Do you guys send out holiday cards? Honestly, Ben and I never have...maybe once we have kids, we'll do them, but right now it doesn't feel all that necessary. But if we were doing holiday cards, you'd better believe I'd be DIYing my own with the help of some cute free fonts! So I've rounded up some pretty options that would be perfect for whatever project you're working on, whether it's holiday cards, gift tags, or invitations for a Christmas party!

1. Castro Script  / 2. Mountain Retreat / 3. Mountains of Christmas  / 4.  Hagin / 5. Remachine Script / 6. Janda Elegant Handwriting / 7. All Hail Julia / 8. KG Two is Better Than One / 9. Centeria Script / 10. Henny Penny  / 11. Sevillana / 12. Elsie Swash Caps

You can also find more of my favorite free fonts here and here!

Oh, and I had someone ask me for directions on how to download fonts. I use a Mac and it’s super easy. Just open the downloaded folder and double click on the .otf or .ttf file. This will open a preview box. Click the button on the bottom right corner that says “Install font.” And that’s it! I’m not as familiar with what to do for a PC, so I found a tutorial for you PC-users. Trust me, once you figure it out, you’ll be hooked. There are so many fun free fonts out there--there’s no reason you should be stuck with just the fonts that came with your computer (bo-ring!)

Are any of you designing holiday cards this year? Any other typographic projects you’ve got going on?

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1. Posted by Michelle @ A Healthy Mrs on Wednesday, December 4th, 2013
   
   Love these fonts! So pretty & festive! :)
   • Posted by Aileen on Wednesday, December 4th, 2013
     
     Thanks Michelle! I'm glad you like them!
2. Posted by Debbie on Wednesday, December 4th, 2013
   
   I am saving for a mac. When I get it I will cash in! I love the remachine script, and centeria script!
   • Posted by Aileen on Wednesday, December 4th, 2013
     
     Yay! You will love your Mac when you get it :)
3. Posted by Angel Y. on Wednesday, December 4th, 2013
   
   These are pretty fun! Adoring Mountain Retreat.
   • Posted by Aileen on Wednesday, December 4th, 2013
     
     Glad you like it! It's pretty perfect for a Christmas card...even the name!
4. Posted by Amy B on Wednesday, December 4th, 2013
   
   Cool-I love the "frosty" one!
5. Posted by Aleah and Nick on Wednesday, December 4th, 2013
   
   We'll take one of each font! Great roundup!
6. Posted by Keren // The Walkup on Sunday, December 8th, 2013
   
   Thank you for this treasure trove! I will be using the Joyous font, well…joyously!
   
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7. Posted by dafne on Tuesday, October 28th, 2014
   
   Hello!
   
   Oh I love the Mountain Retreat font <3 The link to the site or the site isn't in the air anymore. Is is possible that someone can send it to me? Thanks a lot! My email: dafne.k@outlook.com
8. Posted by Tammy on Wednesday, May 27th, 2015
   
   I am in NEED of that MOUNTAIN RETREAT font. Can anyone help???
9. Posted by Frances Ellis on Sunday, November 4th, 2018
   
   Thank you!