These Christmas border paper printable templates are a perfect way to add festive touch to your writing projects this holiday season. They are free to download instantly (no email address required), simple to print, available in lined and unlined versions and suitable for kids and adults alike. Every sheet brings joy and Christmas cheer, making them a great way to brighten your seasonal borders and creative projects.

The collection includes 25 designs of free printables, with each design available in two versions—lined and unlined— and all formatted in easy-to-print portrait layouts.
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About the Collection
This Christmas border paper printable set includes 50 Christmas border images (in 25 designs) in a wide range of themes so you’ll always find a design that suits your needs.
All borders are optimized for a white background to achieve the best results. Some designs will work on light-colored paper, especially the simple designs in black outline, but most printable designs look best on standard white paper.
Here’s what’s included in this Christmas border paper printable set:
1. Minimalist Black Silhouette Designs
These page border designs feature elegant black images of Santa Claus riding his sleigh, a minimalist Christmas tree, and falling snowflakes. These versatile borders are perfect for writing letters, festive notes, or creating a simple free printable letter for the Christmas season.
2. Watercolor Christmas Borders
Add a splash of color to your holiday cards and festive projects with watercolor-style illustrations of:
- Baubles
- Snowmen
- Gift boxes
- Holly wreath
- Candle
- Macaron tower
- Jingle bells
These full page borders give your holiday cards and Christmas newsletter layouts a soft, beautiful finish.
3. Christmas Sweater Patterns
Inspired by cozy knitted patterns, these designs include colorful borders in red and blue and are accented with snowflakes and Santa’s sleigh. They make great printable frames for holiday cards, binder covers, or writing letters to the North Pole.
4. Plaid Christmas Borders
Classic red and green plaid designs paired with Santa’s hat for a traditional holiday look. Their bold, colorful borders make them ideal for digital papers, classroom activities, or festive borders for printable pages.
5. Other Holiday-Themed Borders
The remaining designs offer a fun mix of:
- Gingerbread cookies
- Snowflakes
- Candy canes
- Christmas trees
- Christmas lights
- Holly and berries
- Christmas doodle borders
Some borders frame all four sides, others focus on corners or top-and-bottom layouts, and some even include full background illustrations. With 25 various designs (with each design in lined and unlined versions), this set gives you an impressive selection of versatile borders for any holiday project.
Layout and Format
Each Christmas border paper printable is available in both PDF and JPG digital file formats to match your preference.
PDF File
- Requires a PDF reader such as Adobe Reader.
- Ideal for clean, sharp prints and perfectly sized borders.
- Recommended for PDF documents, classroom use, and professional-looking holiday cards.
JPG File
- Opens in any image viewer such as Paint or Photos.
- Useful if you want to insert these Christmas border templates into Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Canva, or other design tools.
There are no download limits, and you are free to save as many designs as you wish. The terms of use for these templates is strictly for personal use only. Commercial use is not allowed.
Looking for more free printable templates? Here are some that you might want to check out:
- Printable Christmas Signs (35 Wall Art, Gift Tags, Coloring Pages and Greeting Cards Designs)
- Santa Footprints Printable (6 Free Prints for Christmas)
- I Said a Prayer for You Today Printable (13 Free Designs)
- Free Printable Christmas Patterns (37 Fun & Festive Templates)
- Christmas Unicorn Coloring Pages
- Printable Christmas Calendar (15 Designs)
- Printable Floral Borders
- Temporarily Closed Signs
Free Downloadable Templates
Click on the links below each image to view, download or print the templates, either in PDF or JPG versions.
How to Download, Save, and Print the Templates
For PDF Files
- To download: Click the PDF link under the preview image. It will open in a new window. Select the download icon located in the top right corner.
- To print: Click the same PDF link. Once it opens, choose the print icon on the top right of the page and adjust your paper settings as needed.
For JPG Files
- To download: Click the JPG link under the preview. A new window will open. Right-click and select “Save Image As” to save the border in JPG format.
- To print: Save the JPG file first. Then open it with any image viewer—Paint, Photos, or similar—and print from there.
Printing Tips
These free Christmas printables can be printed on:
- Standard paper (A4 or US letter size)
- Cardstock (recommended for holiday cards, or decorations to hang on your wall or Christmas tree)
All templates are best printed on white paper.
For best results, check your printer settings before printing. Choose the correct paper size, orientation, and print quality. These printable designs are created for full-color printing but also look lovely in draft mode if you prefer a softer look.
What Can You Do With These Free Christmas Border Paper Printable Templates?
These free Christmas border printable pages are incredibly versatile and can be used across many holiday, school, family, and creative projects. Here are some cool ideas on what you can do with them:
- Writing, Letters & Stationery - Use these Christmas border paper printables for all types of holiday writing needs such as:
- Santa letters for kids
- Christmas letters to family and friends
- Holiday stationery pages for heartfelt notes
- Printable pages for journaling and creative writing
- A Merry Christmas message page with decorative borders
- Free printable letter pages for classrooms, church, or home
- School, Classroom & Educational Use - Perfect for teachers looking for holiday-themed worksheets, binder covers, or classroom activities.
- Lesson plans with colorful borders
- Classroom worksheets and December activities
- Lined pages for handwriting practice
- Printable frames for student artwork
- Festive newsletters for parents
- Holiday spelling lists or vocabulary pages
- Choir or vocal music sheets with seasonal borders
- School announcements or event handouts
- Crafts, Scrapbooking & Creative Projects - These printable border templates add a festive touch to handmade crafts.
- Holiday scrapbooking pages
- Xmas craft projects
- Creative journaling and memory books
- Printable frames for photos or artwork
- Decorative pages for holiday binders
- Collage backgrounds and craft papers
- Fun design sheets for kids’ craft tables
- Cards, Signs & Home Use - Turn the templates into useful and decorative items at home.
- Holiday cards and Christmas greeting notes
- Printable signs for Christmas parties
- Decorative Christmas paper for menus and table settings
- To-do lists or Christmas shopping lists
- Holiday countdown pages
- Festive reminders and fridge notes
- Quick printable paper for winter-themed message boards
With so many various designs and different styles, these free Christmas printables are a great way to bring Christmas cheer to any document.
























































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