Card Making with Stamps

Want to tell Grandma "Thanks!" for the new bike? Or wish a classmate "Happy Birthday"? Encourage kids to put a "stamp"on their own custom-made cards and they'll realize how great it feels to give!

  1. Ages: 3 - 11

  2. 1 hour - 2 hours

  3. A little messy

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Materials you'll need

Step-by-step tutorial

  • Step 1

    Gather your materials. Protect your workspace with newspapers or a paper bag.

    Photo reference of how to complete step 1

  • Step 2

    Fold a rectangular piece of colored paper in half (short sides together).

    Photo reference of how to complete step 2

  • Step 3

    Decorate your card with stamps and write a message with markers. Try decorating the edges by cutting zig-zags, semi-circles or squares.

    Photo reference of how to complete step 3

  • Step 4

    Or, try making a pop-up card! Start by making two cuts along the folded edge of the paper. The cuts should be about 1-inch long. This will make a little flap; push the flap inside the card.

    Photo reference of how to complete step 4

  • Final result!

    Cut out a heart, star or any shape you like. Decorate it with stamps and glue it to the flap. When you open the card, your shape will pop up!

    Photo reference of how to complete step 5

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