DIY Sand Art Notecards

2 min read September 13, 2026 Amanda Kingloff
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When people think of sand art, they usually imagine the hippy glass bottles with different colored layers. But with a little creativity (and a little Mod Podge®), your kids can make cute notecards or wall art with this Color Craft Sand Assortment. The assortment comes with enough sand for oodles of projects (twelve 22-ounce jars!); this would be a great activity for a play date or birthday party! Make sure to cover your work surface or use a tray, or your table will look like a colorful sandy beach!

Project Time
10 to 20 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Cut white cardstock down to the size you want your cards to be. We made 5" by 7" and 6"-square cards.

 

DIY Sand Art Notecards step 1
Step
2

Stick foam letters or shapes onto the cardstock. Remember that you are going to eventually peel these off, so tape them down with medium pressure.


DIY Sand Art Notecards step 2
Step
3

With a paint brush or foam brush, spread Mod Podge® around the stickers. Try not to let the Mod Podge® pool around the sticker edges, as that will create clumps of sand that might accidentally get pulled off. You want to paint a light coat, but enough so that your sand will stick into it.


DIY Sand Art Notecards step 3
Step
4

Using a spoon, generously sprinkle the sand color of your choice over the wet Mod Podge®. This set comes with a dozen colors so the possibilities are endless!

DIY Sand Art Notecards step 4
Step
5

Press sand down with your hand or the back of the spoon. This helps the sand stick to the glue. Then dump, shake, or tap the sand off the card and let it dry.

DIY Sand Art Notecards step 5
Step
6

Pull the stickers off carefully and slowly.

DIY Sand Art Notecards step 6
Step
7

Hang up your new sand art notecards or write on them and give them to friends!

DIY Sand Art Notecards step 7

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