Paper Crafts

If you enjoy creating handmade birthday cards for friends and family members, make the thoughtful gesture even more meaningful by adding a photo to the front of the card. Choose a picture that...

If you want to create memorable party invitations for your next gathering of family and friends, add small decorative touches to make an impact on the handmade cards. Use an attention-grabbing...

The first birthday party is a milestone in your child's life that you'll want to commemorate with friends and family members. Send out invitations that are as special as the event itself by...

Making a homemade birthday card for someone is a thoughtful way to show that you care. Homemade cards are more personal and require more thought than their store-bought counterparts. Making cards...

If you want to personalize a birthday gift by avoiding a store-bought card and creating your own, choose materials, card designs and text that suit the recipient's age, tastes and personality....

Making a homemade birthday card on stock paper often shows your creativity and resourcefulness, whether in tough financial times or in pursuit of a unique way to show that you care. It is an easy...

Store-bought birthday cards may be convenient, but the pre-printed sentiments can also be impersonal and expensive. Creating homemade cards allows you to tailor the design, text and colors to suit...

It is so simple to quickly grab a random card to celebrate someone's birthday or special occasion. Half the time you might buy it for the picture and barely read the inside. That kind of card gets...

Everyone loves to receive birthday cards to mark birthdays. Instead of sending common cards made and written by someone else, consider making your own birthday cards for friends and family....

A child's first birthday celebration is exciting for any parent. It is also exciting to create special invitations to impress your guests. Invitations can be purchased or they can be specially...

Anyone can buy a birthday greeting card at the stationary store ... but why not make one yourself? You don't need superior artistic or computer skills to personalize a card so that it is fun and...

Making birthday cards saves you from searching for hours and spending too much money on cards. A homemade card does not have to be elaborate to provide the receiver with a special card. Purchase...

Birthday cards let someone know that you are thinking of them on their special day, and so they should have a special message. Over the counter cards may say what you want, but they lack a...

Create one-of-a-kind greeting cards with rubber stamps. Whether you collect rubber stamps or use those at a rubber stamp store for a fee, choose a theme when picking out stamps both large and...

An old photo birthday card can be made with an old photo, scissors, tape, markers and construction paper. Find out how to scan an old photo before incorporating the image into a birthday card with...

The materials needed to make a 3-D birthday card include paper, markers, tape or glue and scissors. Create a birthday card with a 3-D gift popping out with help from an elementary school teacher...

When it's birthday time for twins, repeating the same thing twice on a party invitation adds a little interest to what could otherwise be an ordinary invitation. Using a computer and free birthday...

Make personalized surprise birthday invitations using a computer and printer. With a little imagination, bold lettering style and free clip art, these invitations will stand out as original and...

Simple or fancy, handcrafted birthday cards are appreciated by recipients more than store-bought cards. With a variety of papers, ribbons and embellishments, you can make three-dimensional cards...

Commemorating an 80th birthday with a handmade card is a great way to personalize such a milestone. Cards that are purchased in a shop, particularly for older people, are inevitably generic, so...

Greeting cards are used for so many things. They express thanks, give birthday wishes, offer congratulations and extend sympathies. There are several different ways you can sign a greeting card....

Birthdays provide another opportunity to connect with friends and loved ones. Since hectic schedules often prevent frequent communication with friends, writing a heart-felt birthday greeting can...

Receiving a Japanese-style birthday card is a treat for anyone interested in the culture of Japan. You can personalize the card so it will appeal to someone from any generation. For example,...

What teen doesn't feel like a star on his birthday! Create colorful star-shaped invitations for a birthday party to celebrate the special event. Favorite colors, a large star template and a little...

Create a colorful birthday card for a five-year-old (themed for a boy or girl) that shows how much you care. Using supplies available around the house, a child going to a birthday party for a...

Receiving a large handmade birthday card is always a nice surprise. It shows someone cares and has taken the time to create something special to say "Happy Birthday." Creating a large...

Send funny birthday poems to your friends and family! If you are making a homemade card and need words for the inside, make them funny words! Especially for a birthday card. People love to laugh,...

Don't toss out all those Christmas, birthday or all occasion cards! You can re-purpose them into many different things including bookmarks, other cards, collages, place cards and more.

Create your own circus theme birthday party invitations from printable templates can be an easy way to add a personal touch to your party.

Make a personalized birthday card for your favorite teacher on a computer. There are several ways to make a printable card using programs you already have or ones that are offered free on the Web....

A birthday card from a child to a dad is one of those craft projects that will become an instant hit. Even the least sentimental dad will save the card, even propping it up on his desk or on his...

Create your own free birthday invitations from printable templates can be an easy way to add a personal touch to your party.

Birthday cards can be expensive. Spending $3 on a card may seem like a waste in this economy, especially since the card will likely be thrown away quickly and never looked at again. Luckily, if...

Making birthday cards for free is a craft created by children and adults from materials available from many sources already at home. One's creativity is unlimited, challenged in using papers,...

A hand-made birthday card is appreciated by the recipient not only as a remembrance of a special occasion but a gift of time and effort by its creator. Whether done by a child or an adult, a...

The holidays or your birthday are long over and you are feeling guily about just throwing away all the cards you received from well wishers. Here are some great ideas on what to do with those...

Do you often find yourself making a last-minute run to the stationary store to pick up a card before attending a birthday party? If you keep a few simple supplies on hand, you'll be able to make a...

The best handmade cards and envelopes! Learn how to make a creative pop-up birthday card from scratch in this free video.

The best handmade cards and envelopes! Learn how to make a creative pop-up birthday card from scratch in this free video.

The best handmade cards and envelopes! Learn how to make a creative pop-up birthday card from scratch in this free video.

Save on the cost of greeting cards by creating your own when someone's birthday rolls around. Although it seems like a lot of work, you can make a cute card in less than 10 minutes once you've got...

Sending birthday greeting cards celebrates a loved ones life. By creating birthday greeting cards, you give your time and talents in a personal way.

Learn how to make this cute and easy birthday card. This was made with a Stampin Up! stamp and materials (except for the little jewels, which can be found in a craft shop). You can improvise...

An erotic birthday card is a personal and exciting way to wish someone a happy birthday. By associating sexuality with a birthday, you provide an interesting outlook on aging. Also, erotic...

Birthday cards can be fun, silly or serious. This handmade card will be the hit of the party because it features a real birthday candle and is personalized with the birthday boy or girl's actual...