How to Make a Card for a Friend
Put a smile on a friend's face with a handmade greeting card. Whether it's to celebrate a special birthday, send get-well thoughts or an expression of sympathy, reveal your creative ability with a few simple materials and embellishments. Make a pretty three-dimensional card that is sure to please. No artistic ability is necessary, just a desire to show a friend how much you care. This project also will appeal to children who want to give a card to grandparents or teachers.
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Things You'll Need
- white-card stock
- paper cutter
- decorative papers
- scissors, plain and fancy
- double-sided tape
- peel and stick foam images and letters
- markers
- hot glue gun and glue sticks
- embellishments
- A-7 envelope (to fit a 5-inch-by-7-inch card)
Instructions
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Cut a white-card sheet on the paper cutter into 10 inches by 7 inches. Fold it in half and make a crease. This makes a 5-inch-by-7-inch blank card.
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Choose a piece of decorative paper to fit a theme appropriate for the friend the card is being made for. Cut it on the paper cutter to 4 inches by 6 inches. Trim the edges with fancy scissors. Attach it to the front of a blank card with double-sided tape.
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Add peel-and-stick themed\- foam images. Attach embellishments with a hot glue gun. Embellishments can include assorted plastic buttons, charms, little fake flowers and wrapped candy or lollipops.
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Write a personal message inside the card with markers such as "Thinking of You", "Wish You a Speedy Recover", "Wishing You the Best Birthday Ever!" or "Celebrate, Celebrate, Celebrate!"
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Tips & Warnings
Make several blank cards in Step 1 for an assortment of cards to have ready to create when needed.
Free wallpaper sample books contain beautiful decorative papers. The books are available at home-decor shops.
If children are participating in this project, only adults should handle the paper cutter and hot glue gun.
