Midjourney v7 Tutorial: Create Unique Christmas Cards in 5 Minutes

Every year, it's the same struggle. You want to send original greetings, but you end up choosing between generic Canva cards or ugly images found on Google. Spoiler alert: with Midjourney v7, you can create Christmas cards that will literally blow everyone away — and it takes less time than finding a parking spot at the mall.

Why Midjourney v7 is a game changer for greeting cards

Honestly, I've tested quite a few image generators this year. DALL-E 3, Stable Diffusion, Ideogram... But for Christmas cards, Midjourney v7 remains unbeatable. The thing is, this version has really improved on three key points.

First, stylistic consistency. When you ask for a watercolor or vintage style, you get exactly that — not a weird mix between photo and drawing. Second, text handling has significantly improved (though we'll see it's still not perfect). And finally, festive details like snowflakes, garlands, or Christmas trees are rendered with amazing precision.

I generated about twenty cards last week for my loved ones. Total time? About 45 minutes, coffee included. Compared to the 3 hours I used to spend tinkering in Photoshop, that's a massive time saver.

Essential parameters to master

Before I throw the prompts at you, let me explain the Midjourney parameters that really make a difference for greeting cards. Because yes, a good prompt without the right settings gives mediocre results.

The --ar 5:7 parameter is crucial. It's the perfect ratio for a card to print in A5 format or postcard size. If you want something more square for Instagram, go with 4:5.

5 ready-to-use prompts for Christmas 2025

Here are my 5 favorite prompts that I'm using this year. I've tested and refined them — you can copy them directly. Just adapt the details to your taste.

Watercolor Christmas greeting card, cozy winter cabin in snowy forest, warm golden light from windows, pine trees covered in snow, soft falling snowflakes, vintage holiday illustration style, muted red and green palette, blank space at bottom for text --ar 5:7 --v 7 --style raw --q 2

Minimalist Christmas card design, single elegant golden Christmas tree made of geometric lines, deep navy blue background, subtle gold sparkles, modern scandinavian aesthetic, clean composition, luxury feeling --ar 5:7 --v 7 --style raw --s 300

Cute illustrated Christmas card, adorable cartoon reindeer with red scarf, whimsical snowy village background, children's book illustration style, soft pastel colors with pops of red, magical starry sky, heartwarming and playful mood --ar 5:7 --v 7 --q 2 --s 400

Vintage 1950s Christmas card illustration, retro Santa Claus with rosy cheeks, classic American mid-century style, nostalgic warm color palette, slightly worn paper texture, Norman Rockwell inspired, traditional holiday warmth --ar 5:7 --v 7 --style raw --s 500

Elegant Christmas still life photography, crystal ornaments and pine branches on marble surface, soft bokeh fairy lights background, luxurious holiday aesthetic, shallow depth of field, warm candlelight glow, sophisticated and refined --ar 5:7 --v 7 --style raw --q 2

Pros and cons of this method

Let's be honest: Midjourney v7 isn't perfect for everything. Here's what I've observed after dozens of generations.

How to print and share your creations

Once you have your images, several options are available. For physical printing, I recommend upscaling the image with the U1-U4 option in Midjourney, then using a service like Shutterfly or Vistaprint. The postcard format (4x6 inches) costs about $0.30 per unit.

For digital sharing, it's even simpler. Export as PNG, open Canva (free), import your image, and add your custom text. You can even create an animated version with falling snowflakes — perfect for WhatsApp or Instagram Stories.

Quick tip: if you want to send by email, keep the file size under 1MB. Use TinyPNG to compress without visible quality loss. Personally, I send my digital cards on December 23rd in the evening — late enough to be read on the 24th, early enough not to get lost in the flood on the 25th.

Frequently asked questions

Conclusion

Creating personalized Christmas cards with Midjourney v7 has never been more accessible. In 5 minutes and a few well-crafted prompts, you can impress everyone on your contact list with unique visuals they won't find anywhere else.

The hardest part, honestly? Choosing among all the beautiful images you'll generate. But hey, that's a luxury problem, right? Now it's your turn — and happy holidays in advance!