Flat Christmas Cards

Personalized Flat Christmas Cards for Every Kind of Holiday Greeting

Flat Christmas cards are a classic way to share favorite photos and warm wishes with everyone on your list. With the design right on the front and back, there’s plenty of room to make your photos, family name, and Christmas greeting part of a card that’s easy to send, display, and enjoy throughout the season.

Choose from more than 1,450 designs in 4x8, 5x7, and 6x8 sizes, with something for every style, from timeless and traditional to modern, colorful, artistic, and everything in between. Whether you have one family portrait you love, several memories from the year, or a particular look in mind, you can find a flat card that brings it all together.

Why Choose Flat Photo Christmas Cards?

Flat cards keep everything you want to share right at your fingertips. Go big with one standout family portrait, create a collage filled with favorite moments, or pair your photos with a longer greeting on the back. Different Christmas card sizes give you even more ways to find a layout that works beautifully with the pictures you want to send.

They’re also Shutterfly’s most affordable Christmas card format, making flat cards a great option if you have a longer mailing list or simply want to spend a little less on your cards. And choosing a lower-priced format doesn’t mean giving up the details you love. Premium paper options, unique trims, foil, glitter, and other personalization choices can all give a flat card a little something extra. If you’re looking for more ways to save on your cards, check out our guide on how to make affordable Christmas cards.

Find a Flat Christmas Card Style You Love

With more than 1,450 designs to explore, flat Christmas cards can look completely different from one family to the next. Keep things timeless with classic Christmas colors and greenery, choose clean layouts and modern typography, or find something playful with bright colors, illustrated details, and expressive greetings.

There are plenty of photo options, too. Single-photo designs let one favorite picture shine, while multi-photo layouts give you room for family portraits, vacations, milestones, and candid moments from throughout the year. You’ll also find rustic, botanical, religious, artistic, simple, and bold designs, making it easy to find a Christmas card that fits your photos and holiday style.

Personalize the Front and Back of Your Flat Christmas Cards

The front may make the first impression, but you can make both sides of a flat Christmas card count. Add your favorite photos, family name, Christmas greeting, and personal message, then customize available colors, fonts, and layouts to bring the design together. With free back-of-card customization, you can add another photo, share a longer family update, or include more Christmas wishes at no extra cost.

Finishing touches give you even more ways to make the card yours. Choose premium paper, add a square or decorative trim, or look for select designs with foil or glitter accents for a little holiday shine. Custom envelopes and envelope liners can complement your finished cards, while free recipient address printing and Mail for Me® make it easier to get Christmas greetings to everyone on your list.

Flat Christmas Photo Card Ideas

One of the best things about flat Christmas cards is how many different ways you can use the front and back. Start with the photos and message you’re most excited to share, then find a layout that gives them the space they deserve.

• Put one favorite photo front and center. Let a family portrait, milestone picture, or candid favorite fill most of the card, with a simple Christmas greeting layered over or placed alongside it.
• Create a mini year in review. Use a multi-photo layout to bring together vacations, birthdays, celebrations, and everyday memories from throughout the year.
• Keep the front photo-focused. Let your favorite picture make the first impression, then save your family update or longer Christmas message for the back.
• Make the most of a 6x8 card. The larger size gives photos and design details more room, whether you’re featuring one image or several.
• Try a slim 4x8 layout. The elongated shape works beautifully with wide family photos, vertical portraits, stacked pictures, and creative collage designs.
• Add a little shine to a classic design. Choose a flat card with foil or glitter accents to give a favorite Christmas greeting or design detail an extra festive touch.

Need more inspiration? Check out our guides on unique Christmas card ideas and Christmas card trends for 2026.