{"id":40252,"date":"2021-09-01T06:10:47","date_gmt":"2021-09-01T13:10:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/?p=40252"},"modified":"2021-09-01T08:36:20","modified_gmt":"2021-09-01T15:36:20","slug":"facebook-christmas-cover-photo-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/facebook-christmas-cover-photo-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create the Cutest Christmas Cover Photos: Ideas & Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

Red, green, a splash of silver or gold \u2014 are you starting to envision your perfect Christmas cover photo? No matter how people celebrate, one thing is almost always the same: the color palette and decorative elements of this holiday.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wherever deeply-rooted trends like these exist, there\u2019s always an opportunity to go against the flow, too. Let\u2019s look at how a classic Christmas design comes together and, then, how to put your spin on age-old traditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Reverse-engineering is a great hands-on way to learn creative processes. We\u2019ve selected two holiday designs to take apart so that you can learn how to put your own together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This brings us to our most important tool of the day: layering. Well-balanced compositions have a foreground, middleground, and background. Often, the foreground contains text, stickers, and smaller graphics, while the background contains larger objects or solid colors. Photos tend to live in the middleground and are usually framed or \u201cheld down\u201d by other objects like the aforementioned stickers and text.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Graphic Wonderland<\/b><\/h3>\n

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This eye-catching image may look complex, but it only contains a handful of elements. In the foreground, there\u2019s a lively script in stark white, which creates strong contrast with the background and ties in well with the snowflakes in the middleground. Script is the <\/span>perfect font choice<\/span><\/a> for that classic Christmas look: it brings to mind traditional cards, gift packaging, and the luxurious feel of celebration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the foreground, we also have holly boughs in rich burgundy, reminiscent of mulled wine and winter jams. The hue sticks to the color scheme but also contrasts nicely with the background. When you create your Christmas cover image, choose graphics that represent the season: ornaments, pine needles, strings of lights, and bows. Find the perfect sticker in the left-hand menu of the Picsart editor.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s take away those foreground elements and see what we\u2019re left with in the middleground: a smattering of snow. While it may look like someone took the time to carefully place each flake, this is actually an optical illusion. Just a few ready-made stickers create this effect, giving an instant touch of elegance to the design. If you want to bring your own flair to a sticker, click on the graphic you wish to edit and use the editing toolbar to shift hue, opacity, and more. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Now, we\u2019re down to the background. This design goes with solid color, but graphics and patterns work well, too. The key is maintaining good balance. If you have a lot going on in the foreground and middleground, stick to solid colors or big graphic elements in the back. If you\u2019re keeping things simple in the foreground, try a detailed graphic or image fill from the Picsart photo bank (circled in the image below). Plaid and wrapping paper prints are <\/span>great seasonal options<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

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And just like that, we\u2019ve switched out the background and re-built the design from the ground up, and the effect is drastic. By simply changing the background for one with a more rustic feel and shifting the hue of the holly and lettering, we\u2019ve created an image with the same message but an entirely different tone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Holiday Photo Opp\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

Nothing says Christmas quite like annual holiday photos, whether with family, friends, or your camera-ready pet. Include a photo, <\/span>or a collage of several<\/span><\/a>, in your Christmas cover image to give it a more personal touch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Again, layering is key to making that perfect multi-dimensional image. That said, keep in mind that photos are detailed and grab a viewer\u2019s attention. This makes it hard for text, stickers, and other graphics to compete. To achieve the right balance, go easy on intricate patterns and fonts and opt for simpler ones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll also want to frame your photo. \u201cTape\u201d your photo down with stickers at the corners or use a high-contrast background.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The pine bough and asterisk stickers are the only elements in the foreground of this image. These stickers hold down the edges of the photo, and the contrasting pastel tones of the background help the image stand out. The stickers fit right into the color scheme by picking up on two different hues from the composition.<\/span><\/p>\n

With whimsical brushstrokes and detailed stars in the background, the rest of this design does exactly what it should: it keeps things simple, letting the viewer appreciate the photo. Notice how staying in a coherent color scheme allows the photo to really shine–even up against the twinkle of the foil-effect stars. The muted mauves and brassy gold tones in the background work well with the reserved greens and neutrals of the photo, especially with <\/span>the filter that gives it a more vintage feel<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Make Your Own Holiday Magic\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

Design rules are made to be broken, and the image above is a start. It\u2019s not your traditional red-and-green Christmas look, but it transmits that holiday spirit, doesn\u2019t it?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One way to make a statement is by using unexpected fonts. As we saw earlier, Christmas designs tend to use heavy scripts, so try a more laid-back approach. Dreaming of a sleek Christmas? Experiment with bold modern fonts: no-frills letters with spacing between them. You can shift the spacing on letters by clicking on your text box and using the slider in the panel to the left of your image.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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You can also mix things up by straying from the traditional color palette. Play with jewel tones like deep blues, purples, and yellows. These hues will still feel wintery and representative of Christmas aesthetics. Avoid summery neons and warm pastels, especially those that are already associated with other holidays like Easter. Don\u2019t forget, you\u2019re the creative director, and a thoughtful, well-balanced design is always a success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, infuse your design with your own Christmas traditions. Yes, certain elements might be universally representative of the season, but there is no doubt something special about the way you celebrate. Bring that out. From the bright foil pi\u00f1atas of Mexico to England\u2019s paper Christmas crowns, elements from cultural traditions make for great graphics. Make your own using geometric elements, or choose one from the Picsart image bank.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Create at the Speed of Culture<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n

Picsart is a full ecosystem of free-to-use content, powerful tools, and creator inspiration. With a billion downloads and more than 150 million monthly active creators, Picsart is the world\u2019s largest creative platform. Picsart has collaborated with major artists and brands like BLACKPINK, the Jonas Brothers, Lizzo, Sanrio: Hello Kitty, I am a Voter, Bebe Rexha, Maroon 5, One Direction, Warner Bros. Entertainment, iHeartMedia, Cond\u00e9 Nast, and more.<\/i><\/b>\u00a0Download the app or start editing on web<\/i><\/b><\/a>\u00a0today to enhance your photos and videos with thousands of quick and easy editing tools, trendy filters, fun stickers, and brilliant backgrounds. Unleash your creativity and<\/i><\/b>\u00a0upgrade to Gold<\/i><\/b><\/a>\u00a0for premium perks!<\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Christmas is around the corner! Before you know it, you will be decorating your Christmas tree in sparkling ornaments, choosing original gifts for loved ones, wrapping them up in candy cane patterns, baking up traditional sweets, and browsing Pinterest for new cocktail recipes to wow your friends at your holiday soiree. Christmas is that special time of year when we dream of riding in Santa\u2019s sleigh, binge watch our favorite childhood Christmas movies, gather around a warm fireplace with hot cocoa, and sing along to Taylor Swift\u2019s \u201cChristmas Tree Farm.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":98,"featured_media":40253,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Facebook Christmas cover photos and ideas.","faq_show":false,"faq_enable_schema":false,"how_to_show":false,"how_to_show_on_single":false,"how_to_enable_schema":false,"how_to_is_upload":false,"faq_title":"","how_to_title":"","how_to_layout":"","how_to_cta_text":"","how_to_cta_url":"","how_to_image_alt":"","how_to_display_image":0,"faq_items":[],"how_to_steps":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[601,1673],"tags":[532,1742,1741],"class_list":["post-40252","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-design-school","category-how-tos","tag-christmas","tag-facebook-christmas-cover-photos","tag-facebook-covers","entry"],"acf":{"faq_show":false,"faq_title":"Frequently asked questions","faq_enable_schema":true,"faq_items":null,"how_to_show":false,"how_to_show_on_single":false,"how_to_title":"","how_to_layout":"default","how_to_steps":null,"how_to_enable_schema":true,"how_to_is_upload":true,"how_to_cta_text":"","how_to_cta_url":"https:\/\/picsart.com\/create\/editor","how_to_display_image":null,"how_to_image_alt":"","footer_banner_name":"Start your design in Picsart","footer_banner_link_":"\/","footer_banner_button_text_":"Get Started"},"yoast_head":"\nHow to Create the Cutest Christmas Cover Photos: Ideas & Tips - 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