Ring in the New Year with cards that capture the excitement and fresh start of 2026! Whether you’re sending digital greetings to family across the country or creating something fun to share on social media, PicCollage makes it easy to celebrate in style. From quick templates to custom collages, we’ve got everything you need to send heartfelt New Year’s wishes.
Let’s explore all the ways you can create stunning new year’s cards in just minutes:
What’s Inside:
- Quick New Year’s Card Ideas for Everyone
- Add Magic with Effects
- Create Multi-Photo New Year’s Collages with VIP Grids
- Festive Stickers & Backgrounds
- Make a New Year’s Card
Quick New Year’s Card Ideas for Everyone
Everyone celebrates differently, so we’ve got options for every style—whether you want elegant and sophisticated or fun and playful. Choose from simple photo cards featuring your favorite moment of the year or create full collages showcasing your biggest highlights. Here’s how to make new year’s cards that feel authentic to you in just minutes.
New Year’s Templates
Browse our “New Year” template category for ready-to-use designs—just add your photos and videos. Choose from elegant countdown themes with gold accents to fun confetti-filled layouts that capture that fresh-start energy of January 1st. Each template makes your photos shine with festive touches like champagne bubbles, fireworks, and “new year, new me” vibes.
Try our Video Collages
Why settle for static when you can add movement? Our video collage templates let you combine photos and video clips to create dynamic New Year’s greetings that really capture the energy of your celebrations. Perfect for showing off your best moments from the year—maybe that epic vacation, your kid’s graduation, or just everyday joy—or capturing those midnight countdown celebrations with friends and family. The movement adds life to your greeting in a way that still photos just can’t match, making your new year’s card feel extra special and memorable.
Add Magic with Effects
Transform your photos instantly with our Magic Effects! These one-tap effects add professional festive touches to any photo in your New Year’s collage—no design skills needed.
Featured New Year’s Magic Effects:
Times Square: Transport yourself to the heart of New Year’s Eve with this iconic Times Square backdrop complete with fireworks and festive lights. Ideal for creating that big celebration energy even if you’re celebrating at home.
2026 Sparklers: Add glowing “2026” sparkler numbers to your photos for that iconic New Year’s Eve countdown feeling. Great for capturing the excitement of ringing in the new year with the people you love.
Party Glasses: Transform your crew into the ultimate party squad with fun, oversized “2026” glasses. This playful effect works wonderfully for group photos and adds instant celebration energy to any shot.
How to Use Magic Effects:
- Double-tap any photo in your collage
- Tap “Edit” from the menu
- Select “Magic Effects”
- Browse the collection
- Choose your favorite effect and watch the magic happen!
Explore the full Magic Effects collection in the app to discover even more festive touches for your designs.
Create Multi-Photo New Year’s Collages with VIP Grids
Showcase your year’s best moments with festive grid layouts that organize photos effortlessly. These multi-photo designs include decorative frames, just add your photos and the festive elements tie everything together automatically.
Choose from layouts shaped like gifts, snowflakes, lights, hearts, and more. Perfect for year-in-review collages featuring different seasons and celebrations.
Mix photo types for visual interest, combine family portraits with candid moments, vacation shots with silly selfies. The festive frames create harmony across different photo styles and seasons.
How to Find the New Festive Grids:
Option 1: From the Home Page
- On the app’s home page, tap “Grids”
- Browse through all grid options until you find the perfect New Year’s style
Option 2: After Selecting Photos
- Select your photos and videos first
- Tap the “Grid” tab on the top right
- Browse through all grid options to see how your specific photos look in each layout
Pro Tip: You can always change your layout and grid style by tapping “Layout” at the bottom of the editor menu. Experiment until you find the perfect arrangement for your New Year’s collage – sometimes what you think will work best surprises you once you see your actual photos in the layout!
Festive Stickers & Backgrounds
Add finishing touches with our New Year’s sticker packs and sparkly backgrounds that bring celebration without overwhelming your design. From confetti and fireworks to champagne glasses and countdown clocks, these elements add instant festivity while keeping the focus on your photos.
Our backgrounds range from elegant gold sparkles to playful confetti patterns—the perfect foundation for your design. Layer in stickers strategically: a few champagne bubbles floating around your photos or a countdown clock marking “2026” creates that festive feeling without overpowering your images.
The key is balance. These decorative elements should enhance your New Year’s collage, not compete with your photos. Think of them as the supporting cast that makes your memories shine brighter, adding context and celebration to tell your story.
Make a New Year’s Card
Your New Year’s card is ready to share! Whether you’re using quick templates or creating custom collages with magic effects, grids, and decorative elements, you have everything you need to make greetings that feel both personal and festive. From simple photo cards featuring one perfect moment to elaborate designs, the most important part is celebrating your way and sharing good vibes with the people who matter to you.
The new year represents fresh starts, hope, and connection—and your card can capture all of that while showcasing the real moments that made your year special. No generic store-bought cards needed when you can create something this meaningful in minutes.
Follow us @piccollage for more inspiration and tag us in your creations—we’d love to see how you’re ringing in 2026!
Happy New Year from the PicCollage team!