Monster Card

Monster mode! Have a wildly fun time making our DIY monster card, perfect for birthdays, spooky holidays, and everyday occasions.

Ages: 4 and up, 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up, Adult

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Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

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Construction Paper
Glue
Markers
Pencil(s)

Steps

Step 1

Trim sheet of cardstock approximately 12”H x 7”W. Trim second sheet of cardstock approximately 12”H x 6”W. Set aside excess cardstock.
Step 2

Flip larger sheet over. Glue smaller sheet to center of larger sheet, creating a white border. Dry 15 minutes.
Step 3

Fold cardstock approximately 3” from top and bottom with colorful side of larger sheet facing outward to create card shape.
Step 4

Use excess cardstock to sketch and cut out monster teeth, eyes, and horns.
Step 5

Add detail to eyes and horns with markers.
Step 6

Glue eyes, horns, and a few teeth to front of folded card.
Step 7

Unfold card and glue remaining teeth along white border.
Step 8

Write celebratory message inside card with markers.
Step 9

Sketch and cut out construction paper tongue. Wrap lightly around glue stick to curl.
Step 10

Glue tongue inside card.
Step 11

Fold card to close.
Step 12

Give your scary good card to friends or family!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

Our DIY Monster Card craft is great as a homemade birthday card, Halloween card, party invitation, and so much more!

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