Make this holiday season extra special by crafting your own Christmas cards! Handmade cards add a personal touch and are a fun activity to do with kids. These DIY Christmas card ideas are perfect for gifting to grandparents, teachers, neighbors, and friends. Let’s get creative!
1. Christmas Lights Card
A simple and adorable design!Dip fingertips into different colored paints and press them onto the card in a string pattern to resemble holiday lights. Once dry, use a black marker to draw the connecting wire. It’s an easy and fun craft, especially for kids!
2. Snowman Button Card
Add a playful touch with this snowman-themed card! Use googly eyes, small black buttons for the mouth, an orange paper triangle for the nose, and two larger buttons for the body. Finish with a festive ribbon as a scarf to give it a cozy, handmade feel.
3. Layered Paper Christmas Tree Card
Create a festive Christmas tree using different patterned papers. Cut rectangles of varying sizes and stack them to form a tree shape. Decorate with stars, sequins, or embellishments for extra sparkle.
4. Festive Candle Card
Create a cozy holiday vibe with a candle-themed card! Use patterned washi tape or Cut out strips of patterned paper to form candles and add yellow flame-shaped cutouts on top. Decorate with holly leaves, red berries, and golden star stickers for an elegant Christmas touch.
5. Artistic Pencil Shaving Tree Card
For a creative and eco-friendly option, use colored pencil shavings to form a Christmas tree shape. Glue them onto cardstock and add dots or tiny drawings to highlight the tree. This makes a great handmade card for teachers!
6. Beaded Christmas Card
Create a festive Christmas present design using small red and green beads. Arrange them in a square shape with a beaded bow on top. Glue the beads onto cardstock and add a “Merry Christmas” greeting below for an elegant handmade touch.
