Christmas is the perfect time for kids to unleash their creativity with handmade cards. Here are 21 delightful ideas to get your little ones crafting and spreading holiday cheer!
1. Cupcake Wrapper Trees
Fold colorful cupcake wrappers into unique tree shapes for a playful and textured card. Whenever I bake, I set aside a few wrappers just for this purpose!
Consider these options:
- Colorful Cupcake Wrappers: Get creative with vibrant cupcake wrappers for crafting festive and textured Christmas cards.
- Craft Adhesive Tape: Securely attach your cupcake wrappers to cards with easy-to-use craft adhesive tape.
- Decorative Star Stickers: Enhance your trees with sparkling star stickers for a charming finishing touch.
2. Paper Strip Christmas Trees
Use strips of green paper to create a Christmas tree design that’s not only easy but also perfect for practicing those scissor skills. I love how these simple trees bring a pop of color to any card.
Try these:
- Green Craft Paper Pack: Enhance your DIY cards with vibrant, green craft paper. Perfect for creating colorful trees.
- Children’s Safety Scissors: Ensure safe and precise cuts with child-friendly scissors. Ideal for enhancing scissor skills.
- Holiday Cardstock Blank Cards: Start your holiday cards with high-quality blank cardstock. Excellent base for creative designs.
3. Pasta Wreaths
Paint dried pasta bows and arrange them into a festive wreath on your card. Sprinkle with a bit of glitter for that extra holiday sparkle!
Check these products out:
- Acrylic Craft Paint Set: Unleash creativity with vibrant colors. Perfect for painting pasta and adding holiday charm.
- Glitter Shaker Set: Add festive sparkle to your wreaths with this easy-to-use glitter shaker set.
- Craft Glue for Kids: Ensure pasta stays secure with safe, strong glue, ideal for children’s crafting projects.
4. Ribbon Snowmen
Use ribbons to craft a cute snowman on plain card. It’s simple and perfect when you’re short on craft supplies.
Possibly helpful picks:
- Assorted Craft Ribbons: Choose from various colors to craft adorable snowmen. Perfect for adding festive flair!
- Blank Greeting Cards: Start your project with high-quality blank cards ideal for creating unique holiday cards.
- Glue Dots for Crafts: Secure your ribbons with ease using glue dots. They’re perfect for mess-free crafting!
5. Recycled Card Collage
Turn old holiday cards into a new collage creation. It’s a great way to teach kids about reusing materials creatively.
Items that may come in handy:
- Craft Scissors Set: Enhance your creativity with precision craft scissors for perfect card collage details.
- Glue Stick Pack: Secure your collage creations easily with reliable glue sticks for all your crafting needs.
- Assorted Scrapbook Paper: Add vibrant layers to your collage using colorful scrapbook paper selections.
6. Handprint Santa
Capture tiny handprints to create a jolly Santa face. It’s a keepsake you’ll cherish long after the holidays have passed.
Check if these fit your needs:
- Washable Craft Paint Set: Create vibrant handprint designs with this safe, washable paint set perfect for kids’ crafts!
- Blank Greeting Card Pack: Design personalized cards effortlessly with premium blank greeting card stock in various sizes.
- Kids’ Paint Apron: Keep clothes clean during crafting with this protective and comfortable kids’ paint apron.
7. Pop Up Christmas Tree
Surprise your card recipients with a pop-up tree inside. I still remember the amazement on my nephew’s face the first time he saw this!
Explore these options:
- Pop-Up Card Making Kit: Create stunning pop-up trees with ease using this comprehensive card making kit.
- 3D Christmas Tree Stencils: Craft perfect pop-up Christmas trees effortlessly with these versatile 3D stencils.
- Holiday Card Embellishments: Enhance your pop-up cards with festive embellishments for a delightful holiday surprise.
8. Fingerprint Reindeer
Turn those tiny fingerprints into adorable reindeer on your Christmas cards. I remember my niece giggling with delight as she added antlers and red noses to each little print.
These products might be useful:
- Non-toxic Finger Paint Set: Create vibrant reindeer designs safely with this non-toxic finger paint set. Perfect for little artists!
- Blank Christmas Cards Pack: Start your card-making with these blank Christmas cards. Ideal for personalized festive creations.
- Fine Tip Permanent Markers: Add intricate details to your reindeer with these fine tip permanent markers. Elevate your artwork!
9. Button Baubles
Transform your button collection into festive baubles on your cards. My grandma used to save every button, and now they’re a colorful memory on our Christmas cards.
Maybe worth checking out:
- Assorted Colorful Craft Buttons: Enhance your card designs with vibrant craft buttons. Perfect for festive and creative projects.
- Quality Craft Glue: Secure your buttons easily with reliable craft glue. Ensure your decorations stay in place.
- Blank Greeting Cards Set: Start your creations with high-quality blank cards. Ideal for personalized festive designs.
10. Footprint Trees
Create Christmas trees using footprints, making a delightful keepsake. Just be sure to have a warm bath ready afterward!
May just do the trick:
- Washable Non-Toxic Finger Paints: Create safe, vibrant designs with these washable paints perfect for kids’ footprint art projects.
- White Blank Cards and Envelopes: Design personalized Christmas cards with these high-quality blank cards and envelopes for your project.
- Child-Safe Craft Brushes: Use easy-to-clean craft brushes ideal for applying paint on little feet without any fuss.
11. Potato Print Snowmen
Create charming snowmen using potato prints with white paint. It’s a classic activity that always brings back warm childhood memories for me.
Might be a good match:
- Acrylic Paint Set: Discover vibrant colors for your snowmen prints. Add creativity to every festive project today!
- Blank Greeting Cards: Create personalized holiday greetings with these blank cards. Perfect for showcasing your art!
- Painting Brushes Set: Enhance your details with precision brushes. Perfect for adding fine touches to your cards.
12. Paper Loop Trees
Use loops of paper strips to form a delightful tree design. It’s a fun twist on traditional paper crafts that kids find fascinating.
These products might help:
- Multicolor Quilling Paper Strips: Create vibrant trees with these multicolor quilling strips. Let your creativity flourish effortlessly!
- Craft Glue Pen: Easily secure your paper loops with precision using this user-friendly glue pen.
- Quilling Tool Set: Master your paper loop art with this comprehensive quilling tool set for beginners.
13. Fingerprint Christmas Lights
Create a string of Christmas lights with colorful fingerprints. It’s a fun and messy way to decorate cards that my family loves!
A few things you might like:
- Non-Toxic Finger Paint Set: Get creative and colorful with a non-toxic finger paint set perfect for festive card making.
- Blank White Greeting Cards with Envelopes: Get started on your holiday cards with blank greeting cards ready for personal touches.
- Fine Line Waterproof Pens: Add detailed touches to your cards with these fine line pens, waterproof and smudge-free.
14. Snow Globe Photos
Turn your card into a snow globe with a photo of the little ones. It’s a personal touch that relatives love receiving each year.
Give these a look:
- Photo Snow Globe Kit: Create personalized snow globes with cherished photos to delight family and friends every season.
- Printable Photo Cards: Design custom cards with a snow globe photo featured, perfect for holiday greetings.
- Crafting Supplies for Snow Globes: Enhance your snow globe creation with quality crafting supplies for a festive touch.
15. Nature-Inspired Wreaths
Collect small twigs and leaves to form a wreath on your card. It’s a beautiful way to incorporate nature into holiday crafting.
You might like:
- Assorted Dried Leaves and Twigs: Enhance your card with natural elements using dried leaves and twigs for rustic charm.
- Decorative Pine Cones: Add texture and a festive touch with decorative pine cones. Perfect for holiday crafts!
- Watercolor Paint Set: Create beautiful, painted wreaths with a watercolor set. Explore creativity with vibrant colors.
16. Footprint Gingerbread Men
Stamp a foot and transform it into a cheerful gingerbread man. It’s a quirky and memorable card idea the whole family enjoys.
A few choices to try:
- Washable Finger Paints Set: Create colorful gingerbread footprints with washable paints. Easy cleanup for parents and kids!
- Craft Card Sets: Start crafting your Christmas cards with these blank card sets, perfect for little artists.
- Christmas Stamp Kit: Add festive touches to your cards with a versatile Christmas-themed stamp kit. Fun and creative!
