Christmas cards designed right here in Richmond.
Richmond is home base — the studio is here, so your cards are designed, proofed, and handed over without ever leaving the village. If you'd rather see paper samples in person or talk through a photo, it's a short trip across town.
Small-town Christmas cards deserve the same care as a big-city mailer: real layout and color decisions, not a template with your photo dropped in. That's the whole idea behind every card I make.
Richmond's Christmas of Yesteryear has been a village tradition for more than 55 years: a multi-day celebration in the downtown District on Main Street with caroling, vendors, the St. Joseph's Cookie Walk, crafts, and photos with Santa.
In December, the Cocoa Walk turns downtown into a trail of hot cocoa. Pick up a Cocoa Card at Anderson's Candy Shop or Harper G, get it stamped at each stop, visit with Santa, and help the Richmond–Spring Grove Area Food Pantry along the way.
Local holiday events
Check each event’s site for this year’s dates.
Card ideas inspired by Richmond
Christmas of Yesteryear
A vintage-inspired card with old-fashioned lettering and warm, antique colors, straight out of Richmond's longest-running holiday tradition.
Cocoa Walk
A cozy design with steaming mugs, candy-shop stripes, and a hand-drawn Main Street map of your family's favorite stops.
Main Street glow
An illustrated winter scene of downtown Richmond's storefronts, with your family's name lettered on a shop window.
Getting your cards in Richmond
Hand delivery or local pickup
Richmond is where the studio is, so finished cards can be picked up or hand delivered — no shipping wait at all.
Common questions
Can I see paper and finish samples in person?
Yes. Since the studio is in Richmond, you can look at folded and flat 5×7 samples, finishes, and rounded corners in person before choosing.
How late can a Richmond family order Christmas cards?
Local pickup saves shipping time, but finishes and print slots fill up by late November, so ordering in October or early November gives you the most choice.
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 Richmond
Let’s make this year’s Richmond 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