Every Christmas, we talk about making something special. And every year, most of us end up printing the same ornaments again—or buying gifts that don’t feel very personal.

This year feels different.

On Creality Cloud, MakeNow just got a Christmas makeover, and suddenly your everyday photos can turn into real, festive 3D prints. I’m talking about avatars wearing Santa hats, tiny holiday figurines based on real people, and decorations that actually mean something because you made them.

If you’ve ever thought, “I wish I could turn this photo into a 3D print,” this is the season to try it.

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From a Simple Photo to a Real Christmas Print
What You Can Create with MakeNow This Christmas
- Turning people into festive figurines
- Bringing real objects into the holiday theme
How I’d Make a Christmas 3D Print with MakeNow
Join the MakeNow Xmas & New Year 3D Printing Challenge!
A Small Project That Feels Like Christmas

From a Simple Photo to a Real Christmas Print

MakeNow is one of those tools that makes you feel creative immediately, even if you’ve never designed a 3D model before.

Instead of opening complicated software, you just upload a photo. That’s it. MakeNow handles the modeling part and gives you a print-ready 3D model you can actually send to your printer.

And right now, everything is wrapped in Christmas vibes. When you open MakeNow, you’ll notice snowflakes falling across the screen, little festive animations, and holiday styling baked directly into the generation process. It doesn’t feel like work, it feels like the start of a Christmas project.

What You Can Create with MakeNow This Christmas

I’ve seen people use MakeNow in a lot of clever ways, but Christmas really brings out the best ideas.

Turning people into festive figurines

With CubeMe, a simple portrait photo can become a cute, stylized character, now with Christmas-style options. Add a Santa hat, print it small, and suddenly you’ve got:

A desk buddy for your workspace
A personalized gift for family
A fun decoration next to your Christmas tree

It’s the kind of print that makes people smile because they instantly recognize who it’s supposed to be. creality cloud cute me

Bringing real objects into the holiday theme

If you’re not into turning people into mini figures, SnapForm takes a different approach. Instead of figurines, it focuses on everyday keepsakes. A photo of an object, symbol, or shape can be turned into something simple and useful, like a keychain, bookmark, or fridge magnet you can print and use right away.

With a Christmas touch, those prints become small holiday reminders you’ll see every day. They’re not meant to sit on a shelf, they’re meant to hang on your keys, live in a book, or stick to your fridge, carrying a bit of holiday feeling into everyday life.

How I’d Make a Christmas 3D Print with MakeNow

If you’re wondering where to start, here’s a simple flow that works well, especially if you’re printing for the first time.

First, log in to Creality Cloud and open MakeNow in the Nav bar. From there, pick your path: CubeMe if you want a mini character figure, or SnapForm if you’re making practical keepsakes like keychains or magnets.

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Next, upload your photo. It doesn’t have to be perfect—clear lighting and a simple background help, but don’t overthink it. Once it’s uploaded, click “Generate stylized images,” pick a style you like, and let MakeNow do the rest.

style selection

Before you start printing, you can tweak a few details to make your model just right. Choose whether to keep the background, adjust the aspect ratio, set the thickness, or select the use case—these small refinements help ensure your design prints exactly how you want it and fits your project perfectly. When the model is ready, download it and take a quick look. At this point, it already feels like a small win, seeing a familiar photo turned into a 3D object never gets old.

christmas dog keychain

Then comes the fun part: printing.

Use your usual filament (PLA works great), scale it to the size you want, and start the print. Watching a Christmas-themed model slowly appear on your build plate is surprisingly satisfying.

And here is the bonus! During the event, you get free MakeNow uses every day, which makes experimenting much easier.

Real Christmas Print Ideas Worth Trying

If you’re stuck for inspiration, here are a few ideas that feel very “real-world maker”:

Print mini avatars of your family and line them up as a holiday display
Create a small festive figurine and gift it with a handwritten note
Turn a favorite object into a Christmas-themed decoration
Print a few versions, test different sizes, and keep the best one

These aren’t prints that sit in a drawer. They end up on desks, shelves, and gift boxes.

Join the MakeNow Xmas & New Year 3D Printing Challenge!

After seeing the magic of turning your photos into festive 3D prints, you’re probably thinking: “I want to try this myself!” Well, now’s your chance. Creality Cloud MakeNow is spreading the holiday cheer with the Xmas & New Year 3D Printing Challenge, running from December 17, 2025, to January 5, 2026.

Whether it’s a mini character from CubeMe or a practical keepsake like a keychain, bookmark, or fridge magnet from SnapForm, everything you create can join the fun. All you need to do is log in to FlowPrint, open MakeNow, upload your photo, and select a Christmas style—in just a few clicks, your 3D model is ready to print.

Once your print is done, it’s time to share it with the community. Post your creation on the Creality Cloud community or on social media with #XmasNewYearChallenge and #CrealityCloudMakeNowChallenge. Videos, photos, time-lapses, or even short stories—anything that shows off your festive creation works. And here’s a little bonus: during the event, each participant gets 3 free MakeNow uses per day, so you can experiment and perfect your prints without worry.

The rewards make it even sweeter. From community points and social media recognition to 3D printers, filament bundles, and cash prizes, there’s something for every maker. But the best part? Seeing what other creators are making, swapping ideas, and celebrating the season together.

So, are you ready to turn your photos into festive keepsakes and join a global holiday workshop? Print your Christmas creations, share them, and dive into the MakeNow challenge today!

xmas challenge

A Small Project That Feels Like Christmas

Not every holiday project needs to be perfect or complicated. Sometimes, it’s enough to take a photo, turn it into something physical, and share it with others who enjoy making things too.

If you’ve got a printer sitting nearby and a few photos on your phone, MakeNow gives you a reason to try something festive right now.

Print something fun. Print something personal. And if you feel like it, share it with the community and celebrate the season together. That’s what Christmas 3D printing is really about.

De ultieme gids voor 3D-printideeën: Laat uw creativiteit de vrije loop