Ideas for Handmade Message Cards to Give to Children Graduating from Kindergarten

Hand-drawn illustration card

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Message cards adorned with hand-drawn illustrations make it easy for each teacher to express their own personality and feelings.

Their warmth, which is different from more elaborate creations, will surely come across to the children as well.

In addition to graduation-themed designs, it’s wonderful to add a special touch by drawing things related to each child’s memories or their favorite things.

As you make them, countless memories are sure to come rushing back—these simple yet love-filled message cards are a perfect way to convey your affection to the children.

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Hoshino Takashi

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popping cracker

Simple ✩ Popping Cracker [How to Make a Message Card]

Let’s design a bursting party cracker to celebrate graduation from kindergarten.

In this idea, a paper-made cracker is attached to a folded, two-panel message card.

When you pull the string that pops out from the cracker, a hidden mechanism springs out, recreating the moment the cracker bursts.

The unexpected gimmick will surprise and delight the recipient.

It’s also nice that it stays compact and doesn’t get bulky.

Use one of the two panels for the gimmick and the other panel for writing your message.

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Shaker card

Shake-shake cute! Let’s make a shaker card! [How to]

Why not send a message to children with a shaker card that makes a rattling sound when you shake it? Shaker cards are fun to shake and cute to look at, making them a delightful message card to receive.

They’re easy to make, too.

Prepare colorful beads or sequins that will make noise when shaken.

Choose a base paper with a pretty color or pattern.

Create a frame out of clear film, put the beads and other bits inside, and seal it.

Then write your message with love—memories you’ve shared or things you love about the children.

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Animated character card

Simple blackboard card you can use for graduations and more! [Handmade card]

Here’s a card where the character moves when you slide it sideways.

Some preschools may have blackboards in their classrooms, and this card uses a blackboard motif that will remind children of their daily life at the preschool.

You’ll make the blackboard from green construction paper, and the key is to create it as a pocket.

Make it like a pocket and cut out the front, like a photo frame.

Insert one sheet of green construction paper into the pocket.

Attach the character to that sheet, and you’ll have a card with a sliding mechanism.

Kids are sure to be excited and have fun with a card where a cute character moves.

[Camera-shaped] Pop-up card that opens

Simple and cute pop-up camera mechanism parts when opened♪ Handmade album♪

Let’s make an easy and cute pop-up message card.

A message card on its own is a delightful gift, but adding a handmade touch or a clever mechanism will make children even more excited.

So, let’s try making a pop-up card where the message springs out from inside.

This camera-shaped card is simple to make: when you open it, a film strip pops out.

You can write your message on the accordion-style insert created with mountain and valley folds.

Give it a try for birthday cards or other commemorative occasions.

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[Craft Punch] Flower Message Card

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By using craft punches that let you easily cut out shapes of all kinds, you can vividly decorate message cards.

Cherry blossom shapes are perfect for graduation season—why not brighten your cards with a festive touch? Another nice point is that you can create the same shape from multiple sheets of origami and layer them to effortlessly add depth and shading.

It’s a simple yet eye-catching message card idea that will make your notes to the children shine even more.

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Hoshino Takashi

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[Nordic style] Message frame

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If you draw a Scandinavian-style message frame, it will turn out cute yet stylish.

There are many possible patterns, so the ability to create rich variations is part of this idea’s appeal.

For example, you could draw an apple—use one half as the area for writing your message and fill the other half with a vivid red.

It’s fine to reference existing designs, and adding your own twist can be fun, too.

Using mild markers tends to give it a soft, gentle look.

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