Paper Crafts

Children can use their imagination and create their own Christmas cards. Give a child some crayons and their minds will take off in all different directions. Some of your favorite cards will be...

When you need a creative gift for a bridal or baby shower, a dinner party hostess or Teacher Appreciation Day, make a set of personalized notecards that the recipient can use to write letters to...

You may find yourself with far more business cards than you need. You may have recently changed jobs and have a half box full of the old ones sitting unused in your desk. Or you may have gotten a...

Menu cards made by hand add a personal touch to tables during formal events. These cards list the celebration at the top and the menu at the bottom. The benefit of constructing homemade menu cards...

Exchanging hand-made cards was very popular in Victorian times. Cards were often sent out for Christmas and Valentines Day, however some Victorians didn't need a special occasion and would send...

One of the joys of any holiday is sending out greeting cards to loved ones. When you have a lot of people to send to, the price of those cards can add up fast. A trip to the local Hallmark store...

Have old greeting cards lying around - well here are some useful ways to recycle those cards and use them for other things.

If you love of antiques but can't always afford to decorate your home with objects from antique stores, craft your own Old World cards. This project will add style to your home, and it is a fun...

Making a Christmas card does not have to be difficult. While it's OK just to buy some paper and a few craft supplies and see where your creative heart takes you, Christmas cards offer you a chance...

This is a great way to display your Christmas and holiday cards and it is non-invasive. It won't destroy or wreck them in any way. Also, it is really easy to make Christmas card houses and only...

Recycling old holiday cards can be a fun, budget-friendly family craft project. There are tons of different ways you can use Christmas, Hanukkah or other Holiday Season cards to decorate for the...

Cards are used for a variety of purposes. Birthday and greeting cards are given to show appreciation and celebrate special occasions. Placeholder cards, or placards, are used to indicate...

It may be quicker and more convenient to buy invitations for your pool party, but making homemade pool party cards provides an added personal touch to each invitation that you don't get with...

If you need an adorable gift idea for a baby shower, create a set of baby cards that the mother-to-be can send out as thank you notes or baby announcements after the child is born. Use dimensional...

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...

It is easy and simple to do your own RSVP card wording, stationary and all. A good solution for the budget and environmentally conscious wedding is postcard replies. Unlike traditional card...

Snap is a fast-paced card game in which the player with a quick eye and sharp matching skills collects the most cards to win. If you like the game, you can design your own cards to make the...

Whether you are selling knitted items or making them for gifts, a custom hang tag creates a professional and personalized look for them. The hang tags can provide important information, such as...

Christmas will be approaching soon and you need to be ready with your address book and stamps. Photo cards are a favorite for families with pets and children. Sending these cards has become a...

Whether for birthdays, graduations or anniversaries, giving a card conveys how much you care. Everyone loves to be thought of during pivotal times in his life, and a card with a heartfelt note is...

Making homemade greeting cards is a hobby that many people enjoy as a way to send holiday greetings, "thank you" notes, invitations or birthday cards. The decorating of the cards is the crafty...

Tri-fold cards can be a creative way to add something special to the traditional card exchange. The cards can be constructed where the folded sides overlap completely, overlap slightly, or just...

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...

When you're hosting a party for family or friends, playing bingo can be fun. Bingo is an ageless activity because it's such an easy game. All players receive their own card. One by one, a letter...

Many churches have a secret sisters program in order to encourage women to get to know one another better. Sisters give out cards that generally include clues to help the recipient identify her...

Every time a holiday is near, preparations for giving greeting cards begins. Shoppers spend hours of time scouring racks and displays for that special card to fit each person to whom they are...

Creating your own greeting or holiday cards is a cost-effective method of telling people that you're thinking of them. You can make your own cards using materials that you already have in your...

Most everybody who celebrates Christmas sends out Christmas cards to their friends, family and coworkers. Electronic cards are becoming the most popular type of cards to give and receive....

Talking greeting cards are becoming popular, as they allow people to gift recipients with more customized cards than traditional silent cards. Such cards usually cost between $3 to $5 in...

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...

Want to learn some tips to create a handmade alphabet card for your favorite toddler? These instructions will help you create your own version, incorporating some of your favorite, or your...

Handmade greeting cards are a way to add your own personal touch to any holiday or event. By making your own greeting cards, you can decide the design and personalize each card specifically for...

Avid greeting card makers are always looking for perfect papers to make cards with. An entire industry is devoted to providing a wide variety of blank cards and beautiful papers for card artists.

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...

Artistically personalize homemade greeting cards by adding hand-painted scenes, adding embellishments and layering paper for extra texture and depth in your design. Once you have practiced these...

Seven billion greeting cards are purchased each year, with the average person receiving more than 20 cards throughout the year, reports the Greeting Card Association. That is a lot of cards and a...

If you have a way with words that brings encouragement, comfort and cheer to those who are reading them, you should consider getting paid for the gift that you have. By putting forth a little time...

Creating homemade Christmas cards requires some crafting skills and a bit of artistic flair. In addition, card makers must write the verses that go inside the cards. Whether rhyming, humorous,...

Homemade holiday cards are wonderful gifts in and of themselves, indicating to the recipients that you cared enough to put extra time and effort into the project. Exercise your crafting skills and...

How to make the best Musical Greeting Card.

Homemade Christmas cards may seem like a daunting task, but the rewards of making them with your family and sending them off to friends and loved ones are great. If you don't want to hand-draw,...

Valentine's Day can be a lonely time for soldiers who have left their significant others overseas. To make the day less sad, families, lovers and friends can send Valentine's cards to either...

Create colorful Valentine's Day cards for boys that get their attention. Choose age-appropriate themes and interests that appeal to the intended recipient of a handmade card. Decorate the card...

Make Valentine's Day cards yourself with themed and decorative papers and a variety of embellishments. Handmade cards are a fun craft project for adults and children alike. The time and effort you...

According to the Greeting Card Association, 7 billion greeting cards are bought every year in the U.S. Store-bought greeting cards with tiresome rhymes or stale jokes can seem too impersonal to...

Greeting cards are hard to find that do not cost a great deal, especially if they are anything more than a plain card with no embellishments, such as fancy holiday cards. Instead of giving your...

Greeting cards seem to just be getting more and more expensive and pop up greeting cards are even more so. Instead of spending all of your money on pop up greeting cards, get out your art supplies...

If you find mainstream christening invitations too traditional or stuffy looking, consider going the do-it-yourself route. This event is your chance to make invitations that reflect your style....

Mom will be thrilled to receive a handmade Mother's Day card from her little angel. Kids can make special greeting cards for Mom's Day with a variety of kid-friendly supplies including papers,...

Give kids a variety of Valentine's Day-themed paper craft supplies and watch them create enchanting cards. Handmade cards are special, especially when they are made by children for Mom or Dad. The...