Christmas is the perfect season for handmade designs, warm messages, and thoughtful details. While most people buy mass-produced Christmas cards, you can create truly unique, artistic, and personalized cards using a pen plotter and an automatic writing machine.
In this guide, you’ll learn:
- Why pen plotter Christmas cards are trending
- What tools you need
- A simple step-by-step drawing workflow
- How to batch-write personalized messages using iAuto Automatic Writing Machine
- Popular Christmas card design ideas
- How to save money during Christmas promotions
- A full integrated tutorial with exact steps you provided
- Let’s jump in and make the most beautiful cards you’ve ever sent.
Why Pen Plotter Christmas Cards Are So Popular
Pen plotters have made a huge comeback in the creative world, especially during the holiday season. Here’s why:
1. Real Ink, Real Lines
Unlike printed cards, plotter-drawn lines have natural imperfections, pen pressure, and ink character. Your cards instantly feel more artisanal and high-end.
2. Perfect for Minimalist and Line-Art Designs
Snowflakes, reindeer silhouettes, geometric trees—pen plotters create crisp, detailed line art effortlessly.
3. Mass Personalization Made Easy
Pairing a plotter with the iAuto Automatic Writing Machine lets you write different names or messages on each card without changing the paper. Ideal for families, businesses, creators, and studios.
4. Fun, Relaxing, and Creative
Watching your artwork take shape line by line is simply magical—especially when drawing Christmas themes.
Materials You Need
Pens, Paper, and Vector Files
To start your Christmas card project, prepare:
- Blank or folded cardstock
- Gel pens, metallic pens, fineliners, or brush pens
- SVG artwork or your own vector illustration
- Inkscape (free software)
And most importantly—your pen plotter.
Recommended Devices: UUNA TEK 3.0 / iDraw H SE / iAuto
UUNA TEK 3.0 Pen Plotter
A high-performance plotter known for stability, speed, and precise line quality. Great for professionals and hobbyists who want premium results.
iDraw H SE Pen Plotter
A reliable and affordable choice for beginners and creators working from home. Smooth motion and easy setup.
iAuto Automatic Writing Machine
An enterprise-level solution for writing hundreds of personalized Christmas messages.
Features include:
- Up to 2400 letters per load
- Unlimited handwriting fonts
- Email merge + SVG batch writing
- Supports pens up to 18mm
- Perfect for mass holiday mailings
Simple Pen Plotter Workflow
Here’s the basic flow for creating pen-drawn Christmas cards:
1. Select a Christmas Design
Choose your favorite holiday SVG artwork—snowflakes, ornaments, trees, or anything with clean line art.
2. Generate or Prepare a Vector Line Drawing
If you begin with a photo, convert it to an SVG using Inkscape. Make sure your lines are clean and ready for plotting.
3. Set Up Your Plotter
Place your card on the UUNA TEK 3.0 or iDraw H SE, insert your pen, adjust the design size in software, and start drawing.
Integrated Full Tutorial (Your Steps Included Smoothly)
To help you create a perfectly aligned and professionally finished Christmas card, follow the detailed tutorial below.
Before you begin plotting, make sure you have installed the correct Inkscape extension for your machine — this step is essential for the rest of the tutorial to work. If you are using an iDraw device, you must first install the iDraw Extension. You can follow our full guide here: How to Install User Extension for Inkscape | iDraw Tools. If you are using the UUNA TEK 3.0 Pen Plotter, please install the corresponding U3 Extension by following this tutorial: How to Install the UUNA TEK 3.0 Pen Plotter Extension for Inkscape (Step-by-Step Guide). Make sure to complete the correct installation based on your machine model; otherwise, the upcoming steps may not function properly.
Step 1: Measure Your Card Size Accurately
Start by measuring the actual dimensions of your greeting card.
For example:
Card length: 17 cm
Card width: 11.5 cm
In Inkscape, create a new background document using these exact dimensions. This ensures that your artwork fits the card layout precisely.
Step 2: Import an SVG File into Inkscape
Choose an SVG Christmas illustration you like（How to Convert a Photo Into SVG and Draw It with a Pen Plotter）. Then:
- Import it into Inkscape.
- Adjust the size to match your card layout.
- If your card has a fold in the center (as mine does), keep the drawing height within 8.5 cm so it doesn’t overlap the crease.
- Use Object > Transform > Scale for accurate resizing.
Step 3: Plot the Artwork with UUNA TEK 3.0 or iDraw H SE
Now place your card onto the UUNA TEK 3.0 Pen Plotter or iDraw H SE Pen Plotter.
Install your pen, then in Inkscape:
- Go to Extensions > U3 Control
- Click Apply
Your pen plotter will begin drawing the artwork on the card.
Once completed, you’ll have beautifully rendered line art on the top half of your card.
Step 4: Use iAuto to Add Personalized Messages
Next, we’ll write personalized names and messages on the lower half of the card using iAuto Automatic Writing Machine.
The best part?
iAuto can write different messages for different people, without changing the paper between cards.
Start by preparing a simple table:
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| Name | Message |
Each row will correspond to one card.
Step 5: Set Up Your Canvas in iAuto Software
Open the UUNA TEK for iAuto software.
Create a new canvas with the same size as your actual card (e.g., 17 × 11.5 cm).
Step 6: Insert and Bind Text Boxes
Insert two text boxes:
- Text Box 1 → for the name
- Text Box 2 → for the greeting message
After inserting them:
- Bind Text Box 1 to A1
- Bind Text Box 2 to B1
This links the software to your table data.
Step 7: Upload Your Excel File
Now upload your data file:
- Go to Batch application data
- Select the third option
- Continue clicking Next three times
- Browse and select your Excel file
Next, select the text boxes to adjust:
- Fonts
- Font size
- Letter spacing
- Line spacing
- Custom handwriting styles
This is how you create a handwritten, personalized effect for each recipient.
Step 8: Write with iAuto
Place your card into the iAuto machine.
Click:
- All
- Write
iAuto will automatically write the names and messages for all your recipients—clean, elegant, and consistent.
Your Christmas card is now complete: professionally drawn artwork + personalized handwritten message.
Christmas Card Design Inspiration
Need design ideas? Here are trending styles that work beautifully with pen plotters:
Minimalist Line Art Christmas Tree
Great with metallic gold or silver pens.
Snowflake Geometry
Plotters excel at detailed symmetrical patterns.
Gift Box Outline
Simple, modern, and ideal for folded cards.
Reindeer Silhouette
Perfect for elegant, Scandinavian-style holiday cards.
Night Sky & Stars
White ink on navy card looks dramatic and magical.
Combination: Illustrated Top + Handwritten Bottom
Use your plotter for the upper illustration and iAuto for the lower message—professional and personal at the same time.
How to Save Money When Buying These Tools During Christmas
Holiday season is the perfect time to invest in creative equipment. To get the best value:
- Look for bundle offers that include pens, holders, or accessories.
- Buy early—prices usually rise in mid-December.
- Compare models based on your needs:
- UUNA TEK 3.0 Pen Plotter → best overall performance
- iDraw H SE Pen Plotter → budget-friendly and beginner-friendly
- iAuto → for bulk greeting card writing
- Sign up for UUNA TEK newsletters to receive early access discount codes.
- Check for Christmas-only promotions such as free shipping or pen set bonuses.
A small investment during holiday sales can save hours of manual work and elevate your creative output.
UUNA TEK Christmas Promotion: Unlock Free Gifts with Your Purchase
Celebrate the season with UUNA TEK’s Christmas promotion—where free gifts unlock automatically based on your order total. Spend $1,000+ to receive the Muchcute 12-pc Black Drawing Pen Set, designed for flawless performance with pen plotters and writing machines. Spend $2,000+ to unlock all gifts, including the exclusive Premium Ultra Single-Line SVG Font Pack (3 handwriting variations in TTF + SVG), optimized for iAuto and UUNA TEK devices. Physical gifts ship separately, and digital fonts arrive via email. All bonuses are available while supplies last and help you get the most from your creative machines this holiday season.
Final Thoughts
Creating Christmas cards with a pen plotter is not only fun—it allows you to make something meaningful, artistic, and personal. Whether you're a hobby artist, a small business owner, or someone preparing a large batch of holiday greetings, tools like UUNA TEK 3.0 Pen Plotter, iDraw H SE Pen Plotter, and iAuto Automatic Writing Machine make the entire process fast, precise, and beautifully professional.
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