Christmas is a time of joy and creativity, especially when it comes to crafting personalised Christmas cards. Encouraging your children to make their own cards is not only a fun activity but also a wonderful way for them to express their love and holiday wishes. Here are five Christmas card ideas that kids can easily make at home, adding a personal touch to your festive greetings.
1. Fingerprint Lights Card
This simple yet adorable card idea turns your child’s fingerprints into a string of colourful Christmas lights. All you need is some white card, paint in various colours, a black marker, and a little imagination.
Instructions:
- Fold the cardstock to create your card base.
- Dip your child’s fingertips in paint and press them along the front of the card in a line to mimic the shape of a string of lights.
- Once the paint dries, use the black marker to draw a thin line connecting each “light” and add small rectangles above each fingerprint to complete the bulbs.
- Inside, your child can write a message to accompany their festive artwork.
2. Pop-Up Christmas Tree Card
Pop-up cards are magical, and this Christmas tree version is full of magic! You’ll need green construction paper, scissors, glue, and decorations like glitter or stickers.
Instructions:
- Cut a Christmas tree shape out of the green paper. Make sure it will fit inside your card when folded.
- Fold the tree in half and make two cuts along the fold. These cuts will allow you to pop the tree out.
- Open the card and push the cut section of the tree inward to create the pop-up effect. Glue the rest of the tree to the card, ensuring not to glue the pop-up section.
- Decorate the tree with glitter, stickers, or colored markers.
3. Snowman Collage Card
Collages are a great way for kids to get creative with materials found around the house. For a snowman collage card, gather white cotton balls, coloured paper, glue, and markers.
Instructions:
- Glue cotton balls onto the front of a folded piece of cardstock to form the shape of a snowman.
- Use coloured paper to cut out a hat, scarf, and any other accessories you’d like your snowman to wear. Glue these onto your cotton ball snowman.
- Draw on eyes, a mouth, and buttons with markers.
- Write a festive greeting inside the card to complete your snowy masterpiece.
4. Handprint Santa Card
There’s something really gorgeous about handprint art, making this Santa card a keepsake for years to come. You’ll need red, white, and any skin-toned paint, along with a blank card.
Instructions:
- Paint the palm of your child’s hand with flesh-toned paint and the fingers with white paint. The thumb can be left unpainted.
- Press their hand onto the front of the card, with the fingers pointing down. This will be Santa’s beard and face.
- Once dry, use red paint to add a hat and use markers to draw eyes, a nose, and a smile.
- Add a Christmas message inside to finish off this personal piece of art.
5. Button Wreath Card
For those who enjoy a bit of texture and dimension in their crafts, a button wreath card is perfect. Collect green buttons of various shades and sizes, a ribbon, glue, and a blank card.
Instructions:
- Arrange your green buttons in a circle on the front of your card to form a wreath. Play around with the layout before gluing them down.
- Once satisfied, glue each button in place.
- Add a bow at the top of the wreath using a piece of ribbon.
- Inside the card, write a warm holiday greeting.
Creating Christmas cards at home is not just an activity; it’s a way to make memories and spread holiday cheer. These five ideas are just the beginning. Encourage your kids to use their imagination and personalise their cards further. The joy of receiving a handmade card, crafted with love, is unmatched and sure to brighten anyone’s holiday season.