Non-Photo
Holiday Cards

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Minted’s selection of personalized Christmas cards with no photo is consistently updated to keep our designs fresh and original. Each card is totally unique and designed by an artist from Minted’s community of independent designers. Artists literally compete with each other through online design challenges hosted by Minted for the opportunity to have their designs published and sold on our site. A percentage of the profits on each card sold goes right to the contributing artist. So, when it comes to personalized Christmas cards, no photo means no hassle for you and a big bonus for artistry!

3 REASONS TO SEND A NON-PHOTO HOLIDAY CARDS

Do Something Different: We agree that photo holiday cards can be heartwarming but why not try something new this year? Maybe this is the year to break the photo holiday card tradition and send a work of art instead. You can filter our Christmas cards online to only show designs with no images, and we have a large assortment of Minted non-photo holiday cards! Everyone may be sending the standard photo print-out this year, be different. You can always add a custom image to the back of any of our card designs. Just look at some of the artistic designs you may want to consider:

• Hand-drawn/painted: Browse through beautiful hand-drawn designs that feature colorful presents strapped to a bicycle, reindeer under a full moon, or puppies in Christmas sweaters. From cute designs to funny images and quotes, you can’t help but smile as you scan through all our submissions.
• Word art: Be wowed by the way words like “Joy”, “Noel”, and “Merry” are displayed predominantly on a card. Whether new font stylings are created or new color combinations are paired together, stylish word displays can be quite mesmerizing.
• Geometric: There is something very pleasing to the eye about simple shapes arranged in geometric patterns. Think about how the Olympic rings are merely a collection of five circles arranged in a pattern. Explore how our collection of independent artists use squares, lines, circles, and triangles, to arrange an inspiring non-photo holiday card with contemporary style.
• Abstract: They say art and beauty are in the eye of the beholder. Find the beauty in some of our non-photo designs that feature brush strokes in various colors or collections of asymmetrical shapes arranged on a colorful background.

Whether you are looking for an art-forward Christmas card, holiday card, New Year’s card, or religious Christmas card, we have plenty of options to set you on the right path!

Send an Entirely Matching Holiday Set: When you start finalizing one of our personalized Christmas cards with no photo, you will see that we make it very easy for you to add on certain matching design elements. Because we already know the artistic look of your card, we are able to present you with card backers, envelope liners, and even recipient address labeling options that all follow the same design pattern as your card. Your entire card presentation can match beautifully when you opt for Minted's non-photo Christmas card designs. This coordinated professional look can sometimes be a bit more difficult to execute when the card itself is mostly an image.

Protect Your Privacy: Some people may like to live private lives that aren't constantly on display, and sending a photo in a holiday greeting may not seem like a comfortable choice. Or, perhaps you blend family, friends, and business colleagues in your holiday correspondence and you don’t feel comfortable sending personal family images as your primary greeting to everyone on that list. Or, maybe your family simply can’t agree on a photo where everyone looks good. We get it! With Minted’s non-photo holiday cards, we take these concerns out of the equation. Pick a stylish design for the front of your card and then you can always add a more subtle image or two on the back of the card if you prefer. Minted provides a collection of design templates and ideas for the back of your card that you can personalize with text, images, and more.

HOW TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR NON-PHOTO CHRISTMAS CARDS

Choose Colors - Each holiday card design you see on our site can be viewed in numerous color arrangements. Maybe instead of a red sleigh on a white background, you would like to see a brown sleigh on a green background. Quickly view the color options in our preview plane and see how the overall look of the card changes. Of course, you can also change the color of the text displayed on the card, and in some cases, add in metallic foil to make the card sparkle. The back of the card can be customized to have a solid color or display a matching artistic pattern.

Choose Size and Shape - Our cards come in numerous sizes. Pick which one is right for you.

• Postcard - No need to include an envelope. These 4.25” x 6” flat cards are designed to have an address area on the back along with an area for a stamp to adhere to.
• Petite - While still the same size as the postcard (4.25” x 6”), our petite cards are intended to be placed in an envelope for sending. This allows you to add custom images and features to the back of the card design if you like.
• Classic - Our traditional 5” x 7” card guarantees that your card will dominate the Christmas mantle in size and style. You can opt for a flat card or a fold-over layout which then provides even extra room for detailed family updates.

Once you have the size of your holiday greeting figured out, it’s time to think about the shape. Further customize your card with unique border patterns, such as scalloped edges, curved edges, bubbled edges, and more. Each shape can really give your card a new look to help differentiate it from any other holiday cards your friends and family may receive in the mail this year.

Edit Text - Easily change the primary greeting on your holiday card design. Perhaps you prefer “Seasons Greetings” to “Happy Holidays.” You can also add in your family name to give the card a more personalized look. Opt to have a standard message printed on the inside or backside of the card. The color, length, font styling, and the size of the text can all be adjusted to match your intended look. You might want to include a line or two in your holiday message as to why you selected the card design you did!

Additional Eye-Catching Design Elements - If you are looking for a final “wow” factor for your card, we have a couple of ideas for you.

• Foil Press - Some designs feature shiny foil press elements. You can search for these designs by looking for the “real foil, see it shine” banner under each card design. Minted also allows you to add custom foil text to most all of our card designs. Some customers choose to have their family name printed in gold or silver foil over one of our beautiful non-photo designs, to give the holiday card a little extra character.
• Pearl Gloss - Give the entire card a glossy shine with this new printing technique exclusively offered through Minted. Look for “real gloss, see it shine” tags on select card designs.
• Skinny-wrap Address Labels - Add some stylish flair to your envelope with custom 7.25” x 0.625” labels that wrap around your envelope to seal it closed, while also displaying your sender address. The labels are printed in a variety of patterns and colors that can match your holiday card.