Create a Christmas Themed Postcard

Looking for a fun and easy Christmas craft project? Learn to design and create beautiful custom postcards for the festive season! This free class will guide you through a simple process to make personalized greetings for family and friends.

In this workshop, you'll build a Christmas postcard from scratch, starting with inspiration, sketches, and a vibrant color palette. We'll use the power of Adobe Illustrator (free trial available!) to design a print-ready file – perfect for printing and adding your personal message.

You'll master essential Illustrator skills, including:

• Shape tools: Learn to create interesting and unique shapes for your design.
• Color guide & color swatches: Discover practical tips for choosing the perfect Christmas colors using Adobe Color.
• Pen tool: Refine your designs with precise lines and curves.
• Clipping masks: Add depth and visual interest to your postcards.
• Sketching & digital creation: Understand my process for translating ideas into digital art.

What you'll learn in this free class:

• Create custom postcards for print: Design unique greetings that stand out.
• Practical color selection: Master Adobe Color to choose the best Christmas color schemes.
• Design inspiration: Find creative ideas for your Christmas postcard design.
• Sketching & digital workflow: Learn how to move from concept to finished product.
• Finalizing & exporting for print: Prepare your design for professional printing.

All you need is Adobe Illustrator (a free trial is available – CC or other versions work too!). Get ready to create stunning holiday cards and spread festive cheer!