Ideas for Handmade Message Cards to Give to Children Graduating from Kindergarten
During the graduation season, you’ll want to give heartfelt message cards from teachers to the children.
How about a handmade, special card that brings smiles the moment it’s opened? In this article, we introduce pop-up message cards you can make using construction paper and items from 100-yen shops.
From moving parts, to flowers that bloom, to pull-tabs that make something pop out—there are plenty of ideas to excite the recipient.
Please use these as inspiration and get creative with your own designs!
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A collection of handmade message card ideas (1–10) to give to children graduating from kindergarten!
A message card with moving letters
@omiyamichinoko Thank you so much for the preschool graduation message card! 🌸#Graduation from kindergartengraduation ceremony (for kindergarten/preschool)#Graduation message from kindergartenCongratulationsCongratulations cardThank you#Omiya Michinoko Nursery School
♬ EGAO – wacci
Recommended for anyone who wants to make a message card with a fun mechanism! What you’ll need are colorful construction paper cut into circles, construction paper cut into rectangles, a base for the message card, glue, and decorative flowers.
When you pull the strip of paper, the circular pieces fold up with a flapping motion—a delightful surprise for kids.
It’s a good idea to write your message on the strip you pull.
It’s a wonderful idea that will fill children with surprise and joy.
Flowing Heart Message Card
@hoikushi_bank Graduation message card 🌸 For detailed instructions, please check Instagram from the profile!
♬ Colors – 스텔라장
Curious about how it works? Here’s a cute message card idea that draws children’s interest.
When you open the card, colorful hearts are stacked inside.
If you pull the bottom sheet of construction paper, the hearts fold up one by one and a message appears.
This mechanism is sure to inspire awe and joy in kids! Its colorful, bright look will put everyone in a happy mood.
It’s bound to become a message card filled with a teacher’s love.
Make it with construction paper! Bouquet message card
https://www.tiktok.com/@hoiku.labo/video/7205495296988548354The bouquet-like design is adorable! Here’s an idea for a message card that looks festive even when flat.
At graduation ceremonies, you tend to have lots to carry, like diplomas and keepsakes.
How about making a slim, bouquet-shaped message card that’s easy to take in and out at times like that? You’ll need white construction paper or colored paper, scissors, glue, and flower templates.
There’s plenty of space to write your message, so you can also add photos or draw illustrations!
For the children graduating from kindergarten! A collection of handmade message card ideas (11–20)
3D tulip message card
Three-dimensional and extra cute! This message card highlights both elegance and charm.
It’s perfect for anyone who wants to use a tulip motif.
Flat message cards are lovely too, but receiving a more elaborate, dimensional card can leave a lasting impression on a child—both as an object and as a memory.
What you’ll need: B5 colored paper, scissors, glue, crayons or other pens, and a ribbon in your favorite color.
Give it a try!
Calligraphy art card
@kayoetegami Brush-lettering art saying “Congratulations on your kindergarten graduation!” It’s a message card where a kitty and a bear celebrate cutely. Try writing it adorably yourself!Brush lettering artBrush lettering designTranslationCongratulations#Graduation from kindergartenCongratulations on your graduation from kindergartenTranslationBrush penCharacter designCongratulationsTranslationDot pen#Art BrushWater brushTranslation#Illustration
♬ Berry Fairy – Dalkom Sounds
Let’s decorate message cards with colorful, warm brush lettering! This idea can be used for designing card covers and more.
You’ll need items like colored brush pens, dot pens, and ballpoint pens.
It can be hard to come up with illustrations from scratch, but by adapting this idea, you can create message cards with a bright and cute impression! Try incorporating it into message cards to celebrate children’s new beginnings.
Blooming! Cute message card
@saya_3kidsmama If you want to reinforce the stick, use chopsticks or a piece of thick paper/cardboard on the back! → If you use chopsticks, please be careful so that small children don’t get hurt ⚠️Message CardThank youLife with children#Production VideoNursery teacher / Childcare workerdrawing paperchildrenVoice Library
A Town with an Ocean View – All That Jazz
Turn a single flower into a message card! This is a recommended idea for teachers who want to make flower-themed message cards using colored construction paper.
Roll a strip of colored paper thinly to create the stem, then attach it to a cut-out flower-shaped message card.
Write your message and it’s complete! It’s simple yet has a fun twist, so kids are sure to love it.
Another nice touch is that you can display it by placing it in a flower vase.
Be sure to give these to the children!
Origami celebration card
Made with cardstock and origami! Here’s a cute message card idea featuring children and cherry blossom motifs.
It’s perfect for teachers who are good at origami or for classes where origami is popular among the kids.
Using both pink and light pink for the flowers adds a touch of elegance.
Plus, by customizing the hat colors, you can match the hats your class uses.
It’s sure to become a lovely, handmade message card that feels warm and personal!