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Make a Poppy Craft Card to Thank Our Veterans

If you’re looking for a meaningful and creative way to talk with kids about Remembrance Day or Veterans Day, this DIY poppy card is a beautiful choice. It’s simple enough for young children to make, yet thoughtful enough to share with veterans or display proudly at home or school. Crafting poppies together is a lovely way to encourage conversations about gratitude, remembrance, and the importance of peace.

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DIY Poppy Card for Remembrance Day

This handmade poppy card is a wonderful way for kids to show their appreciation and say “thank you” to those who have served. With bright paper poppies and a simple striped ribbon, it captures the spirit of Remembrance Day perfectly. Whether you’re creating it in the classroom, as a family, or during a community project, this easy craft helps children express respect and gratitude in a hands-on way.

Materials Needed for your Simple Veterans Day Poppy Card

You only need a few basic supplies for this project, making it perfect for home or school. Gather some colored paper, glue, scissors, and a marker, and you’ll be ready to go.

Kids can experiment with different shades of red for their poppies or even add extra details like a message or name to personalize their card.

How to Make a Poppy Craft Card for Remembrance

Follow these easy steps to make your own paper poppy card for Remembrance Day. It’s a simple craft with eye-catching results that kids of all ages can enjoy.

Here’s a simple step-by-step for making this poppy craft card as a “Thank You Veterans” card.

Poppy Card for Veterans Day or Remembrance Day
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Poppy Card for Veterans Day or Remembrance Day

A heartfelt paper poppy craft that’s perfect for Veterans Day or Remembrance Day. It's simple to make, bright, and meaningful!

Materials

  • Blue cardstock (card base)
  • Yellow cardstock (background)
  • Red paper (poppy petals + ribbon)
  • Green paper (stems and flower bases)
  • Black paper (thin strips for ribbon)
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Marker or pen for your message

Instructions

  • Prepare the card baseUse a sheet of blue cardstock as your card. You can leave it flat like a poster or fold it in half to make a greeting card.
  • Add the yellow background. Cut a slightly smaller rectangle from yellow cardstock and glue it in the middle of the blue card. This bright background helps the poppies stand out.
  • Cut the poppy petals. From red paper, cut out three circles, all the same size.
  • Fold each circle exactly in half to make three semi-circles.
  • Snip the petals. Keeping each semi-circle folded, make several short cuts from the curved edge towards the straight edge, stopping before you reach the fold.
  • Open it out again so you have a fan shape with little petal sections. Gently fold some of the strips forward to give the poppies a 3D look.
  • Make stems and flower bases. From green paper, cut three long thin strips for stems. Then cut three small shapes that look like half-circles or little tulip heads – these will be the green bases of the poppies.
  • Glue the stems. Arrange the three green stems on the yellow background so they come up from the bottom and spread out. Glue them in place.
  • Attach the poppy petals. Glue one red semi-circle behind top of each green base so the curved, snipped edge is at the top. Press the straight edge down firmly and leave the petal slices slightly raised so the flowers look layered.
  • Create the remembrance ribbon. Cut a long red strip from paper. Then cut several thin black strips and glue them along the red strip to make stripes.
  • When it’s dry, glue this ribbon across the bottom of the stems at an angle.
  • Add your Veterans Day message. Use a marker to write a message such as “Thank You Veterans” or “We Remember and Honor You” on the front or inside of the card.
  • Let it dry. Leave the card flat until all the glue has dried, then it’s ready to give to a veteran, take to a school Veterans Day assembly, or display at home as a reminder to honor their service.
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    This handmade poppy card is such a thoughtful way to honor the courage and sacrifice of veterans. It’s quick to make, but it carries a big message, one of gratitude, respect, and remembrance.

    Once the glue dries, display your card proudly or share it as a small act of kindness to remind others what the day is truly about.

    What to Write in a Poppy Card to Thank Veterans

    If you’re wondering what to write inside your poppy card, keep it simple and heartfelt. A few kind words can mean a lot to veterans or anyone you’re honoring on Remembrance Day.

    Children can write short messages of thanks, while older kids or adults might want to include a few lines of reflection or remembrance. Here are some ideas to inspire you:

    – Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
    – We remember and honor your bravery.
    – Your courage will never be forgotten.
    – Thinking of all who served and those who still do.
    – Lest we forget.
    – Thank you for keeping us safe.
    – Honoring all who gave everything for peace.
    – Remembering those who fought for our freedom.
    – With gratitude for your strength and dedication.
    – We wear our poppies proudly to remember you.

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    Kids can also draw hearts, doves, or extra poppies next to their messages to make the card even more special.

    More Poppy Crafts for Kids

    If you enjoyed making this card, we have plenty more poppy craft ideas you can try from paper plate poppies to painted stones and coffee filter flowers.

    Each one is a great opportunity to get creative while reflecting on the meaning behind the poppy symbol.

    Egg Carton Poppy Wreath

    and some printable resources…

    Veterans Day Coloring Pages for Kids

    If you liked this idea, please share this blog post with friends, teachers, or family so more children can join in and create their own poppy crafts too. Every small act of remembrance makes a difference.

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    Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.
    Her easy-to-follow craft ideas and practical parenting advice have transformed In The Playroom into a cherished resource for parents.

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