How to Make Creative Birthday Cards

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Card stock
• Paper cutter
• Decorative papers
• Mat board pieces, 3 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches
• Images with birthday themes
• Embellishments
• Markers
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks
• One-sided tape
• Double-sided tape
• A-7 envelopes (to fit 5-by-7-inch cards)

1. 1
   Cut card stock on the paper cutter lengthwise to 10 by 7 inches. Cut as many sheets as desired for this project. Fold each piece lengthwise and make a crease, creating a blank card 5 by 7 inches.
2. 2
   Cut decorative papers on the paper cutter to 5 1/2 by 6 1/2 inches. Apply strips of double-sided tape on the back of each and press onto the front of the blank cards.
3. 3
   Wrap a 3 1/2-by-3 1/2-inch mat board piece with decorative paper (contrasting to paper attached to the card); secure on the back with one-sided tape. Flip over and tie a ribbon as if for a regular gift box and secure to the front of the card with hot glue.
4. 4
   On another card, hot glue embellishments such as ribbon pieces, bows, birthday images and buttons. Apply dimensional paint in a random fashion like confetti or streamers. Let dry before handling.
5. 5
   With markers, write "Happy Birthday" or "On Your Special Day" or another birthday sentiment. Inside the card, write a personal note. Insert cards in envelopes.

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By Natasha Lawrence