Card games, creating a house of cards, and card magic tricks were always a must-have for the “kid’s table” on a holiday! Today I will share with you a great resource list for all your Deck of Cards activity needs! I have also created a doll sized Deck of Cards printable.
Here are just a few Card Games to play over the holidays:
- Euchre
- Spades
- Go Fish
- Gin Rummy
- Crazy Eight
- Old Maid
- War
- Memory
- Concentration
- Hearts
- Snap
- Pig
- Spoons
Another great option to do with a deck of card is to make a House of Cards! See these sites below for ideas:
- https://www.wikihow.com/Build-a-House-of-Cards
- http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-card-house/
- https://www.wikihow.com/Build-a-Tower-of-Cards
AND…Card Magic Tricks are also a great way to entertain using a deck of cards! For ideas see below:
- http://www.goodtricks.net/cardmagic.html
- http://rebelmagic.com/card-tricks/
- https://www.thespruce.com/magic-card-tricks-for-beginners-2267073
See here for your FREE Deck of Cards printable sized for your American Girl dolls: Mini Playing Cards for Dolls and Thanksgiving Playing Cards Backing
I have include a Thanksgiving card backing. Or you can print out onto your favorite patterned cardstock paper. This deck of cards printable can be used for any occasion.
Directions: Print off the printable for the playing card. Turn page over and reinsert into printer and print off onto the backing.
For my other “Around the Kid’s Table” posts see here: Thanksgiving Coloring Pages, Thanksgiving Bingo, Thanksgiving Headbands for Kid’s and Dolls, Kid’s Table Craft Caddy, Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, Holiday Appetizers for Dolls.
Have fun and craft on! 
I love playing cards!