Homemade Happy Birthday Cards

Make a homemade birthday card using art supplies.

If you know a family member or a friend celebrating a birthday, send him a personal birthday card to make him feel loved. One option is to make the birthday card yourself instead of purchasing a generic one at a card shop. All you need are some basic craft supplies that can be purchased from any art supply store.

Things You'll Need

• Colored construction paper
• Pinking shears
• Craft glue
• Glitter glue
• Colored pencils

Instructions

1. Fold a sheet of construction paper in half (width-wise). Run your finger down the center fold to flatten it.

2. Cut out a balloon with pinking shears from another construction paper. Pinking shears will make the edges ruffle and give the cutout a festive look. Make the balloon as small or big as you want, as long as it will fit on the front of the card.

3. Glue the balloon onto the front of the card using craft glue.

4. Trace around the balloon using glitter glue. Wait for the glue to dry completely.

5. Write "Happy Birthday" above the balloon using colored pencils.

6. Trace around "Happy Birthday" using glitter glue. Wait for the glue to dry completely.

7. Write a personal message inside the homemade birthday card using colored pencils.

References

• Vicki's Card Making Ideas: Card Making Ideas