In this guide, we’ll walk you through 5 creative ways to make your Christmas card collage shine: from quick-start templates and magical photo effects to festive text styles, stylish grids, and animated surprises. Whether you’re looking for Christmas collage ideas that showcase your family’s best moments or want to send digital christmas cards that feel extra special, we’ve got you covered. Let’s make this holiday season a little more memorable.

What’s Inside:

Quick Christmas Collage with Templates

Our ready-made templates are the fastest way to create a beautiful Christmas card collage! Whether you want elegant family portraits or trendy photo dump styles, our Christmas collection makes creating easy Christmas cards effortless. Let’s get started.

How to Make Your Christmas Card Collage:

1. Open PicCollage and tap “Templates”
   • Browse the “Christmas” category
2. Choose Your Style
   • Family portraits for traditional holiday greetings
   • Photo dump templates for casual, year-in-review vibes
   • Collagecore styles for that scrapbook aesthetic
3. Add Your Photos and Videos
   • Tap photo slots to upload your images
   • Templates automatically arrange them beautifully
4. Personalize (Optional)
   • Update text with family names or greetings
   • Adjust colors to match your style
   • Browse our festive stickers and backgrounds for extra flair
   • Add finishing touches—we’ll show you some magical options in a moment!
5. Save & Share
   • Save to your device or share directly to social media
   • Print at home or through a print service

Transform Photos with NEW Magic Effects

Transform your Christmas photo collage instantly with our new Magic Effects! These one-tap effects add professional holiday touches to any photo in your collage—no design skills needed.

Featured Holiday Magic Effects:

Santa Photo: Place your family right next to Santa! Perfect for creating that classic holiday moment, even if you couldn’t make it to the mall this year.

Gift Wrap: Transform your photo backgrounds into beautiful wrapped present patterns with red and white diagonal stripes. Perfect for adding festive vibes to your Christmas card collage.

Ornament: Display your favorite photos as elegant glass ornaments hanging from pine branches. Creates that warm, decorated-tree feeling that makes any image feel extra special.

How to Use Magic Effects:

1. Double-tap any photo in your Christmas collage
2. Tap “Edit” from the menu
3. Select “Magic Effects”
4. Browse the holiday collection
5. Choose your favorite effect and watch the magic happen!

Explore the full Magic Effects collection in the app to discover even more ways to add festive touches to your Christmas photo collage.

Try Festive Grid Styles

Our new festive grids let you showcase your entire holiday season in one Christmas photo collage. These multi-photo layouts come with decorative holiday frames built right in — no manual arranging needed!

Choose from festive layouts shaped like wrapped gifts, Christmas lights, presents, snowflakes, and more! Mix photo types for visual interest — combine posed family portraits with candid moments of decorating, baking, or gift wrapping. The festive frames tie everything together naturally.

How to Find the New Festive Grids:

Option 1: From the Home Page

1. On the app’s home page, tap “Grids”
2. Browse through all grid options

Option 2: After Selecting Photos

1. Select your photos and videos
2. Tap the “Grid” tab on the top right
3. Browse through all grid options

Pro Tip: You can always change your layout and grid style by tapping “Layout” at the bottom of the editor menu. Experiment until you find the perfect arrangement for your Christmas card collage!

Bring Your Christmas Collages to Life with Animation

Ready to create digital Christmas cards that truly wow? Animated templates transform your Christmas card collage from beautiful to unforgettable, adding movement and magic that static cards simply can’t match.

Share exciting news with your family this holiday season! Watch our “Digital Christmas” video featuring a couple who used our animated templates to make a truly special announcement. Click below to find out their surprise! Let their story inspire you to create digital cards that turn your own announcements into cherished memories.

This animated card is available now in the app. Use it for surprise messages, advent countdowns, or sharing your year’s best highlights in a memorable way that keeps loved ones connected—near and far. 

Start Creating Your Christmas Collage Today!

You have everything you need to create magical holiday cards! From quick-start templates to instant effects, festive text, styled grids, and animations—your Christmas card collage is ready to come to life.

The best part? No design skills needed. Just grab your favorite photos, pick the features you love, and let PicCollage handle the rest.

Ready to start? Download PicCollage and explore our Christmas collection—your next stunning creation is just a few taps away.

Share your creations with us! Follow @piccollage for daily inspiration, then tag us in your Christmas collages. We love seeing the memories you’re capturing this season.

Happy Holidays!

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Creating personalized Christmas cards doesn’t require hours of design work or complicated software. With PicCollage, you can turn your phone’s camera roll into festive family cards in just a few taps. Pick a template, add your photos, and you’re ready to spread holiday cheer—no design skills needed.

Creating holiday cards for different occasions? Explore our complete Holiday and Christmas Card Templates guide.

This guide walks you through everything you need to create family Christmas cards that feel personal and special—from choosing the right templates to selecting photos and adding finishing touches that make your card uniquely yours.

What’s Inside:

1. Start with Ready-Made Christmas Templates
   1. Classic Red & Green Family Cards
   2. Modern Minimalist Designs
   3. Fun Shaped Grids
   4. Glittery Designs
2. Tips for Selecting Photos for Your Family Christmas Card
   1. Start with What You Have
   2. How Many Photos to Include
   3. Adjust and Edit Your Photos
3. DIY Your Christmas Card Design
   1. Add Festive Stickers and Backgrounds
   2. Customize Text and Greetings
   3. Try Animation Effects
4. Creative Ways to Showcase Your Family
   1. The Multi-Generational Card
   2. The Year-in-Review Family Card
   3. The Holiday Traditions Card
5. Sharing Your Christmas Family Cards
6. Final Thoughts

Start with Ready-Made Christmas Templates

The easiest way to create family Christmas cards is to start with one of our festive templates. Open PicCollage and tap Templates, then scroll to the Family Christmas Cards category. You’ll find hundreds of designs ready for your family photos—just tap your favorite to start customizing.

Classic Red & Green Family Cards

Traditional holiday colors never go out of style. These timeless templates work beautifully for multi-generational cards that everyone from grandma to your youngest niece will love.

Modern Minimalist Designs

If you prefer a cleaner look, our minimalist templates let your family photos take center stage. Simple borders and elegant fonts keep the focus on exactly where it belongs— your loved ones.

Fun Shaped Grids

Want something a little different? Try our Christmas tree shapes, wreath layouts, and other festive designs that arrange your photos in creative ways. These playful templates turn your family photos into holiday-themed collages that feel extra special.

Glittery Designs

You can’t go wrong with a little sparkle during the holidays! Our glittery Christmas cards are the perfect way to spread some cheer this season.

Tips for Selecting Photos for Your Family Christmas Card

Start with What You Have

Before you start designing, look through your camera roll from the past few months—you likely already have great photos to work with. Some families prefer formal portraits while others love candid moments, and both approaches create beautiful cards. Choose photos that tell your family’s unique story this year.

How Many Photos to Include

Most PicCollage templates accommodate 1-9 photos, but you can also find templates with 9+ photo slots. Single-photo cards let one special moment take center stage, while multi-photo grids work well for year-in-review styles.

Adjust and Edit Your Photos

After adding your family photos to the template, you can polish them using PicCollage’s built-in editing tools. Double-tap any photo to access options like brightness and contrast adjustments.

Want to add some holiday magic? Try festive overlays like snowfall or bokeh lights for a playful touch. Our holiday Magic Effects can also transform your photos instantly to a winter wonderland or Santa’s workshop— they take just seconds to apply but make your card feel extra magical.

The key is enhancing without overdoing it. Your family’s faces should always be the stars of the show.

DIY Your Christmas Card Design

Once your photos are in place, it’s time to add your personal touch. PicCollage offers countless ways to customize every detail.

Add Festive Stickers and Backgrounds

PicCollage gives you endless ways to personalize your family Christmas card. Browse through our Christmas sticker collections—from delicate snowflakes and shimmering ornaments to cheerful holly—and layer them with holiday-themed backgrounds to add extra charm. Just remember to keep your decorations balanced so your family photos remain the star of the show.

Customize Text and Greetings

Make your Christmas card truly personal by adding your family name and the year at the top or bottom of your design. Include a heartfelt holiday message like “Wishing you joy and peace this season” or “Warmest wishes from our family to yours.” Choose from PicCollage’s festive fonts to match your card’s style. Elegant scripts work beautifully for traditional designs, while playful fonts add personality to fun, casual cards.

Try Animation Effects

Tap the “…” menu at the bottom of the editor, then select Animation to browse effects like Fade, Scrapbook, and more. These subtle movements add holiday magic without overwhelming your photos.

Want more animation ideas? Check out our 5-Minute Christmas Card Ideas with a Magical Twist for creative effects, or visit our How to Add Animation to Your Photo Collages guide to learn how animations work.

Creative Ways to Showcase Your Family

Not sure which approach to take with your family Christmas card this year? Here are some ideas to help you decide.

The Multi-Generational Card

Feature grandparents, parents, and kids together in one beautiful card. Grid layouts work especially well for showing different generations, and they’re perfect for families spread across different locations who don’t often get photos together.

The Year-in-Review Family Card

Year-in-review cards tell your family’s complete story by showcasing highlights from throughout the year. Combine candid everyday moments with posed portraits from special occasions to create a meaningful timeline. Multi-photo grid layouts work beautifully for this approach—each image captures a different chapter of your year.

The Holiday Traditions Card

Holiday traditions cards capture what makes your family’s Christmas celebration unique. Showcase special moments like opening gifts, decorating the tree, or wearing matching pajamas on Christmas morning. Mix action shots of your traditions in progress with photos of the final results to tell a complete story of how your family celebrates the season.

Sharing Your Christmas Family Cards

Once your card is ready, you’ve got options for getting it to friends and family. Save it to your camera roll for easy access — from there, you can text or email it directly to everyone on your list. Sharing on social media? Don’t forget to tag @piccollage so we can see your creation!

If you prefer physical cards, you can print your design at home or through a print service. Check out our Print Collages guide for detailed printing instructions. Digital cards have the advantage of reaching everyone instantly, no matter where they live, and there are no shipping delays to worry about.

Final Thoughts

Creating your family Christmas card should be fun, not stressful. With PicCollage’s templates and customization tools, you can design a beautiful card that captures your family’s personality in minutes. Whether you choose a classic portrait or a playful year-in-review, your card will spread holiday joy to everyone who receives it.

Ready to get started? Download PicCollage today and turn your favorite family photos into holiday cards worth sharing. Follow us on Instagram @piccollage for daily inspiration, and tag us in your creations—we love seeing what you make!

Need more Christmas card inspiration? Explore our complete Holiday and Christmas Card Templates guide for quotes, messages, and other card types.

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In the next section, we’ll walk you through easy ways to make your holiday card — whether you have two minutes, ten minutes, or a whole afternoon to create something personal.

How to Make a Holiday Card with PicCollage

The best kind of easy holiday card? One you actually enjoy making. Our easy-to-use tools help you transform your favorite memories into cards that friends and family will treasure. Whether you have 2 or 20 minutes. PicCollage adapts to your schedule and skill level.

Pick Your Pace

2-Minute Easy Holiday Card

Perfect when you’re short on time but still want something special! Our templates offer the quickest way to create a professional-looking easy holiday card.

1. Open PicCollage and tap “Templates”
2. Browse holiday themed categories like “Christmas”, “Hanukkah”, “Kwanzaa” and other celebrations
3. Choose your favorite design
4. Tap “Photos” or double tap a slot in the template to add photos and videos
5. Tap “Done” and share your easy holiday card!

5-Minute Easy Holiday Card

Add some magic with animation! Follow the steps above, then:

1. Before saving, tap “Animation” in the bottom menu
2. Choose an animation style for your easy holiday card
3. Tap “Done” and share your animated creation via message or social media

10-Minute Easy Holiday Card

Create something completely custom when you have a bit more time:

1. Tap “Freestyle” to start from scratch
2. Choose a holiday background that matches your vibe – we recommend trying our free “Holiday Cheer” BG pack
3. Select your layout size. (Can select card size for sharing, A4 if you want to print, or 1:1 for square)
4. Add your photos and apply borders by double-tapping photos
5. Use the Doodle tool to add drawings or personal messages
6. Add festive stickers for final touches- try our free “Christmas Cheer” sticker pack
7. Share your personalized easy holiday card

No matter which option you choose, you’ll have a beautiful card that captures the magic of your season!

Christmas Photo Card Ideas

There’s something special about Christmas cards with photos that text-only cards just can’t match. Whether it’s a single Christmas card photo or a Christmas card family photo that shows everyone together. Your memories deserve to shine! Here are some photo card ideas to try:

Photo Card Ideas:

• Family Portrait Cards: Perfect for your annual Christmas card family photo – browse our “Family Christmas Cards” template category to showcase your crew. From elegant frames to bright designs to animated cards, there’s something for every family’s style.
• Pet Holiday Cards: Include your furry family members in the celebration – create Christmas cards featuring your pets using any of our holiday templates
• Travel Holiday Cards: Share adventures from your holiday getaways and winter vacations
• Holiday Memories Cards: Celebrate special holiday moments and traditions – from Christmas morning surprises to cozy gatherings.

Collage Christmas Cards & Templates

A collage Christmas card is the perfect way to fit your whole season into one design. Our Christmas card collage templates let you combine multiple photos, decorative elements, and personal touches into one cohesive design.

Here are some Christmas collage template styles to try this holiday season:

• Fun Layout Templates: Browse our Christmas collection to find fun festive shaped templates, with photo slots arranged like Christmas wreaths or Christmas trees (a favorite of ours!)
• Scrapbook Style Templates: Layer photos with festive stickers and handwritten fonts for that authentic handmade feel
• Multi-Photo Grid Templates: Showcase multiple holiday moments in clean, organized grids – from gift opening to family dinner, capture it all in one beautiful card

Each template is made to showcase your photos first, with just enough festive detail to make them shine.

Messages & Quotes for Christmas Cards

Once you’ve found the perfect holiday photo, the right words can make it unforgettable. Here are some Christmas card quotes and sayings — from heartfelt to lighthearted — to help you share the feeling.

Heartfelt Christmas Card Quotes:

• “May your home be filled with love, laughter, and all the magic of Christmas”
• “Wishing you peace, joy, and all the blessings of this beautiful season”
• “The best gifts in life aren’t found under the tree – they’re the people we share it with”

Funny Christmas Card Quotes :

• “Dear Santa, I can explain… but first, coffee”
• “All I want for Christmas is a nap (and maybe some cookies)”
• “May your days be merry, bright, and filled with holiday cookies”

Family-Focused Christmas Card Sayings:

• “Our greatest gift is each other”
• “Home is where the holiday magic happens”
• “Making memories, one Christmas at a time”

Mix and match these quotes with our beautiful fonts to create cards that perfectly express your family’s personality! Looking for even more inspiration? Check out our Cute Christmas Quotes For Your Holiday Cards for additional message ideas, and explore Make A Holiday Card With Festive New Christmas Fonts to discover the perfect typography for your design.

Holiday Card Styles: Vintage, Watercolor & More

Discover the perfect aesthetic for your holiday card! From vintage Christmas card designs to dreamy Christmas cards with watercolor effects, our diverse collections ensure there is a card for everyone.

• Vintage Christmas Cards: Channel classic holiday charm with playful filters, retro fonts, and timeless layouts. Perfect for families who love that nostalgic, old-world Christmas feeling.
• Christmas Card Watercolor Cards: Head over to our “Magic Effects – Watercolor” template category to find ready-to-use holiday cards. Watch as the app transforms your photos into a watercolor painting in seconds.
• Minimalist Holiday Card Style: Love clean simplicity? We also have minimalist options with modern layouts and subtle holiday touches that let your photos shine as the star.
• Bright Holiday Card Styles: Explore our vibrant Christmas card background options, like “Bright Holidays” BG pack, with bold colors and playful elements to bring energy to your holiday memories.
• Elegant Holiday Card Style: Planning formal holiday greetings? We also have elegant cards with refined typography and elevated details that create memorable impressions.

These styles highlight what matters most- your photos. While adding the holiday touches you love. No matter which style speaks to you, you’ll create cards that friends and family will treasure.

Your holiday card should be as personal as the memories it holds. Whether you’re looking for fast Christmas card inspiration or a full afternoon craft project. PicCollage has the templates and tools to make it happen. Create your card, send it, and know it’s bringing a smile to someone you care about.

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season from the whole PicCollage team. If you share your card online, don’t forget to tag @piccollage so we can see it too.

FAQ: Printing, Sharing & Digital Delivery

• Can I create a Christmas card to print?

Absolutely! All our templates are ready for high-quality printing, whether you want to use your home printer or a local print shop. Choose the A4 size in the layout picker, design your card, and save it as a print-ready file. For detailed step-by-step printing instructions, check out our complete printing guide.

• How do I make animated Christmas card designs?

In PicCollage, it’s easy to turn any design into a Christmas card animated with movement and sparkle. Just open your card in the editor, tap “Animation,” and choose a style you love. You can save it as an animated Christmas card for sharing online or sending through messages.

• What’s the best way to share digital holiday cards?

Once your design is ready, you can send it as a Christmas card ecard directly from PicCollage. Share it via text, email, or social media — it’s a quick way to reach loved ones anywhere in the world, and it looks great on any device.

• Can I customize the template colors and fonts?

Yes! Most templates are customizable. Change colors to match your family’s style, swap fonts, and adjust layouts to make each card uniquely yours.

• How many photos can I add to one card?

Most templates hold between 1-6 photos, while some collage styles holding even more. You can mix individual shots with group photos for the perfect balance.

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Turning Childhood Photos into Christmas Gifts

Reflecting on the warm nostalgia of previous holidays is always such a special part of this time of year. This year, make your childhood memories the star of the show and you’re sure to give your friends and family a good laugh! Watch our latest holiday video to see how two sisters turned their throwback photo into a meaningful holiday gift.

Add A Touch of Magic to Your Collages with Magic Lift 

Content creator Andrea shows how to elevate your holiday photos using PicCollage’s Magic Lift tool. Transform your images by selecting and resizing specific elements – shrink yourself to gift size or stand tall next to your Christmas tree. Create whimsical scenes by adjusting your subjects, turning everyday holiday snapshots into extraordinary designs.

Make It Snow: Add Winter Magic to Any Photo

Transform your photos into snowy scenes with our new Snow Overlay effects. Whether you’re capturing sunny California moments or cozy indoor celebrations, you can turn any photos into a winter wonderland in seconds. You can find cards with these magical effects in the “Filter” template category or explore these in the “Overlay” effects while editing your holiday photos.

We hope these tips got your holiday cheer flowing and inspired you to create your most memorable holiday card yet. Follow us on social media @piccollage for inspiration and tag us in your creations. Don’t forget to catch our weekly holiday-themed blog posts for fresh ideas, tips, and more to make your holiday season remarkable this year!

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Connecting Families through Digital Memories

We’re excited to share a touching holiday story that hits close to home for anyone living far from family. In our latest video, follow a mother and daughter who keep their connection strong through collages of life’s special moments, leading to a heartwarming Christmas surprise – watch the video below to find out! Get inspired and turn your memories into a heartfelt Christmas gift this holiday season.

Holiday Stories with Jaye: Creating Magical Slideshows

We partnered with content creator, Jaye Rockett, to explore creative ways to share holiday cheer through our Slideshow feature. Like Jaye, you can combine your favorite photos + videos memories and turn them into an animated story to share! Explore the “Slideshow” template category for tons of quick designs to get started.

Add Sparkle to Your Season with Animated Holiday Cards

Turn your family photos into magical animated Christmas cards in seconds! Try one of our “Holiday Animation” templates to quickly add some personality and fun touch to your cards. These animated cards will surely wow your friends and family receiving them this year – trust us!

Start creating your personalized Christmas card today – because sometimes the best presents don’t come wrapped in paper, but in cherished memories we share. Follow us on social media @piccollage for inspiration and tag us in your creations. Be sure to catch our weekly holiday-themed blog posts for tips, creative ideas, and more to make your season extra special!

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Capturing Life’s Big Moments

Holiday proposals are always magical, but they become even more special when the whole family joins in documenting the celebration. Check out our latest video featuring a sweet proposal story where family members created beautiful collages to commemorate this unforgettable moment. Just like in the video, you can combine both photos and videos in your collage to tell your own unique story.

Documenting Christmas Memories with Amber Adey

The festive season brings endless opportunities for creating and sharing memories with loved ones near and far. We’ve teamed up with content creator Amber Adey to show you how to capture these special moments in style. Try one of our classic Christmas templates to transform your holiday activities into beautiful digital keepsakes that keep everyone connected.

Cherish Every Moment 

From baby’s first Christmas to annual cookie-baking traditions, your camera roll is probably bursting with holiday moments. Instead of choosing just one photo, try our multi-photo templates like the polaroid one below to showcase your highlights. Plus, you can add videos to any PicCollage template to capture those cute reactions, creating memories your loved ones will treasure for years to come.

The magic of the holiday season lives in these shared experiences. We can’t wait to see what special creations you make with all of your memories. Follow us on social media @piccollage for inspiration and tag us in your creations. Be sure to catch our weekly holiday-themed blog posts for tips, creative ideas, and more to make your season extra special!

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Vintage Film-Inspired Cards 

Head over to the “Vintage Christmas Filters” template category for a special treat. Not only do these templates have a fun vintage aesthetic, but they automatically add a film-inspired filter to the photos! (Think light leaks, vintage overlays, bokeh ) Users love how these filters give all the photos in the collage a consistent aesthetic.

Whimsical Christmas Cards

Make a whimsical card that’s the definition of “merry and bright.” These fun templates are not your classic Christmas colors, but they are sure to brighten anyone’s day with their bold pink, yellow, and blue hues! Find the “Christmas – Whimsical” template category in the app to see all the fun options!

Digital Cards

One of the best things about digital cards is that you can add special effects! Whether you want to send an animated card, or one that plays a festive holiday tune, you can create it in PicCollage! (Just make sure to update the app to the latest version to use all the newest features!)

Holiday Greetings

Head to the “Snowflake Greetings” template category in the app for cute cards that feature falling snow! (Note: this feature is only available on Android.)

Music Templates

To add music to your digital holiday card, look for templates that have a music symbol as you scroll through the template feed! Once you find a design you love, drop in your photos and choose from our selection of holiday tunes! (Note: music templates are only available on iOS.)

What type of creative digital Christmas cards will you create this year? Be sure to follow us on Instagram @piccollage to get tons of holiday inspiration, and don’t forget to tag us so we can see the cute cards you’re sending this season!

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Do you immediately hear the tune to this holiday classic start playing in your head when you see this quote? Make a collage with this quote to immediately get anyone in the holiday spirit!

During the hectic holiday season, this quote (pulled from the song “Silent Night”) is the perfect reminder to take a deep breath, relax and enjoy the moment. 

One of the most wonderful things about the holidays is the focus on home, whatever that means to you! Whether it’s a physical place, being surrounded by your loved ones and chosen family, or something unique to you, “home” takes on a special meaning at Christmas time.

This quote from Charles Dickens is a wonderful reminder that we can keep a bit of Christmas spirit alive all year long!

Christmas is so much more than a single day. When we celebrate the holiday, we embrace a spirit of charity, peace, and good cheer that you can feel in the air all season long!

You’d be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t heard the first two lines of Clement Clarke Moore’s famous poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas.” With just a few words, this quote expresses the excitement and anticipation that so many people feel leading up to Christmas morning!

What are your favorite Christmas quotes that you’ll be turning into collages this holiday season? Be sure to follow us on Instagram @piccollage to get tons of holiday inspiration, and don’t forget to tag us so we can see how you‘re using these festive fonts in your content!

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classic Christmas vibes 

For classic Christmas designs, we’ve got plenty of templates with red, green, and gold patterns, holly, snowmen, and more! 

too many photos to share 

Who says you have to narrow it down to just one photo? If you have too many great pictures to choose from, these multi-photo templates are for you!

fun shapes

Explore fun, festive shapes with these unique templates! Put a festive twist on your cards with photos in the shape of ornaments, Christmas trees, and more!

minimalistic 

For the minimalists out there, these simple, striking templates are the perfect option to share your holiday well wishes while staying true to your paired-back design aesthetic!

low key glam

The sleek designs and rich colors of these templates simply scream “luxury.” Tap into your inner glamour girl or guy and make a card with these stunning templates. 

What Christmas card styles are you loving this season? Be sure to tag us on social @piccollage so that we can see your holiday cards! And follow along for tips, tricks, and new content that will take your seasonal designs to the next level.

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Standing out from the crowd can be difficult where there are so many great small businesses out there. So we asked our designers for some tips on how to use PicCollage to create promotional materials that look amazing and will get people excited to shop with you for the holiday season. Scroll down to see their recommendations.  

Font Pairing & Sizing 

Using complementary fonts and intentional sizes will help your designs look great and will ensure that viewers are focusing on the main information that you want to get across.

• Contrast is key! Combining fonts with opposite styles can really elevate your design. (Warning: Don’t use too many fonts. Stick to 2-3 max.)
  • For example, a minimal serif font works well with the opposite type, a bold handwritten font. Or try to pair a light font with something more heavy.
  • Don’t combine fonts that are too similar.

• Use hierarchy to guide the reader. The text you want your audience to see first should be the biggest, and the text you want them to read last should be the smallest.

Accessibility

It’s important to make sure that your designs are accessible to anyone who might see them, including those with disabilities. Here are some important tips to help you create accessible designs: 

• Make your buttons and clickable areas big enough. 

• Make sure your text is big enough and easily readable on the device or platform you are posting it on. It’s always a good idea to test it first before launch!

• For colors, make sure your text has enough contrast with the background. This will make it stand out more and make it easier to read.

• Don’t make your readers eyes hurt. Colors that are opposite on the color wheel and the same in saturation levels usually don’t work well when placed on top or next to each other.
  • Think bright green text on a bright red background, ouch! To avoid this, lighten or darken one of the colors and you will see it be easier on the eye.

• Keep it simple. Try to think what exactly you want to communicate and make sure your message doesn’t get lost in the final design. It’s easy to want to add a lot of cute elements, but make sure its not too overwhelming and leaves your audience with the message. 

Save time by using our pre-made templates!

If you’re short on time (and, as a business owner, you probably are!) then our pre-made templates might be the perfect option for you. Head to the “Business” template category to see some creative options to promote your business this holiday season!

Other General Design Tips

• Think “Mobile First” – Most of your audience will likely be viewing your designs on their phone. Portrait orientation is the way to go! It’s also easily resizable to Story sizes and squares for social media platforms.

• Make it easy to repurpose content for different platforms – Whether you’re posting to Reels, creating a graphic for your email marketing, or making a flyer to print out, you’re going to need different sizes for your designs. But that doesn’t mean you need to start from scratch each time! Once you create your design in PicCollage, you can easily resize it by following these steps:
  • Save your design to your camera roll
  • Head back to the editor and tap “Layout”
  • Tap “Sizes”
  • Choose the size of your next design

Bonus Tip from our Marketing team! 

When creating visuals to promote your company or service, make sure you have a catchy headline and a clear offer! The catchy headline will get people to stop scrolling and the clear offer will let them know exactly what it is you’re selling. 

Head over to the app now to start prepping your holiday promotional designs! And be sure to follow along on social media @piccollage for tips, tricks, and new content.

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