How to Make Cards For All Occasions
Greeting cards provide simple ways to tell people you are thinking of them. They are appropriate in almost every situation, whether happy or sad. Although purchasing many variety of cards at a store is possible, making your own greeting card can be simple. This small gesture shows the person that you willingly took the time and effort to make something special for him. It also provides an opportunity to send the exact message desired without trying to find a store-bought card that has the right sentiment.
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Things You'll Need
- Paper or card stock
- Colored pencils, markers, crayons, paint
- Computer and printer
- Decorating materials: ribbon, buttons or anything else around the house
- Glue or tape
- Glue gun
Instructions
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Make the basic shape of the card. This can be something as simple as folding a piece of paper in half or more complicated by choosing a shape. For a winter occasion, cutting out snowflakes and decorating them will make a personal card appropriate for the season. Also, choosing decorative papers or card stock can make simply folding the paper in half still appropriate for any holiday.
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Write the greeting. Let the person receiving the card know exactly what you are thinking. It can be as simple or as complicated as you choose. The type of occasion that the card is for and how well the person is known will all determine what is written. For example, many just write "Happy Birthday" while others may prefer to write a more lengthy message. Traditionally, something basic is written on the front and a more personal message is written on the inside.
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Decorate it. There is no one way to decorate a card and there are no limits. As long as the greeting is visible, you can use anything. Decoration starts when choosing the paper or card stock. Next, use any paint or heavier background material and allow it to dry before continuing. Afterward, add things such as ribbon, buttons or other small items. Glue heavier decorations onto the card using a glue gun in order to ensure that they stick.
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Tips & Warnings
Use any materials that are available to you.
Making cards is a good way to involve younger children who will not understand the meaning of a store-bought greeting card.
Use the computer to print off clip art that is appropriate for your occasion.
Many computer programs are available that allow you to design cards and then print them off. This can be an easier alternative to making a card by hand.
If you are mailing the card, consider amount of postage when choosing materials. For example, card stock is much heavier than regular paper and will therefore cost more.
References
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