Diamond painting Christmas cards are greeting cards decorated with small, sparkling rhinestones placed onto a pre-printed adhesive design. Also called diamond art Christmas cards, they combine a guided craft project with a personal greeting you can write inside and send.
You don’t need to draw the Christmas scene yourself. Match the rhinestones to the printed symbols, decorate the marked areas and add your message. It’s a festive card-making project for adults and teens aged 14+, whether you’re making a few special greetings or working through a larger Christmas card list.
Which Christmas diamond painting card kit should you choose?
Start with the number of cards you want to make, then choose the designs and interior style. Some kits have blank interiors; others have lines for your handwritten message.
For bird lovers: Festive Birds Christmas cards
The Festive Birds Diamond Art Card Kit contains twelve Christmas cards featuring colourful birds in festive winter scenes. Choose this set for someone who enjoys birds, snowy branches and seasonal nature-inspired designs.
Each folded card measures 15 × 15cm and is blank inside for your own Christmas message. The partial-drill designs use round drill beads on selected areas, leaving the surrounding printed artwork visible. The kit includes twelve envelopes, an applicator pen, wax and a sorting tray. It is beginner friendly and suitable for ages 14+.
Six different festive scenes: Snowglobe Christmas cards
The Snowglobe Christmas Diamond Art Card Kit contains six cards with six different snowglobe designs: a nutcracker soldier, snowman, gingerbread house, festive train, Santa and merry-go-round.
Each folded card measures 15 × 15cm and is blank inside. Choose this set if you enjoy variety or want to match different scenes to different recipients. Six envelopes are included.
A cosy festive theme: Gingerbread Christmas House cards
The Gingerbread Christmas House Diamond Art Card Kit contains six cards featuring a festive gingerbread house design.
The folded cards measure 15 × 15cm, with lined interiors for your messages and six envelopes included. It’s an option for someone who loves traditional Christmas baking and gingerbread imagery.
For railway enthusiasts: Christmas Flying Steam Train cards
The Christmas Flying Steam Train Diamond Art Card Kit features a flying steam train, Christmas trees and northern lights.
This six-card set is described as partial drill: rhinestones decorate selected areas while the surrounding printed artwork remains visible. Each folded card measures 15 × 15cm, with a lined interior and an envelope.
Ten snowman greetings: Christmas Snowman cards
The 10-card Christmas Snowman Diamond Painting Card Kit contains ten snowman cards measuring approximately 14 × 14cm when folded.
The interiors are blank for your own messages, and ten envelopes are supplied. Choose this set if you prefer a snowman theme and an unlined writing space.
Twelve snowman cards for a longer list
The 12-card Snowman Christmas Diamond Painting Card Kit contains twelve folded 15 × 15cm cards with lined interiors and twelve envelopes.
The main differences from the ten-card set are the quantity, folded size and lined message area. Check those details rather than choosing by the snowman theme alone.
Twelve different Christmas designs
The Assorted Christmas Diamond Painting Card Kit contains twelve different festive designs.
Each folded card measures 15 × 15cm and is blank inside, with twelve envelopes supplied. It suits a longer recipient list when you want a different design on each card.
What is included in these card kits?
The seven kits featured above list pre-printed adhesive cards, decorative drills or rhinestones, an applicator pen, wax, a sorting tray and envelopes.
Check the individual listing before ordering, particularly for card quantity, dimensions, designs and whether the interior is blank or lined. A multi-card pack does not necessarily provide a separate set of tools for every person, so check tool quantities if you are planning a group session.
How to make diamond painting Christmas cards
- Prepare your workspace. Use a clean, well-lit table. Keep food and drinks away from the adhesive and loose rhinestones.
- Check the design and symbol key. Match the labelled rhinestone packets to the printed symbols. Keep each kit’s materials together rather than assuming colour codes are interchangeable between kits.
- Uncover a small section. Peel back only enough protective film for the area you are decorating. Leave the remaining adhesive covered to protect it from dust.
- Prepare the applicator. Load the tip with the supplied wax according to the instructions. The wax helps the pen pick up rhinestones; it is not a coating to spread onto the card.
- Place the rhinestones. Pour a small quantity into the tray, pick up a rhinestone with its flat side facing down and place it onto the matching adhesive symbol. Continue through the marked areas.
- Check your finished design. Look for missed symbols and gently secure the rhinestones as directed by the kit instructions. Avoid pressing heavily across the fold.
- Add your Christmas message. Write your personal greeting inside, then check the finished card fits comfortably into its envelope.
Are diamond art Christmas cards suitable for beginners?
The featured kits are described as beginner friendly. The printed symbol guide shows where the rhinestones go, so drawing or painting experience is not required.
Choose a design you like and a quantity you can comfortably finish. A six-card pack contains fewer cards than a twelve-card pack, but the time needed for each card still depends on its detail and your pace.
These kits contain small parts and are for ages 14+. Keep loose rhinestones and tools away from younger children and pets.
How long does a card take to complete?
Several of the featured listings suggest around 30–60 minutes per card as a guide, not a guaranteed completion time. Your pace, the design and the amount of decoration affect the result.
Complete your first card before planning the whole batch. Allow extra time for writing messages, protecting the cards and arranging postage.
Can you post diamond painting Christmas cards?
Yes, with suitable packaging and the correct postage for the finished item. The raised rhinestone surface makes a decorated card different from a plain paper greeting.
Check the envelope’s fit and protect the decorated area from rubbing or pressure. Measure and weigh the complete packed card before choosing postage. An included envelope does not guarantee that the finished card qualifies for a particular postal category.
For especially delicate greetings, consider a protective outer mailer rather than forcing the card into tight packaging.
Frequently asked questions
Are diamond art Christmas cards and diamond painting Christmas cards the same?
Yes. Both names commonly describe greeting cards decorated by placing small drills or rhinestones onto a pre-printed adhesive design. You do not use liquid paint.
Do I need separate glue?
The featured kits have pre-applied adhesive areas. Follow the supplied instructions rather than adding separate glue to the design.
Are all the cards blank inside?
No. The Festive Birds, Snowglobe, ten-card Snowman and Assorted Christmas sets have blank interiors. The Gingerbread House, Flying Steam Train and twelve-card Snowman sets have lined interiors.
Can I give an unopened kit as a Christmas present?
Yes. Give the kit to someone who will enjoy making the cards, or complete the cards yourself and send them as personal greetings. If the recipient wants to make and post them before Christmas, give them enough time to enjoy the project.
Should I seal the finished cards?
Do not assume a sealant is needed. Only apply one if the kit manufacturer recommends it for the particular surface, as an unsuitable coating could affect the finish or adhesive.
Choose your next Christmas card project
Browse diamond painting card kits and choose by design, pack size and message space.
For other festive projects, explore our Christmas diamond painting gifts and decorations guide. If you also enjoy cutting, layering and printing your own greetings, see our DIY Christmas card-making guide.
