Those who are skipping the festivities or doing a long-distance celebration via video chat may want to add a little extra something to their holiday cards. While everyone appreciates the care and planning that goes into a good photo card, sending something with a personal touch can help everyone feel a little bit more connected to each other.We’ve rounded up our all-time favorite pretty, funny, and crafty card ideas. Each comes with easy-to-follow instructions and tutorials so crafting will be a cinch. Whichever route you go, one thing is for sure: Your beautiful handmade Christmas card is sure to do just what it’s meant to, and that’s bring a smile to your loved one’s face.

1. Leveled accordion tree card

13 Best Handmade DIY Christmas Card Ideas - DIY Christmas Card Ideas

Martha Stewart!

2. 3D folded triangle trees

13 Best Handmade DIY Christmas Card Ideas - DIY Christmas Card Ideas

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3. Embroidered tree card

13 Best Handmade DIY Christmas Card Ideas - DIY Christmas Card Ideas

 Studio Calico

4. Pop up tissue paper tree

13 Best Handmade DIY Christmas Card Ideas - DIY Christmas Card Ideas

Five Five Fabulous

5. Pop up reindeer card

13 Best Handmade DIY Christmas Card Ideas - DIY Christmas Card Ideas

Martha Stewart

6. Fabric and button Christmas trees

13 Best Handmade DIY Christmas Card Ideas - DIY Christmas Card Ideas

 Love and Lollipops

7. Ribbon Christmas trees

13 Best Handmade DIY Christmas Card Ideas - DIY Christmas Card Ideas

Mum in The Madhouse

8. Potato Stamped penguin card

13 Best Handmade DIY Christmas Card Ideas - DIY Christmas Card Ideas

Molly Moo Crafts

9. Washi tape Christmas trees

13 Best Handmade DIY Christmas Card Ideas - DIY Christmas Card Ideas

Mum in The Madhouse

10. Finger print Christmas cards

13 Best Handmade DIY Christmas Card Ideas - DIY Christmas Card Ideas

Hands On As We Grow

11. Scrapbooking paper 3D ornaments

13 Best Handmade DIY Christmas Card Ideas - DIY Christmas Card Ideas

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12. Embroidered felt Christmas trees

13 Best Handmade DIY Christmas Card Ideas - DIY Christmas Card Ideas

 Petit Elefant

13. Tree branches with button ornaments

13 Best Handmade DIY Christmas Card Ideas - DIY Christmas Card Ideas

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