'Tis the Season Cards

crayola supplies

Metallic FX Crayons
Markers
Glue Sticks
Glitter Glue
Blunt-Tip Scissors
Construction Paper

household supplies

none

Why

'Tis the season... kids' favorite reason... to enjoy making and receiving holiday cards. Holiday packages and mailboxes will shine with handcrafted cards.

Steps

1. Fold construction paper in half or quarters. Use Crayola® Metallic FX Crayons, Washable Markers, and Glitter Glue to decorate holiday greetings. Write a poetic message on the front or inside. Be sure to put the artist's name on the back of the card.
2. Texture cards: Draw, color, and cut out paper images with Crayola Scissors. Glue the pieces to your card with Crayola Glue Sticks.
3. Pop-up cards: Cut a strip of drawings from construction paper. Fold and attach to the inside the card. When the card is opened, the image will pop out.
4. Peek-hole cards: Cut out a portion of the card front to reveal a picture drawn underneath.
5. Bookmark cards: Design personalized cards to use as bookmarks.

When & Where

"We studied different cultural celebrations. The class rose to the occasion to create suitable cards."
- Kammi T., Craft Coordinator

"The kids felt so grown up as they contributed to our holiday preparations."
- Adeyemi C., dad of three kids ages 6 to 13.

Interesting Info

Christmas trees are grown in all 50 states of the United States. About 35 million trees are harvested each year. Greenland imports its Christmas trees. These evergreens can't survive so far north.

Safety Guidelines

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

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.