Christmas card ideas to make with children: great for both preschool and home
There are many children who eagerly look forward to receiving presents at Christmas, aren’t there?
Getting gifts is wonderful, but giving something to someone special is also a lovely experience.
That’s why we recommend handmade Christmas cards.
They’re easy to make, and the person who receives one will be delighted.
This time, we’re sharing handmade Christmas card ideas that are easy to try at preschool or at home.
We introduce a variety of ideas—from cards featuring classic Christmas motifs to cards with fun pop-up elements.
The experience of giving a card you made yourself to someone important will surely become a cherished memory.
Give it a try!
[Make with Kids] Christmas Card Ideas. For Preschools and Homes (1–10)
A card where Santa pops out when you open it
I’m going to show you how to make a pop-up Christmas card! You’ll need a ruler, craft knife, craft punch, glue, and colored construction paper.
First, fold the colored paper into quarters and cut it in half along the short side.
Think of it like a book—leave space for the spine and glue the pieces together.
Make slits on the outside of the inner, shorter sheet, then attach a character to the outer sheet and cut around it to match the character.
Next, cut two pieces of white paper slightly smaller than the inside and glue one onto each page.
Finally, trim and glue a border to match the card’s shape, and you’re done! Write your message on the white areas.
Fluffy tree card drawn in pastels
https://www.tiktok.com/@rimi.ouka/video/7302374292334005522The fluffy pastel tree card is a Christmas card with a warm, handmade charm.
Lightly dab pastel onto cotton, then softly apply color on the paper to form the shape of a tree.
The key is how easily you can create gentle gradients and a soft texture.
You can enjoy arranging it by adding drawn ornaments and stars to decorate the tree, or by sticking on stickers.
Add the words “Merry Christmas,” and it’s complete.
Since many steps involve using fingers and hands, children can enjoy it easily.
It’s a perfect card for classroom decorations or gifts.
Three-dimensional card made with lace paper
This is a recommended 3D handmade Christmas card made with paper doilies! Using store-bought paper doilies makes it easy and appealing to create.
First, color the doilies with water-based pens or paints as you like.
Prepare three pieces by cutting a doily in half, fold each one accordion-style, and simply glue them onto the card base.
The trick when gluing is to attach the three pieces from top to bottom along the centerline, leaving small gaps between them.
You can also decorate with craft parts or stickers, or add drawings to finish it off in a festive, eye-catching way.
Shaker Christmas card
For those who want to stand out from the crowd, a shaker-style Christmas card is perfect.
Many people may have trouble picturing it.
This is a Christmas card with a clear plastic pouch, filled with beads and stapled shut, embedded in the card.
Because you have to cut out a space that fits the plastic perfectly, the difficulty level is a bit higher.
When you try it, make sure an adult helps.
Also, it’s cute even if you fill the plastic with non-shaker items like stickers or small toys.
Fir tree card made with masking tape
The masking tape fir tree card is a Christmas craft with a stylish design.
Glue a trunk onto construction paper using a strip of origami paper cut thin or one drawn with colored pencils.
Then decorate it into the shape of a tree using masking tapes in various patterns and colors.
Since masking tape can be repositioned, it’s safe and fun for children to use.
Adding sequins or star-shaped stickers makes the finish even more festive.
Because it’s simple to make, it’s perfect for card-making at Christmas events.
Masking tape Christmas card
Masking tape has many uses—from decorating study notes and small items to adding accents to your personal belongings.
These days you might even receive it as a giveaway, so you probably have plenty lying around at home.
Let’s use that masking tape to make a “Masking Tape Christmas Card.” Picture the tree shape as a slightly slimmer pyramid: cut the masking tape into tiered strips and stick them on in layers to create a tree-like look.
Using a variety of tapes—thin, thick, and different designs—will make it lively.
You can also jazz it up with beads or pipe cleaners for extra decoration!
Make it with your favorite pattern! A Christmas tree card
Santa’s gifts are often placed next to the Christmas tree.
This is a Christmas card inspired by such a tree, with a fun interactive element.
First, fold a sheet of paper in half and cut a triangle out of one side; under the cutout, draw the trunk and a star at the tip to form a Christmas tree shape.
On the inside of the other half, stick square pieces of origami paper or masking tape and add ribbon decorations to design the presents.
Add some finishing touches, and it’s done.
It’s a delightful card where presents appear when you open the card featuring a Christmas tree design.
