{"id":57522,"date":"2017-12-11T23:56:58","date_gmt":"2017-12-11T12:56:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/?p=57522"},"modified":"2018-01-03T20:34:24","modified_gmt":"2018-01-03T09:34:24","slug":"kids-craft-handmade-christmas-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/kids-craft-handmade-christmas-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"Kids Craft: Handmade Christmas Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s that special time of the year and it&#8217;s time to get festive &#8211; don&#8217;t you just love Christmas! We have dug deep into our craft box for a fun and easy craft to create\u00a0with the kids this Christmas.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-57572\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/christmas-card-title.jpg\" alt=\"Kids Craft Christmas cards mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/christmas-card-title.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/christmas-card-title-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/christmas-card-title-600x797.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/christmas-card-title-330x439.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/christmas-card-title-346x460.jpg 346w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Let&#8217;s make some fun Handmade Christmas cards!<\/h2>\n<h3>You will need:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>card stock (or pre-made blank cards)<\/li>\n<li>buttons<\/li>\n<li>craft pom poms<\/li>\n<li>glitter<\/li>\n<li>glitter glue or glue stick<\/li>\n<li>colourful pipe cleaners<\/li>\n<li>felt sheets<\/li>\n<li>hot glue gun<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How to make your Christmas Cards:<\/h3>\n<p>1. Use pre-made blank cards if you can find them, otherwise grab a sheet of card stock and cut and fold it to the size you would like.<\/p>\n<p>2. Lay out all your festive coloured craft supplies &#8211; think buttons, pom poms, ribbons, felt, pipe cleaners, sparkles, glitter and anything else you might have tucked away in your craft stash.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-57529 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Christmas-card-supplies.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas card supplies\" width=\"690\" height=\"527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Christmas-card-supplies.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Christmas-card-supplies-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Christmas-card-supplies-600x458.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Christmas-card-supplies-330x252.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Christmas-card-supplies-602x460.jpg 602w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Have think about what festive designs you might like. Maybe candy canes, a snowman, Santa, baubles, presents, a Christmas tree or a friendly elf? There are so many options. You can always pop over to Pinterest for some inspiration.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57530 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Festive-craft-pipe-cleaners-e1512992211189.jpg\" alt=\"Festive craft pipe cleaners\" width=\"1035\" height=\"690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Festive-craft-pipe-cleaners-e1512992211189.jpg 1035w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Festive-craft-pipe-cleaners-e1512992211189-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Festive-craft-pipe-cleaners-e1512992211189-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Festive-craft-pipe-cleaners-e1512992211189-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Festive-craft-pipe-cleaners-e1512992211189-296x197.jpg 296w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Festive-craft-pipe-cleaners-e1512992211189-690x460.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Festive-craft-pipe-cleaners-e1512992211189-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1035px) 100vw, 1035px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. Get crafting! We used a hot glue gun to securely fix on our crafty supplies &#8211; though you can use any glue you might have at home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Hot glue guns get VERY hot so be extra careful with your little ones.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-57571\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/christmas-card-finished.jpg\" alt=\"kids Craft: Handmade Christmas Cards \" width=\"690\" height=\"509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/christmas-card-finished.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/christmas-card-finished-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/christmas-card-finished-600x443.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/christmas-card-finished-330x243.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/christmas-card-finished-624x460.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. We created a Candy Cane design, a Snowman and a Christmas Star decoration &#8211; all with a touch of glitter (we love a bit of sparkle)!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-57570\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/christmas-card_featured.jpg\" alt=\"Handmade CHristmas Craft \" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/christmas-card_featured.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/christmas-card_featured-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/christmas-card_featured-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/christmas-card_featured-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/christmas-card_featured-296x197.jpg 296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hope you have fun creating your own Christmas Cards. We&#8217;d love to hear what you come up with &#8211; why not leave us a comment.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Happy Christmas crafting!<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sc-separator type-thin\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Introducing My Poppet&#8217;s newest craft contributor Kylie.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-55814 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Kylie-at-Handmade-Kids.jpg\" alt=\"Kylie at Handmade Kids\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Kylie-at-Handmade-Kids.jpg 250w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Kylie-at-Handmade-Kids-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/> I\u2019m Kylie \u2013 a self confessed handmade lover, fabric hoarder, craft blogger and mum of two little girls. You\u2019ll find me at <strong>Handmade Kids<\/strong> every day sharing a healthy dose of handmade goodies and crafty inspiration to my community. I love to create kids crafts and showcase the amazing handmade creative community. Pop over and see me on my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.handmadekids.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">blog<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/handmadekids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">instagram<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s that special time of the year and it&#8217;s time to get festive &#8211; don&#8217;t you just love Christmas! We have dug deep into our craft box for a fun and easy craft to create\u00a0with the kids this Christmas. Let&#8217;s make some fun Handmade Christmas cards! 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