{"id":21904,"date":"2025-07-24T08:37:46","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T13:37:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peartree.com\/blog\/?p=21904"},"modified":"2025-07-24T08:39:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T13:39:32","slug":"common-christmas-card-mistakes-holiday-card-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peartree.com\/blog\/2025\/07\/common-christmas-card-mistakes-holiday-card-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Avoid These Common Christmas Card Mistakes: A Holiday Card Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21900 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pearblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ptblog-common-christmas-card-mistakes-holiday-card-checklist.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"759\" height=\"759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pearblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ptblog-common-christmas-card-mistakes-holiday-card-checklist.jpg 759w, https:\/\/pearblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ptblog-common-christmas-card-mistakes-holiday-card-checklist-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pearblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ptblog-common-christmas-card-mistakes-holiday-card-checklist-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pearblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ptblog-common-christmas-card-mistakes-holiday-card-checklist-640x640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 759px) 100vw, 759px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Designing your own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peartree.com\/christmas-cards\/\">custom Christmas card<\/a> is one of the most joyful ways to kick off the holiday season. It&#8217;s a time-honored tradition, a little dose of creative expression, and a heartfelt way to connect with friends and family near and far. But let\u2019s be real: designing a holiday card from scratch can be a <em>little<\/em> overwhelming. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve created this helpful and fun checklist of Christmas card design tips, plus a few common Christmas card mistakes to avoid.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s your first time sending cards or you&#8217;re a seasoned holiday-card-sending pro, this guide will help you make sure your card turns out picture-perfect.<\/p>\n<h3>Why Designing a Custom Christmas Card Is So Much Fun<\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s something magical about turning your favorite memories into a piece of holiday mail. You get to pick the perfect photos, play with colors, add personalized messages, and maybe even toss in some sparkle (hello, foil!). Your holiday card becomes a reflection of <em>you<\/em> \u2014 your family, your style, and your holiday vibe.<\/p>\n<p>So grab a cozy drink, fire up those festive tunes, and let\u2019s dive into our official Christmas Card Checklist.<\/p>\n<h3>The Ultimate Christmas Card Checklist<\/h3>\n<p>Avoid those face-palm moments and design regrets with these do\u2019s and don\u2019ts.<\/p>\n<h4>DO: Make Sure You Love the Colors<\/h4>\n<p>Christmas card design tip #1: the colors matter more than you think! If the card you love has default colors that don\u2019t quite vibe with your photos, don\u2019t worry. You can <em>change the colors<\/em>. At Pear Tree, most designs allow you to swap in new hues so you can go with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional Christmas colors (reds, greens, golds)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bright &amp; bold pops of color<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern minimal tones (think taupe, slate, soft blush)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21901\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21901\" style=\"width: 759px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21901 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pearblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ptblog-common-christmas-card-mistakes-holiday-card-checklist-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"759\" height=\"759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pearblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ptblog-common-christmas-card-mistakes-holiday-card-checklist-2.jpg 759w, https:\/\/pearblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ptblog-common-christmas-card-mistakes-holiday-card-checklist-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pearblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ptblog-common-christmas-card-mistakes-holiday-card-checklist-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pearblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ptblog-common-christmas-card-mistakes-holiday-card-checklist-2-640x640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 759px) 100vw, 759px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21901\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Featured Christmas Card: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peartree.com\/product\/1341738\/timeless---christmas-card.aspx\">Timeless <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>DO: Customize <em>Both<\/em> Sides of Your Card<\/h4>\n<p>Most custom Christmas cards are double-sided \u2014 and the back is prime real estate!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some fun ideas for the back of your card:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A short and sweet family update<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A &#8220;year in review&#8221; holiday letter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A collage of extra photos that didn\u2019t make the front<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A silly outtake or holiday blooper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A note from the kids or pets<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don\u2019t let that space go to waste!<\/p>\n<h4>DON\u2019T: Forget to Check Fonts and Placement<\/h4>\n<p>Each card design is created by our designer, who\u2019s already nailed the font pairings and layout. If you love it as-is, no need to change a thing. But if you <em>do<\/em> want to make changes, go for it \u2014 just do it thoughtfully.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key things to check:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fonts are legible and match your vibe<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Text isn\u2019t too small or too close to the edges<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nothing important is overlapping your photos<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everything is within the safe print area (nothing will get cut off!)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>DON\u2019T: Leave Placeholder Text<\/h4>\n<p>This is a big one. Before hitting that order button, double (or triple) check <em>every<\/em> part of your card for placeholder text.<\/p>\n<p>It might seem obvious, but it\u2019s easy to miss:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your family name<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any date or year references<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Custom messages or captions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You don\u2019t want to be the person who accidentally sends out a card that says, &#8220;Love, The Johnson Family&#8221; when your last name is Martinez. Yikes.<\/p>\n<h4>DO: Check Your Last Name (And Skip the Apostrophe!)<\/h4>\n<p>Let\u2019s clear this up once and for all: <strong>your last name doesn\u2019t need an apostrophe on your Christmas card.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If your last name is Smith, your card should read: \u201cLove, The Smiths.\u201d NOT \u201cLove, The Smith\u2019s.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Why? Because you&#8217;re not showing possession \u2014 you&#8217;re simply pluralizing your family name.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick cheat sheet:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Williams family = The Williamses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Fox family = The Foxes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Garcia family = The Garcias<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Need help? Check out our full guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peartree.com\/your-last-name-doesnt-need-an-apostrophe-when-you-sign-your-christmas-card.aspx\">Your Last Name Doesn\u2019t Need an Apostrophe<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21902\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21902\" style=\"width: 759px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21902 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pearblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ptblog-common-christmas-card-mistakes-holiday-card-checklist-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"759\" height=\"759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pearblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ptblog-common-christmas-card-mistakes-holiday-card-checklist-3.jpg 759w, https:\/\/pearblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ptblog-common-christmas-card-mistakes-holiday-card-checklist-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pearblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ptblog-common-christmas-card-mistakes-holiday-card-checklist-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pearblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ptblog-common-christmas-card-mistakes-holiday-card-checklist-3-640x640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 759px) 100vw, 759px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21902\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Featured Christmas Card: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peartree.com\/product\/1341777\/magazine-cover---christmas-card.aspx\">Magazine Cover <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>DO: Order Early<\/h4>\n<p>We can\u2019t stress this enough. Custom holiday cards take a little time to design, print and ship. Give yourself time to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create the card<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proofread carefully<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wait for delivery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add address labels and stamps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pop them in the mail<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Aim to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peartree.com\/christmas-card-delivery.aspx\">order before Thanksgiving<\/a> to avoid shipping stress and last-minute scrambling.<\/p>\n<h4>BONUS DO: Let Your Personality Shine<\/h4>\n<p>The best Christmas cards are the ones that reflect <em>you<\/em>. Whether you go for a heartfelt vibe, a dose of humor, or a glam family photoshoot, your custom card should feel like an extension of your holiday spirit.<\/p>\n<p>Some fun ways to personalize:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include a favorite <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peartree.com\/family-sayings-christmas-cards\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">family quote or saying<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add a pet cameo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a theme (pajama party? snow day? ugly sweater?)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Proper Etiquette for Christmas Cards<\/h4>\n<p>Beyond design, a few etiquette tips to keep things classy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Don\u2019t send cards to people you haven\u2019t contacted in years.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make sure your list is warm and current.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Be inclusive.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If your card will be sent to a diverse group, opt for a general holiday greeting like &#8220;Happy Holidays&#8221; or &#8220;Season\u2019s Greetings.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Address your envelopes with care.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Handwritten is personal, but <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peartree.com\/christmas-card-address-labels\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">printed address labels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> look clean and polished.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sign every card.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Even if it\u2019s just a first name.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>And\u2026You\u2019re Ready to Design Your Card!<\/h3>\n<p>Remember: custom Christmas card design should be fun, not stressful. With this checklist and a few helpful tips, you\u2019re well on your way to creating a holiday card that\u2019s heartfelt, beautiful, and <em>totally you<\/em>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Designing your own custom Christmas card is one of the most joyful ways to kick off the holiday season. It&#8217;s a time-honored tradition, a little dose of creative expression, and a heartfelt way to connect with friends and family near and far. 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