My Christmas memories involve a lot of creating and crafting. It felt as if our dining room table was just as frequently a crafting table as it was a place for eating. It was often covered in pine cones and jingle bells and cinnamon cutout ornaments and ribbon. I look back on it all pretty fondly now. We would create amongst ourselves all season long, but it was also something we would casually invite friends to join us in because while cookie decorating is fun, one can only consume so many of those. All of this is simply to say that creativity has become deeply entwined in the way that I experience the Christmas season.
And since it’s become pretty common for my little guy to currently paint or scribble or sticker or stamp at least one a day, these cards with simple Christmas greetings have been the perfect canvas for sharing his artwork and a little love with friends and family. (We’ve currently gotten into sequins, which is probably about the closest I’m willing to get to glitter, but I’m so excited to put some sequins on these cards with him!)
These particular cards have also been encouraging some parallel creativity where we create side by side and that’s been an exciting new phase for me. That’s one reason I love to create things in a very versatile manner without screaming, “This is for children!” I loved creating alongside my mom and not just having her help us with whatever we were making.
So, that’s it! Just a quick post to share this free printable with you as a simple and inexpensive way to spend some time creating with your children this season. Enjoy!
P.S.—I would love to see any cards you make! If you happen to use them be sure to tag me or send a photo on Instagram.
