Making a handmade card is a thoughtful and creative activity that children can enjoy year-round.
Whether it’s for a birthday, celebration, holiday, or just to say hello, handmade cards are a lovely way to practise writing, drawing, and design skills while brightening someone’s day.
With just some paper, crayons, and imagination, kids can create heartfelt messages and original artwork. Add stickers, stamps, collage bits, or even a handprint to make it extra personal!
Materials Needed
- Cardstock, folded paper, or pre-cut blank cards
- Crayons, pencils, markers, or paints
- Stickers, washi tape, glitter, sequins (optional)
- Glue or glue stick
Tools Needed
- Scissors
- Ruler (optional, for neat borders or lines)
Steps
- Choose Your Occasion
Decide what the card is for—a birthday, thank you, or “just because” note. - Fold the Card
Use a blank card or fold a piece of paper in half to make the base. - Decorate the Front
Draw a picture, add stickers, create a pattern, or glue on collage elements. - Add a Message
Write a kind note or message inside. Younger children can dictate and have an adult write it. - Personalise It
Include a handprint, signature, or something the recipient will recognise.
Variations
- Pop-Up Card: Cut and fold a simple pop-up shape on the inside for a surprise.
- Theme Challenge: Try cards based on animals, rainbows, or favourite stories.
- Stamped Designs: Use stamps or cut potatoes to make your own stamp shapes.
- Recycled Craft: Use scrap paper, wrapping paper, or old cards to decorate your new creation.
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