Card Making and Decoration – Basic 6 Cultural & Creative Arts Lesson Note (First Term)

Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

• List the types of cards
• Justify materials for making cards
• Create greeting cards

Content

Types of Cards:

1. Greeting Cards: 
   1. Birthday cards
   2. Christmas cards
   3. New Year cards
   4. Get-well cards
   5. Thank you cards
   6. Congratulations cards
2. Invitation Cards: 
   1. Wedding invitations
   2. Birthday party invitations
   3. School event invitations
   4. Graduation invitations
3. Sympathy Cards: 
   1. Condolence cards
   2. Sorry cards
   3. Comfort cards
4. Special Occasion Cards: 
   1. Valentine’s Day cards
   2. Mother’s Day/Father’s Day cards
   3. Anniversary cards
   4. Religious celebration cards

Materials for Card Making:

• Cardstock/Heavy Paper – Provides durability and structure
• Colored Paper – Adds variety and visual appeal
• Scissors – For cutting shapes and designs
• Glue/Adhesive – Holds decorative elements together
• Markers/Crayons/Colored Pencils – For drawing and writing
• Rulers – For straight lines and measurements
• Decorative Materials:
  1. Ribbons and lace
  2. Buttons and beads
  3. Stickers and stamps
  4. Glitter and sequins
  5. Magazine cutouts
  6. Natural materials (leaves, flowers)

Card Making Process:

1. Plan – Decide on card type and design
2. Measure and Cut – Cut cardstock to desired size
3. Fold – Create the card base
4. Design – Sketch your layout
5. Decorate – Add colors, drawings, and decorative elements
6. Write Message – Add appropriate text
7. Finish – Final touches and quality check

Design Principles:

• Balance – Distribute elements evenly
• Color Harmony – Use colors that work well together
• Simplicity – Don’t overcrowd the design
• Contrast – Make important elements stand out
• Theme – Match decoration to the occasion

Activities

• Create a birthday card for a classmate
• Make a thank you card using recycled materials
• Design an invitation card for a school event
• Experiment with different folding techniques
• Create cards using natural materials

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which is NOT a type of greeting card? a) Birthday card b) Thank you card c) Textbook d) Get-well card 
2. Cardstock is used in card making because it: a) Is cheap b) Provides durability and structure c) Is transparent d) Is difficult to fold 
3. The first step in card making is: a) Decorating b) Writing the message c) Planning the design d) Cutting the paper 
4. Which material is NOT typically used for card decoration? a) Ribbons b) Glitter c) Raw meat d) Stickers 
5. Balance in card design means: a) Making the card very heavy b) Distributing elements evenly c) Using only one color d) Making the card very large 

Homework

Create two different types of cards:

1. A greeting card for an upcoming holiday or celebration
2. A thank you card for someone who has helped you

Use at least three different materials for decoration and write a meaningful message in each card. Be prepared to explain your design choices and what materials you used.