Picture-Perfect Thank You

crayola supplies

Erasable Colored Pencils
No-Run School Glue
Glitter Glue
Pointed Tip Scissors
Crayola Cutter
Construction Paper
Marker & Watercolor Pad
Hassle Free Watercolors

household supplies

photograph(s)
ruler or straight-edge (optional)

Why

Show your friends or family you appreciate their kindness. Share a picture to personally thank them for the fun or gift you received!

Steps

1. This card doubles as a picture frame. Follow these easy steps to make a card like the one shown.
2. Fold construction paper in half to make a card. Choose a photograph to feature on the front of your card. It could be your school picture, a photo from a sports event, or even a photo showing you with the gift you received.
3. Cut watercolor paper big enough for a large frame around your photo. Make sure the frame fits on the front of your card!
4. With a Crayola Erasable Colored Pencil, lightly draw a rectangle a little smaller than the photograph in the center of the watercolor paper.
5. Outline your picture on the watercolor paper with the colored pencils. Let parts of your drawing overlap inside the rectangle. With Crayola Hassle Free Watercolors, paint a picture to frame your photograph. Air-dry your painting.
6. Use your Crayola Cutter to cut out the space you left for your photograph. Place the photo inside its frame. Glue the frame and your photo to the front of the card. Air-dry the glue.
7. Write your message on the card. Decorate it with Crayola Glitter Glue and colored pencils. Air-dry the glue.
8. Make an envelope for your card and send it soon to show your appreciation!

When & Where

"We use this idea to make thank you notes for theme parties, such as princesses, sports, and jungle fun. There is no end to what you can make! "
- Anissa P-R., mother of ages 7, 9, and 12.

"Counselors took pictures of campers in their favorite activities. The kids mailed the cards to their parents to show them how much fun they were having. "
- Scott J., camp counselor.

Interesting Info

Horses heights are measured in hands. A hand is 4 inches (10.2 cm). A typical horse measures at least 14.2 hands high. A horse smaller than 14.2 hands high is considered to be a pony.

Safety Guidelines

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.