Every year we face the challenge of finding the best holiday cards that express our sentiments, are inclusive and unique. It’s a tall order and we often have to sacrifice uniqueness in the process. In an ideal world we’d be able to mix and match or choose individual cards for each of our recipients. This year you can make that dream a reality, and have fun with it, by making your own homemade holiday cards.
Even better, you can get your kids in on the action too. Jean Van’t Hul, author of The Artful Parent, advises: “Celebrating the seasons and holidays is a traditional way to embrace creativity together as a family, and the reverse is true as well: engaging in arts and crafts as a family is a fun way of decorating, preparing for, and learning about the holidays we celebrate.” Here are 12 more reasons to gather your supplies, carve out a weekend to get crafty with the kids and make the best holiday cards ever.
- Like Snowflakes
One of the best things about homemade holiday cards is that, like snowflakes, no two are exactly the same. Speaking of snowflakes, cut paper snowflakes would look gorgeous on a card.
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