# Custom Photo & Business Christmas Cards | R. Martin Creative

> Custom family photo Christmas cards and corporate cards with your logo, with gold foil, embossing, and premium cardstock. Rush printing available.

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# Christmas Cards

My favorite project of the year.

Custom family photo cards, corporate Christmas cards with your logo, and everything in between — designed early enough to beat the December rush, with rush printing when you're running late. Choose a folded 5×7 card or a flat 5×7 card printed on both sides, then finish it your way: matte or glossy, gold foil stamping, or embossing, on heavyweight, recycled, or kraft cardstock.

Christmas cards are the single busiest thing I do every year, and the reason clients keep coming back is simple: I treat a photo card the same way I'd treat any other design project — real layout choices, real color decisions, not a template with your photo dropped in. Minimalist and modern, vintage, rustic, or a funny photo card that makes everyone laugh — the style is up to you. Corporate clients get the same care for a mailer as a family does for their holiday photo.

[Call (312) 866-2762](tel:+13128662762) · [Make Them One of a Kind](#finishing-touches)

![Folded “Happy Holidays” photo card with a smiling extended-family portrait and gold foil lettering, beside a red envelope with a swirled liner, pinecones, red satin ribbon, and wooden stars](https://rmartincreative.com/webp-assets/christmas-card-red.webp)

* Custom family photo cards, with one photo or several
* Dog and cat photo cards — pets are family, too
* Your own message printed inside
* Folded 5×7 cards (10×7 paper folded in half)
* Flat 5×7 cards, printed on both sides, with optional rounded corners
* Corporate Christmas cards with your logo
* Each card personalized with the recipient's name
* Matte or glossy finishes, gold foil stamping & embossing
* Heavyweight, recycled, or kraft cardstock
* Early booking gets first pick of finishes
* Guaranteed printing and shipping before Christmas when you order by November 27
* Rush printing for last-minute orders
* Addressing & mailing to your full list, postage handled
* Hand-pressed wax seals, single or two-tone, or Christmas-themed
* Custom printed envelopes & liners, or Christmas-themed envelopes

## Pricing

Each designed side (photos and artwork)

$40

Framed photo only (inside or back)

$20

Each text-only side (like a message inside)

$10

Plus printing, quoted by quantity, size, and finish.

Every card has at least one designed side, so cards start at $40\. Mix and match across the rest: a folded card has 4 (front, inside left, inside right, back) and a flat card has 2\. For example: one-sided flat card: $40; folded card designed front, message inside: $50; folded card designed front, framed photo and message inside: $70; flat card designed front and back: $80; folded card designed on all 4 sides: $160\. Every card design includes 1 redraft (a fresh take on the design) and 2 rounds of edits; additional edits are $20 each. Extras are quoted per job and aren't included in card design starting prices.

Early-bird Christmas special

Book your Christmas cards by November 27 and save on design: **$20 off** cards with two or more designed sides, or **$10 off** cards with one, folded or flat.

* One-sided flat card~~$40~~ $30
* Folded card designed front, message inside~~$50~~ $40
* Folded card designed front, framed photo and message inside~~$70~~ $60
* Flat card designed front and back~~$80~~ $60
* Folded card designed on all 4 sides~~$160~~ $140

Design prices; printing is extra. Ends November 27, along with guaranteed printing and shipping before Christmas.

Finishing touches

## Sealed, stamped, and in the mail

### Addressing & mailing

Send me your mailing list and I'll address every envelope, add postage, and drop the whole batch off at the post office — your full list, handled.

### Hand-pressed wax seals

Every seal is poured and pressed by hand, so no two are exactly alike. Choose one color or two-tone in any color combination, with any letters or monogram — or a Christmas-themed stamp.

### Custom envelopes & liners

Envelopes and patterned liners custom-designed to match your cards, or festive Christmas-themed envelopes.

Extras are quoted per job and aren't included in card design starting prices.

Also available

### Personalized “From Santa” gift tags

Custom gift tags from Santa himself, personalized with each child's name, for the presents under the tree. Order them on their own, with or without Christmas cards.

[Or grab the free printable version →](https://rmartincreative.com/extras/free-santa-gift-tags)

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Common questions

### How much do Christmas cards cost?

Christmas card design starts at $40\. Card design is priced per side, in any combination: $40 for each designed side, $20 to add a framed photo on an inside page or the back, and $10 for each text-only side, plus printing. Every card has at least one designed side, so the minimum is $40\. A folded card has 4 sides (front, inside left, inside right, back) and a flat card has 2\. For example — one-sided flat card: $40; folded card designed front, message inside: $50; folded card designed front, framed photo and message inside: $70; flat card designed front and back: $80; folded card designed on all 4 sides: $160\. Every card design includes 1 redraft (a fresh take on the design) and 2 rounds of edits; additional edits are $20 each. Printing is quoted by quantity and finish.

### How early should I book my Christmas cards?

You can order any time, but order by November 27 for guaranteed printing and shipping before Christmas. After that, ask me for a quote and current print times. Clients who book early also get first pick of finishes.

### What finishes and paper are available?

Matte or glossy, plus gold foil stamping and embossing for a raised, premium touch. Cards can be printed on heavyweight cardstock for a thick, substantial feel, recycled cardstock for an eco-friendly card, or kraft paper for a rustic look. I'll help you choose based on the design and your budget.

### Matte or glossy: which is better for photo Christmas cards?

Both print photos beautifully. Glossy makes colors pop and gives photos a vivid, polished shine. Matte has a softer, more elegant look with no glare, and it's easier to write on if you like adding a handwritten note. If you're not sure, I'll recommend one for your photo.

### What card formats do you offer?

Two 5×7 formats. A folded card is printed on 10×7 paper and folded in half into a 5×7 card, with room for a message or photos inside. A flat card is a single 5×7 card printed on both sides — great for photo cards, with a design or message on the back — and can have rounded corners for a softer, finished look.

### Can you design corporate Christmas cards, not just family cards?

Yes — corporate and business holiday cards are just as common as family photo cards. I design them around your logo and brand colors, can print each card with the recipient's name, and can match the envelopes to your brand. Real estate agents, insurance agents, and other businesses use them to thank clients every year, and I can address and mail the whole list for you.

### How many photos can I include?

Most designs work well with one to three photos, though layouts can be adjusted to fit more. A folded card has room for extra photos inside, too.

### Can I add a custom message inside the card?

Yes. A folded card has two inside pages for your own message, a family update, or a favorite verse, designed to match the front.

### Can you put our dog or cat on the card?

Of course — pets are part of the family. They can be the star of the card or pose with everyone else.

### What styles of Christmas cards can you design?

Anything from minimalist and modern to vintage, rustic kraft, elegant gold foil, or a funny photo card. If you'd like a non-denominational greeting, a “Happy Holidays” or “Season's Greetings” card works for everyone on your list.

### Can you do rush Christmas cards for a last-minute order?

Yes — rush printing is available. Orders after November 27 aren't guaranteed to arrive before Christmas, so tell me your deadline and I'll check current print times and quote the rush. Booking early is still the best way to get your first choice of finishes.

### What if I need to reprint or add addresses later?

Reprints and small additions are usually straightforward as long as it's within the same print run window — just let me know as early as possible.

### Can you address and mail my Christmas cards?

Yes. Send me your mailing list and I'll address every envelope, add postage, and drop the whole batch off at the post office. Addressing and mailing are quoted per job, separately from card design.

### Do you offer wax seals for Christmas cards?

Yes — each seal is poured and pressed by hand, so every one is unique. Choose one color or two-tone in any color combination, with your initials or monogram — or a Christmas-themed stamp. Wax seals are quoted per job.

### Can you make personalized gift tags from Santa?

Yes — custom “From Santa” gift tags personalized with each child's name, designed to match your cards or in their own North Pole style. They're their own product, so you can order them with or without Christmas cards. They're quoted per job.

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