How to Make Hanukkah Cards

Hanukkah marks the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem after being desecrated by Antiochus IV, ruler of the Seleucid Empire. It was feared at the time that there would only be enough oil to fuel the Temple's eternal flame for a single day. However, the miracle of Hanukkah celebrates that oil lasting for a full eight days instead of one. Reflect the spirit of the holiday and make your Hanukkah blessings especially bright this year by making Hanukkah cards yourself.

Things You'll Need

  • Scissors
  • Colored pens or pencils
  • Paper glue
  • Construction paper
  • Digital camera
  • Decorations (glitter, for example)
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Instructions

  1. Get Ideas on How to Make Hanukkah Cards

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      Look through the Hanukkah cards you received last year, if you've saved them. You might find a few that contain pictures or images for you to cut out and glue onto paper to make your own unique Hanukkah cards.

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      Visit your local art supply or craft store to look for any extra decorations you might want to use to make Hanukkah cards, such as glitter, stickers, textiles, or even beads. Stencils or stamps that you can ink might also inspire you.

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      Consider taking instant or digital photos of yourself or your entire family. Photographs make a wonderful and personal addition to Hanukkah cards, especially for family and friends that live far away and don't get to see you very often.

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      Make fancy borders on your Hanukkah cards by cutting out scalloped or rounded edges around the card. There are special scissors designed to make this task much easier, if you wish to use them. Practice on regular paper first to get the hang of making designs with such scissors.

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      Put those special scissors to more good use by making paper cutouts to affix to the front or the inside of your Hanukkah cards. You could make a simple snowflake, or really show off your artistic talent by cutting out a menorah or the Star of David. Just glue your paper cutouts onto construction paper with paper glue.

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      Use colored pencils or pens to write a personalized message on each Hanukkah card. There are pens that come in different textures, such as glitterized ink.

Tips & Warnings

  • Cover your workspace with a cloth or newspaper before starting to make your Hanukkah cards, especially if you'll be using glitter or glue.

  • Let glue dry thoroughly before folding the construction paper to make a card.

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