Camp Care Package Crafts: Stationery Surprises to Send from Home

Add a pop of joy to your child's mail at camp this summer! Instead of tossing a quick note in an envelope, turn it into a mini paper care package, full of cheerful surprises made from simple, colorful stationery supplies. These easy crafts are perfect to gift kids away at summer camp and are built around flat, mailable pieces.

Colorful Envelope 
Folded Blank Note Cards or Cardstock
Tissue Paper or Wrapping Paper Scraps
Washi Tape & Stickers
Mini Paper Clips or Binder Clips
Ribbon or Twine
Paper Punches & Scissors

1. Folded Message Puzzles:
   Write a letter or joke on a piece of cardstock, cut it into puzzle pieces, and tuck it into a matching envelope and seal the flap with a foil embossed sticker.
   
   
2. DIY Bookmarks:
   Use glossy or metallic cardstock, cut to size, and punch a hole for a ribbon. Add fun quotes, something inspiring, or a sweet drawing with colorful pens.
   
   
3. Secret Envelope Notes:
   Stack 3–4 mini cards together with encouraging messages on the front and wrap them in patterned tissue paper like a gift. These will be great for your child to write a letter back to you or a pen pal!
   
   
4. “Open When” Series:
   Send multiple envelopes labeled “Open When You’re Bored,” “Open When You Miss Home,” etc.—each with a surprise note or doodle inside to make your child smile and feel the love from home.

Decorate each envelope and with your own flair and love: doodles, jokes, or even faux “stickers” made with scraps of wrapping paper and tape. Turn your stationery Camp Package for your kid into a sweet little gift with simple art and office supplies that can turn an ordinary letter into a keepsake that makes homesickness a little easier.

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