Beautiful DIY Christmas Cards You Can Easily Make at Home

You finally captured the perfect photo of you and your squirmy baby in matching holiday pajamas for your annual Christmas card, but it's going to cost more than $100 to print enough for your friends and family. And to make matters worse: The bundle might not get there in time, if you didn't plan far enough ahead. You could just close your eyes, hit purchase, and cross your fingers—or you could make the cards yourself.

DIY Christmas cards aren't as hard—or time-consuming—as they sound. It's a fun holiday activity, and with a little guidance, even the most elegant ideas are pretty easy to make at home. You can choose from free printable photo templates and card ideas that only require a printer loaded with ink and paper (use cardstock paper for the best results!). Or you can opt for a more unique method—like using a Cricut machine or a finger paints to make a baby handprint "tree" that's complete with button ornaments.

Whichever route you go, one thing is for sure: Your beautiful DIY Christmas card is sure to do just what it's meant to, and that's bring a smile to your loved one's face.