Make Birthday Cards

From LoveToKnow Party

Someone who makes birthday cards has not only found a creative outlet for crafty talents, but can make the birthday guy or gal feel truly special with a personalized birthday greeting.

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Send Personalized Birthday Wishes

One reason people choose to make their own cards is that they are unable to find quite the right card at the store. Whether looking for a card conveying heartfelt feelings or referencing an inside joke, pre-printed cards often come up short.

The cheesy lines of standard birthday cards can be left behind when making a birthday card at home. Favorite quotations or lines of poetry are perfect ways to start the card. Writers may enjoy coming up with their own verses for homemade birthday cards. When designing the card, place the main sentiment on the front or in the center of the inside of the card for maximum effect. Add a few personalized lines to complete the card’s message.

Artistic Birthday Inspiration

A main element of birthday cards that are personally made instead of purchased is the unique design. From miniature hand-painted pictures to computer-aided photo cards, the card design is what will make it stand out. Cards can come in many forms, including:

Accordion-style folded cards
Vertical or horizontal single-folded
Quarter-folded cards
Die-cut cards in various shapes, usually single-folded
Pop up cards
Hand-tied pamphlets
Tri-folded booklets

The card shape and size can help determine exactly what kind of artistic elements to add to the birthday card. A die-cut shaped card will need few embellishments to look distinctive, while a single-folded five by seven inch card can be stunning with a few bits of lace and ribbon.

Handmade Cards

Handmade birthday cards can become real works of art that will be treasured forever. Cards can be made using techniques borrowed from:

Scrapbooking
Water painting
Pencil sketches
Rubber stamping

Each of those creative outlets allows a person to express birthday wishes to another while putting current talents into use. Embellish the note by adding card making supplies like:

Glitter
Eyelets
Fabric scraps
Feathers
Embossed elements
Charms
Stickers

Fun birthday party supplies can also be incorporated into the card design. Cut open a simple pointed birthday hat to make a neat card shape. Toss some birthday balloon confetti inside the folded card just before mailing. Cutting up elements from the birthday party invitation is a great way to feature a party theme in the card.

Computer Generated Cards

Not everyone is blessed with crafty talents. But that does not mean they cannot make birthday cards, too. Using a computer graphics or print program is the perfect solution. Create a birthday scene using the program artwork and add a personalized message to the inside. Jazz it up by hand writing the words "Happy Birthday" with a glitter pen.

Making a photo card is another great way to send birthday wishes to someone far away. Use a photo featuring kids or pets, and then add a text balloon over their heads to convey birthday greetings.

Birthday Cards from Kids

Kids love to make art projects, so get them in on the fun of making birthday cards. From schoolyard friends to long distance relatives, everyone will love cards made by kids. Children can use the following to create a birthday card:

Handprints
Stamps
Stickers
Crayons
Markers
Construction paper
Glue
Magazine cut-outs
Parts of coloring book pages

Even a toddler can scribble away on a plain sheet of paper with large crayons or markers. Making and giving birthday cards not only enhances artistic talents but teaches children the value of hard work and consideration for others.

Tips to Make Birthday Cards

Homemade birthday cards are a special treat for anyone who receives them. Whether it is given at an actual birthday party or sent in the mail, the birthday person will appreciate the card.

Keep the card making process simple by following these tips: