Printable Christmas Card Template with Gingerbread and Sweets
Store-bought boxed cards rarely say anything personal. This printable Christmas card template lets you add your own message, family name and sign-off in Canva, then print as many copies as you need. It is an instant download, a PDF with your Canva link, so you can make cards the same day you decide to send them.
The design features gingerbread, candy and a snowman in a cheerful, whimsical style, sized 5x7.
A playful card for family, teachers and neighbors
The gingerbread and sweets illustration has a warm, homemade feel that suits the people you send lots of cards to: teachers, coaches, neighbors, coworkers and extended family. Kids can help choose the wording, and you can keep one version general and save a second copy with a longer note for close relatives. All text and colors are editable, so the card can be as simple or as personal as you like.
Printing your Christmas cards
Edit with a free Canva account, then download a print-ready PDF. A 5x7 card fits a standard A7 envelope, and a matte cardstock around 80 to 110 lb gives it a proper card feel. Print at home for a small batch or take the file to a print shop for a larger run. The how to print guide has more on paper and settings.
Sending the card digitally
Not everyone on your list needs a paper card. Export the finished design as a JPG and send it by text, email or a family group chat. It is a simple way to reach friends who live abroad or relatives you only have a phone number for, using the same design as the printed cards.
Printable Christmas cards questions
When should I mail Christmas cards?
Aim to mail them in the first two weeks of December. Cards going overseas need extra time.
Can I edit the message inside Canva?
Yes, every word is editable with a free Canva account. The Canva editing guide shows how.
Is there a matching Christmas invitation?
The gingerbread Christmas dinner invitation in our Christmas invitations collection uses the same cookie theme.
Will a printed card be shipped to me?
No, this is a digital download only. You print it yourself or at a print shop.