How to Make Personalized Cards on a Budget

With greeting cards costing several dollars these days, you almost have to factor the price of the card into the cost of the gift. By making personalized cards on a budget, you can add meaning and save money at the same time. Consider these ways to make cheap, personalized cards.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Save money on personalized cards by buying a box of blank cards with a generic design. Use a set of alphabet stamps to customize a message to create personalized cards for showers, weddings, holidays and thank you gifts.

2. Keep basic craft supplies on hand to make personalized cards at home. Buy cardstock to cut, fold and decorate the personalized cards with a collage of images clipped from magazines or memorabilia.

3. Send personalized cards in the form of e cards to friends and family members who are addicted to their computer. Websites like AmericanGreetings.com, BlueMountain.com and Hallmark.com all offer free e cards that you can customize and send. This is also a great idea if you need to send personalized cards at the last minute.

4. Turn favorite photos into quick, cheap personalized cards. Use a photo-safe pen to jot a message on the back of humorous, memorable or touching image and slip it into a photo-sized envelope that you’ve bought in bulk. Unlike regular cards, the recipient will continue to treasure these personalized cards once the gift opening is over.

Resources

• Learn to make personalized cards, cheap.
• Save money by making personalized cards and gift wrap.

[brantsbabe]

on 1/13/2009 I even send e cards for birthday invitations for my kids. Great ideas.

[Kallicat]

on 1/13/2009 Wonderful ideas. I ALWAYS keep extra blank cards around to use for any function.

[Arathi]

on 1/13/2009 Great ideas! Thanks for sharing.

[Susanh]

on 1/13/2009 Great ideas! We are in the habit now of making our own cards to save on cost. 5*****

[sneedc]

on 1/13/2009 Awesome tips for home-making greeting cards. I'm all over it! 5*