14 DIY Holiday Cards to Spread *All* the Holiday Cheer

Paige & Willow Cup of Cheer Card ($6)

All the ingredients for a delicious hot cocoa, plus knowing we're supporting a small woman-owned business? Yes, please.

Rifle Paper Co. Twelve Tribes Card ($24 for 8)

With stunning imagery and a hand-sketched aesthetic, this Hanukkah card is one everyone will remember.

George & Viv Holiday Boxed Notecard Set ($28 for 16)

A cute mix-and-match of festive notecards and envelopes brings a smile to our face, and is sure to bring one to every recipient's as well.

Papier Christmas Taxi Card ($24 for 10)

If "Silver Bells" is one of your favorite holiday tunes, this adorable urban landscape card is probably calling your name.

Hustle & Hope It's Lit Christmas Card ($6)

This cheery and colorful take on holiday cards is exactly why we love looking outside of mainstream retailers for our stationery needs.

Anthropologie Christmas At Home Boxed Card Set ($18 for 8)

...but on the other hand, stores like Anthro have a reputation for aesthetic excellence, and this boxed card set is a perfect example of why.

Metropolitan Museum of Art Hanukkah Menorah Holiday Cards ($22 for 15)

Your buying options aren't just trendy stores and independent sellers: The Met offers its own holiday cards, and we're loving this artful menorah stationery.

Rifle Paper Co. Tinsel Tree Card ($24 for 8)

Pro tip: Deck the halls with all the holiday cards you receive each year — or, all the cards you've sent in years past. This colorful pick will look great adorning your mantle.

Everglow Holiday Wish Card ($22 for 8)

Subtle and beautiful, the neutral color scheme of this card is like pampas grass in stationery form.

Jenni Bick Joyous Kwanzaa Holiday Card ($17 for 8)

This bold and modern print is just as warm as the cheer you'll be spreading with this Kwanzaa card.

minted. Woodland Wonderland Holiday Cards ($71 for 25)

We're always fans of designs that involve cute animals doing adorable things.

Solstice Holiday Card ($2)

If you're celebrating the solstice this year, this calming watercolor print showcases the spirit of the season beautifully.

Papier Starry Lights Card ($24 for 10)

Keep things light and bright with a card that'll take recipients' breath away, just like IRL Christmas lights.

Metropolitan Museum of Art Avian Holiday Cards ($22 for 15)

Another gorgeous option from the Met, this holiday design featuring birds, leaves, and a lit-up Christmas tree is for lovers of color only.

minted. Scandinavian Folk Card ($71 for 25)

If you're all about the Scandi holiday decor, we've found the perfect stationery for you and yours.

Rifle Paper Co. Hawthorne Holiday Greeting Card ($24 for 8)

Botanical, muted, and playful, this holiday card is everything you could want in an aesthetic.

Metropolitan Museum of Art Spirit of the Season Holiday Cards ($22 for 15)

Speaking of beautiful aesthetics, it doesn't get much more cottagecore than this adorable woodland card.

Paige & Willow Toast New Year Card ($5)

Cheers to this card, which is perfect for those who are excited to wrap up 2022 and move into the new year with joy.

Paper Culture Woodsy Friends Card ($50 for 50)

More about the fall vibes than the winter ones? Tell your loved ones you're thinking about them with this autumnal-inspired design that flows perfectly into December.

Snowy Owl Christmas Card ($20 for 10)

Another great winter solstice option, this breathtaking, painterly card features a snowy owl under a starry sky.

Paper Culture Fox Winter Scene Card ($13 for 10, was $26)

Frolic through the holiday season with this happy little fox-adorned holiday card.

​Christmas Card Ideas: Song Lyrics

• "December wouldn't be the same without you." — "December" by Gabrielle Aplin and Hannah Grace
• "And when I'm feeling alone, you remind me of home. Oh baby, baby, Merry Christmas." — "Christmas Tree Farm" by Taylor Swift
• "For years to come we'll always know one thing, that's the love that Christmas can bring." — "That's Christmas To Me" by Pentatonix
• "It's the most wonderful time of the year." — "It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year" by Andy Williams
• "You're all I need underneath the tree." — "Underneath The Tree" by Kelly Clarkson
• "Christmas Eve will find me where the love light gleams." — "I'll Be Home For Christmas" by Bing Crosby
• "It barely took a breath to realize we're gonna be a classic for all time." — "You Make It Feel Like Christmas" by Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton
• "You're a star in the face of the sky." — "Daniel" by Elton John
• "When you pine for the sunshine of a friendly gaze for the holidays, you can't beat home sweet home." — "(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays" by Perry Como
• "It don't feel like Christmas when you're not here." — "Don't Feel Like Christmas" by Tyler Hilton
• "Those who've seen us know that not a thing could come between us." — "Sisters" by Rosemary Clooney
• "All I want for Christmas is you." — "All I Want For Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey
• "Where there is love, I'll be there." — "I'll Be There" by The Jackson 5
• "Snow is falling all around us like our own wide world inside a globe." — "Still Can't Sleep On Christmas Eve" by We The Kingdom
• "My mood's up all because I know that the snow and the greeting cards mean it's the holidays." — "Holidays" by Josie Dunne
• "As for me there's nothing like a Christmas tree surrounded by family." — "Christmas Every Day" by David Archuleta
• "If you ever find yourself lost in the dark and you can't see, I'll be the light to guide you." — "Count On Me" by Bruno Mars
• "Break out the tinsel, unpack the lights, we're about to bring on the merry and bright." — "Favorite Time Of Year" by Carrie Underwood
• "Have yourself a merry little Christmas." — "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Frank Sinatra
• "There's nothing you can buy me, it's your hand I wanna hold." — "Hometown Christmas" by Judah & The Lion, NEEDTOBREATHE, and Switchfoot

​Christmas Card Ideas: Movie Quotes

• "I believe, I believe, it’s silly, but I believe." — Miracle on 34th Street
• "There’s a certain magic that comes with the very first snow. For when the first snow is also a Christmas snow, well, something wonderful is bound to happen." — Frosty the Snowman
• "A true selfless act always sparks another.” — Klaus
• "Just because I cannot see it, doesn’t mean I can’t believe it!" — The Nightmare Before Christmas
• "Christmas is the time to be with the people you love." — Love Actually
• "This is my family. I found it all on my own. It's little and broken... But still good." — Lilo & Stitch
• "Just because you can’t see something, doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist." — The Santa Clause
• "Merry Christmas you filthy animal." — Home Alone
• "Be kind and have courage. And all will be well." — Cinderella
• "Cheer up, dude. It’s Christmas." — The Grinch
• "That's what Christmas memories are made from, they're not planned, they're not scheduled, nobody puts them in their Blackberry, they just happen." — Deck The Halls
• "Christmas was on its way. Lovely, glorious, beautiful Christmas." — A Christmas Story
• "Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart." — The Polar Express
• "This is Christmas. The season of perpetual hope." — Home Alone
• "It's Christmas Eve and we are going to go celebrate being young and being alive." — The Holiday
• “We must face tomorrow, whatever it may hold, with determination, joy, and bravery.” — Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium
• "I want to wash my hands, my face, my hair with snow." — White Christmas
• "I could never love anyone as I love my sisters." — Little Women
• “When there is kindness, there is goodness. When there is goodness, there is magic.” — Cinderella
• "The best love is the kind that awakens the soul." — The Notebook

​Christmas Card Ideas: Quotes

• "The most important thing in the world is family and love." — John Wooden
• "In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, and the music that brings harmony." — Friedrich Nietzsche
• "From home to home, and heart to heart, from one place to another. The warmth and joy of Christmas, brings us closer to each other." — Emily Matthews
• "Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful." — Norman Vincent Peale
• "What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future.” — Agnes M. Pahro
• “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” — Dalai Lama XIV
• "Family is not an important thing. It's everything." — Michael J. Fox
• "Even in the chaos of everyday life, moments of gratitude remind us to hold onto the good things." — Brit Morin
• "At Christmas, all roads lead home.” — Marjorie Holmes
• “Remember, there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” — Scott Adams
• “The older you get, the more you realize that kindness is synonymous with happiness.” — Lionel Barrymore
• “Christmas is like candy; it slowly melts in your mouth sweetening every taste bud, making you wish it could last forever.” — Richelle Goodrich
• "The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life.” – Richard Bach
• "Christmas, my child, is love in action. Every time we love, every time we give, it’s Christmas." — Dale Evans
• "Kindness is like snow. It beautifies everything it covers.” — Kahlil Gibran
• “Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” — Mother Teresa
• “Being a family means you are a part of something very wonderful. It means you will love and be loved for the rest of your life.” — Lisa Weedn
• "Christmas is the spirit of giving without a thought of getting.” — Thomas S. Monson
• “Kindness can become its own motive. We are made kind by being kind.” — Eric Hoffer
• “There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” –C.S. Lewis

Here's How Often You Should Cut Your Hair, According To Professionals

I’ll admit it — it had been eight months since my last haircut. My hair had lost its shape, my layers were nowhere to be found, and my ends were begging for mercy. Life got busy over the last few months and I was neglecting my haircare like never before.

My hairdresser could immediately see that I was beyond due for a cut and said I needed to get more taken off than I was hoping. I was definitely disappointed — I'd been working on growing out my hair for a while now, and it just felt like my hard work had completely gone to waste. He explained that getting consistent haircuts is the key to growing out healthy and strong hair, rather than letting it grow and grow until it eventually breaks. So let's dig into the top three things you can do to avoid this scenario!

1. Just Get The Dang Haircut

Also avoiding a haircut like I was? You might want to schedule one at your nearest salon. Like my stylist said, when you wait too long between trims like I did, you risk your hair becoming heavy, dull, and lifeless. When the hair is dry or even dead, it’s nearly impossible for it to hold a curl or style, essentially collapsing on you and taking on more and more heat damage all the while. I know the pain of spending time on a blowout only for it to fall minutes later — it’s the worst.

According to Jack, getting a haircut every 10-12 weeks is the best time frame or your ends will pay the price. Between blow-drying, curling, straightening, sun, and weather, our ends get dry and start to break without the proper care. Getting consistent haircuts allows hair to bounce back, shine, and perform the way we want in a healthy way.

2. Leave-In Conditioners Are Your Friend

His top piece of advice to keep your hair looking and feeling hydrated between trims? Invest in conditioning treatments. Jack swears by the Olaplex conditioning system, specifically the No 3 Hair Perfector. Made with patented OLAPLEX Bond Building Technology™, this conditioning treatment repairs and prevents damage in as little as three minutes. No 3 promises to reduce breakage and visibly strengthen hair, so it’s the perfect assistance to keep ends fresh between cuts. Another conditioning treatments I’ve used and loved for years is the Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask, which is designed to restore moisture, elasticity, and shine to dry hair.

3. Switch Up Your Shampoos

Switching shampoos frequently is a pretty hot tip that I honestly hadn't thought of. Our hair gets used to the same products and grows tired of them, resulting in lackluster locks. Jack’s advice is to switch brands after finishing every bottle of shampoo to bring life back to your hair. Have two brands that you’re loyal to? Even switching back and forth between them after every bottle should make a big difference in your hair. I’m a huge fan of the R+Co Dallas Biotin Thickening Shampoo, which makes my hair look thick and full, as well as the Moroccanoil Hydrating Shampoo, which is so hydrating and gives so much shine.

In the end, navigating your back-and-forth relationship with haircuts often feels like a rollercoaster ride between wanting that fresh look and cringing at the receipt. Luckily, by using conditioning treatments and switching up your products,, you can keep your locks healthy, shiny, and full of life between trims. But take a newly learned lesson out of my book: don't let your ends pay the price for procrastination and just book the haircut.