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Two Methods:Writing the LetterSanta Letterhead Template

Have you ever wanted to do something cool with the kids over the holiday season? Now is your chance! Create a custom letter with common household items that your kids will adore.


In seven easy steps you can create a custom letter that looks like it came straight from the North Pole.

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Writing the Letter

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    Gather materials: Tea bag, paper (kind does not matter, regular copy paper works fine, however if your printer only accepts a certain kind use that), any piece of ribbon you have, a small bowl and some hot water.
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    Start making tea with the tea bag and water. Once the water is a dark tan color (50% tea), take the tea bag and drag it over your paper. Notice the design you are making on the paper and continue until satisfied with what you have.
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    Once done covering the paper with tea; set the paper aside and let it dry. While drying, the paper will curl and get wavy, which is exactly our goal.
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    Once the paper has dried, you are ready to print your letter. Place it in your printer (a home ink-jet printer works great for this) and get ready to print.
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    Write a letter that you think would sound Santa clause-like. Make sure to use a font that seems like what Santa would use. Alternatively, you can hand-write the letter, but make sure to change your handwriting!
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    Think carefully about what you write. Be personal, but not too personal. For example, you could mention that your child should maybe tidy up their room more often, but not talk about the deadliest secret they told you about.
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    Check for typos, then print.
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    Roll up the letter and tie the ribbon around it to making it look like it has been hand delivered.
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    Finished.
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Santa Letterhead Template

Tips

  • Don't get caught!
  • Another idea could be to start a family tradition and hide the letter for a game of hide-and-seek. Maybe hide the letter and get them to look for it because you know Santa’s helper was there checking up on them!
  • Consider placing the rolled up letter somewhere the person you made it for will find it. Try on the stairs of your home, maybe where you put your shoes on, or deliver it directly like it came hand delivered. You could also secretly put it into the mailbox with the regular letters and send your child out to check the mail on their own (if they're old enough).

Things You'll Need

  • A tea bag (any brand, cinnamon- or peppermint-flavored tea adds an appropriate scent)
  • some paper (kind does not matter, regular copy paper works fine)
  • any piece of ribbon (only about 6 inches)
  • a small bowl (something to hold a little water)
  • some hot water (from the faucet is fine)

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Categories: Christmas for Kids | Letters

In other languages:

Español: hacer una carta de parte de Santa, Italiano: Scrivere una Lettera da Babbo Natale, Português: Escrever uma Carta do Papai Noel, Русский: написать письмо от Деда Мороза

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