Christmas cards for Crystal Lake, from a McHenry County designer.
Crystal Lake has one of the most festive downtowns in the area during the holidays, and your Christmas card can capture that same glow.
I design custom cards for Crystal Lake families and businesses, proofed with you and printed as folded or flat 5×7 cards.
The Festival of Lights Parade — McHenry County's only nighttime parade — brings Santa downtown the night after Thanksgiving and ends with a tree lighting at the Brink Street Market courtyard.
Through December, Christmas Tree Lane lines Brink and Grant Streets with trees decorated by local groups, Luminary Nights light up Williams Street on Thursday evenings, and the Park District's Luminaria Walk glows through Veteran Acres Park.
Local holiday events
Check each event’s site for this year’s dates.
Card ideas inspired by Crystal Lake
Luminary night
Candle-lit luminaries along a snowy sidewalk, in warm golds and deep blues.
Christmas Tree Lane
A row of individually decorated trees, one for each member of your family.
Nighttime parade
A dark, sparkling photo card inspired by the only nighttime parade in McHenry County.
Getting your cards in Crystal Lake
Hand delivery or shipping
Crystal Lake is about 30 minutes from Richmond, so cards can be hand delivered, or shipped if you prefer.
Also serving: Lakewood
Common questions
Can my card include a photo taken downtown?
Yes. Downtown Crystal Lake at night makes a gorgeous backdrop, and I can adjust the colors so the lights really glow in print.
Do you work with Crystal Lake businesses?
Yes. Branded holiday cards and client mailers for local businesses are a big part of my season.
Every card, the details
Folded 5×7
Printed on 10×7 paper and folded in half, with room inside for a message, a family letter, or more photos.
Flat 5×7
A single card printed on both sides, ideal for photo cards. Rounded corners are optional.
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Share your photos & ideas
Send your favorite photos, colors, and the message you'd like.
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Review your proof
You'll see a proof and we'll revise until it feels just right.
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Printed & finished
Matte, glossy, or foil, printed on the format you chose.
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Delivered
Hand delivered or shipped, plus digital files to share by text or email.
Book early: finishes and print slots fill up by late November, so October and early November orders get the most choice.
Christmas cards near Crystal Lake
Let’s make this year’s Crystal Lake card one to keep.
Send your photos and a few ideas, and I’ll reply with a design plan, a quote, and a timeline to get your cards out before the holidays.
(312) 866-2762 · ryan@rmartincreative.com · usually replies within a day