Say Thank You to Your Followers!
Create handmade thank you cards or short video messages for your followers, decorate them, practice gratitude, and share with permission from an adult.
Step-by-step guide to say thank you to your followers
Step 1
Choose whether you will make a handmade thank-you card or a short video message for your followers.
Step 2
Gather all Materials Needed and put them on a clean workspace so everything is easy to reach.
Step 3
Decide on a short thank-you message of one or two sentences that tells your followers why you are grateful.
Step 4
If you are making a card fold a sheet of paper in half to make a card; if you are making a video pick a quiet well-lit spot to film.
Step 5
Write your final thank-you message neatly inside the card or write the same message as a short script on a piece of paper for your video.
Step 6
Decorate the card with colouring materials stickers and decorations or practice your script out loud three times with a friendly voice.
Step 7
If you made a card sign your name at the bottom; if you are making a video ask an adult to help you set up and then record your short message.
Step 8
If you recorded a video rewatch it and choose the best take; if you made a card let any glue or ink dry before moving it.
Step 9
With an adult's help take a clear photo of your finished card or save/export your chosen video file so it is ready to share.
Step 10
Ask an adult to review your photo or video and give permission to post it online.
Step 11
With your adult's help share your finished creation 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 stickers, special decorations, or a camera if we don't have them?
If you don't have stickers or special decorations, cut shapes from magazines or newspapers and colour the folded sheet of paper with crayons or markers, and use a smartphone or ask an adult to use their camera to take the photo or record the video.
What should I do if my card's ink smudges or my video sounds too quiet?
If ink or glue smudges, follow the instruction to let any glue or ink dry before moving the card and slip a scrap of paper inside while drying, and if the video's audio is too quiet, film in a quiet well-lit spot and ask an adult to help hold the phone closer or re-record after practicing your script three times.
How can I adapt the activity for younger or older kids?
For younger children, simplify by using pre-folded cards, large stickers, and an adult to take the photo after a one-sentence thank-you, while older kids can write a slightly longer message, add detailed decorations to the folded sheet of paper, or record multiple video takes to choose the best.
How can we extend or personalize our thank-you card or video before sharing on DIY.org?
Personalize by adding the follower's name inside the card, drawing a small picture with your colouring materials, or for videos include a simple prop or background and export the best take with captions before asking an adult to review and post on DIY.org.
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Facts about digital citizenship and gratitude for kids
🔒 Always ask an adult before sharing online — permission and privacy settings help keep everyone safe.
💌 Handmade cards are treasured keepsakes — people often hold onto them longer than store-bought notes.
🧠 Practicing gratitude trains your brain to notice good things, making kindness feel more natural.
🙏 Saying thanks regularly is a simple habit linked to higher happiness and stronger friendships.
🎥 Short video shout-outs are one of the fastest-growing ways creators thank and connect with followers.
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