If your children love making handmade Christmas cards, then they are going to really enjoy these Christmas Present Folding Cards! Each card folds into the shape of a wrapped gift box, complete with bows, wreaths, candy canes and adorable festive characters. They’re such a sweet and simple Christmas craft for kids of all ages — whether at home, in school, or at Christmas crafting groups.
This is one of those activities that feels special but requires very little prep, which is always a win during the busy festive season!
What’s Included
This free printable set includes three different gift box card designs, each printed in black and white so children can colour and decorate them however they like.
Each card features:
- Cute gift box shape with ribbon and bow
- Festive details such as wreaths, candy canes and Christmas characters
- A centre message space ready for personal greetings
- Folds into a standing display card
They look lovely stood on a mantle, windowsill or classroom display!
What You’ll Need
- Printer + paper or thin cardstock
- Colouring pencils, crayons or felt tips
- Scissors
- Optional: glitter glue, sequins, stickers or gold/metallic pens ✨
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I always print my printables directly onto 160 gsm cardstock using my Epson Ecotank Printer rather than regular paper, this way they are a little more durable and the pens do not bleed through to the other side. However, if you do not have a home printer then just pop to a library and use theirs.
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How to Make the Christmas Present Folding Cards
- Download and print your chosen design (or all three!).
- Colour in your present, ribbon, bows and Christmas characters.
- Cut along the outer outline.
- Fold along the vertical fold lines to form the standing card.
- Write your Christmas message inside.
You now have a beautiful homemade Christmas card ready to give or display!
🎁 Download Your Free Christmas Present Folding Cards
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More Christmas Craft Ideas for Kids
Here are more cosy and festive crafts they will love:
- Free Gingerbread House Folding Cards to Colour
- Free Snow Globe Folding Cards
- Winter Cut and Paste Craft – Fun Winter Activity for Kids
- Plastic Bowl Snow Globe Art for Kids – Fun & Creative Winter Craft
- Free Christmas Colour by Number Pages for Kids – Line Art Practice for the Holiday Season
Tips for Teachers & Craft Group Leaders
- Print on cardstock for a sturdier standing card
- Pre-cut outlines for younger children
- Let the glitter glue dry flat before sending home
- Looks lovely as a classroom festive display
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