How To Make This Cute DIY Reindeer Card

Emma Owl

Looking for something unique to give friends and family this holiday season? Leave run-of-the-mill cards at the store and make these precious greetings with your little ones instead. They're bright, seasonal and personalized (by your child's footprints!).

Julie, blogger and mastermind behind the craft blog Emma Owl, created the footprint reindeer card idea a few years back. You only need a few materials to complete the project, including cardstock or thick paper and googly eyes. Find the full instructions on her site.

Once the kids are done washing their feet off and have placed every last antler on their cards, it's time to get them ready to send. This is easy if you're only making a few, but what if you have a big family? Your kids will get sleepy by the 30th card for sure. Here are some ways you can get your card printed for as many loved ones as you need.

PrintArt Kids

Not only can you get your kid's drawing on the front, but you can add a second drawing or a family photo to the inside of the card for an extra surprise. Cards start at $45.95 for 25.

Shutterfly

These 5×7 inch folded cards are simple, but they highlight your kid's masterpiece more than anything. Cards start at $2.15 each, but go down in price the more copies you purchase.

Zazzle

Scan and upload your child's creation to the order form. Choose your favorite color background and you're good to go. $2.45 a card; start saving at 10 or more copies.

PlumPrint

This site provides options far beyond cards. Consider giving Grandma a Rudolph throw pillow, calendar or note cards. PlumPrint will send a box to your house which you can fill with all of your kid's artwork. They'll digitize the pieces (they'll even work with 3D art made of clay or other materials!), and you can then get just digital copies of their art or purchase books and home decor decorated with the artwork itself.

Scan and Print at Home

While Emma Owl uses handmade pom-poms as the shiny red nose on her Rudolph cards, feel free to use something flat to make scanning or printing more feasible if you're making a lot of copies. Throw some cardstock in your printer, check your ink and you're in business. Happy crafting!