and beyond.

The site makes it easy to browse, thanks to a selection of filters that'll help you narrow down your options. From occasion to color to foil type, you're sure to find a design that suits your style. The cards are offered in sets of 20-400, but the site also offers one free proof beforehand if you aren't sure about your design—just be sure to enter FREEPROOF at checkout.

Paper Culture

Paper Culture wants to ensure you find your ideal holiday card, and they have the filters to prove it. In addition to color and size, you can sort through themes, number of photos, occasion, phrases, style, themes, and beyond until you decide on a design.

The site offers tons of styles, from rustic to whimsical to modern and more, so you're bound to find one that suits your style. If you want to create your own design, however, Paper Culture also offers tons of DIY options to choose from.

Regardless, the cards are offered in sets of 10-1,000. The best part? Paper Culture plants one tree for every order placed, so you can feel even better about your purchase.

Simply To Impress

Simply To Impress has nearly 2,000 different customizable layouts, so you’re sure to find at least one that you absolutely love. Whether you're looking for something whimsical or more contemporary, you'll be able to filter by style to find the card that speaks to you.

Each card is offered in either classic or premium cardstock, various shapes, and in two sizes—4x5.5 inches or 5x7 inches. Plus, for every set of 25 cards included in your order, you'll receive a discount.

Snapfish

Snapfish offers a variety of holiday cards, but their Seal & Send design is what sets them apart from the rest. The style allows you to customize a 7x10-inch card that folds into itself and ships without an envelope, making it easy to mail to loved ones.

If you're looking for a different style, however, the site makes it easy with pages for specific holidays. From there, you can filter by card type, orientation, trim, colors, and more. Once you pick a design, you'll choose between two sizes and four paper options—each of which is FSC-certified. The cards are sold in sets of 20-500, so you're sure to have enough for the season.

Pippa

If you're on the hunt for stylish, photo-friendly designs, Pippa has got you covered. The site offers a selection of customizable cards in tons of styles, from modern to vintage to bold and beyond.

While you shop, handy filters allow you to sort through the occasion, style, printing type, and theme until you find options that suit your style. From there, each card offers various colors and shapes to choose from, as well as the ability to upload your own photos. Plus, the cards are offered in sets of 10-5,000, with discounts applied as you order more.

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Celine Macura is a Fall 2021 Commerce Resident at Dotdash, specifically working with the MyDomaine team on commerce content. She is currently a student at Northwestern pursuing a B.S. in journalism.

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