Western, Native American and Southwestern Christmas Card Guide

Elle Bradcliff
With the tradition of exchanging Christmas cards fading fast with every postage increase and ecard sent, each card your family and friends receive are more special than ever. Choosing a card that represents you and your sense of style gives your loved ones tangible memories of you for years to come, even if you can't be with them on Christmas Day.

There is a magical aura that pulls some hearts west-southwest. It's a sense of adventure and wildness that doesn't exist in the east. The memories of a time long ago when a buffalo herd could be hundreds of miles wide and the earth seemed to speak to those willing to listen. When a man was strong and earned his livelihood through the sweat of his brow and skill of his horsemanship or bow. Whether you love the southwest, the wild west, Native American culture or the great outdoors, its easier than ever to find the perfect Christmas cards to reflect your love of a time and place beyond the average human experience.

Painted Arrow Gifts
This website for all items Western, Native American, and patriotic features a wide variety of boxed Christmas cards among other items. Owned by a Native American artist of the Cheyenne tribe, he accepts credit cards and checks. This retailer ships from the USA.

The Painted Arrow Cowboy Collection consists of artwork celebrating the old wild west as well as the rugged outdoors lifestyle, horses and friendship. They include both spiritual/nondenominational, secular, humorous and Christian verses.

The Painted Arrow Native American Collection highlights beautiful artwork, and include such themes as teepees, horses, Kokopelli, wolves and more. They include both spiritual/nondenominational, secular and Christian verses.

Shadow West
Shadow West specializes in stunning western themed photography coupled with timeless words of wisdom and inspiration. They offer three styles of cards in their Christmas Collection: A snowy Christmas cabin, a cowboy walking his horse and dog in the snow, and a herd of wild horses running in the snow. An example of the text on the front is "The three essentials to happiness are something to do, something to hope for and someone to love." while the inside all simply say "Merry Christmas." They also offer blank cards if you'd rather write your own holiday greeting. Available in single design and mixed boxes. They accept credit cards and ship from the USA.

My Expression
For traditional style artwork and extremely low prices, we like My Expression. Fun and light hearted designs include Cowboy boots with Christmas lights, the state of Texas, Longhorn cattle and even a cowboy boot stocking. Inner verses include terms such as holiday and are not religious. They accept credit cards and ship from the USA.

Leanin' Tree
Leanin' Tree offers a nice assortment of western style cards, featuring mostly old fashioned original artwork reminiscent of Norman Rockwell with a few excellent photographs. All artwork is created by talented independent artists. Designs include cowboys, horses, barns, snowy western landscapes and old western towns. Cards include verses that are both spiritual and secular as well as blank cards. Items can be personalized. They accept credit cards and ship from the USA.

Stone House Collection
For Southwestern cards with a sense of humor, be sure to visit Stone House Collection based in Arizona. With a melting snowman, cactus Christmas tree and Santa getting lost in Texas with his cowboy-hat-wearing-reindeer, these cartoon style cards are as cute as can be. They offer both personalized cards and envelopes, to keep hand cramps to a minimum. You can even scan your signature and have it printed at the bottom of your cards! Inside verses are secular. They accept credit cards and ship from the USA.

No matter where you live, the spirit of the west is strong and alluring. Its easier than ever to share this amazing environment with family and friends during the holidays with thoughtful cards especially from you. Merry Christmas!

Published by Elle Bradcliff

An internet entrepreneur since 1997, I've been working from home since the days of dial up modems on my old 486. Now a single work-at-home, stay-at-home mom to two little ones, I'm still a voracious reader,...  View profile

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