I get asked a lot if stamping is something you can do with kids. And my answer is, "Of Course!!!" My daughter started stamping with me before she was even 2. You can pick out the parts of it that you feel are age appropriate. Papercrafting can grow with them. While Emily does not have the hand strength for all the punches, she can certainly use the Big Shot. And since there are no sharp, exposed parts with using the Big Shot, it is perfect tool for her. (She has been asking for her own Big Shot for quite a while now.)
This morning as we were snuggling in front of the Christmas tree, me with my coffee, her with her hot chocolate, I asked her what she wanted to do today. Her answer was to make a card and make a video. She loves making videos, she makes them all the time. But today she wanted to make one for all of you. I kept asking her why, and she said that you all might still need some Christmas card ideas – and she had a GREAT one. Her idea of a great one is one that she can do, so she feels like it is one that everyone can do.
She picked out the colors, the layout and interjected her own personality into the card.
My advice when stamping with kids, let them pick it all out. Does it matter if it is not perfectly straight? Odd colors? Funky layout? Not at all. It is simply fun – and as you will see, she changes it as she goes. I love to see what she comes up with!
Here is the video for Emily's Card:
Here is Emily's Card:
I think she did a great job – I would have used dimensionals, but what do I know? I love the simplicity of it. And I love spending time with Emily, whether we are joking around, making cards or doing both!
Do me a favor and leave her a comment, she loves it when you all do that. And give stamping with kids a try!
Loved Emily’s card. She did a grat job! Vern did get a little crazy though!
Emily did a great job not grat. ( guess I shouldn’t post comments without my glasses on!).
What a great card Emily!!! I think I will have to do one using your great idea!
Nice card, Emily! Thanks for the good idea!
Emily I thin you did an excellant job in making a sweet card and fun video. I like your colors and the way you laid out the card. I will be looking for more. Keep up the good work.
Emily, you did a great job! Will you be my demonstrator when you grow up?
Well, what can I say, Emily your card is perfect and you showed your mom a thing or two about bow placement. I was so impressed that you knew immediately that the “Merry Christmas” stamp was in cursive, like your mom, I had not even noticed either. You are so observant, you know what I mean Vern, lol? I think you are absolulely adorable and your video reminded me of my stamping and card making times with my granddaughter Emiley. Hope to see more, they are a real treat.
Hi Emily,
This is the first time I’ve visited your mommy’s blog so it was a special treat to see your video. You did a wonderful job and I love your card! I hope you won’t mind if I make a few just like it! I live in New Braunfels, TX so was pleasantly surprised when I found your blog and I immediately signed up for your newsletter. I can’t wait to see what you will post in the future. Happy Holidays! Julie
What a beautiful card Emily, keep up the great work!!
Emily,
You did a fantastic job on your card and showing us how to make it too!! I am very proud of you and can’t wait to see what else you have to share with us!!!