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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For children graduating from kindergarten! A collection of handmade message card ideas (41–50)
Pop-up photo card
How about making a pop-up card that, when opened, spins around and reveals a big message or photo? You might think it sounds difficult, but the core pop-up mechanism is just folding and gluing a rectangular piece of paper.
The creases are a bit detailed, but the way it pops out is very dynamic.
How about sticking on a memorable photo so it jumps out at you when you open the card? You could also write a message on the base paper.
Swirling Rose Message Card
Here, I’ll introduce a message card designed like a bouquet of roses made by rolling paper.
Start by making the base, then create the envelope, and finally make the roses.
For the roses, cut colored construction paper into circles, then cut each circle into a spiral.
Use a toothpick to roll it up from the outer edge.
Once rolled, glue the end to secure it.
Insert the base into the envelope, arrange the roses in a balanced way, and fix them in place to finish.
Adding leaves makes it even cuter.
It turns out very luxurious, so definitely give it a try!
A card popping out of a box
Here’s a card that features a cute character popping out of a box.
Just seeing a gift box—like the ones you get for birthdays or Christmas—can make some children feel excited, right? This message card is shaped like a present, and it has an extra surprise: when you open the card, a character pops out.
You make a slit in a single card and insert a backing sheet with a construction-paper character attached to it.
That completes the pop-up mechanism.
Decorate the card with stickers or washi tape to make it even more charming.
Bouquet message card
These are adorable message cards shaped like flower bouquets! There are two ideas: one where you open the bouquet to find space inside to write a message, and another where each flower sticking out of the bouquet is its own message card.
The bouquet motif is perfect for graduation ceremonies at kindergartens.
They’re so cute to display that they’ll surely become keepsake message cards you’ll want to treasure forever.
If you craft the flower and leaf parts in a three-dimensional way, like with origami techniques, the result will look even more polished!
Origami rose and cat card
Adorable characters that kids will love! Here are ideas for an origami rose and cat card.
Animal motifs are always popular with children! This time, let’s make a cute cat card where a kitty peeks out from a bouquet of roses.
You’ll need origami paper, scissors, a pen, and round stickers.
It’s nice to use origami in each child’s favorite colors or colors they imagine.
Take this opportunity to give it a try!
A card with potted flowers that pop out
Let’s make a card that reveals a pop-up flowerpot and a big flower when you open it.
Prepare two sheets of construction paper for the base, and cut a slit for the flowerpot in one of them.
This will create the pop-up flowerpot.
Fold and cut construction paper to make the flower that will sit in the center of the card, then insert it into the pop-up flowerpot and glue it in place.
Try adding your own touches, like making a butterfly near the flower or decorating the flowerpot with polka dots.
Children are sure to feel delighted by this bright, cheerful card with a big flower.
Pop-up flower card
Here’s an idea for a flower card: as you open an octagonal card, overlapping flowers appear, with a hidden message at the center.
It’s perfect for anyone looking for a slightly intricate, festive design to celebrate a preschool graduation.
It’s also very easy to make—just layer flowers of gradually different sizes.
A flower made with three sheets of paper is, of course, adorable, and layering five for a more luxurious look makes it stunning when opened.
Try making it with colorful origami or construction paper.