I started with a photo from my camera roll and expected to spend ages fiddling with it, but the whole thing was surprisingly quick. I tried two styles, moved the text a little, wrote the message on the back and added my sister's address. The preview made it really clear what would be printed. She sent me a photo when it arrived and it looked better than it did on my phone.
Christmas Cards for Family
Make Christmas for Family with a photo, a shared memory or an inside joke. Choose a design below, add your own message, and preview the front and back.
- Free design · $6.49 print & post
- Printed and mailed for you
- No signup to start
Personal artwork
You know them. Make a card that shows it.
A favorite pet. A shared adventure. An inside joke. Bring it into the artwork—not just the message.
Turn real moments
into something special.

Maya's friend started from Make a Wish, added a photo of her dachshund and one instruction, and ended up with a birthday card only Maya would get.

No photo needed. One line about how he really is became a birthday card made for him.


“Make her dachshund the birthday baker. Keep this painted style.”
“He treats making coffee like a science experiment.”
More personal than picking a card.
Most Christmas cards are the same card. Make yours the one they keep: turn the family photo, the dog in antlers or the tradition only your house has into festive artwork, or rework a design you love with a detail that's theirs. Add your message on the back, and we print and mail each postcard, so something personal arrives with the rest of the holiday mail.
How it works
We print and mail it (almost) worldwide.
- 1. UPLOAD

Photo, template or idea.
- 2. CREATE

Transform, edit, add a little magic.
- 3. WE PRINT

Add a personal message.
- 4. WE MAIL

We handle the physical part.
Message ideas for Christmas Cards for Family
“Merry Christmas! Wishing you a cozy, happy holiday.”
“Thinking of you this Christmas and so glad you're in our lives.”
“May your tree be lit, your table full and your day extra merry.”
“Another year, another card. We hope your holidays are wonderful.”
“Sending Christmas love from our house to yours.”
What senders say
Feedback about Snailmail, with relevant postcard experiences first.
Postcards in the wild
Made one on my phone while waiting for a train. Uploaded a holiday photo, used one of the suggested previews or whatever, changed the headline and then wrote the msg. I liked that I didn't have to create an account before I knew I actually wanted the card. Checkout could be easier.
I used atemplate because I had absolutely 0 design ideas. Swapped in my own picture, changed two words and was done. My friend kept it on her fridge which is probably the best review I can give.
I thought the AI bit would be gimmicky but it gave me a really good looking card! Loved it, and I am anti AI usually… but this was a pretty good use of it I think.
Was happy with the result.
Used it to say “thank you” after a weekend with friendls. I chose the flower design, edited the text. Pretty cool with my own handwriting !!!
Sent a baby card to friends abroad. It arrived in time, thank you!
Life saver to be able to import 20 contacts:D I sent one to all of my friends for Thanksgiving. No idea it it will arrive, yet but I certainly hope so ;)
I sent the same postcard to four people from a trip. Adding the extra addresses was much easier than recreating the card each time. That was good. I wish there were more designs to choose from for trips, tho.
I made a congratulations card for my NIECE. I put her fav toy in there as a reference. HOW DID YOU MAKE HER AN ASTRONAUT?! :D : D :D
I did the entire thing one-handed on my phone while holding a baby, so points for that. Also cool that I could add a video. Didnt do that but will think of a good occasion!
I was skeptical because most personalized-card sites look so cheap, but thought I’ll try this one for its cool designs. Likes the AI stuff as well. Crazy stuff really.
Good to know
Keep it warm and specific: a favorite moment from the year, then a wish for theirs. Two or three sentences is plenty.
Printing takes 2–3 working days, then it goes in the post. Typical arrival after you order: United Kingdom 4–8 working days, Germany 6–10 working days, Sweden 6–10 working days, United States 9–13 working days. Other countries: it depends on the local post. We can't promise a specific day, and December post is busy, so order in late November or early December, and earlier still for cards going abroad.
Yes. That's what it's made for. Add each person, or import a list by pasting it or uploading a spreadsheet. Use one message for everyone or change the words for anyone you like.
Yes. Pick your favorite family photo from the year. Upload it from your phone or computer and place it on the front. Your message goes on the back.
Yes. We mail worldwide, with a few exceptions (see our delivery page). Send to family and friends in different countries in one order.
No problem. Send them a private link from the app. They fill in their name and address, and it shows up in your address book, ready to use.
Designing the card is free. You only pay for printing and postage, per card, and you see the price before you pay. Sending more cards in one order can lower the price per card. You see the total for your whole list before you pay.









