Create Santa, Reindeer and Snowman Christmas Gift Certificate

For children and big kids

The cartoon characters make this certificate a good match for children’s gifts: a promise of a trip to the cinema, an afternoon of baking or a pocket-money bonus. The dashed frame is a handy cutting guide.

An expiry date that keeps promises honest

Unlike the simplest designs, this one has a “valid until” line. Setting it, say, to the end of March gives the recipient a reason to use the gift before it is forgotten, and gives the giver a clear end point.

Form fields

• Recipient (To) and giver (From)
• Amount or description of the gift
• Valid until date
• A drawn signature

Printing

Print on white card, cut along the red dashes and slip it into an envelope or a stocking. For a sturdier gift, glue the printed certificate to thin cardboard.

Made for scissors

The red dashed frame invites cutting along the line, which children love. It turns the sheet into a keepsake that can be tucked into a card and handed back when it is time to redeem. Santa, a reindeer and a snowman suit families, classrooms and children’s businesses.

Ideas children enjoy getting

A trip to the park, choosing the film, a baking afternoon, a later bedtime: promises that cost time rather than money. Use the Amount line for something like One baking afternoon. The Valid line stops a promise from hanging around for ever, for example Redeem before Easter.

Cutting and keeping

Print on lightweight card so the cut-out stays sturdy. Use sharp scissors, or a craft knife on a mat, to follow the dashes neatly. For younger children, trim the edge for them and let them decorate the back. A small envelope keeps it safe until Christmas morning.

Using it in a classroom or club

Teachers and club leaders sometimes give small rewards at the end of term. Print one for each child with a different treat, such as choosing the story, a sticker or time with the class pet. The festive pictures make a modest reward feel special, and the expiry line avoids promises that carry into the next term.

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