How to Make & Print Free Cards for Kids to Make for Christmas

Santa Claus Card

Kids can create and print Christmas cards for special friends and family members. This holiday save money by helping your child search the web for a fun, free card that he or she can print on the home computer. This article provides easy to follow how-to steps and suggestions.

Things You'll Need

• Computer paper
• Computer
• Printer
• Clear drying non-toxic glue
• Glitter

Instructions

How-to Create and Print Christmas Cards

1. Search the web for one of the many free printable card sites. Choose one that includes holiday or Christmas options such as Santa, Christmas trees, or reindeer. Try one of these easy to navigate free printable sites like AmericanGreetings.com, 123printcards.com, or Printfree.com for a great selection of themes and designs.

2. Click on the holiday card option that best fits your needs. Some cards are simple one-side designs, while others open up to reveal pre-selected words and messages.

3. Print the selected card or design onto plain or colored paper. Make sure to check the settings prior to printing. Some printers (and printer software) can be set for specific paper types such as matte, bright, or shiny. Additionally, some printers may need to be set for a particular paper weight. Your Christmas cards may look better on card stock, but your printer may not be able to handle the thickness.

4. Fold or cut the card to size. This will depend on the type of card selected. A card can be folded from top to bottom or side to side. A top to bottom fold will result in a tent-like shape, while a side to side fold will open like a book. Some cards may not even require a fold. In this case simply cut the card into a rectangular shape using scissors.

5. Embellish the card with glue and glitter. Create lines with glue around details or shapes. Sprinkle the glitter over the glue, and shake off the excess. Other fun ways to add special decor include outlining words and lines with three dimensioanl puff paint or Christmas colored markers. For a truly special look, cut and glue family pictures into the holiday design. This will help to personalize a more generic holiday card and friends will get a kick out of the cute photos!

Tips & Warnings

• If you are mailing the Christmas card, you can create a matching envelope by adding holiday stickers to a standard mailer. If your printer accepts different weights of paper, try using thicker paper or card stock.

• Children should always be supervised by a responsible adult while making this, or any other, craft project. Only use materials that are labeled as non-toxic and safe for child use.

References

• American Greetings

Resources

• 123printcards
• DTLK Cards
• Print Free