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 preschool! A collection of handmade message card ideas (51–60)
Endless Card

An endless card is a message card that looks just like a photo album, decorated with photos and messages.
All you need is a single sheet of paper! Since you only fold and cut one sheet, you can make it as if you were doing origami.
There are four surfaces you can decorate in total.
Paste photos and write messages to create a card that will delight the children graduating from kindergarten! For the finishing touch, decorate it with wrapping paper and stickers.
Adding three-dimensional accents with ribbons and more is a great idea, too!
[Masking Tape] Card with Wings of Happiness
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Message cards made with colorful masking tape could be a bright way to send off the children who are about to graduate from kindergarten.
Since a wide variety of masking tapes are sold at 100-yen shops, it’s easy to assemble a broad range of materials—another nice plus.
They’re also easy to customize, such as designing feather shapes using jute twine, which is quite appealing.
These simple yet memorable message cards will add a festive touch to the children’s new beginning.
Peri-Peri message card

Any message from a teacher is delightful, but turning it into a tear-off message card makes it even more exciting—there’s the fun of peeling it open and the secret feeling that it’s written just for you.
You can get all the materials at a 100-yen shop.
First, cut cute origami paper to half its size, then cut that piece in half again.
Attach the message you wrote on a memo, make a slit, cut the sides with a perforation cutter, and stick the pieces together to finish.
four-leaf clover

Why not send children a message card featuring the symbol of good luck, the four-leaf clover? When you open the square message card, a large lucky four-leaf clover motif unfolds.
It’s easy to make a four-leaf clover from a single sheet of colored paper.
Make two clovers in different sizes and layer them for balance.
Paste the clover in the center of the message card and write your message in the middle—your adorable card that’s sure to delight is complete.
For the kids graduating from preschool! A collection of handmade message card ideas (61–70)
Amulet message
https://www.tiktok.com/@hii_hoiku_seisaku/video/7473478774923742482Here’s an introduction to a cute amulet-shaped message card.
Let’s make it using double-sided colored origami.
It’s a simple process that involves folding the paper a few times.
By choosing the colors carefully, you can create Disney character amulets like Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck.
Place a message card inside the amulet to finish.
It’s also recommended to design the amulet based on anime characters that kids love.
They’re sure to be delighted!
Pop-up message card
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♪ My side is always you – Otora & Erii
Open the card and a spread of beautiful cherry blossoms appears! Here are some ideas for a pop-up message card.
When it comes to graduation ceremonies, many people probably think of cherry blossom motifs.
This time, let’s make a pop-up message card featuring beautiful cherry blossoms.
Create stamps using packing material and a toilet paper roll, then dab paint onto construction paper to stamp the design.
Cut it into the shape of cherry blossoms, and it’s done.
For the cover, cut it into a round shape and decorate it with origami petals to give it a gorgeous finish!
Clover message card
@5.3.9.tik Good luck will come to those who receive it?! Clover message card 🍀 — Suutaro Mama We introduced a four-leaf clover message card that’s perfect for graduation season 😊 It’s simple to make, so try making it together with your child ♥️#EducationalPlayEducationalHandmade toy#HandmadeToys#AtHomePlayParenting ideas#ParentingMomKindergarten teacherKindergarten craft#Childcare CraftingNursery teacher / Childcare worker#Making PlayCraft Play#AtHomePlayFinger Dexterity Education#kidsactivities#handmadetoysGraduation crafts (for preschool/kindergarten)
Love Letter – YOASOBI
Let’s create with wishes for the children’s happy future! Here are ideas for a clover-themed message card.
The clover motif is beloved as a symbol that brings good luck and makes wishes come true.
To mark the milestone of graduation from kindergarten, let’s send the children a clover message card! Fold green construction paper into a triangle three times and cut with scissors to make a clover.
Drawing a portrait or a message inside the clover makes it extra cute! It’s the kind of card they’ll want to open again and again.



