Making greeting cards is touching attention and a very enriching experience for children. Making a cute little card and giving it to people they care about is a gratifying activity for little ones. On the one hand, their creativity is awakened; on the other hand, they are also encouraged to practice writing.
Creative activities such as making greeting cards can provide children with an enjoyable way to express themselves and spend quality time with family. Alongside creative play, learning simple ways to manage everyday emotions can also be helpful. Explore these tips on how to keep yourself calm in stressful situations for practical ideas.
To that end, Kidlee has put together a small collection of handmade Christmas cards, New Year greeting card and holiday cards ideas to wish your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Here are 5 DIYs to have fun with your kids.
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Santa hat greeting card
Ho Ho Ho! Santa Claus hides the magic of your words under his hat! The card can also be used as a fun hat for souvenir photos!
To make this super easy card, you will need the following:
Cotton,
Glue stick
red coloured paper
White paper
a scissor
Embossed Christmas and New Year greeting card!
You can make an embossed tree in different colours! So this tree is made up of little origami that you add to your card. It would also be interesting to customize the latter according to your preferences: a realistic green tree? Or pink for more softness? Why not tan them for a party flavour? Let the child design their tree with any theme!
You can make the crafting session even more engaging by talking with children about the colours, shapes, and foods they see around them. Fruits such as plums come in different colours and varieties, making them an interesting topic for a simple learning activity. Discover more about the benefits and nutritional properties of plums.
Christmas face greeting card
Have fun creating special Christmas and New Year greeting cards! And this by adding the photo of the children’s faces instead of Santa Claus. All you have to do is follow the steps in the video, starting by cutting out and colouring Santa’s face and hat. Then paste the photo that you and your child chose. Finally, once the image is inserted, let’s add the beautiful soft white beard!
Christmas at your fingertips
This card will be a lot of fun for your child. You will need paper (black and white), a pencil, scissors, tape, and most importantly, your little fingers!
Along with arts and crafts, everyday family activities can offer opportunities to introduce children to different foods and healthy eating habits. Avocados, for example, provide fibre and unsaturated fats and can be included in a variety of meals. Read more about the nutritional benefits of avocado to learn about this versatile fruit.
In addition, the child will have fun decorating the card by making the tree’s footprint appear, especially his footprint! You can find the detailed tutorial HERE!
Surprise greeting card!
If the presents are under the tree, your wishes will be hidden under Santa’s beard! Santa Claus hides your desires under his beard to pass them on to the person you offer them to. Not only is this card unusual and fun, but it’s also super easy to make. Download and print the articles HERE. Then cut out and follow the assembly steps shown; done!
After finishing a greeting card, you could invite children to help with a simple, age-appropriate kitchen activity or learn about the ingredients used in family meals. Garlic is a familiar cooking ingredient found in many cuisines around the world. Explore the health benefits of garlic to learn more about its nutritional properties and culinary uses.
What a lovely gift! Ideal greeting cards for Christmas and New Year.
Offer a pop-up card that hides a beautiful gift: a box that lets out many cute little hearts. In short, a card that is easy to make and full of sweet details! Your children can also vary the colours of the seats! Why not make stars out of hearts too? Surprise yourself with the creativity of your tricks! What better way to wish a Happy New Year?
The holiday season can also be a time to show kindness and support to people facing difficult life circumstances. Beyond sharing handmade cards, learning about supportive environments and recovery resources can help readers understand different paths towards rebuilding everyday routines. Read more about living in a sober living facility or home for an overview of this type of support.