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10 Diy Christmas cards kids can make

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By Damjana Jakos • Last updated on Mar 15, 2024 • This post may contain affiliate links.

Looking for a creative way to spread some holiday cheer this Christmas season? Look no further than these Christmas cards that kids can make!

Letting kids create Christmas cards is more than just a fun activity; it's a meaningful way to foster creativity and spread joy during the holiday season. These cards make precious little keepsakes, cherished by all their loved ones.

a paper christmas card made with red and green cardstock and white clay stars

While these diy birthday cards are more intricate, sometimes one only needs a simple design idea. Here are several fun and festive Christmas card ideas that kids can make:

1. Air-Dry Clay Stars Christmas cards

Kids will love creating thin air-dry clay stars using cookie cutters. Once they are dry, just let them glue on cardstock. Feel free to embellish using finger paint, crayons, or even a ballpoint pen, depending on the age of the child.

simple diy air dry clay christmas cards on blue cardstock, made using cookie cutters

These personalized clay Christmas cards are as cute as they are easy to make.

2. Paper Scraps Christmas Tree Cards

Using green scraps, cut out triangles in various sizes and arrange them on folded cardstock to resemble a Christmas tree. Add embellishments like buttons or sequins as ornaments, or - like here, a dab of white tempera paint to stamp snowflakes on paper trees.

Please mind that depending on the age of the toddler, this might be a two-parter activity. In our case, it was. In one session, he glued the triangles together, and later, as a completely separate activity, he scattered the white snowflakes onto the trees.

This tactile card is perfect for little hands to create! Easy Christmas cards to make by toddlers.

Christmas cards for kids to make

3. Snowman Fingerpaint Cards

Let your child dip their fingers in white paint to create adorable snowmen on blank cards. Add details like hats, scarves, and buttons with markers or colored paper cutouts. These cheerful snowman cards are sure to warm the hearts of their recipients.

4. Button Bauble Cards

Glue colorful buttons in different sizes and colors onto blank cards to create festive baubles. Draw a ribbon to each button to make them look like they're hanging from a Christmas tree branch.

5. Fabric Patchwork Cards

Cut out small squares of holiday-themed fabric and glue them onto folded cardstock to create a patchwork effect. Embellish with ribbon, sequins, or glitter for extra sparkle. These fabric patchwork cards are a great way to use up scraps and create unique designs.

6. Pom-Pom Snowflake Cards

Glue white pom-poms onto blank cards in the shape of snowflakes. Add glitter or sequins for a sparkling touch. These pom-pom snowflake cards are easy for kids to make and perfect for sending warm winter wishes.

7. Handprint Holly Cards

Trace your child's hand onto green paper and cut out the shape to create holly leaves. Glue them onto blank cards and add red pom-poms or berries for a festive touch. These handprint holly cards are a sweet way to showcase your child's artwork.

8. Fabric Scrap Reindeer Cards

Cut out reindeer shapes from brown fabric scraps and glue them onto blank cards. Add googly eyes, a red pom-pom nose, and antlers made from twigs or pipe cleaners. These fabric scrap reindeer cards are sure to delight recipients of all ages.

9. Fabric Ribbon Bow Cards

Cut out strips of holiday-themed fabric ribbon and tie them into bows. Glue the bows onto blank cards and add a festive message inside. These fabric ribbon bow cards are simple yet elegant, perfect for spreading holiday cheer.

10. Fabric Applique Santa Cards

Cut out Santa Claus shapes from red and white fabric and glue them onto blank cards. Add details like a belt buckle and facial features with markers or fabric paint. These fabric applique Santa cards are a fun way to celebrate the magic of Christmas.

With these creative Christmas card ideas, kids can make personalized greetings that are sure to spread joy and cheer to family and friends!

10 Diy Christmas cards kids can make

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Comments

  1. Cathy McInnes says

    December 17, 2014 at 3:38 am

    Love making our own cards, it's amazing how creative kids can be and what great memories are made! Loving this idea! Hope that you are doing great Damjana! 🙂
    Cathy @ three kids and a fish

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    • Damjana at AppleGreen Cottage says

      April 26, 2016 at 6:59 am

      Thank you, Cathy!

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