Christmas is a time of joy, love, and giving—and there’s no better way to show someone you care than with a handmade Christmas card. While buying cards is easy, making your own adds a personal touch that no store-bought card can match. Plus, it’s a wonderful activity for kids to get involved in, helping them get into the festive spirit while unleashing their creativity.
If you’re looking for fun, simple, and sweet DIY Christmas card ideas for kids, you’ve come to the right place! Whether you’re crafting with toddlers or older children, these easy card-making ideas will help create beautiful, heartfelt cards that friends and family will cherish. With just a few basic materials, these projects are perfect for young crafters to make with a little help from parents or older siblings.
1. Easy Holiday Cards
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One of the simplest ways to create beautiful DIY Christmas cards is by designing a snowy village scene. You can use basic markers or colored pencils to add snowy rooftops, twinkling lights, and festive trees. Kids can customize the cards with their own creative touch, such as adding glitter or stickers to make each scene unique. A great option for making a set of cards that’s ready to give to family and friends!
2. DIY Snowflake Lacing Cards
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This DIY snowflake lacing card project is a fun combination of crafting and learning! It’s a fantastic way for kids to work on their fine motor skills, as they “lace” yarn through pre-cut holes to form snowflakes. By using fabric and card stock, the cards will have a lovely textured feel. Try experimenting with different color combinations of fabric, yarn, and cardstock for a custom touch!
3. Handprint Reindeer Card
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One of the best Christmas card ideas for kids is the handprint reindeer card. This is a keepsake card that families will love, and it’s super easy to make! Simply use brown paint to make handprints on the card, and then add a red pom-pom for a nose, googly eyes, and little light bulbs or stars around the reindeer. It’s an adorable and fun card that can even be framed later as a holiday decoration!
4. Handmade Christmas Tree Card
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A minimalist yet charming idea, this handmade Christmas tree card uses double-sided tape to create a 3D effect. By layering pieces of green card stock into tree shapes and embellishing with tiny ribbons, glitter, or stickers, kids can create their own perfect Christmas tree. This card is simple but has a striking look, especially when combined with a “Merry Christmas” sentiment.
5. Snowman Christmas Card
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A snowman card is a classic Christmas design that kids of all ages can create! Whether you use construction paper, paint, or cotton balls, snowman cards always have a cheerful vibe. For this card, kids can create a snowman with white paint, buttons, and felt for the scarf and hat. It’s a great way to spread holiday cheer, no matter where you live, even if it doesn’t snow in your area!
6. Fingerprint Christmas Lights Card
This fun card idea is a simple project for little hands. Start by drawing lines with a black marker to form Christmas lights on a string. Then, have the kids dip their fingers in bright paint and stamp them on the string to look like colorful Christmas lights! This card is quick, easy, and guarantees a lot of smiles.
7. Handprint Christmas Tree Card
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For a cute keepsake, this handprint Christmas tree card is a wonderful option. Simply trace the child’s handprint on green paper, cut it out, and glue it to the card as the shape of a Christmas tree. Kids can then decorate the tree with sequins, pom-poms, or glitter to make it sparkle! It’s a great way to preserve memories of little hands during the holidays.
8. Deck the Halls Button Card
For a simple but festive card, try a button-based Christmas tree! Draw the strings of lights or garlands on a card, and then let kids add colorful buttons as ornaments. You can also have kids sort buttons by color or size before gluing them on, which adds an educational twist to the craft. It’s an easy project that uses up extra buttons from the button jar!
9. 3D Christmas Tree Pop-Up Card
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Take your Christmas card-making to the next level with a pop-up card! This 3D Christmas tree card is a fun surprise when opened, with a decorated Christmas tree that “pops” up in the center. Add in bright presents and little snowflakes, and you’ve got a Christmas card that’s as fun to make as it is to receive. Pop-up cards are a great way to make a big impact with minimal effort!
10. Mickey Mouse Snowmen Cards
For fans of Disney, this Mickey Mouse snowman card is a whimsical and fun twist on the classic snowman. Using black card stock, kids can create the head and body of Mickey Mouse as the snowman’s base, then add eyes, a carrot nose, and a scarf. This card will appeal to any child (or adult) who loves Disney, and it’s sure to be a hit among friends and family.
11. Candy Cane Stamp Cards
This simple craft uses a candy cane stamp (or a homemade stamp made from a Q-tip or sponge) to create the shape of a candy cane on the card. Kids can then decorate their candy canes with paint, glitter, or stickers. This is a quick, easy project that’s perfect for kids who want to create several cards to hand out to friends.
12. Pom-Pom Christmas Tree Cards
This fun card uses pom-poms to make a textured Christmas tree! Simply glue green pom-poms in a triangle shape to create the tree, then add small pom-poms for decorations or a star on top. The fluffy texture makes this card extra fun and appealing to little ones who love tactile crafts.
13. Holiday Handprint Wreath Card
Using the child’s handprint as the “leaves” of a wreath, this card is a memorable keepsake. Simply trace and cut out the handprints on green paper, glue them together in a circle to form a wreath, and add red pom-poms or sequins as berries. You can finish it off with a bow made of red ribbon. This is a meaningful card that parents will cherish for years to come.
14. Stamped Starry Night Cards
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For a simple yet elegant look, try creating a “starry night” scene with stamps and ink. Children can use star stamps to create a sky full of twinkling stars, and you can help them add a tree or snowman silhouette to the bottom. This design can be as simple or intricate as you like, and the bright stars really shine against a dark blue or black background.
15. Cinnamon Stick Christmas Tree Card
A lovely and aromatic card idea involves using cinnamon sticks as the base of a Christmas tree! Simply glue a cinnamon stick to the card as the tree trunk, and then add green paper triangles as the tree’s branches. Decorate the tree with beads, buttons, or small stickers, and you’ll have a card that smells as good as it looks!
16. Paper Plate Santa Card
Using a paper plate as the base for a Santa’s face is a super simple craft that results in an adorable card. Paint the paper plate red for Santa’s hat, and use cotton balls for his beard and pom-pom for the hat’s tip. This classic card idea can be customized with googly eyes or a painted nose for even more personality!
17. Sponge Stamped Snowflakes Cards
A fun way for little ones to create snowflakes is by using sponges to stamp the designs onto the card. Simply cut sponges into shapes and dip them in white or silver paint. Once stamped onto blue or purple cardstock, these snowflakes will look like a beautiful winter wonderland!
18. Pinecone Stamps Cards
Using small pinecones as stamps is a fun, nature-inspired way to create textured designs on your cards. Dip the pinecone in paint and stamp it on the card to create the image of a Christmas tree, wreath, or just some fun textures. This is a great way to get kids outside, gather materials, and then create a beautiful card with what they found!
19. Popcorn Garland Card
If you’re feeling a bit crafty, try creating a “popcorn” garland card. String small pieces of popcorn or mini marshmallows (or just use white craft paper cut into small circles) along a piece of string or yarn to resemble a holiday garland. This cute card idea can be made with little effort, and the popcorn texture adds a playful touch.
20. Sticker Christmas Cards
For very young crafters or toddlers, sticker Christmas cards are a quick and easy option. Purchase a set of Christmas-themed stickers (trees, ornaments, stars, etc.), and let the kids stick them onto the front of blank cards. This method requires no cutting or drawing, making it perfect for kids who are just learning the basics of crafting.
Conclusion
Making DIY Christmas cards with kids is a fun, creative way to spend time together and spread holiday cheer. Whether you’re making handprint cards, pop-up creations, or simply gluing on a few festive buttons, the possibilities are endless. The best part is that these cards are personal, meaningful, and full of love. So grab your supplies, gather the kids, and let the holiday crafting begin!
