A holiday card becomes easier to revise when the paper, decorations, message, and sparkle live on separate layers. This Christmas Procreate tutorial builds a simple card composition with the current Christmas Procreate Brushes Bundle, then shows how to keep the design printable and readable.

The product catalogue lists 173 Christmas stamps and brushes, 44 hand-drawn washi tape brushes, five glitter papers, two photo frames, four Christmas photo frames in PNG and AI format, five chalkboards, and an installation guide. Confirm current included files on the product page before starting.

What you need

  • Procreate on iPad and an Apple Pencil if you want pressure-sensitive marks.
  • A card size that matches your printer or delivery format.
  • The Christmas bundle, or any comparable stamps, paper, and lettering tools.
  • Optional sparkle brushes and the free Chalkboard Artist’s Toolkit.

If you need help with the download, follow the Procreate brush installation guide first.

Step 1: Create a card canvas

Create a portrait or landscape document based on the final card. As a suggested starting point, a 3:4 canvas such as 1,800 × 2,400 pixels at 300 DPI can work for a small print study, but use the printer’s exact size, bleed, and colour requirements when available.

Set up layers named Paper, Decor, Washi, Lettering, and Sparkle. Add a Guide layer if you need margins or a centre line; hide it before export.

Step 2: Choose a quiet background

Use a cream, muted red, deep green, or chalkboard surface. If the bundle’s paper or chalkboard files suit the format, place one on the Paper layer and keep it at full size. Leave enough contrast for the greeting to remain readable.

Do not add glitter before checking the background value. Sparkle cannot rescue a message that disappears into the paper.

Step 3: Build the main decoration

On the Decor layer, place a wreath, tree, bauble group, floral motif, or another central shape from the bundle. Use a new layer for each major stamp while experimenting. Transform, rotate, and recolour the elements to create a composition rather than a single untouched stamp.

Leave a clear area for the greeting. View the card at the size it will be printed or shared, not only zoomed in on the iPad.

Step 4: Add washi tape and supporting shapes

Use the 44 listed washi tape brushes to anchor corners, frames, or small notes. Keep the strips aligned with the card’s structure and vary the lengths. A little overlap can suggest a scrapbook feel, but repeated tape at equal angles quickly becomes a pattern.

If you add a shadow, paint it on a separate layer at a suggested low opacity. Check that the shadow does not muddy the paper.

Step 5: Add the message

Create the greeting on its own Lettering layer. Use a liner, chalk brush, or a text tool depending on the style. Keep the phrase short and test readability at the final output size. A decorative border should not compete with the words.

The free Chalkboard Artist’s Toolkit is a relevant option for hand-lettered chalkboard work, but built-in Procreate brushes can work just as well for a simple message.

Step 6: Add controlled sparkle and export

Place sparkle on the top layer only where light would naturally catch: around a star, ornament, border, or snow highlight. The Glitter Procreate Brushes are optional. Reduce the layer opacity if the effect overwhelms the message.

Hide guides, inspect the edges, and export the file type required by your printer or recipient. Save the layered Procreate file separately in case you need to change the wording or palette.

Common mistakes

  • Designing at a size that does not match the final card.
  • Letting decorative stamps cover the message area.
  • Using one layer for every element, which makes revision difficult.
  • Applying glitter across the whole card instead of using it as an accent.
  • Assuming a digital preview proves print colour; make a proof when colour accuracy matters.

FAQ

What canvas size should I use for a Christmas card in Procreate?

Use the printer’s physical dimensions, bleed, and DPI requirements. If you have no specification, a 3:4 document at a print-oriented resolution is a reasonable starting study, but confirm before production.

What is included in the Christmas Procreate Brushes Bundle?

The current catalogue lists 173 Christmas stamps and brushes, 44 washi tape brushes, paper and frame bonuses, five chalkboards, and installation and brush-setting instructions. Verify the live product page for the current contents.

Do I need Procreate to use every file?

The brushset requires Procreate on iPad. Bonus PNG and AI files may require compatible software; check the product requirements and the software you plan to use.

Can I sell cards made with the Christmas resources?

DigiKitPro’s current terms permit personal and commercial artwork unless a product page states otherwise. They prohibit reselling or redistributing the brush, paper, or source files. Read the Terms of Service before selling templates or editable assets.

How do I install the Christmas brushes?

Extract the ZIP in Files, then import the `.brushset` through Procreate’s Brushes panel using Import from Files. The installation guide has the full process.

Sources and update note

Keep the message readable, the layers editable, and the sparkle intentional. A seasonal card is finished when the recipient notices the greeting before the brush pack.