Christening cards: how to make a heartfelt baptism card

A baptism is a special moment full of love, blessings and a new beginning. During the ceremony, a little person is lovingly welcomed into a new community, accompanied by well-wishes, hopes and dreams for the future. To do justice to this special occasion, it is a particularly nice idea to make your own christening card, instead of buying one. With just a few materials and a lot of heart, you can make a christening card that shows the little one being baptised, that you love them and that they are important and blessed. In this article, we'll show you different craft ideas for christening cards that are playful, simple, and special.

Materials for making this modern christening card

• A6-format greeting cards made from cardstock

• Kraft paper

• White crafting paper

• Paper with a pattern of your choice

• Adhesive pads

• A pair of scissors & glue

• A pencil & ruler

• Jute string

• Beads with letters on them

How to make this modern christening card

1. Fold the greeting card down the centre if it is not already folded.

2. Take the kraft paper and cut out a rectangle measuring 9.5 x 13.8 cm and stick it in the centre of the front of the folded card.

3. Also, cut out a rectangle measuring 8.5 x 12.8 cm from the patterned paper.

4. Wrap the jute string around the patterned paper three times, leaving ends long enough to tie a bow. Cut the ends of the string to the same length.

5. Thread the letter beads and push them into the centre of the card.

6. Now, tie a bow and glue the patterned paper to the centre of the kraft paper rectangle.

7. Cut a narrow strip (e.g. 1.5 cm wide) out of the white crafting paper and write a kind saying or simply ‘Congratulations on the christening’ on it. If you like, you can cut a triangle into the strip on the left and right.

8. Finally, attach the strip to the centre with two adhesive pads to complete your christening card.

Materials for making this cute christening card

• A6-format greeting cards made from cardstock

• Cardstock in 3 matching colours

• White crafting paper

• Various punches with flower designs

• Adhesive pads

• A compass

• A pair of scissors & glue

• A pencil & ruler

How to make this cute christening card

1. Take the white crafting paper and cut out a rectangle measuring 13.8 x 20 cm.

2. Glue the white rectangle in the centre of the unfolded greeting card. Once the glue has dried, you can carefully fold the card.

3. Set the compass to 7 cm. Find the centre of the card to position your compass and draw a semicircle on the front of the card.

4. Now punch out flowers from the cardstock. You will need at least two different punches, but you can use more to add variety to the daisy chain.

5. Arrange the flowers on the semicircle. When you are content with the layout, you can glue them in place.

6. Cut out a fish and a small banner with congratulations on it and stick both on with adhesive pads to complete your colourful and original christening card.

Materials for making a rainbow christening card

• A6-format greeting cards made from cardstock

• Sheets of foam paper in pastel colours and white

• A small piece of cardboard

• A fine-tipped pen

• A pencil, a pair of scissors & glue

How to make this christening card

1. Fold the card down the centre if it is not already folded and put it to one side.

2. Draw a rainbow and clouds of different sizes on a piece of cardboard. Alternatively, you can print out the design, cut it out, transfer it to the cardboard and then cut out all the pieces individually.

3. Use your cardboard templates and place the individual parts on the different coloured foam paper, outline the shapes with a pencil and carefully cut out the parts.

4. Now, assemble the rainbow on the front of the christening card. It doesn't matter if the bottom edges don't line up exactly. These will be covered by the clouds later. When you are happy with the layout, stick everything down.

5. Next, glue the clouds in place. You can place a smaller cloud on top of a larger one to enhance the 3D effect.

6. Use a fine-tipped marker to write a heartfelt christening saying or congratulations, such as ‘Happy Christening’, under your rainbow to complete your christening card.

Materials for making this simple christening card

• A6-format greeting cards made from cardstock

• White crafting paper

• Paper with a pattern of your choice

• Adhesive pads

• A fine-tipped pen and a gold pen if necessary

• A pair of scissors & glue

• A pencil & ruler

How to make this simple christening card

1. Fold the card down the centre if it is not already folded and set it aside.

2. Cut out a rectangle measuring 9.5 x 13.8 cm from the white crafting paper.

3. Now, draw a simple cross on the white crafting paper. Our cross is approx. 1 cm wide. The long side is 8.5 cm and the short side is 5 cm.

4. Carefully cut out the inside of the cross with a crafting knife.

5. Use a ruler to draw a few sunbeams around the cross. Add a saying or congratulations under the cross.

6. Now, take the patterned paper and cut out a rectangle that is one centimetre longer and wider than your cross.

7. Place the white rectangle with a cross in the centre of the front of your card and mark the position of the cross with a pencil.

8. Stick the patterned paper over the spot you have just marked.

9. Turn over the white rectangle with the cross and attach an adhesive pad to all four corners. Stick it in the centre of the front of your christening card. Your christening card is ready!

What to write in a christening card: finding the right words

A christening is a meaningful moment in a child's life and an unforgettable day for the family. To make the occasion special, choose a few loving words that express your wishes for the child being baptised on this occasion. Here you can find inspiration for classic as well as modern sayings for the baptism card.

What to write in a baptism card

A baptism card is much more than just a piece of paper with a few kind words. It is a sentimental memento that is often kept for a lifetime. That's why it's worth choosing a few personal words that come from the heart.

You can’t go wrong with a heartfelt congratulations or words such a ‘Happy Christening’. Add personal words and loving wishes for the future inside the christening card to round it off. An inspiring (christening) saying or Bible verse is a great addition on or inside the christening card.

Which sayings are suitable for a christening?

Words full of blessing and hope are particularly suitable for a christening, be it a Bible verse, a poetic saying or a heartfelt wish. If you prefer a more modern style, you can also choose quotes about life, happiness or faith, or write a few lines yourself.

Here are a few examples of beautiful baptism sayings:

Biblical sayings for your baptism card

• ‘All things are possible to him who believes.’ - Mark 9:23

• ‘And behold, I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go.’ - Genesis 28:15a

• ‘The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want.’ - Psalm 23:1

• ‘Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.’ - Romans 12:21

• ‘Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent. For I am with you, and no one is going to harm you.’ - Acts 18:9-10

Classic blessings & modern sayings for the baptism card

• ‘Don't always walk on the smooth roads. Walk paths no one has gone down before, so as to leave behind traces and not only dust.’ - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

• ‘Whatever threshold you cross, may there be someone there to welcome you.’ - Irish blessing

• ‘Happy are only those who let their hearts rule them.’ - Albert Schweitzer

• ‘Seeds of love once sown, will one day be harvests grown. Nothing is in vain.’ – inspired by Gertrudis Reimann

Conclusion: make a DIY christening card filled with love

Why give away ready-made baptism cards when you can create something personalised in just a few simple steps? A christening is a special occasion and DIY cards are a wonderful way to express this. So, grab your crafting supplies and get creative!

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References and further information

https://www.mixbook.com/inspiration/baptism-quotes
(last accessed on 12.06.2025)

https://bellandwalsh.co.uk/heartfelt-words-christening-card-messages-from-grandparents-2024/
(last accessed on 12.06.2025)