Make Charming Holiday Cards
Design and decorate charming holiday cards using paper, markers, stickers, and simple crafts; practice creativity, greetings, folding, and safe cutting to share joy.
Step-by-step guide to make charming holiday cards
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Step 1
Choose one piece of paper to become your holiday card.
Step 2
Fold the paper in half to make a card base.
Step 3
Pick the markers and coloring materials you want to use for your card colors.
Step 4
Draw a big picture or festive background on the front of the card using your markers.
Step 5
Use child-safe scissors to cut fun shapes from extra paper for decorations.
Step 6
Glue the paper shapes onto the front of your card with a glue stick.
Step 7
Stick on stickers to add sparkle and fun to the front of your card.
Step 8
Add small craft bits like ribbon or buttons to decorate the card front.
Step 9
Write a cheerful holiday greeting inside the card in large clear letters.
Step 10
Sign your name so the recipient knows who made the card.
Step 11
Add the date to the card so it becomes a special keepsake.
Step 12
Let all glue and marker ink dry completely before handling the card.
Step 13
Share your finished holiday card on DIY.org
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use instead of a glue stick or stickers if we don't have them?
If you don't have a glue stick, use a thin layer of washable white school glue or double-sided tape to glue the paper shapes onto the front of your card, and if you lack stickers, cut extra paper shapes to glue on instead.
Why does my card buckle or markers bleed through and how can I fix it?
If markers bleed through the paper or glue makes the card buckle, place a scrap sheet under the card while drawing, use thicker paper for the card base, and let all glue and marker ink dry completely before handling the card.
How should I change the steps for a preschooler versus a 10-year-old?
For preschoolers, pre-cut the fun shapes and let them stick stickers and scribble a big greeting, while 10-year-olds can use child-safe scissors to cut detailed shapes, add ribbon or buttons, and write a clear greeting, signature, and date inside.
How can we make the card more special or turn it into a keepsake beyond just signing and dating it?
To personalize and extend the project, add a simple pop-up by folding and gluing an extra paper strip inside, glue a small photo or handprint next to your signature and date, and then share your finished holiday card on DIY.org.
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Facts about paper crafts for kids
✂️ Origami and paper-folding tricks can turn a flat card into pop-ups or surprise elements with no glue required.
✉️ Hallmark Cards, founded in 1910, grew into one of the world's largest card companies making billions of cards over the years.
🌍 Digital messages have grown, but many people still treasure handmade holiday cards for their personal touch and keepsake value.
🖍️ Simple supplies—markers, stickers, glitter, and folded paper—are all you need to create charming, memorable cards.
🎁 The first commercial Christmas card was commissioned in 1843 by Sir Henry Cole in England.
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