Share A Motivating Message!
Make colorful motivational cards with drawings and kind messages, then share them with classmates, family, or neighbors to brighten someone's day.
Step-by-step guide to make and share a motivating message
Step 1
Gather all your materials in one spot so you can reach everything easily.
Step 2
Pick one person you want to surprise with a motivating card.
Step 3
Fold a sheet of paper in half to make a card and press the fold to make a sharp crease.
Step 4
Lightly draw a simple picture layout on the front of the card with your pencil.
Step 5
Color your picture using your coloring materials to make it bright and cheerful.
Step 6
Write a short kind message inside the card using clear bold letters.
Step 7
Add stickers or other flat decorations to the card to make it fun.
Step 8
Cut out a small heart or star shape from scrap paper using your scissors.
Step 9
Glue the cut-out shape onto the card with your glue stick to add a 3D touch.
Step 10
Put the finished card into an envelope or secure it with tape if you are not using an envelope.
Step 11
Give or leave the card for the person you chose so it will brighten their day.
Step 12
Share a photo or description of your finished motivational card on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can I use if I don't have a glue stick or stickers?
If you don't have a glue stick or stickers, use a dab of white school glue (pressed flat to dry), double-sided tape, small pieces of washi tape, or cut colorful shapes from scrap paper to glue on as flat decorations.
My card's fold isn't sharp or the corners are fraying—how can I fix it?
Refold the paper on a flat surface and press the crease firmly with a ruler or the back of your fingernail to sharpen it, and trim any frayed edges with scissors for a neater card.
How can I change this activity for younger children or older kids?
For preschoolers pre-fold the card and pre-cut the heart so they can color and sticker it, while older kids can hand-letter a bold message, add layered decorations, or write a longer motivational note before sharing on DIY.org.
What are simple ways to make the card more special or lasting?
Turn the scrap-paper heart into a small pop-up by folding and gluing just a tab, add a tiny photo or handwritten quote inside, seal it in an envelope, and photograph the finished card to share on DIY.org.
Watch videos on how to make and share motivating cards
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Facts about kindness projects for kids
✂️ Papercraft can transform a single sheet into pop-up cards, origami figures, or intricate cut-outs — some techniques need no glue at all.
❤️ Studies show small acts of kindness, like giving a friendly note, boost happiness for both the giver and the receiver.
🖋️ Calligraphy and hand-lettering have been practiced for thousands of years and make a handmade card feel extra special.
🤝 Sharing motivational cards is a simple form of community service that helps build connections and brighten someone’s day.
🎴 The first commercial Christmas greeting card was produced in 1843, which helped launch the modern greeting card industry.
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