Christmas card

Let's start with the first post:

So as every year, this year we have to send out christmas cards. And now that they are all send, I can share my design with you. 

First I started with a drawing of a christmas tree and some blank cards. 

Christmas tree template

Blank card

  




















Then I drew the christmas tree on a normal weight A4 paper and taped it to the window. Why on the window? I did this to make sure that I can trace my christmas tree to the thick paper of the card.  (Ofcourse make sure that there is enough light outside or, if you have one, you can also use a bright light in a glass box)

Red balls, green garland... let your imagination do the work!

When all that is said and done, you have the christmas tree on your card. I colored the balls and garland in myself and let my 1,5 year old color the rest.

Let's color!

Ofcourse my little one wasn't limited by the christmas tree and also colored some of the insides. But that is only a nice surprise for the receiver of the card ;)

All finished!

                                                       

It's a good idea to start at the end of the summer when making these cards. Toddlers (at least mine) has a short attention span and is easily bored. We started half way september, and have finished them last weekend (mids of December).

Have fun!