Find The Ideal Christmas Card For You
Christmas is a time of celebration and joy, but finding the ideal Christmas cards in bulk and at the right price can sometimes be overwhelming, especially if you’re in charge of designing them for your church. When looking for the perfect design and message for your church’s cards, there are a few important things to consider. Keep reading to find out more:
Create A List Of Ideas
Before you start shopping around or approach a print fulfilment business online, sit down and create a list of ideas of what you want your Christmas cards to look and feel like. Consider factors such as the size, shape, colour scheme, imagery, and text that you’d like included. You may also want to think about any special messages or quotes that could be used in combination with the design elements. Do some research on different types of designs and come up with a broad idea of what would best fit your church’s needs, and our experienced print fulfilment team can help you narrow it down to the perfect design.
Keep It Simple
Less is often more when it comes to traditional Christmas cards. An overly complicated festive design can make it hard for people to focus on the message behind the card, so stick with a small number of distinctive shapes and colours that won’t distract from the appearance of the card and the personal message it contains. Keep in mind that there should still be enough variety within the design that it stands out from other Christmas cards on people’s fireplaces – and to give people a reason to buy their cards from the church rather than their local Sainsbury’s. Use one or two main complementary colours and textural motifs throughout the card design; this will help create a cohesive look that is pleasing on the eyes and easy to read.
Think About Your Audience
Consider who will be receiving your Christmas cards. Are you sending them out solely within your congregation, or does your recipient list include people outside of it? Thinking about the intended audience can help inform which type of design will work best; whether it needs to be printed in multiple languages or include symbols relevant to other cultures or religions should also be taken into account when creating your ideal design. Some churches choose two or three Christmas card designs, including a nonreligious festive version as well as cards that contain traditional Christian imagery and sentiments.
Choose An Appropriate Colour Scheme
You’ll want to choose colours that represent the spirit of the Christmas season – reds and greens are popular Christmas combinations, but also consider a wintry white and silver, or even blue and gold for a warm, mystical feel. You may also wish to incorporate colours that tie in with your church’s branding or visual identity, or those of a charity you’re supporting, ensuring that your cards are recognisably connected with your church community.
Include Meaningful Symbols
Christmas cards are not only about expressing joy and cheer – they are also about conveying deep spiritual meaning. Incorporating meaningful symbols into your card design can add a special touch to your festive greetings. In a bespoke Christmas card design and print service, Christian symbolism such as mangers and doves can be tastefully integrated with traditional nonreligious festive symbols like holly or snowflakes for a unique and appealing design. Whatever symbols you choose should represent the values of your church in an appropriate way so that everyone who receives your card feels connected to its message.
Choose The Right Fonts And Typography
Carefully considered fonts and typography play a huge role in conveying emotion in any Christmas card design project. Choosing fonts that represent the tone and spirit of your message is essential if you want to create a beautiful card that resonates with recipients. Make sure that any text used on the card is easy to read but also stands out from the background elements. Consider using serif fonts for formal designs or sans-serif fonts for a more modern appearance – we are happy to help you choose a font that feels right for your card. You can also use decorative fonts sparingly to add an extra special touch on the front or inside of your card.
Beautiful Bespoke Christmas Cards From Thomas Leach Colour
Thomas Leach Colour offer professionally produced bespoke Christmas cards for all church denominations, with a choice of images and messages, and incorporating your own images if required. Each card is custom-made for your community, with personal information to publicise Church services, convey seasonal greetings, and help your congregation celebrate the season.
So, if you’re already thinking about organising your Christmas cards for 2023, it’s never too early to start! Get in touch with TL Colour today to find out more about our extensive range of Christmas cards, and our end-to-end print and design service for churches.
