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35+ Cricut Christmas Card Ideas: Easy Projects for Beginners

Making handmade Christmas cards using your Cricut machine is part of the fun of the holidays. 

You don’t have to be an expert at cardmaking. Because these ideas are great for beginners! You’ll be able to create your own Christmas cards in no time!

I’ve got a list of over 30 cards to get you into the holiday spirit! ​

Craft Supplies

Tools: 

Optional Tools:

  • Cricut pens
  • Cricut card mat
  • Cricut Joy Insert cards
  • LightGrip Machine Mat
  • Scoring tool
  • Glue stick
35 cricut christmas card ideas

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What Christmas projects can I make with Cricut?

Get creative and design something in a fun way to go along with that Christmas gift! Use these project ideas to create a unique diy Christmas card with your Cricut machine.

  1. Balloon Christmas card
  2. Letter to Santa card
  3. Gingerbread man card
  4. Embossed letter Merry Christmas card
  5. Stocking card
  6. Mistletoe with ribbons
  7. Candy cane pop-up card
  8. Christmas tree card design
  9. Chocolate chip cookies with a message
  10. Pet Christmas card
  11. Magic card in a box
  12. Fireplace DIY Christmas cards
  13. Christmas Pinatas
  14. Reindeer motif
  15. Gingerbread house
  16. Candy cane candles
  17. Festive shiny cutaway card
  18. Snowman
  19. Nutcracker diy card
  20. Classic Christmas tradition cards
  21. Family members photo cards
  22. Polar bear
  23. Adorable elf silhouette
  24. Santa’s hat
  25. Christmas lights card
  26. Christmas decorations
  27. Christmas presents card
  28. Santa’s sleight card with glitter cardstock
  29. Christmas cottage design card
  30. Snowball globe card

31. Merry Christmas

If you’re looking for quick, simple, and cute handmade Christmas card ideas, then here is an easy example using cursive fonts. The glitter in this project gives it that extra sparkle for your special gift.

Merry Christmas card

32. Snowman card 

During the holiday season, simple yet beautiful christmas diys are sometimes the best. This snowman card will be a good reason to use glitter cardstock to make that cute snowman stand out.

Snow man card

33. Name gifts tags

Using different red tones of cardstock will make the colors pop on your presents this year.

Name gift tags

34. Holiday hot cocoa

Cool white winter snowflakes next to a cup of steamy hot cocoa give all the cozy feels.

Holiday hot cocoa

35. Santa Claus tags

To make these easy Santa Claus tags as fun festive designs, you’ll need white and red cardstock, and Cricut has just the right ones!

Santa Claus tags

What size should a Cricut Christmas card be? 

Most standard Cricut Christmas cards will be approximately 4.25 in x 5.5 in (10.8 cm x 14 cm).

As long as you follow the Cricut tutorial, you’ll end up with the correct size.

Specialty-shaped cards will have different sizes.

What do I need to make cards with Cricut?

To make a simple card with Cricut, you’ll need cardstock, adhesive, and a cutting machine such as Cricut Explore Air, Cricut Joy, or any from the Maker series.

Want to save these cute card ideas for later? 

Feel free to pin this post to your favorite Cricut board on Pinterest! 

Conclusion

I hope you’re inspired by these cute Christmas card ideas created by other crafters!

You have so many to choose from. 

Which card idea are you going to use to make your next holiday project