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10+ Ways to Make Beautiful and Simple Christmas Cards, Decorate Christmas Cards

This Christmas, if you want to make handmade cards to give to your loved ones, but have no ideas yet? Then check out these 10 super easy and unique handmade Christmas card ideas below.

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4 December, 2023

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On Christmas, handmade cards for family and friends are always meaningful gifts that show your love for them, but you don’t belong to the “crafty club”. Don’t worry because these 10 easy and unique card ideas are perfect for you.

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1How to make beautiful and simple Christmas cards at home

Making a Christmas tree card

Materials: colored cardboard according to your preference

Tools: paper cutter, various pencils, markers, glue

This card has a cute 3D Christmas tree concept and it’s easy to make. First, you fold the cardboard and draw a Christmas tree in the middle.

Then fold the paper in half and cut along the drawn line (note: do not cut the outer edge of the tree). Then glue it on another piece of larger cardboard.

Draw or decorate according to your preferences, you can also write greetings to give to your loved ones and friends.

Making a fingerprint card

Materials: hard cardboard

Tools: colored pens, ribbons, bows,..

Use watercolors to paint your fingerprints and then print them on the cardboard. Use a pen to add antlers, ears, nose, scarf,.. or any creative ideas to create a lovely reindeer card.

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Making a cardboard card

Materials: cardboard, various decorative ribbons,..

Tools: scissors, colored pens

If you don’t have many tools, you can buy cardboard and cut it into A5 size and freely express your artistic talent to create meaningful cards for your loved ones.

Making a tree-shaped card by folding paper

Materials: colored cardboard, ribbons,..

Tools: double-sided tape, scissors, decorative pens.

Use colored cardboard folded into a pleated shape (similar to folding a paper fan) and then cut into gradually shorter sections to resemble a Christmas tree. Use double-sided tape to stick the small sections onto another piece of cardboard in the shape of a tree. Fold a small piece of brown paper to make the trunk and cut a star shape from yellow paper to make the card more lively. Decorate with text, images, ribbons according to your creativity.

Decorating the card with yarn

Materials: yarn, cardboard, beads

Tools: needle, pen,..

First, create the shape you want on the card, pierce it with a needle along the line you have drawn, then thread the colored yarn between those needle stitches to create the desired shape. You can also thread different types of beads to make the card more eye-catching.

Decorating the card with buttons

Materials: buttons, colored cardboard, ribbons,..

Tools: glue, pens,..

Use old buttons to create the shape you want by either gluing or attaching them to the card. Depending on your creativity, you can make cards with different cute shapes.

Making a card using peanut shells

Decorating the card with buttons

Materials: peanut shells, decorative items, colored cardboard

Tools: hot glue gun, scissors, colored pens,..

After sharpening the peanut shells, don’t throw them away, you can actually use them to make a nice card. Glue the peanut shells onto the card to create a Christmas tree shape, choose colored pencils to make it stand out. Use pens or glitter to decorate or write meaningful greetings. This method is perfect for young children.

Using plastic or paper cups to make cards

Materials: used cups, cardboard, various gifts, decorative items

Tools: hot glue gun, scissors,..

Utilize plastic or paper cups to make cards that are not only cost-effective but also environmentally friendly. First, cut the cups in half and then use hot glue to stick them onto the card. Attach gifts such as marshmallows, kitkats, or decorations according to your preferences.

Decorating the card with pencil shavings

Materials: pencil shavings, decorative items, colored cardboard

Tools: hot glue gun, colored pens,..

After sharpening the pencils, don’t throw away the shavings, you can use them to create shapes on the card. Glue the pencil shavings onto the card and use pens or markers to decorate. This method is suitable for young children.

Using nuts to decorate the card

Decorating the card with pencil shavings

Materials: nuts, cardboard, beads

Tools: glue, scissors,..

Choose nuts with cute shapes and glue or attach them to the card to create the desired shape. Use colored pens or markers to decorate or write greetings on the card. This method offers a variety of cute shapes.

2Tips for decorating eye-catching and sparkling Christmas cards

To decorate eye-catching Christmas cards, you can use colored pens, glitter, ribbons,..depending on your preference. Besides, you can write messages by hand to give to your loved ones and friends.

You should choose medium thickness cardboard, not too thin as it will be difficult to shape and cut precisely. Use a sharp-edged paper cutter to cut detailed and neat lines. Always keep the blade perpendicular to the paper surface when cutting.

You can combine different colored paper according to your preference, add letter or image stickers to decorate the card.

Tips for decorating eye-catching and sparkling Christmas cards

3The meaning of Christmas cards during the Christmas season

On every Christmas occasion, Christmas cards bring a beautiful meaning, spreading love and good wishes to many people. It conveys luck and success in all areas, and happiness with loved ones and friends.

The meaning of Christmas cards during the Christmas season

With just a few simple materials, you can make cute little cards. Hurry and learn these techniques to have gifts for your loved ones and friends this Christmas.