Printable holiday cards for your business

A holiday card is one of the few messages a client is glad to get. It says thank you, keeps your name in front of them, and costs very little if you design and print it yourself. Here is a simple way to do it well.

Why send a printed card at all?

Most of what a client receives from a business in December is a sale or a reminder. A card that asks for nothing stands out. It is also a natural reason to thank the people who kept you going this year: customers, suppliers, referral partners and your own crew. Keep it about them, not about you.

Step 1: Make a short list

Start with the people who would notice if you did not send one: repeat customers, anyone who sent you a referral, vendors you rely on, and landlords or partners. A short list of cards with a real signature does more than a long list nobody signs.

Step 2: Pick the right greeting

Think about who is on your list:

• Mixed client list: "Season's Greetings" or "Happy Holidays" includes everyone.
• Clients you know celebrate Christmas, or a faith-based business: "Merry Christmas" is warm and personal.
• Late in the season: a New Year card ("Thank you for a wonderful year") is never late until mid-January.

There is no rule that you must send the same card to everyone. Many small businesses make two versions in a few minutes.

Step 3: Design it with your logo

In the card builder, choose Holiday, then the Business: Season's Greetings template. It has a round spot for your logo, a greeting, a thank-you line and your company name.

• Logo: use a PNG with a clear background if you have one. Tap the logo spot and add it with + Your photo. It is read on your device and not uploaded.
• Colors: match your brand color for the company name, and keep the background light so it prints cleanly.
• Fonts: one script font for the greeting and one plain font for your name is enough.
• Contact details: a phone number or website on the back is fine. Leave sales offers off; a coupon turns a thank-you into an ad.

Step 4: Write a message people will read

Two or three sentences, in your own words. Some starting points:

• "Thank you for trusting us this year. We are grateful for your business and wish you a peaceful holiday season."
• "Your referrals built our year. Thank you, and happy holidays from all of us."
• "Thank you for a wonderful year. We look forward to working with you in 2027."

If you can, sign each card by hand, even just a first name, and add one personal line for your best clients.

Step 5: Choose a size and print

Download the free 300 dpi PNG or the print-ready PDF. For a handful of cards, print at home on cardstock (see how to print cards at home). For a bigger stack, take the PDF to an office supply store or copy shop. Ask for a single proof first and check the colors of your logo before they print the full run.

Our files are cut size with no extra bleed. If the shop asks for bleed, use its option to scale or fit the design, and keep words inside the dashed safe line.

Step 6: Mail or hand-deliver

Check current postage and holiday mailing dates on the post office's website before you buy stamps. For local clients, dropping a card off in person with a small thank-you is often remembered longest.

A quick checklist

• Company name spelled correctly, and the same as on your sign and invoices
• Logo sharp, not stretched
• Greeting fits your list
• No prices or offers
• One test print on plain paper before cardstock

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