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 pop-up card with cherry blossoms jumping out
Let’s send the children off with a spring flower motif! This is a cute and festive message card made with baby pink construction paper or origami.
When you open the card, there’s an adorable decoration in the center that looks like a cluster of cherry blossoms, and adding cherry blossom petals to the corners will keep the decoration from looking plain and make it even more vibrant.
It would be nice to paste photos and write messages about the memories of the days you spent together.
Your feelings are sure to reach the children!
A pop-up flower message card
Since it’s a special day, how about choosing a card adorned with flowers? Many preschools give flowers at graduation, or use floral motifs for corsages and venue decorations.
By adding floral motifs to the message card as well, you can create a cohesive and special look.
Plus, with a design where the floral motif pops out in 3D, the children who open the card are sure to be delighted! It will be a message card that stays in both their memories and their hearts.
Cute message bouquet
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Heart-shaped sticks transform into flower message cards! It’s a unique and wonderful idea that will make kids spontaneously say “Wow!” As shown in the video, decorating them as a bouquet together with flower motifs made from origami, etc., would make a delightful gift.
The instructions are simple and easy to follow, so it’s an idea that teachers of classes with many children graduating can easily try.
By arranging different construction paper colors, group photos are likely to look even more vibrant.
Message card for a gift box
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Make it with patterned origami or construction paper! Let’s create a 3D message card! You’ll need colored construction paper, patterned origami or wrapping paper, double-sided tape, scissors, and so on.
In the video, a nice touch is shown: attaching a sticker printed with the child’s name to a tag and adding it to the ribbon design of the message card.
It would be exciting to stick them up at the venue and then have the teacher hand them to the children after the graduation ceremony.
Give it a try!
Papercut greeting card
@kiritelier How to make a papercut greeting card. This time it’s a bi-fold greeting card. By adding a papercut design to one side, it gives it a lace-like feel. Just insert paper in your favorite color and it’s easy to make. Simply changing the color of the inserted paper changes the mood, so you can switch it up to suit the occasion. Full details are available on YouTube! ▶︎ KRITELIER#LoveHandmadePaper Artist#papaercuttingEaster#bookmarkGreeting cardHow-to videoMaking-of video#artofpaperHow to make
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Because it’s a once-in-a-lifetime occasion, you want to create a special feel! Here’s an idea recommended for teachers who think so.
On white drawing paper, start by sketching a lace-style design.
Once the sketch is done, cut out the motifs with a craft knife.
Finally, pair it with your favorite colored construction paper, and you’re done! The key is the attention to detail and warmth that you can’t get from ready-made products.
It’s best to start making it with enough time before the graduation ceremony.
Be sure to try it on this occasion.
Cute Handwritten Message Card
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Here’s a cute message card idea using dot pens.
Even if you’re not confident about drawing, you can adapt this idea and still create lovely illustrations.
In the video, there’s an illustration of a rabbit peeking out adorably over a bouquet of colorful flowers.
If you’re a preschool teacher whose class name is related to an animal, you can customize it to your class’s animal.
Give it a try!
Hand-drawn illustration message card
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Recommended for those who are unsure about message card designs! Here’s a hand-drawn idea to give your card a bright, cheerful feel.
Many people may have a rough design in mind but feel that the actual writing area looks a bit plain.
This introduces pop and cute illustrations you can use in such cases! The bouquet, bear, and soap bubbles are colored in pastel shades with colored pencils, giving a gentle and warm impression.
Be sure to give it a try!