Thanks From Me to You

Turn digital photos into cards! Say thank you to teachers, friends and family members with personalized thank you notes created using Crayola’s Lights, Color, Camera program found on Crayola.com.

1. The holidays are a time to give and receive. Take some time to think about people you would like to thank. Who gave you a thoughful gift? Who does kind things for you? Who would you like to thank? Design a coloring page you can use to create a one-of-a-kind thank you note.

2. Take a photo with a digital camera or choose a holiday photo that’s already on your computer.

3. Ask an adult to help you upload the photo to Lights, Camera, Color! feature at the Crayola.com Play Zone. Use the code from a specially-marked box of Crayola Crayons to print your photo.

4. Color the photo using your favorite Crayola art supplies.

5. Add special effects using Crayola Glitter Glue.

6. Fold a piece of Crayola Construction Paper.

7. Cut the colored photo to size using Crayola Scissors. Attach it to another piece of Crayola Construction Paper. Cut around the photo to leave a colored border remaining around the photo. Glue them together with a Crayola Glue Stick.

8. Glue the design onto the front of the folded paper.

9. Write your thank you message inside!

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

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

Adult Assistance is required for this arts & crafts project.

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.

Crafts

crayola supplies

• Colored Pencils
• Glue Sticks
• Glitter Glue
• Blunt-Tip Scissors
• Construction Paper
• specially marked Lights, Camera, Color! Box

household supplies

• white paper
• digital camera
• printer
• computer with Internet Access

"My grandsons enjoyed using the computer to turn our holiday pictures into thank you notes for the gifts they received."
Betty S., grandmother of 3 boys

"We made Thanks From Me To You thank you notes for all of our parent volunteers. The children designed and printed a photo of our school using Lights, Camera, Color. We made copies for the children to color and use for their cards. "
Natalie T. and Becky N., PTA leaders

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