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Are you about to be addressing Christmas cards? I've got the BEST template for you to use to make both your recipient's address and return address lines absolutely PERFECT. This one is fool-proof and also fun to use when addressing Christmas cards or any envelope, for that matter. Download your envelope size below.

This free printable template for addressing Christmas cards is about to be a game changer in your life. I have enjoyed it immensely, as have many of you who have written letting me know your love of this thing!

Printable Template for Addressing Christmas Cards

The straight-line struggle is real. Without this template, most of my addressing looks like The Price is Right's  yodeling Cliff Hanger game...at a complete angle! See how easy these things are to use below.

Template Basics

• First, I have this template available in seven different envelope sizes. I used the most popular envelope sizes and made specific sized templates for each one. If your envelope size isn't listed, use the number closest to it and center it over your envelope.
• Be sure to print your template onto letter-sized cardstock. Regular paper is too thin for a stencil or template of this nature.
• The above image shows what your template will look like once you cut it out of the cardstock you printed onto. You'll need to cut out the grey boxes (I'll show you how below). If you have a stamp or sticker for your return address, you can skip cutting out the boxes in that corner.
• The center line is for those of you who prefer a centered address on envelopes. Personally, I am a left-justified addresser, but it's total preference. If you like to center everything, that line is for you to help you line everything up.

• As I mentioned earlier, you'll need to remove all of the grey boxes (those will be your writing lines).
• Use a crafting knife and a cutting board or self-healing craft mat to cut out your boxes from the template (as pictured above). 
• Grab a good craft knife here on Amazon. 
• Grab a small, self-healing cutting mat for crafting here on Amazon. 
• Once you've removed all of your grey boxes, your template is ready to use.

• Line up your template on top of your envelope (I'm using the A6 template on the A6 envelope pictured above). The templates will be just a bit smaller than your envelope, enabling you to see that they're in line.
• You can write your addresses through the open boxes (as pictured above). I often use an all-caps print, which works well with these templates. However, if your print is not all caps and you're worried about fall letters (letters that go below that base line, i.e.: g, j, p, q, and y), you can write the top part of the letter, remove the template, then complete the "fall" part of the letter. Put the template back in place and continue writing.
• If you prefer, you can use the template to lightly trace out lines with an erasable writing implement. Remove the template. Then address your envelope with a non-erasable pen. Then erase your lines. 
• Just a side note: I love these Pilot G2 Pens for addressing envelopes...especially in festive colors! 

Envelope Sizes

In case you already have your envelopes on hand and aren't sure what size they are, the following are the sizes of envelopes for the templates I have available for free download.

• A1 Envelopes - 3 5/8" x 5 1/8"
• A2 Envelopes - 4 3/8" x 5 3/4"
• A6 Envelopes - 4 3/4" x 6 1/2"
• A7 Envelopes - 5 1/4" x 7 1/4"
• A8 Envelopes - 5 1/2" x 8 1/8"
• A9 Envelopes - 5 3/4" x 8 3/4"
• A10 Envelopes - 6" x 9 1/2"

Download Your Envelope Templates Below:

• Download the A1 Envelope Addressing Template
• Download the A2 Envelope Addressing Template
• Download the A6 Envelope Addressing Template
• Download the A7 Envelope Addressing Template
• Download the A8 Envelope Addressing Template
• Download the A9 Envelope Addressing Template
• Download the A10 Envelope Addressing Template
• Or, if you prefer, you can download all of these envelope templates here in Dropbox.
• And, if you're a Google Drive user, they're available in a folder here.

Needing Free Printable Christmas Cards?

Designing Christmas cards is my favorite, y'all. And I have quite a few that you may enjoy this season (all fit size A6 envelopes, so be sure to download that template).

• The above pictured free printable Merry Christmas Car Card is actually housed over on my greeting card blog, Print Pretty Cards. It's been a big hit!
• Over on that blog, I also have these new free printable Gnome Christmas Cards. They're whimsical and fun!
• I also have these free printable Nutcracker Christmas Cards over here on I Should Be Mopping the Floor. They're some of my favorite designs. 
• My free printable Season's Greetings Christmas Cards have two background options for you (one is an ink saver, too!).
• And these free printable cards from Hanna Nilsson Designs have cute Christmas wreaths on the fronts of each one.

Happy Envelope Addressing Season!