Giving thank you cards is the perfect opportunity for kids to show their gratitude for Christmas and birthday gifts or even just show someone special they appreciate them. But, getting the kids to sit down and write out endless thank you notes can be a challenge. So, why not make it fun and get those troublesome thank you cards sorted out fast? If your kids love getting creative, making homemade thank you cards is the perfect way to show their gratitude. After all, everyone loves receiving heartfelt, handmade thank you cards.
You don’t need lots of fancy, expensive craft items to make beautiful handmade thank you cards. Instead, you can quickly create perfect personalized thank you cards using craft items and objects you already have at home. Need some creative inspiration to get started? Check out these perfect handmade thank you card ideas kids will love to make and everyone will love to receive:
Handmade Potato Print Cards
This simple but oh-so-effective card idea requires just a potato and some paint. All you need to do is cut the potato in half and create a simple design on it. This could be a heart, a star, sunshine, or anything you like. Next, dip the potato in some paint and let the kids print their designs onto some card. You will have a freshly printed batch of thank you cards in no time!
Hand Print Thank You Cards
You can’t get much more personal than a card featuring a handprint, so why not let the kids show their gratitude with handprint design thank you cards? But be warned; this could get a little messy! To create this design, you can either pour some paint into a tray and let the kids place their palms into the paint, or you can use a paintbrush to apply paint to their hands. Next, simply get the kids to press down on the card to create their own unique design.
Finally, get the kids to draw the heart detail onto the card. These Magic Pens are perfect for adding details to your cards and can even change color! They really are magic!
Paint Stamper Thank You Cards
Kids can use stampers for this unique thank you card idea. Using stampers to create a thank you card is an excellent way to make lots of beautiful cards in a short time. Firstly, pick out some vibrant paint colors and some objects to use as stampers. Next, dip the stampers in paint and start printing them onto your cards.
Don’t worry if you don’t have ‘proper’ stampers; you could use sponges, paint rollers, or even cookie cutters to create designs; just be sure to check before you cover all your household objects in paint and use them as stampers!
Nature Art Thank You Card
Step outside and take some inspiration from nature to create one-of-a-kind thank you cards. Kids will love heading out on an adventure and collecting natural objects to adorn their thank you cards. Leaves, sticks, and flower petals are all perfect for making a natural collage design on the front of the cards. Once you are home, the kids can get to work, letting their creativity flow as they handcraft their nature-inspired masterpieces.
Flower-Shaped Thank You Cards
Forget about traditionally-shaped rectangular cards, and get the kids to create their own fantastic floral thank you cards. These blooming beautiful flower cards are so easy to make. Simply take some sheets of different colored paper or cardstock, and cut out flower shapes. Next, arrange the floral shapes on top of each other to create your design. Finally, once you are happy with the way the flowers are arranged, stick them in place and write your thank you message on the back of the flower. To make your flower cards extra special, you could give them a sprinkle of glitter or decorate them with colored pens.
Want to add a joke to your thank you cards? How about this one? It’s a real side-splitter!
What does a banana say to show its gratitude?
Thanks a bunch!
