15 Festive Card Designs That Will Get You Inspired for the Holiday Season

The holidays are right around the corner, and if you plan on sending out a holiday card—or creating a full suite of holiday papers (gift tags, anyone?)—now is the time to seek out an expert to help you with your festive holiday greetings. For those who may be in need of a little inspiration, we asked our editors to share a few of their favorite examples of holiday cards from scouted stationery professionals across the country. From classic red-and-green motifs to modern graphic statements, these gorgeously designed greetings will have you in a holiday frame of mind in no time. And whether you’re interested in working with someone to develop a one-of-a-kind piece or simply looking for a thoughtfully designed, high-quality paper product, you can find a talented scouted stationer in the TSG Directory.

A sweet black-and-white image and bold, colorful lettering are a perfect pairing in this piece created by The Keeping Room in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. 

Here, Grace & Paper Design in Nashville, Tennessee, delivers a modern, whimsical family card in a fresh color palette. 

Custom holiday cards don’t have to include photos, and as this winter abode by Paper Twist in Charlotte, North Carolina, shows, an illustration can be utterly charming. 

Sometimes the simplest statement says it all. The Cottage Paperie in Cincinnati, Ohio, keeps it classic with red accents and a timeless design. 

It’s hard to resist the casual playfulness of this kid-centric card by Kramer Drive in Berwyn, Pennsylvania. 

Salt & Paperie in Huntsville, Alabama, melds a wedding announcement with a holiday greeting in this lovely green-and-gold design. 

As this design by Paper Place in Austin, Texas, proves, you can make a cheerful statement with not only your card, but also with your envelope liner. 

When your new arrival makes an entrance close to the holidays, it’s an excellent opportunity to combine a holiday greeting and birth announcement. Missing Q Press in Dallas, Texas, worked with clients to create a beautiful version using their vintage press. 

Taking inspiration from holiday greetings from days of yore, this card designed by Mesh by Alex in Houston, Texas, will dress up any gift and bring joy to every recipient. 

Whether your taste is traditional or more modern, like the examples by Shindig Paperie in Fayetteville, Arkansas, shown above, you simply cannot go wrong with gold foil, a sweet photo, and great design.  

This charming design with a soft, nontraditional color scheme by Stovall Collection in Memphis, Tennessee, will undoubtedly brighten the recipient’s day. 

The gorgeous script on this envelope by Trout Designs in Sarasota, Florida, is a perfect reminder that every element of your holiday message is an opportunity to get creative. 

The fonts, the foil, the photo…this card by The Scribbler in Birmingham, Alabama, wonderfully pairs personality with sophistication. 

As these examples of custom gift tags from The Social Type in Little Rock, Arkansas, prove, personalized design can go beyond your batch of cards and with the right messaging, can add a nice touch to gifts year-round. 

As these cards by The Inviting Place in Tulsa, Oklahoma, show, you simply cannot go wrong with a classic design, luxurious paper, and festive gold foil.