Christmas Card Verse

To create a special Christmas card verse that is all your own.

All you need to start with is a great background. From there, it's easy to customize the look and feel of the card with your own font and wording. Here's how to tell what's right for you!

Traditional Christmas Card Verse

Some of the most spiritual and beautiful cards of the holiday season are scenic or pastoral in nature.

Whether you use a photograph, drawing, or other artwork to create your card, the words that you add can really make a difference in the message you portray.

Here are some great examples of reverent wording to add to your traditional Christmas cards:

May the beauty of the season lift your spirit in song.
Wishing you warmth, joy, and love this holiday season – Merry Christmas!
From our family to yours, we wish you the very best this holiday season.
Celebrate the birth of Jesus with peace and joy this Christmas.

Once you decide on your greeting, choose a font that compliments the meaning. For cards that are serious in nature, a flowing script in a complimentary color or cool shade of blue or dark green is the perfect way to add the proper mood to your message.

Humorous Christmas Card Verse

If you want to add a comical flair to your Christmas cards, a brightly colored background or photo will give you a great head start!

Whether you begin with a funny picture of your children or a silly photo of your pooch, the right message in a cheerful font is the perfect way to share a lighthearted Christmas greeting with family and friends!

Try one of these messages or come up with one of your own:

'Tis the season to be jolly … and go shopping!
Does Santa really see EVERYTHING?
Wishing you all the joy, cookies, and pie that Christmas can bring!
Nothing says 'Christmas' like staring at a dead tree all month.
Happy Holidays!

Once you choose a message, print it out in a playful or childlike font to add a bit of whimsy to your card. For an edgier look, go with a graffiti-style font. "Dear Santa, I've been bad!" will look much better in a jagged font that it will in a sweeping cursive style, so don't be afraid to experiment for the right look!

General Tips for Adding Verse

These tips for adding Christmas card verse will help you no matter what kind of look you're going for!

• Don't crowd the words. If the background is busy, like in the first example below, use a bold font with a brightly contrasting color so it stands out.
• Sometimes a plain card provides the most effective background. In the second example, the look has a crafty, country style and the white base allows a fancy font that might not show up effectively on a pattern.
• If possible, scan your card into a computer so you can play with different fonts and messages in a photo editing program. The options that will be available to you are nearly endless!
• On the flip side, don't shy away from a very simple childlike design with your own handwriting instead of a printed font. It's a beautiful way to call attention to the important things about the holiday season, especially when you make them as a family and choose a fitting Christmas card verse for the design.

With these tips and ideas for creating your own Christmas card text, you're sure to have a one of a kind holiday greeting that you'll be so proud to show off. What a great way to reach out to friends and loved ones in the spirit of the season!

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