Things You'll Need:
- Colorful construction paper or card stock
- Colored markers
- Craft glue or glue stick
- Embellishments, such as tissue paper, glitter, confetti, ribbon and stickers
- Scissors
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Step 1
Plan your theme according to the personality of the recipient and your relationship to them. If the recipient is a golfer, gourmet cook, wine enthusiast, world traveler or seamstress, plan a theme around those particular interests. A young boy might love a cowboy or sports theme, a young girl may be thrilled with a ballerina or Hannah Montana theme.
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Step 2
Fold a piece of construction paper in half, cutting it down to size if you prefer a smaller card.
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Step 3
Write a colorful birthday message on the outside of the card, and a personalized message inside. Draw a colorful picture if you like.
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Step 4
Glue on some glitter, confetti, or torn scraps of colorful tissue paper, or attach some whimsical stickers. Allow the glue to dry.
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Step 5
Present the personalized birthday card to the happy recipient.










