Caroline
These darling spring cards for kids to make are colorful, fun and simple for kids of all ages!
If you’ve been on the hunt for some fun spring craft ideas for kids to make this year, add these beautiful homemade cards to the top of your list! Not only are they easy for kids to make, but they are certain to bring big smiles and brighten someone’s day.
We have three different card designs for kids to choose from: A butterfly, ladybug or bee. You might find yourself making all three designs since they are all so colorful and cute.
While we designed these craft projects for spring, they could also be used for Mother’s Day. Swap out our spring greeting on the inside of the card for something more fitting for Mother’s Day like “Mom, You’re Bee-autiful!” or “Mom, you are the wind beneath my wings!”
Easy Spring Cards for Kids to Make
All you need to get started making your homemade cards is a few craft supplies you probably already have on hand, and our card templates.
Read our simple tutorials below for making the butterfly, bee and ladybug cards, and make sure to watch our full video tutorial inside this post before you get started.
Supplies needed for making your spring cards
- butterfly, ladybug and bee card templates <—– Get the printable templates HERE
- cardstock paper (we like 65 lb. weight)
- 1-inch googly eyes
- markers
- scissors
- glue stick
How to Make a Spring Butterfly Card
Beautiful butterflies are always a favorite insect for kids and adults to see fluttering around outside in the spring. Kids will love choosing a variety of different colors when they make their butterfly, giving each card a unique, colorful design.
Step 1: Download and print out the spring cards template. Cut out each of the butterfly pieces from the template and use them as a pattern to trace and cut out each of the pieces on colored cardstock or construction paper. Or print out the template on colored cardstock and cut out each of the pieces.
Step 2: Fold the card template in half along the dashed line to create your folded card.
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Step 3: Decorate the butterfly wings by gluing the circles from the template on them. Add glue on the inside edge of each wing and glue them on the sides of the card.
Step 4: Glue googly eyes on the front of your butterfly card.
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Step 5: Wrap the end of each of the antennae around a pencil to curl the ends. Glue each of the antennae at the top and back of the card.
Step 6: Use a marker to draw a smile on your butterfly. Then open up the card and write a greeting on the inside of the card and sign your name.
How to Make a cute Bee Homemade Card
Kids will love being busy little bees creating these darling bee cards. This simple card is easy for toddlers, preschoolers and kids of all ages to make with our handy template.
Step 1: Download and print out the spring cards template. Cut out each of the bee pieces from the template and use them as a pattern to trace and cut out each of the pieces on colored cardstock or construction paper. Or print out the template on colored cardstock and cut out each of the pieces.
Step 2: Fold the card template in half along the dashed line to create your folded card.
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Step 3: Glue the two bee stripes on the front of the card. Then glue the wings on the sides of the card.
Step 4: Glue two googly eyes on the front of the card. Wrap the end of each of the antennae around a pencil to curl the ends. Then glue them at the top and back of the card.
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Step 5: Use a marker to draw a smile on your bee. Then open up the card and write a greeting on the inside of the card and sign your name.
How to Make a colorful ladybug diy card
There’s something magical about watching pretty ladybugs in the spring. This colorful ladybug card is certain to add a little bit of magic to someone’s day, and it’s so easy for kids to make.
Step 1: Download and print out the spring cards template. Cut out each of the ladybug pieces from the template and use them as a pattern to trace and cut out each of the pieces on colored cardstock or construction paper.
Step 2: Cut a black piece of cardstock paper in half. Then fold one of the paper halves in half to create your folded card. Glue two googly eyes at the top of your black card.
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Step 3: Glue each of the black ladybug spots on your red ladybug wings. Then glue them on the front of your ladybug card.
Step 4: Wrap the end of each of the antennae around a pencil to curl the ends. Then glue them at the top and back of the card.
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Step 5: Open up your ladybug card and glue the “Happy Spring” greeting on the inside of the card.
More Easy Spring Crafts for Kids
Whip out a paper plate and a few other craft supplies and you’ll have this interactive growing flower craft entertaining little ones in no time at all!
Kids will love learning all about caterpillars and making this cute paper caterpillar craft. The folded circles add such fun dimension to this spring craft.
This gorgeous butterfly card is going to make mom and grandma feel super special for Mother’s Day. The paint smash technique is so fun for kids too!
Check out this fun 3D rainbow heart card from our friends over at Twitchetts.
Looking for more fun spring project ideas? Check our our amazing list of over 150 easy spring crafts for kids.
