Christmas cards made by little hands feel extra special. This free printable pack gives kids 20 folded cards to color and sign.
Each card has a cheerful greeting and a fun picture.
Children choose the colors, add their names, and hand the cards to family and friends. The pack is great for home, school, and holiday parties.
Let’s look at how it works.
What Is Inside the Pack
The pack has 20 card designs. Each page has two sides. The right side holds the picture to color.
The left side says “Especially made for you by…” with lines for a name and a message.
The designs include Santa, snowmen, reindeer, angels, gingerbread, bells, wreaths, and gifts.
The bold bubble letters are easy for small hands to color. The shapes are big, so even young kids can stay inside the lines.
What You Need
You do not need much to get started. Gather these simple supplies before you begin.
Crayons, colored pencils, and washable markers all work well. Glitter glue adds sparkle to stars and ornaments.
Plain white paper is fine. Cardstock makes the cards sturdier and nicer to give away. You will also need scissors if your child wants to trim the edges.
How to Print and Fold the Cards
Printing takes only a few minutes. Follow these easy steps.
Open the PDF and print the card pages you want. Use letter size paper in landscape mode.
Choose cardstock for a stronger finish. Fold each page along the dotted line down the middle.
The picture goes on the front. The message space goes inside.
The printed design is licensed for personal and classroom use only. Please do not sell, share, or host the files elsewhere.
You can link to the blog to share them with others.
Page by Page Coloring Guide
Here is a quick guide for every card. The color ideas are only suggestions. Kids can always pick their own favorites.
1. Merry Christmas: Color Santa’s suit red, the snowman’s scarf blue, the angel’s wings yellow, and the ornament gold with green waves.
2. Joy to the World (Santa): Use red for the hat, peach for the face, yellow for stars, and bright colors for the gifts.
3. Season’s Greetings: Fill the tree with green, ornaments in red and blue, the top star gold, and the presents in purple.
4. Let It Snow: Color the snowman’s hat and scarf red, his nose orange, snowflakes light blue, and the gift green.
5. Warm Winter Wishes (Reindeer): Use brown for the body and antlers, red for the scarf, gold for the bell, and yellow for stars.
6. Sweet Christmas Wishes: Color the gingerbread man light brown, add white icing wiggles, red buttons, a green bow tie, and striped candy canes.
7. Ring in the Season: Paint the bells gold or yellow, the bow red, the holly leaves green, and the berries bright red.
8. Sweet Holiday Wishes: Alternate red and white stripes on the candy canes, tie a green bow, and color the ornament blue.
9. Joy to the World (Wreath): Color the wreath leaves dark green, the berries red, the big bow gold, and the center star yellow.
10. Unwrap Some Joy: Make each gift box different, using red, blue, and green wrapping, yellow stars, and gold ribbons on top.
11. Have a Hoot This Christmas: Color the owl brown with a cream belly, a red hat, orange beak, green leaves, and a blue ornament.
12. Warm Winter Wishes (Bear): Color the bear light brown or white, the hat red, the scarf green, and the gift blue.
13. Peace and Joy: Give the angel a yellow halo, golden hair, light blue wings, a pink dress, and a bright star.
14. Shine Bright: Color the big star yellow with pink cheeks, then make the small stars orange, gold, and light blue.
15. All Aboard for Christmas: Paint the train engine red, the wheels black, the cargo car green, and the gifts in bright rainbow colors.
16. Cozy Christmas: Make the flames orange and yellow, the bricks red, the stocking green, and the wreath green with a red bow.
17. Sending Warm Hugs: Color one mitten red with a pink heart, the other blue with a white snowflake, and the bow yellow.
18. Baked With Love: Use tan and brown for the cookies, blue for the snowflake, red buttons, and a green mitten.
19. Merry and Bright: Make the ornament shiny red with gold stars and stripes, color the bow green, and the side stars yellow.
20. Welcome Christmas: Color the house cream or brown, the roof white, the door red, the wreath green, and the star gold.
How to Color Like a Pro
A few small tricks make the cards look amazing. Share these tips with your child.
Start with the lightest colors first. Yellow and pink go down before darker shades. Color in one direction to keep the strokes smooth.
Press softly at first, then add more color for a deeper shade.
Use two shades together for a rich look. Try light green with dark green on the tree.
Leave some white space on snowflakes and stars so they seem to glow. Finish the outline last with a darker crayon.
Make Coloring Time Even Better
Coloring is more fun when it becomes a full holiday activity. Play soft Christmas music while the kids work.
Add hot cocoa and a plate of cookies. Let each child choose a favorite card and tell you who it is for.
Some children love dinosaurs, even at Christmas. If your child is one of them, try these Christmas Dinosaur Coloring Pages.
They pair nicely with the cards for a longer coloring session.
Your child may want to draw their own holiday scenes after finishing a card. These Easy Christmas Drawing Ideas for Kids give simple steps for trees, stars, and snowmen.
Kids can sketch a picture on the inside of a plain card too.
Some kids enjoy coloring with clear directions. The Christmas Color By Number Worksheets are perfect for that. They build number skills while children create bright holiday pictures.
Add a Personal Message
The inside of each card is a blank canvas. Children can write a short message or draw a tiny picture. Younger kids can sign their name and add a heart.
Here are a few easy message ideas. “Merry Christmas, Grandma!” is always sweet. “Thank you for being my teacher” works well for school.
“I love you to the moon and back” melts every heart.
Writing a message also builds handwriting skills. Kids practice letters, spelling, and neat spacing without feeling like it is homework.
If your child is still learning to write, you can help with the words.
Kids feel proud when they give something they made. It teaches kindness and gratitude in a simple way. It also keeps the focus on giving rather than getting.
Fun Learning Extras for the Holidays
The holidays are a great time to mix learning with play. Short activities keep kids busy and happy during winter break.
Younger children can practice counting with the Christmas Counting Cube Pictures Printable.
Kids who love stories will enjoy the Christmas Mad Libs Printable. It brings plenty of giggles to family game night.
For a quiet moment, try the I Spy Christmas Worksheet. Children search for hidden holiday items and build focus.
If you want an active game, the Christmas Scavenger Hunt Clues send kids running around the house.
Crafts pair well with cards too. The Santa Name Craft Printable helps kids practice spelling their names.
The Christmas Wish List Template For Kids gives children a neat place to write their gift ideas.
Skills Kids Build While Coloring
Coloring may look like simple play, but it teaches a lot. Every card helps children grow in small ways.
Holding a crayon strengthens the small muscles in the hand. These muscles help with writing later.
Choosing colors builds creativity and decision making. Staying inside the lines improves focus and control.
Coloring also calms busy minds. Many kids feel relaxed after a quiet art session.
Finishing a card gives them a real sense of pride. That boost in confidence can carry over into other tasks.
Tips for Parents and Teachers
A little planning makes the activity run smoothly. Keep these ideas in mind.
Print extra copies in case of mistakes. Let kids choose their own colors without correction. Praise effort instead of perfection.
For classrooms, set up a coloring station with shared supplies. Give early finishers a second card or a bonus activity.
Store finished cards in a folder until you are ready to give them.
Add the date on the back to make a lovely keepsake. Many families save these cards for years.
Final Thoughts
These printable Christmas cards bring creativity, kindness, and cheer into your holiday season.
Twenty designs mean there is something for every child and every person on the gift list. Print a few, grab your crayons, and enjoy the festive fun together.
Happy coloring and Merry Christmas!
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