A DIY Santagram (Customized for Your Kids!)

To make your own DIY Santagram, you’ll need:

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DIY Santagram Instructions:

Download our free printable Santagram.

When you download our Santagram, you’ll find a PDF, a text file with links to the fonts we used in our example, and PNG files you can electronically layer on the Santagram or print and add to an envelope!

Fill in the PDF Santagram form.

The Santagram is set up as a fillable PDF form, which means once you open it, all you have to do is fill in the boxes – it’s all been formatted for you!

It’s worth mentioning that it can also be printed and filled out by hand.

Put your Santagram in an envelope addressed from the North Pole.

I put my Santagrams in some fancy silver button and string envelopes just for fun, but no envelope is necessary! If you decide you’d like to go the extra mile, the Santagram fits a #10 policy envelope perfectly.

Just a note though: if you’re printing at home, probably don’t try to run the b&s envelopes through the printer…I ended up switching to this self-sealing kind but wasted tons of envelopes due to jams – grrrrrrrrrr!).

Slip your Santagram among your mail for a surprise!

Quietly slip this in the mailbox or hide it among your mail for little ones to find!

10 Example Messages from Santa

1. “Dear [Child’s name], You’ve shown such kindness and caring this year. It’s heartwarming! May your Christmas be as warm and bright as your spirit. Don’t forget, kindness is the best gift anyone can give. Love, Santa”
2. “Dear [Child’s name], What a wonderful year you’ve had! Your efforts in school have reached the North Pole. Keep working hard and dreaming big. Remember, the biggest gifts come from the smallest efforts. Love, Santa”
3. “Dear [Child’s name], Your cheerful spirit and lively laughter remind me of the joyful energy at the North Pole. Keep spreading that joy around you. Wishing you a Christmas as merry as your heart Love, Santa.”
4. “Dear [Child’s name], Your bravery this year has shone brighter than Rudolph’s nose! Continue to be brave and keep facing challenges head-on. Here’s to a brave new year and a very Merry Christmas. Love, Santa”
5. “Dear [Child’s name], You’ve grown so much this year, just like the fir trees in the North Pole forest. Keep growing, learning, and spreading joy. Merry Christmas and may the next year bring more growth! Love, Santa”
6. “Dear [Child’s name], Your curiosity has been a beacon of light, just like the North Star. Keep exploring, asking questions, and seeking knowledge. May your Christmas be filled with wonder and joy. Love, Santa”
7. “Dear [Child’s name], Your patience this year has been as constant as the Northern Lights. Keep being patient, good things come to those who wait. May you have a patient, peaceful, and joyful Christmas. Love, Santa”
8. “Dear [Child’s name], Your love for learning has reached my workshop in the North Pole. Keep that thirst for knowledge alive. Christmas is about wonder, and learning keeps that wonder alive. Have a wondrous Christmas! Love, Santa”
9. “Dear [Child’s name], You’ve been working so hard this year, just like my busy elves. Remember, the joy is in the journey as much as the destination. May your Christmas be filled with joy and relaxation. Love, Santa”
10. “Dear [Child’s name], Your acts of love have warmed even the frosty North Pole. Remember, the smallest acts of love can melt the biggest icebergs. Wishing you a Christmas filled with love and warmth. Love, Santa”

20 Letter from Santa Prompts for Parents

1. Highlight Your Child’s Growth: “Seeing how much you’ve grown this year, not just in height but in heart, has made Santa and the elves so proud! Keep growing, learning, and spreading the magic of Christmas.”
2. Reinforce Good Behavior: “This year, your kindness to others has been like a bright light on the darkest winter night. Keep that kindness alive and shining brightly. Santa is so proud!”
3. Comment on Your Kids’ Achievements: “Hearing about your achievements this year, whether in school, sports, or helping around the house, has brought cheer to the North Pole! Keep working hard and never give up on your dreams.”
4. Promote Courage: “Your bravery in facing challenges this year has been inspiring. Remember, bravery isn’t about not being scared, it’s about facing things even when you are. Keep being brave.”
5. Acknowledge Difficulties Your Child Has Overcome: “Santa knows this year may have been tough at times, but the way you’ve handled it, just like an elf handles a difficult toy to make, has been truly commendable. You’re stronger than you think!”
6. Encourage Curiosity: “Your curiosity and questions have reached the North Pole, making us all remember the joy of learning new things! Keep asking, exploring, and never stop learning. Knowledge is a gift that keeps on giving.”
7. Compliment Your Kiddo’s Creativity: “Your creativity has brought so much color to the world this year, just like the Northern Lights do to our sky. Continue painting your life with your wonderful ideas. Santa loves your imagination!”
8. Praise Patience: “Seeing your patience this year, waiting for things to happen or changes to come, has reminded us all here at the North Pole that good things come to those who wait. Keep being patient.”
9. Endorse Teamwork: “Santa and his elves have noticed your amazing teamwork skills this year. Just like my team at the North Pole, you understand the value of working together. Keep being a great team player.”
10. Cherish Their Uniqueness: “Just like every snowflake is unique, so are you. Your unique qualities make you special, and they make Santa very proud. Always be yourself, because you are wonderfully made!”
11. Celebrate Your Little Baker’s Cookie Skills: “The elves and I are still raving about the cookies you left last Christmas. Keep practicing your baking skills, and maybe you could open your own North Pole Bakery one day!”
12. Mention Your Children’s Artistry: “Your drawing of Rudolph is now in our Art Hall of Fame at the North Pole! The reindeers thought it was a mirror. Keep drawing, we can’t wait for this year’s masterpiece.”
13. Tease About Gift Wrapping: “We noticed you’re quite the gift wrapper! With a few more Christmases of practice, you might just give the elves a run for their money. Keep it up!”
14. Acknowledge their Love for Animals: “The reindeer loved hearing about how well you’ve taken care of your pet this year. They’re a bit jealous and want you to visit the North Pole for some reindeer cuddles!”
15. Praise their Singing: “Your singing voice floated all the way to the North Pole! We all joined in, and let’s just say, the elves aren’t quite ready for a Christmas concert yet. Keep singing!”
16. Write About Your Little One’s Laugh: “Your laugh is so infectious, it could make a snowman giggle! We need more joy like that at the North Pole. Keep laughing, it’s your superpower.”
17. Comment on Their Snowman Building: “I heard about the amazing snowman you built last winter. Frosty is thinking of asking you for some fashion tips! Keep building those fantastic frosty friends.”
18. Mention Your Kids’ Dance Moves: “Your dance moves are becoming legendary, even up here at the North Pole! The elves are practicing, but they’ve got two left feet. Keep dancing and shaking those jingle bells!”
19. Talk About Their Joke Telling: “Your jokes have been echoing through the North Pole! They’re even funnier than the ones crackers tell us. Keep spreading that laughter, Christmas is the merriest time of year!”
20. Acknowledge Their Snowball Skills: “The rumor of your epic snowball fight has reached us here in the North Pole. The elves are hoping for a rematch this year. Keep practicing your aim, and let the snowball games begin!”

More Kids Christmas DIYs

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