It’s December, and to get you in the mood for all the festivities to come, we’re making Christmas cards! Christmas is a time for family, friends and loved ones to gather together. It’s also the time of year to spread some festive cheer! Join us on 9 December as we celebrate Christmas Card Day by making and sending out personalised greeting cards with your festive message.

Need some inspiration and ideas? We have got your back! You can make your very own custom Christmas cards by using simple materials like paper, paint, and glitter. Remember to get all your needed items from your nearest PNA store.

5 Christmas card ideas for young and old

1. Pipe Cleaner Card

This is a card that anyone can create, and you only need a minimum of items to make it. For this, you’ll need a blank card, green pipe cleaners, glue, star stickers, and a pen or Christmas stamp. This card might not even take you 5 minutes to make: Pipe Cleaner Tree Card.

Why stop there? You can always jazz it up with some extra stickers or decorations to make it even more festive.

2. Button Card

Do you have some old buttons lying around? They’re perfect for the next card idea, and this card is just as easy to make. They might seem simple but can end up being really beautiful Christmas cards!

Make sure you have enough buttons in all the festive colours. Have some glue handy, blank cards, and any other decorative crafts supplies you like, such as glitter, ribbon, and stickers.

Here is some inspiration:

3. Pop-up Christmas Tree Card

This is a fun one! Didn’t we all fall in love with our pop-up storybooks as a child? This pop-up Christmas Tree Card will bring back those memories! Items needed are:

• Colour paper
• Blank card
• Glue
• Scissors
• Ruler
• Any other craft accessories like stickers, glitter, and ribbon

Watch the step-by-step video tutorial here.

4. Finger Painting Cards

Arts and crafts aren’t arts and crafts without getting a bit dirty. These fingerpaint Christmas Card ideas are loads of fun. Just get a variety of washable finger paints. Emphasis on the “washable”.

Some cheerful ideas:

5. Colouring Christmas Card

The colouring fans will love this option. Get out those colouring pencils, pens, and markers, and get colouring! Pick from a wide variety of printable templates. Easy to do, but still has that personal touch!

Making your own Christmas Cards are so much easier than you may think. Using just some pretty paper, some ribbon or twine, scissors, glue sticks and stamps, you can create your very own custom cards in no time at all. So, grab the kids or some friends together and get ready for an afternoon of crafting that will be sure to delight everyone on your list this year!

Can’t wait to see your cards! Share yours with us by tagging us on Facebook and Instagram.