Presents that truly warm up our hearts are usually made by our own hands. Or at least they are made by someone else’s hands and have this very special, personal, non-fabric look.

So, if you like handycraft and you have some free time to devote it to creation, then try to make these simple Christmas cards that won’t take too much time and efforts even from the lazziest guy!

Xmas cards ideas:

MITTENS

To make this xmas card you’ll need corrugated cardboard in 3 colors (darkest for the card, same color, but brighter tone for rectangular basis for mittens and, of course, for mittens); twine;
thin white paper to make “snow”;
glue and small wooden pins to attach mittens (can be substitute by colorful ribbon).

BEARDED SANTA

This is a very simple handmade Christmas card that you can make together with your children.

You’ll need cardboard for card;
color paper for a hat;
paints to paint nose, chicks, mouth;
glue and pumponies on a hat;
and little eyes to attach to the face.
Done!

SANTA’S DEERS

You’ll need cardboard for card;
brown paint to print deers’ heads
(put your thumb in a paint and then attach to the card);
felt-tip (marker) pen to paint horns;
small pumponies for noses;
glue and little eyes to attach to the face.
Done!

CHRISTMAS BALLS WITH PHOTOS

Congratulate your beloved ones with Christmas and New Year and share you best family photos.
You’ll need cardboard for card;
color paper to make ball holder;
your favorite photo;
twine and glue.
You can also decorate the ball with glitters, sequins etc.