Kid’s Craft DIY Postcards

July 31, 2011 · by Malia · Filed Under: Crafty Goodness 12 Comments

 Here's an idea for all those thin cardboard boxes:

DIY Postcards 1Supplies: Upcycled cereal boxes, strong scissors, a ruler, white acrylic paint, paintbrush, thick and thin black Sharpies and colored marking pens

DIY Postcards2Measure and cut the cardboard to 4 x 6 rectangles

DIY Postcards 3Paint both sides of the cardboard white (it might take a few coats). You can also enjoy a lollipop while you're doing this.

DIY Postcards 4

Let it completely dry

DIY Postcards 5Draw a picture on one side with a Sharpie

DIY Postcards 6  Then color in with marking pens

DIY Postcards 7Here's the boy's version…

DIY Postcards 8Of his new BFF, Beans the dog

DIY MDraw a line dividing the card in half on the back with room for a stamp (29 cents for postcards) and address. 

 You've got mail– and one of a kind postcard art.

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  1. 1


    Gwen @ Gwenny Penny says
    July 31, 2011 at 6:49 pm

    Very cute idea, Malia :) My oldest LOVES mail.

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    koralee says
    July 31, 2011 at 9:23 pm

    Adorable my sweet friend. xoxoox

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    Pati @ A Crafty Escape says
    August 1, 2011 at 5:25 am

    I LOVE this idea… adding it to our summer to do list. Thanks!

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    Maggie says
    August 1, 2011 at 7:29 am

    luv luv the postcard also luv the idea of recycling cereal boxes…
    I’m inviting you to join our linking party every Wednesday at
    http://www.passionatelyartistic.com/2011/07/hgtvs-cash-cari-with-linking-party.html
    Have a fabulous week,
    Maggie
    http://passionatelyartistic.com

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    Sarah says
    August 1, 2011 at 9:19 am

    What an awesome idea!! I love the look of the black sharpie against the white :)

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    dramaqueensmum says
    August 1, 2011 at 11:17 am

    That’s a cute idea. My daughter loves drawing pictures for her friends.

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    Heather @ Life Gluten Free says
    August 1, 2011 at 2:56 pm

    totlly doing this with my daughter! thanks! :)
    this could also be a cute way to make DIY invitations to parties!

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    Kadie says
    August 2, 2011 at 7:29 am

    What a great idea!! We are going to have to do this one soon!! Thanks for sharing.

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    Patricia says
    August 2, 2011 at 7:39 am

    This is a great idea. I knew there had a to be another use for that cereal box as I was throwing it in the trash this morning. I also like how you have all of your party linkups listed. Is there a way you entered them once, then were able to save them to post with each new entry? Thanks.

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    Jessica @ Two Shades of Pink says
    August 2, 2011 at 4:45 pm

    Oh I just love, love, love this! My Cati will so want to do this! HOW STINKIN CLEVER GIRL!

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    Meredith says
    August 6, 2011 at 5:12 pm

    So adorable!!

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    Jenn Erickson/Rook No. 17 says
    August 9, 2011 at 12:58 am

    Fostering creativity and upcycling with your children — absolutely wonderful! Love this idea through and through!
    Thank you so much for linking up to “A Little Birdie Told Me…”!
    Jenn

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