{"id":1752,"date":"2021-12-06T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-06T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cos.p10.sol1.net\/uncategorized\/celebrate-the-season-with-handmade-christmas-cards\/"},"modified":"2024-05-03T05:52:37","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T05:52:37","slug":"handmade-christmas-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/handmade-christmas-card","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate the Season With Handmade Christmas Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1752\" class=\"elementor elementor-1752\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7e167396 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7e167396\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7ca976ed\" data-id=\"7ca976ed\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68027fe7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68027fe7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>Traditionally, at around this time every year people start to send out Christmas cards. In recent years though many have opted for the instant results of e-cards or an email, doing away with the tradition. If you&#8217;re feeling a little nostalgic this festive season, why not try sending a handmade Christmas card?<\/p>\n\n<p>Christmas is the perfect opportunity for kids of all ages to create beautiful handmade Christmas cards for grandparents, family members, and teachers. And there&#8217;s no reason that adults can&#8217;t get in on the fun too!<\/p>\n\n<p>It&#8217;s super easy, follow along with our step-by-step instructions below to make your own DIY handmade Christmas card!<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Things you need for your handmade Christmas card:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A4 size cream coloured <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/education-supplies\/cardboard-and-craft-paper\/Rainbow-System-Cardboard-A4-150gsm-PAPE9858\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cardboard sheet<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Clear <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/education-supplies\/cardboard-and-craft-paper\/Cello-Wrap-750mm-x-1m-CRAF1120\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cello wrapping paper<\/a><\/li>\n<li>White and blue <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/education-supplies\/cardboard-and-craft-paper\/COVER-PAPER-A4-125GSM-ASSORTED-PAPE9721\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">craft paper<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Any round object to draw a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/education-supplies\/art-supplies\/Cardboard-Circle-Base-19cm-CRAF7116\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">circle<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/education-supplies\/cardboard-and-craft-paper\/Rainbow-Glitter-Paper-Single-Sided-A4-CRAF6810\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glitter Paper<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=&amp;productCodes=ADHE4102%7CADHE4054%7CADHE4030%7CADHE4061%7CADHE4071%7CADHE4040\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glue Stick<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=&amp;productCodes=CRAF2654%7CCRAF2656%7CCRAF2658%7CCRAF2652%7CCRAF2650%7CCRAF2660\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glitter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=&amp;productCodes=MARK5160%7CMARK4727%7CMARK4738\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sharpie<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/education-supplies\/art-supplies\/Curling-Ribbon-5mm-x-450m-CRAF6845\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Red Curling Ribbon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=&amp;productCodes=PENC2025%7CPENC2185%7CPENC2305%7CPENC2316%7CPENC2331%7CPENC2215%7CPENC2203\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pencil<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/education-supplies\/art-supplies\/Rainbow-Rhinestone-Sequins-40g-CRAF6257\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rhinestones<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=&amp;productCodes=TAPE4510%7CTAPE4530%7CTAPE5558%7CTAPE4590%7CTAPE5548%7CTAPE4584\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Double Sided Tape<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steps to make a shaker snow globe-inspired Christmas card<\/h2>\n\n<p>Step 1: Take an A4 size craft paper and fold it\u00a0from the middle<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1394\" height=\"836\" class=\"wp-image-1754\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1.gif\" alt=\"Christmas Card for kids\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Step 2: Draw a circle using any round object and cut it out<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1394\" height=\"836\" class=\"wp-image-1755\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2.gif\" alt=\"Handmade Christmas card\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Step 3: Now take a blue A4 sheet, draw a bigger circle and cut it out<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1394\" height=\"836\" class=\"wp-image-1756\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3.gif\" alt=\"Christmas card decoration\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Step 4: Take a cello wrap sheet and trace the bigger circle and cut it out using scissors. Paste the cut-outs on the card using a glue stick<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1394\" height=\"836\" class=\"wp-image-1757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/4.gif\" alt=\"Christmas card decoration\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Step 5: Now take some decorative paper and draw the globe bottom, after that take a white and green A4 sheet and draw a snow landscape and 2 Christmas trees and cut them out<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1394\" height=\"836\" class=\"wp-image-1760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5-1.gif\" alt=\"Handmade Christmas card\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Step 6: Paste the cut-outs using a glue stick on the blue circle and draw the Christmas tree trunk using a brown <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=&amp;productCodes=PENC4310%7CPENC4312%7CPENC4420%7CPENC2301%7CPENC4380%7CPENC2303%7CPENC4401\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pencil colour<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1394\" height=\"836\" class=\"wp-image-1758\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/6.gif\" alt=\"Decorating a handmade Christmas Card\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Step 7: Take double-sided tape and cut into small pieces and stick them on the back of the card circle<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1394\" height=\"836\" class=\"wp-image-1761\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5-2.gif\" alt=\"Christmas card decoration tipss\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Step 8: Decorate the blue circle with rhinestones using a glue stick. Take some coloured glitter and spread it over the cellophane cut-out and remove the double-sided tape top paper coating<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1394\" height=\"836\" class=\"wp-image-1762\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/6-1-1.gif\" alt=\"Christmas card decorating\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Step 9: At the end, take a blue sharpie and write your message on the card. And, your snow globe inspired handmade Christmas card is ready to shake and spread its magic<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1394\" height=\"836\" class=\"wp-image-1763\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/7.gif\" alt=\"Snow globe Christmas card\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to include a sweet little message inside your handmade Christmas card to spread some joy and cheer all around!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class='watch-action'><div class='watch-position align-left'><div class='action-like'><a class='lbg-style3 like-1752 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='like' data-post_id='1752' data-nonce='3c6d52cef8' rel='nofollow'><img class='wti-pixel' src='https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post\/images\/pixel.gif' title='Did you find this useful?' \/><span class='lc-1752 lc'>0<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class='action-unlike'><a class='unlbg-style3 unlike-1752 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='unlike' data-post_id='1752' data-nonce='3c6d52cef8' rel='nofollow'><img class='wti-pixel' src='https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post\/images\/pixel.gif' title='' \/><span class='unlc-1752 unlc'>0<\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div> <div class='status-1752 status align-left'><\/div><\/div><div class='wti-clear'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Traditionally, at around this time every year people start to send out Christmas cards. In recent years though many have opted for the instant results of e-cards or an email, doing away with the tradition. If you&#8217;re feeling a little nostalgic this festive season, why not try sending a handmade Christmas card? Christmas is the &#8230; <a title=\"Celebrate the Season With Handmade Christmas Cards\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/handmade-christmas-card\" aria-label=\"Read more about Celebrate the Season With Handmade Christmas Cards\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1753,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,2121,8],"tags":[1701,1594,668,1702,1703,95,1624,1704,1625,1705,1626,1706,1627,1707,1708,1631,1709],"class_list":["post-1752","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cospedia","category-education","category-productivity","tag-art-and-craft-for-kids","tag-art-and-craft-supplies","tag-arts-and-crafts-for-school","tag-card","tag-card-making","tag-christmas","tag-christmas-art-and-craft","tag-christmas-card","tag-christmas-celebration","tag-christmas-crafts","tag-christmas-decor","tag-christmas-decoration","tag-christmas-projects","tag-greeting-card","tag-handmade-christmas-card","tag-holiday-season","tag-school-craft-ideas"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1752","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1752"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1752\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":41042,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1752\/revisions\/41042"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1753"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1752"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1752"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1752"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}