My children just received many great gifts for the holidays.  Now it is time to thank all the gift givers.  I could go out and purchase a box of thank you note cards, but that just seems so impersonal.  My children love to design cards and write notes to each other, so we have decided to make our own thank you cards this year.   My children and I gather together our card making supplies and set out to design thank you cards.

What you need:

12 x 12 card stock scrapbook paper in the color(s) of your choice
Scissors or large paper cutter
Envelopes (4×6 card size)
Stickers
Markers
Misc. papers, ribbons, buttons or other creative items of your choice
Paper punches if you own any (no need to purchase)
Glue

What to do:

Step 1. Cut the cardstock into strips that are 4” wide by 12” long (you need one of these for each card you are making)

Step 2. Fold the cardstock strips in half – this is your basic card

Step 3. Allow your children to decorate the outside top of the cards with the papers, stickers, buttons, and ribbons

Step 4. Have each child write a thank you note inside the card, personalized for the recipient about the gift they received.  Multiple children may write notes in one card addressed to the same recipient.

Step 5. Address the envelopes and send off in the mail.

Optional Step

6. If you have a holiday picture to include, this would make the thank you even more special.