When it comes to creating and ordering personalized Christmas cards, Shutterfly makes it easy to design cards your family and friends will love. If you’re wondering about shipping, sizes, paper types, pricing, or how the ordering process works, we’ve answered the most common questions about Shutterfly Christmas and holiday cards below.
How long does it take to get Christmas cards from Shutterfly?
Most Shutterfly Christmas cards are printed and shipped within a few business days, though production and delivery times vary based on the card style and shipping method you choose. Expedited shipping options are available if you need your holiday cards sooner.
Because production times can increase during the holiday season, it’s a good idea to order early to allow enough time for printing, delivery, and mailing.
Learn more about Shutterfly’s Shipping Times.
Can you send Christmas cards directly from Shutterfly?
Yes. With Mail for Me® Service, Shutterfly can address, stamp, and mail your Christmas cards directly to your recipients using plain white envelopes, saving you time during the busy holiday season.
If you’d rather mail them yourself, you can personalize custom envelopes with free recipient address printing before your order ships.
What size are Shutterfly holiday cards?
Shutterfly Christmas cards come in several popular sizes, including:
- 4×8
- 5×7
- 6×8
Christmas card templates are available in a variety of formats, including flat, folded, trifold, gate fold, and other premium styles. Browse designs in your preferred format to find one that fits your holiday message, photos, and personal style.
How do you make a Shutterfly Christmas card?
Creating a personalized Christmas card only takes a few steps:
- Browse the Christmas card collection and choose your favorite design.
- Select your paper type and any available trim options.
- Upload your favorite family photos.
- Personalize your holiday greeting, family name, fonts, colors, and layouts.
- Customize the back of your card with photos, text, and a free back-of-card design.
- Choose from included white envelopes or upgrade to custom envelopes, colored envelopes, pre-lined foil envelopes, or slip-in envelope liners.
- Add free recipient address printing on custom envelopes or use Mail for Me® Service with plain white envelopes.
- Review your card and place your order.
Can you customize the back of Shutterfly Christmas cards?
Yes. Shutterfly Christmas cards include free back-of-card customization. Add photos, write a family update or holiday message, and customize your back-of-card layout at no extra cost.
What paper types are available for Shutterfly Christmas cards?
Shutterfly offers several Christmas card paper types to suit different styles and preferences:
- Standard Smooth: A classic, everyday cardstock with a smooth matte finish.
- Signature Smooth: A thicker cardstock with a smooth finish for a more premium feel.
- Pearl Shimmer: A pearlescent finish that adds a subtle shimmer to photos and designs.
- Luxe Double-Thick: An ultra-thick cardstock that creates a substantial, luxury feel.
- 100% Recycled: Made with 100% recycled paper and features a smooth matte finish.
The available paper types vary by card design, so you’ll see the options for your selected card during customization.
Does Shutterfly offer foil Christmas cards?
Yes. Shutterfly offers Personalized Foil and Foil Stamped Christmas cards. Personalized Foil features raised foil on customizable details such as your family name, greeting, or other wording. Foil Stamped cards feature real foil accents pressed into the card’s artwork, with the foil color determined by the design.
Foil finishes include gold, rose gold, iridescent, silver, and red across select Christmas card designs.
How much are Shutterfly Christmas cards?
Shutterfly Christmas card prices vary based on the design, paper type, quantity, and any premium options you choose. Ordering larger quantities typically lowers the price per card, and seasonal promotions throughout the holidays can help you save even more.
Can you print Shutterfly Christmas cards at Walgreens?
No. Shutterfly Christmas cards are professionally printed and fulfilled through Shutterfly and aren’t available for Walgreens pickup.
If you need photo prints quickly, Shutterfly does offer same-day photo print pickup at Walgreens in select sizes, but Christmas cards must be ordered directly through Shutterfly.
When should you order Christmas cards?
For the best selection and plenty of time for delivery, it’s recommended to order your Christmas cards in late October or early November.
Ordering early also gives you more time to personalize your cards, address envelopes, and mail them before the holiday rush.
When do Shutterfly Christmas cards go on sale?
Holiday card promotions typically begin in October and continue throughout the holiday season. Additional savings are often available around Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and other seasonal events.
For the latest offers, check the Shutterfly website or sign up for promotional emails and texts.
Do Shutterfly Christmas cards come with envelopes?
Yes. Every Shutterfly Christmas card order includes complimentary white envelopes.
You can also upgrade to custom envelopes with coordinating holiday designs, colored envelopes, pre-lined foil envelopes, or slip-in envelope liners to complement your cards. If you’d like to save time addressing your holiday cards, you can add free recipient address printing on custom envelopes or use Mail for Me® Service with plain white envelopes.
Can I order a sample of Shutterfly Christmas cards?
Shutterfly doesn’t currently offer individual Christmas card samples. The online editor lets you preview your design before ordering so you can review your photos, text, colors, and layout before your cards are printed.
