10 Creative Christmas Card Kids will Love to Make

As the cold, cosy winters prompt the magical arrival of Christmas, it brings in the warmth of togetherness and the joy of cherished traditions. Christmas is the time when every gathering feels like a gift in itself that allows you to celebrate the love and laughter shared with family and friends. But for those moments when miles separate us from our loved ones, the spirit of Christmas shines just as brightly through thoughtful gestures. A handmade Christmas greeting card, filled with heartfelt words, becomes a bridge that closes the distance, spreading joy and love across borders and hearts alike.

How to Make a Versatile Christmas Card?

One of the most fun Christmas card ideas for kids is to make a versatile Christmas card. Let your little one’s imagination go wild by creating a card using anything that makes them feel Christmassy. Here’s a step-by-step guide to create a unique handmade Christmas card for kids.

Materials Required:

Craft sheet/white chart paper, decorative papers (solid or patterned), washi tape, stamps, stickers, or embellishments, colours (Sketch pens, crayons), glue or double-sided tape.

Steps:

• Cut the craft sheet/white chart paper into the desired card shape. You can cut it into various kinds of shapes like a star, Christmas tree ball, or a normal rectangular card of any orientation.
• Add a decorative background using patterned paper or washi tape on the inner side of the card. You can stick to a holiday theme like snowflakes, stars, or plaid.
• Create a focal element, such as a Christmas tree, snowman, or a wreath on the front page of the card. Cut these out from colored paper or you may also use natural elements or pre-made embellishments.
• Add space for a handwritten note or message. For versatility, leave the message section blank for later customization.
• Use glitter pens or colours to write the message on the card.

How to Make 3D Christmas Cards?

Add a personal, memorable touch that makes your wishes stand out, turning a thoughtful message into a cherished keepsake by making a 3D Christmas card. These are special as they transform a plain Christmas card idea into a captivating experience with intricate designs that pop to life and create a sense of wonder.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to create a 3D Christmas card as shown in the video:

Materials Required:

Craft sheet or chart paper, coloured paper (red, green, and white, or your preferred colors), scissors, glue, pencil, ruler, stickers, glitter, marker/sketch pen.

Steps:

• Fold a piece of craft sheet in half to form the base of the card.
• Ensure the fold is crisp, press it down gently with a ruler.
• Take a green coloured paper and fold it multiple times lengthwise to make 1 cm creases.
• Cut the creased paper into pieces of different lengths.
• Open the tree shape and stick it in increasing order of the length of the pieces along the central fold of the card.
• Use small cut-outs from colourful paper or stickers to decorate the tree (e.g., ornaments, stars, garlands).
• Glue a small star or decorative topper to the peak of the tree for a festive touch.
• Decorate the front of the card with a festive greeting like “Merry Christmas” or “Season’s Greetings.”

Top 10 DIY Christmas Card Ideas for Kids

1. A Tin Christmas Tree

Looking for a fun and creative children’s Christmas card idea? This Tin Christmas Tree craft is the perfect blend of sparkle and simplicity. With just a few everyday materials like tin foil and cardboard, kids can create a shiny, festive tree that adds a personal touch to their holiday greetings. It’s a wonderful way to spread Christmas cheer which lets them explore their creative skills as well.

Materials Required: Tin foil, cardboard, green paint, glue, glitter, scissors.

Steps:

• Cut the cardboard into a tree shape.
• Wrap the shape in tin foil, ensuring it’s smooth and shiny.
• Paint the tin foil with green paint and let it dry.
• Add glitter to give it a sparkly touch.
• Mount the tin tree onto a blank card and add a star at the top using yellow paper or stickers.

2. Vegetable Christmas Tree Card

Create a unique handmade Christmas card using broccoli florets and okra as creative stamps, kids can design a vibrant Christmas tree filled with texture and charm. This Christmas card idea for kids is as fun to make as it is festive. Add a touch of sparkle with stickers, sequins, or colorful paint, and you’ve got a one-of-a-kind card that’s sure to spread holiday cheer.

Materials Required: Broccoli florets, okra, leaves, paints of different colour, card paper, and embellishments like stickers or sequins.

Steps:

• Fold the card paper from the middle to make a bifold card.
• Dip a broccoli floret into green paint and press it onto the card to create the shape of a Christmas tree.
• Cut an okra from the middle horizontally and dip it into red different colours and embellish the Christmas tree on card.
• Use brown paint to add the trunk of the Christmas tree.
• Decorate it further with stickers, sequins, or small dots of paint or ornaments.

3. Paper Plate Santa

Let your child get creative with Christmas card making by crafting this adorable Paper Plate Santa. Perfect for kids and adults alike, this festive craft turns a simple paper plate into a jolly Santa with a fluffy cotton beard and a bright red hat. Whether you attach it to a card or use it as a charming ornament, it’s a delightful way to spread holiday cheer.

Materials Required: Paper plate, cotton balls, red construction paper, glue, googly eyes, and a marker.

Steps:

• Cut a paper plate into half to form Santa’s face.
• Use cotton balls to create Santa’s beard, mustache, and the edge of his hat.
• Cut and glue a red paper triangle from the remaining half for Santa’s hat.
• Add googly eyes and draw a smile.
• Attach the completed Santa to a card or use it as a standalone ornament.

4. Handprint Christmas Tree and Fingerprint Christmas Light

Searching for fun Christmas card ideas for kids? This Handprint Christmas Tree and Fingerprint Christmas Light card is a perfect choice. It’s an engaging activity that doubles as a meaningful holiday card filled with personal charm. Let kids bring their imagination to life by creating a tree with vibrant fingerprints.

Materials Required: Paints of all colours, chart paper/craft sheet, and a black marker.

Steps:

• Fold a chart paper/craft sheet from the middle to make a card.
• Using a marker, draw a Christmas tree and a few Christmas light strings that can be embellished like Christmas lights.
• Let your little one use green paint to stamp multiple handprints in the outlined Christmas tree.
• Once it dries, use coloured paints to add fingerprint “lights” across the tree.

5. Magnet Sheets

Add an interactive twist to holiday greetings with magnetic Christmas shapes! From trees to stars, kids can decorate and cut out these magnets and use these to make a Christmas greeting card that’s a fun keepsake that lasts beyond the holidays.

Materials Required: Magnetic sheets, markers, holiday-themed stencils, and scissors.

Steps:

• Draw or stencil holiday shapes like trees, stars, or bells onto a magnetic sheet.
• Cut out the shapes and decorate them using markers or paints.
• Stick the magnets onto the card for a fun, interactive element.

6. Footprint Reindeer & Hand-Shape Reindeer

Searching for creative children’s Christmas craft ideas? The Footprint and Hand-Shape Reindeer project is a perfect mix of fun and festive! Kids will love stamping their footprints and tracing their hands to create these unique handmade Christmas cards with adorable reindeer with googly eyes and red pom-pom noses.

Materials Required: Brown paint, googly eyes, red pom-poms, and craft sheets.

Steps:

• For the footprint reindeer, paint your child’s foot with brown paint and stamp it onto the card. Add antlers, eyes, and a nose using markers, googly eyes, and a pom-pom.
• For the hand-shape reindeer, trace and cut out hand shapes on brown paper for antlers. Attach them to a reindeer face cut-out and decorate.

7. Clip Art

One of the most beautiful Christmas card ideas for kids is to create cards using printed clip-art. A hassle-free non messy way to design a Christmas card wherein your child can just cut paste Christmas element prints as they desire.

Materials Required: Christmas themed clip art print-outs, scissors, glue, card stock.

Steps:

• Print out Christmas-themed clip art (like candy canes, snowflakes, or reindeer).
• Cut and arrange the images on the card creatively.
• Add glitter or stickers to enhance the design.

8. Embroidery Thread Tree

Let your little one create a stunning handmade Christmas greeting card with this Embroidery Thread Tree craft. This Christmas card design combines the fun of wrapping colorful thread with decorating tiny beads, resulting in a festive and tactile Christmas tree design. Perfect for adding a personal touch to your holiday wishes, it’s a keepsake your loved ones will treasure.

Materials Required: Green embroidery thread, cardboard, craft paper sheet, glue, small beads of various colours.

Steps:

• Help your little one wrap green coloured thread around a Christmas tree shaped cardboard cut-out and secure it with glue.
• Stick small beads or sequins as ornaments.
• Draw a star at the top or use a glitter sticker.
• Stick this thread tree on a pre-folded card made using craft paper sheets.
• Let them write Merry Christmas on the front page and their message inside the card using a glitter pen or a sketch pen.

9. Snowman Christmas Christmas Card

A snowman Christmas card is a greeting card that features a snowman and is used to send seasonal greetings. Snowmen are a common winter tradition and are often associated with the joy of the holiday season.

Materials Required: Craft paper sheet, black and orange markers, buttons, and fabric scraps.

Steps:

• Fold a craft paper sheet into half to create the Christmas card base.
• Cut out three circles of decreasing sizes and stack them to create a snowman shape on the card.
• Let your little one draw eyes, a carrot nose, and a smile.
• Help them decorate their snowman with buttons and a fabric scarf.

10. Sparkling Snow Globe Christmas Card

A Sparkling Snow Globe Christmas Card is a festive greeting card that features a snow globe design. These cards often have a winter wonderland scene inside the snow globe, complete with snowflakes, tiny trees, and sometimes even miniature holiday decorations or characters. When you shake the card, the “snow” inside the snow globe moves, creating a magical, wintery effect. They’re a charming way to spread holiday cheer and add a touch of sparkle to your Christmas greetings

Materials Required: Clear glue, glitter, craft paper sheet and scissors.

Steps:

• Fold a craft paper sheet and create the base of the card.
• Draw a circle on the front page of the card and carefully cut the circle.
• Outline the circular cut on the front of the card using glue.
• Sprinkle glitter over the boundary and let it dry completely.
• Stick snowflake cutouts or clip arts to decorate it further.
• Cut a small strip of silver ribbon and paste it tangent to the circle to make it look like a globe.

Let your child get crafty with the holiday spirit and let the Christmas magic begin. These fun and creative Christmas card ideas for kids are the perfect way to add a personal touch to your holiday greetings. Gather your little elves, roll up your sleeves, and dive into the festive fun—because nothing says “Merry Christmas” like a card made with love and a little glitter.