Simple & Minimalist
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Simple & Minimalist Christmas Cards Offered Through Minted

Looking for elegant and simple Christmas cards this year? Look no further! Here at Minted, we have a beautiful assortment of minimalist Christmas cards that will make your featured photo the star of the show. Whether you are looking for a single photo or multi-photo design, we have the perfect, exclusive creation to suit your style this holiday season. All Christmas card designs are created by our community of independent designers and are only available at Minted. Here are a few reasons to consider a minimalist approach to holiday planning this 2020:

• Less is more: It is never a good idea to over-design your invitation or greeting. Shopping through the Minted simple holiday cards is an easy way to avoid this. Especially when you are putting photos with your family on your holiday card, you want to keep things clean and uncluttered on your card.
• Holiday Cards Everyone Can Agree On: Choosing your family holiday card can be a long and stressful process, especially with how many options are available out there. We know it can be hard to find designs that your entire family agrees on. The Minted simple holiday cards are a perfect solution for finding your chic invite.
• Timeless Designs: When it comes to the holiday season, several things can be overdone due to all of the excitement in the air. If you are the type of person who likes to remain grounded and simple, the minimalist design route is your path. Year after year, trends go in and out of fashion. Choosing a more simple card will make your family memory timeless.
• Make The Holiday Season Look Effortless: Even though the holiday season is a stressful time for almost everyone, there is no reason to make it look like you are suffering. The clean and simple holiday cards from Minted give off an effortless look.
• Stand Out Of The Stack: Year after year you have probably received several different styles of holiday cards and family photos that all carry some combination of red and green. With the simple Christmas cards at Minted, avoid the stereotypical card and go with a more chic look.

History of Minimalism

The Minimalism movement was prompted shortly after World War II through mediums like visual art and music. Derived from the Modernism movement, Minimalism began through the act of subtracting the unnecessary. Early on, the public found a desire for the purity and honesty that was seen in Minimalist art. They appreciated how the objects depicted in the pieces of art weren’t representing any greater metaphors, they were just objects. Quickly the movement caught on and grew to be one of the most well-known and well-liked techniques of modern art. Some of the most characterizable techniques of the Minimalism movement include small or large geometric figures and monochromatic color palettes. Since the start of the Minimalism movement, the simple art style has developed into a modern technique still appreciated and practiced today. Inspired by radical simplicity, several people have begun to live their life much like the art pieces: free of clutter and unnecessary objects. With this, the Minimalism movement grew into an admired aesthetic which is now seen in our collection of these holiday cards.

Minimalist Holiday Card Themes To Consider

• Large Words: Several designs in the Minted simple holiday card collection focus on large words that cover the page. This is an elegant and clean way to wish joy and cheer among your family and friends. Large words give a modern taste to the simple and minimalist cards. They also provide a clean design to pair perfectly with your family photo. Large word-focused cards also allow you to opt for a non-photo card if you prefer. A couple of Minted designs that feature large word include stylistic displays of: “Merry,” “Joy,” “Frost,” “Joyful,” and “Very Merry.”
• Small Words: Another classic simple and minimalist design for holiday cards is enlarging your photo and putting your captions into a smaller font. This is the kind of correspondence to use if you want more attention on your photo rather than the message.
• Large Symbol: Steering away from words, you can also choose designs that cover your card with a large symbol or drawing. One of the most common symbols to have on your holiday card is that of a Christmas tree. You can never go wrong with a dainty simple tree design on top of your family picture. In addition to fir or pine trees, great design examples of other symbols include anything holiday season-themed. Snowflakes, Christmas lights, and peace signs are perfect examples.
• Clean Borders: A common trend seen in the Minted simple Christmas cards collection is very clean cut borders. Borders are an easy way to automatically make your greeting card look more elegant. Think of how a nice frame and matting compliment a piece of wall art. Having a border along the corners of your holiday card can make the presentation look and feel more professional.
• Changing Fonts: Switching between different fonts is a classic way to bring a unique yet clean finish to your card design. We just wouldn’t recommend using more than three font styles. Changing fonts is a common technique used to separate messages on your card. For example, often there will be a season greeting in one font, and then a family name in another font. This brings a chic and effortless style to your family holiday cards while at the same time staying simple.

How to Choose a Simple Holiday Card Caption

• Keep It Short And Sweet: When choosing your caption for this year's holiday card, make sure to make it meaningful, but not too long. Sending long seasons greetings will crowd your card and disrupt the simple and minimalist design. If you wanted to include a longer message or year-in-review summary, you could always include a printed insert along with your card. Everything important can be said in just a couple of thoughtful words like: “Merry,” “Merry Wishes,” “Frost,” “Joy,” “Peace,” and “Rejoice.”
• Make It Thoughtful: While creating your card, it is also important to keep things very thoughtful and true to your family. You don’t want to use dishonest or ingenuine language. Use phrases or words that have meaning to your family. You will be sending these holiday cards to people who know you best. Make thoughtful decisions when choosing your stationery to make sure it reflects accurately on you and your family. If sending seasonal greetings for the first time, read through our list of who to mail Christmas cards to.

How To Take A Photo For Minimalist Christmas Cards

• One Photo vs. Several Photos: Before you take your family photos, you should look through the different simple holiday card options at Minted, and choose whether you want a design with a single photo or a series. Single photos are generally easier, as all you need is one good snapshot of your family all together. It also makes your invite cleaner and less cluttered. Having a series of photos allows for a bit more creativity with the layout of your card. You can incorporate both serious and silly photos rather than having to choose just one.
• What To Theme Your Photo: Like all holiday family photos, it can be helpful to look through the example stationary on Minted.com to see what kind of style and theme you want this year. This will help decide on what creative direction you want to take your annual holiday photo. Choosing your theme beforehand will help you decide on colors and backdrops present in your photo. Taking your family photo before preliminary planning can result in the wrong color scheme for the card you were looking forward to.
• What To Wear In Your Photo: When going for a more simple look, you do not want to stress about the apparel in the photo. Matching head to toe with your family members will make your photo look stereotypical. To give a more relaxed look, have your family dress in monochromatic colors. Do not buy or make anything extra. Make sure everyone is comfortable in their own clothes. Avoid clothing with logos and graphics. Lastly, make sure you are dressed correctly for the weather. It is never a good idea to dress in swimsuits when you are in the snow, or heavy winter jackets when you are at the beach.
• Where To Take Your Photo: For the most simple and clean finish, we recommend choosing a monochromatic background. You can never go wrong with posing in front of a white backdrop. You will also want to make sure there are no other objects in the photo like signs, lights, or clutter that may draw the attention away from the primary photo subjects. Review our full post on our best DIY tips for taking family photos.
• How To Pose For Your Simple Holiday Card Photo: The most important tip to keep in mind is to keep things as natural as possible. We know, this can be quite difficult when a camera is pointed at you, but when done correctly, beautiful things happen! A natural photo is a perfect way to show how much you and your family love each other. Try to avoid flashing fake smiles, and encourage genuine laughter. You guys love each other, so let it show! Embrace your significant other or your kids, and express your gratitude.