How to make lacing or sewing cards?

[Hawkeyemama]

My 3yo niece would like some lacing/sewing cards for Christmas- any creative mamas out there who could help me figure out how to make some?

[srain]

Draw or paste a picture onto cardboard and poke holes around the edges with an awl or nail.

[Hawkeyemama]

Would you then cover it with contact paper or something? Anyone know if regular shoelaces are long enough to use?

[Kari_mom]

I have not made sewing cards, but I have used extra-long boot shoe laces as replacement lacing.

[bu's mama]

If you're not that crafty, Melissa & Doug make wood lacing cards...in shapes, animals, cars, etc. I got a set at Marshall's for about $4-5 & although I make a ton of stuff for dd, I thought these were worth it...I couldn't do them out of wood, they'll last much longer & I like M&D products.

If you do make them, you can cover them with clear contac paper (about $4 a roll) to make them last longer.