Two festive, child-friendly card projects you can finish in under an hour. Perfect for classrooms, craft clubs, or a cosy night in.
🎄 DIY Christmas Pompom Wreath Card 🎄
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Pen & pencil | Light sketch + finishing details |
| Blank card / folded cardstock | Any size; A6 or A5 works well |
| PVA glue | Small dots around the circle |
| Ribbon or string | For a tiny bow at the base |
| Scissors | Trim ribbon and tidy edges |
| Pom poms (assorted) | Rainbow or red/green/white |
- Sketch a circle: Lightly draw a circle on the card front (trace a mug for a perfect shape).
- Dot the glue: Add small PVA dots along the circle line, spaced for your pom poms.
- Stick pom poms: Press each pom pom on a glue dot and hold ~5 seconds to secure.
- Add a bow: Tie a tiny ribbon bow and glue it at the bottom of the wreath.
- Finish: Add a festive message inside or beneath the wreath and any sparkle doodles you like.
✨ Cute, colourful, and super easy!
💎 DIY Christmas Card — Hanging Gem Baubles
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Blank card / folded cardstock | Plain white or a festive colour |
| Fine pen or marker | For lines, bows, and details |
| Stick-on gems | These become your “baubles” |
| Optional: extra pens, stickers, glitter, washi | Add sparkle borders, snowflakes |
- Prepare your card: Lay it flat and decide your layout (portrait or landscape).
- Draw hanging lines: From the top edge, draw several straight lines of different lengths.
- Add the gems: Stick one gem at the end of each line — instant baubles!
- Draw bows: Add a tiny bow above each gem so it looks “tied on”.
- Decorate: Add stars, snowflakes, sparkle lines, or a festive greeting.
✨ Minimal supplies, maximum sparkle!
Pro Tips
- Test pen/marker on a scrap first to avoid bleeding.
- For kids, pre-tie tiny ribbon bows and use glue dots for quick sticking.
- Match envelopes with a coordinating doodle or small gem for extra charm.
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