This page contains do it yourself card making craft projects and tips.
Making Your Own Greeting CardsPersonalized homemade cards can be very special correspondences for your friends and family. It's easy to make them for any holiday or occasion.
Making Photo Note CardsThis is a page about making photo note cards. Beautiful and fun personalized cards can be created with photographs.
Handmade Pink Flower Greeting CardThe soft shades of green and pink used for this project create a sweet and fresh looking greeting card. This is a lovely example of a handmade floral greeting card.
Teacher's Day Greeting Card for MenNot all teachers are women. Some are men and they are great, too. So here's a 5 minute craft to pay tribute to our wonderful men teachers out there.
Teacher's Day CardTomorrow we'll be celebrating World Teacher's Day. My son asked me to help him do a simple greeting card with a small token attached to it. He chose to put a box of chalk since "it's the best reminder of being a teacher", he said.
Decorated Greeting CardsUsing dried leaves and flowers, I made this greeting card from a package of cards (with imprinted information) someone was giving away.
Mother's Day CardI saved this empty tea box cardboard package and finally figured out what to make with it, a Mother's Day card! It's sort of like a book and in the empty space, I decided to put a clear cover so I can write notes on the punch out hearts for my mom to read and slid in money as a partial gift!
Sticker Scrap Happy Birthday CardWhat do you typically do with your sticker scraps? You can use them! Here's how I made this simple birthday card for my dad!
Rainbow Happy Birthday CardI was cleaning out my garage and found this Behr interiors paint color booklet. Instead of tossing it, I was inspired to make a birthday card for my daughter featuring a rainbow heart punch out theme.
3D Orchid in a Jar CardThis is a card I made for my mother because she adores orchids. I used a stamp set to make this, so I've attached the orchid and jar templates for you to print out, colour, and cut out. You can use markers to colour it, then paint some water on top to make this beautiful watercolour look. The card opens vertically so it can stand and be viewed from anywhere in the room!
How to Make a Speedy Recovery CardThis card is a handmade variation on the generic get well cards found in stores. You can make it more specific, as in this card for someone having hip surgery. Learn how to create your own version using the instructions offered below.
Making a Birthday Balloons CardWhat better theme for a birthday card than balloons. Using circular stickers and yarn makes this an easy project. The instructions, supplies list, and photos follow.
Making a Naïve House Unisex Birthday CardThis simple house card can be made by children or adults alike. This makes a great birthday card or to congratulate someone on their new home.
Making a Birthday Gift CardInstead of purchasing birthday cards for your loved ones, make them at home. This is a great craft to do with your kids.
How to Make a Macaroni Greeting CardMacaroni is a staple crafting supply. Here it is used to create a pretty greeting card decorated with watercolor painted pasta formed into a flower and a pretty butterfly.
Upcycled Coupon Birthday CardTurn on your imagination and learn how to upcycle a heart shaped coupon into a fun birthday card. If you don't have a similar coupon make your own heart shape from cardstock.
Making a Bunch of Flowers Birthday CardMake your own dyed paper using food colors. Then punch out flowers to begin assembling this brightly colored birthday card. Detailed instructions and photos follow.
How to Make a Geometric Heart CardBeginning with a typical heart shape, trim the shape down squaring off the top lobes. Then play with scraps of paper to layout a geometric mosaic to fill the face of the card. This card can be used for any occasion depending on the inside message.
Making an "I Like You Elote" Greeting CardThese cards are fun to give for Valentine's Day, Cinco de Mayo, or anytime. You will need craft paper, glitter, cord, scissors, a pen and a few other supplies to design your image of elote or Mexican street corn. Get creative and watch the recipients smile and perhaps get hungry.
How to Make a Flower Vase Mother's Day CardUsing the tutorial for making paper flowers found on this site, or those of your own design, you can create this beautiful card for Mother's Day or any special occasion.
How to Make a Father's Day Coffee Cup Greeting CardThis handmade card is perfect for coffee loving dads. Decorate a paper coffee cup and cut in half. Once it is attached to the card, write your greeting and perhaps add some coffee themed small gifts to the cup.
Making a Pizza My Heart CardThis greeting card is perfect not only for Valentine's Day, but anniversaries and other occasions. The project's instructions, supplies list, and step by step photos follow.
Sprucing Up Cheap Greeting CardsUse your imagination and crafting skills to upgrade inexpensive greeting cards. This page contains a good example.
Making a 3D Hot Air Balloon CardThe person receiving this cute handmade card will definitely appreciate your efforts. The 3D paper balloon soars in a blue sky with puffy white clouds. Instructions follow.
Making a Flower Gift Card SetMake your own gift card set, including a bag, tag, and card. This one was made using purple cardstock, patterned paper, flower stickers, and ribbons. The complete supplies list and instructions follow.
Making a Daisy Purse CardUse floral paper to make this cute little greeting card in the shape of a purse. The instructions can be found below.
Making a Bon Voyage CardThis bon voyage card is designed to give to newly wed couple setting off on an island vacation. Learn how to make your own version here.
Making a Monster Greeting CardThis cute monster greeting card is perfect to give to a child or to speak to the child in us all. Use up those plastic bread bag closures and some googly eyes to create a variety of fun monsters.
Making a 3D Ice Cream Greeting CardStart with colored craft paper, a TP tube, mini pom poms, and some sequins and create this fun 3D card. Personalize it for any occasion. It is perfect for your Valentine.
Making a Patchwork Greetings CardUse squares cut from a variety of decorative sticky tape patterns to create a patchwork pattern for your handmade greeting card. The instructions for making this pretty card are found on this page.
Making a Fork Printed Flower Birthday CardInstead of an artist's brush this pretty card was created using small cake forks and Q-tips to apply the watercolor paints.
Making a Sweet Birthday Wishes Envelope CardThis pretty birthday envelop card is perfect for gifting money or gift cards. Write your message on the flap and it's ready to present to the celebrant.
Mother's Day Teapot CardCutouts of foam flowers and a paper teapot accent the face of this thoughtful Mother's Day card. Include a personal message and a bag of mom's favorite tea to honor her on this special day.
Watercolor Roses Birthday CardUse your artistic talents to create this lovely watercolor roses birthday card. The list of supplies, instructions, and how to photos can be found on this page.
Making a Fall Wreath Birthday CardPaper leaves dyed with food coloring are the centerpiece of this fall wreath birthday card. Make one or more of your own using the instructions and photos found below. The recipients will truly appreciate the special nature of this handcrafted card.
Making a Handprint Monster Birthday CardHandprint crafts are always popular and kids seem to enjoy helping to make them. This handprint monster birthday card is no exception.
Making a 'You Are TEA-riffic' Greeting CardThis adorable little 'You Are TEA-riffic' greeting card is perfect for a tea-loving special someone. Its easy to make and you can even customize it with their favorite tea.
Sea-Loving Adult Coloring Birthday CardUsing a sea motif adult coloring page you can relax and create a lovely birthday card for a friend or family member. This page contains the coloring page needed to construct a sea-loving adult coloring birthday card. You could frame it too.
How to Make a 3D Ornamental Butterfly Birthday CardBegin with adult coloring page butterflies and create a beautiful 3D ornamental butterfly birthday card. Everything you need to know before you start this project is contained on this page.
Making a Shades of Pink Birthday CardThis pretty pink butterfly motif birthday card is sure to please. This page contains the instructions and photos need for making a shades of pink birthday card.
Sagittarius Constellation Greeting CardCreate this personalized constellation card for a late November/December birthday. You can make it for any zodiac sign at any time of the year.
How to Make a Coolest Pop Card for Father's DayThis play on words Father's Day card features a Popsicle motif. Learn how to make a "Coolest Pop" card for Father's Day on this page.
How to Make a Colorful Summer Bleached Greeting CardMaking your own greeting cards is an easy way to make someone feel very special when they receive it. Here is a lovely summertime bleached card that is sure to be loved.
How to Make a Birthday Parcel CardUse a leftover scrap of wrapping paper to make this cute card to match your gift. This page contains directions for making a birthday parcel card.
Magical Summer Birthday CardHave a child fill in the artwork on this coloring page with whatever ice cream flavors they can create. Use the colored page to make a magical summer birthday card.
Making Decorative Note CardsUsing samples or leftover pieces of wallpaper, fancy cut scissors, paper punches, and your imagination you can begin the process of creating beautiful handmade note cards to use or give in packets as gifts. This page contains instructions and photos for making decorative note cards.
Handmade Summer Birdhouse CardTrying creating your own handmade summer birdhouse card for the next upcoming greeting card occasion. You will find detailed instructions and photos on this page.
Homemade "I Be-Leaf It's Your Birthday" CardThis fall birthday card utilizes a fabric leaf skeleton to create a fun net skirt wearing, dancing leaf. Try your hand at this homemade "I Be-Leaf It's Your Birthday" card.
Handmade Owl Greeting CardOwls seem to symbolize fall in many ways. We see their image on cards and other fall and Halloween craft projects. Follow the detailed instructions to create this handmade owl greeting card.
Handmade Forest Butterfly Birthday CardThe detailed instructions and photos make it easy to craft this lovely forest butterfly birthday card. Butterflies are a favorite card motif and this one will surely be appreciated by the recipient.
Homemade #1 Dad CardFather's Day is coming up. Make Dad this fun #1 Dad card. This page contains the drawing for you to print out, as well as, detailed instructions and photos to make this craft a fun and easy project.
How to Make a Crab Handprint CardProperly aligned red handprint cutouts create a fun crab handprint card that can be given for any occasion. Learn how to make one today.
Picket Fence Butterfly CardButterflies and picket fences bring up thoughts of the countryside or lovely gardens. Make this greeting card featuring a beautiful butterfly fluttering above a white picket fence to give for a variety of occasions.
Easy Flower Card for Any OccasionThis easy flower card can be used for birthdays, anniversaries, get well, sympathy or pretty much any occasion. This would be a fun project for kids.
How to Make a Cutout "MOM" CardThis standing MOM card is the perfect way to wish your mother a Happy Mother's Day. She will treasure it even more because you made it. Gather some magazine pages, or other decorative paper, and get to work. This card concept can of course be used for many occasions.
Handmade Butterfly Birthday Card with Matching Gift TagThis handmade butterfly birthday card with matching gift tag could be just the project your want to take on for your next craft. It is perfect for gift giving any time, but spring and summer do call for such a motif.
Trio of Butterflies Party InvitationButterflies are popular for spring and summer invitations and greeting cards. These beautiful butterfly invitations are made using brightly colored cardstock and a rubber stamp.
Making a Penguin Handprint CardChildren and parents alike love handprint artworks. This cute card is no exception. This page is about making a penguin handprint card.
Homemade Birthday Wish CardMake this beautiful card with scrapbook paper and a few decorations. This page has directions for a homemade birthday wish card.
Patriotic Birthday CardUse red, white and blue to create this pretty card to honor the colors of the USA. This is a page about making a patriotic birthday card.
Recycled Gift Bag CardReuse decorative gift bags by upcycling them into unique gift cards. This page is about making a recycled gift bag card.
Baby Bunting Birthday CardThis pretty keepsake card is easily made for a boy or girl's first birthday. It is an excellent choice to make for your child or a friend's little one's special day. Learn how to make a baby bunting birthday card in this page.
In-Full-Blossom Birthday CardCut paper flowers in many colors using the pattern included with this craft and attach them to the card front using brads. The recipient will love this handcrafted card. Learn how to make an in-full-blossom birthday card using the instructions in this page.
How to Make a Father's Day Bowtie CardMake a fun, personalized card to give to your dad this father's day. This is a page about how to make a father's day bowtie card.
Rose Embellished Birthday CardThe lovely details seen on the finished card belie the reasonable amount of time needed to create this very special card. This is a page about crafting a rose embellished birthday card.
Making a Hanging Baubles Greeting CardGive homemade cards to your friends and family. This design is easily created with cardstock and some sticky gems for sparkle. This is a page about making a hanging baubles greeting card.
Polka-dotted Flower CardDainty polka dots border this cheerful flower made from layers of paper to add detail. This page is about making a polka-dotted flower card.
Purple Pansy Birthday CardPurple pansies are so pretty they deserve to be the center of attention on your handmade birthday cards. This page contains instructions and a printable bit of artwork to use in making this purple pansy birthday card.
Cosmos Flower Birthday CardA row of pretty flowers resembling delicate cosmos blooms are the center of this intricate card. This page contains instructions for making a Cosmos flower birthday card.
Making a Handprint Paper Bunny CardToddlers and preschoolers can use the shape of their own hands to create this sweet bunny greeting card. It's perfect for Easter. This is a page about making a handprint paper bunny card.
Handmade Butterfly Birthday CardButterflies are a favorite theme for birthday cards. These beautiful and brightly colored insects can be hand crafted using a variety of different materials.
Describing My Dad CardThis sweet project highlights all the ways your father is unique and special. It would be perfect for a birthday or for Father's Day. This page has instructions for making a describing my Dad card.
How to Make a "Cute as a Button" New Baby Greeting CardMake this adorable card to give to new parents. It can be customized with any pastel color. This is a page about how to make a "cute as a button" new baby greeting card.
Easy Greeting Cards With StickersYou can make a cute card for any occasion by using plain cardstock and colorful stickers. This is a page about making easy greeting cards with stickers.
Making a Dandelion CardMake this pretty card with your children to give to mom or grandma for Mother's Day. This is a page about making a dandelion card.
How to Make a Floral "Feel Better Soon" CardThis beautiful greeting card is sure to make the recipient feel better just by receiving it. This is a page about how to make a floral "Feel Better Soon" card.
Creating a Spring Bird Greeting CardSpring is a time for flowers, new growth, showers, blue skies, and a riot of happy birds. This cute handmade greeting card allows you to exercise your drawing skills, use of oil pastels, and food colors as a substitute of watercolors. This is a page about creating a spring bird greeting card.
DIY Bubble Art InvitationCombine water, dish soap, and dye to make a nice mixture for blowing a bowl of bubbles. Then lay a piece of paper over them and tap to create a beautiful bubble design on your paper. Now you have the beginnings of a handmade invitation with matching envelope. This is a page about crafting a DIY bubble art invitation.
How to Make a Silhouette Bunny CardMaking your own greeting cards is not only fun, but it is a great way to send very unique greetings to family and friends on a variety of occasions. This page contains instructions and photos for how to make a silhouette bunny card.
Making a Four Leaf Clover CardThe four leaf clover is a symbol of luck and is often used in crafts around St. Patrick's Day, although not tied completely to this holiday. This is a page about making a four leaf clover card.
Making a Fluttering Butterflies Greeting CardDelicate butterflies are a common theme in craft projects. Make this lovely card, decorated with dimensional butterflies, using your choice of colored paper. This fluttering butterflies greeting card is a project you can also work on with your children.
How to Make a Teacher's Day Pop Up Greeting CardThis fun to make card is a great project that you can make with your children for their teachers. This is a page about how to make a teacher's day pop up greeting card.
Making a Fall Themed Kitchen Tea InvitationCreating your own invitations to a tea party is a fun way to make the occasion even more special. Choosing a theme for the card adds to the overall concept, such as for a brunch or dessert tea. This is a page about making a fall themed kitchen tea invitation.
Teacher's Day Pop Up Greeting CardA token with a personal touch is much more valuable than ready made ones. It's the thought that counts, they say. So here's an idea for a pop-up greeting card you can make with your children for their teachers. This can also be made for any occasion.
Making a Best Friends CardThis is a page about making a best friends card. Making a handmade card and gift tag for your best friend is the perfect way to tell them how much they mean to you. You can easily customize this design with their favorite colors.
Making a Love of Horses Greeting CardIf you have a friend, co-worker, or family member who loves horses, this handmade card is perfect for the occasion. This is a page about making a love of horses greeting card.
Watercolor Dragonfly CardWhether it's for a celebration, special occasion, or a simple thank you; this lovely dragonfly card is sure to be cherished by whomever receives it. This is a page about making a watercolor dragonfly card.
Homemade Butterfly Note CardsMaking shaped cards is easier than you might think. Try this pretty butterfly card for the next card giving event or make several and give them as a gift. This is a page about homemade butterfly note cards.
Butterfly CardThis greeting card is a butterfly themed card. It can be used as a "Feel Better" card or is essentially universal for any occasion: birthday card, just because, condolences card, etc.
Greeting Cards from MagazinesYou can make several nice universal greeting cards from magazines! I am not sure why I did not think about this sooner. I received this Better Homes & Gardens July 2018 magazine in the mail. After reading the magazine I skimmed through the pages and found themes for greeting cards I could make.
Use Paper Scraps to Enhance CardsMy dear friends and I made 300 greeting cards to give to senior facilities. There were a lot of leftover paper scraps from all the shapes we were punching out. Instead of tossing them out, the leftovers ended up being a huge part of the stunning 3D shadowing of the cards by gluing them under other shapes of paper.
Baby's Toy Cube CardI have been invited to a friend's stork tea. The couple is expecting a gorgeous little princess, and I want to take a card that will be a reminder of the joy their little bundle will bring.
Floral Mother's Day CardMother's Day is just around the corner. There can be no better time to tell your mom just how special she is! Here is a great mini adult-coloring-project-turned-card that will help you to make your mom feel loved and appreciated.
Floral Art Greetings CardThis is a simple floral picture, drawn with pens and coloured with watercolour paint, that can be framed or made into a greetings card. It's a lot easier than it looks.
Circus Birthday CardThe circus is a fun theme to use when making a birthday card. The big top ad other popular components such as the clowns, acrobats, and more can be included in the final greeting. This is a page about making a circus birthday card.
How to Make Heart and Flower Gift CardsYou don't need to be good at arts or crafting to make these pretty and whimsical gift tags. You don't need a steady hand and you don't need to be able to cut out neatly and still they look amazing.
Crazy Wiggle Eye Greetings CardWe all have at least one family member or friend who is a little bit crazy and loves a good laugh. This is the perfect greetings card to make for them and doesn't require a lot of skill. Children will love to make this card for a fun loving Dad.
Homemade Picture Frame CardsMaking more personalized greeting cards, for all occasions, can be fun and satisfying. This project allows for creativity and results in a card into which you can slip a photo or child's drawing. This is a page about homemade picture frame cards.
Homemade Apple Card and TagIf you enjoy making your own greeting cards, give this apple shaped card and matching gift tag a try. It is perfect for a birthday, teacher, really any occasion when you want to give a unique card. This is a page making an apple card and tag.
Handcrafted Greeting Card with Stickers and TapeUse stickers and decorative sticky tape to make professional looking hand made greetings cards in minutes. Copy the one I have made to start you off, then when you have got the hang of it you can use different stickers in different positions to make a variety of styles.
Eyes for You Greetings CardMake a cute and funny card for a loved one to tell them they're the only one for you. Use wiggle eyes to replace the word "eyes" in the greeting. Its fun and easy to make.
Sweet Birthday Wishes Envelope CardIt's my cousin's 16th birthday so I thought this decorated envelope card would be well suited for her. On the back envelope flap, I wrote my message to her and inside the envelope I gave her money as her gift (she's a teen and wants to save up for a laptop.)
Mother's Day CardI saved this empty tea box cardboard package and finally figured out what to make with it, a Mother's Day card! It's sort of like a book and in the empty space, I decided to put a clear cover so I can write notes on the punch out hearts for my mom to read and slid in money as a partial gift!
Cutout "MOM" Card for Mother's DayI made my mom this Mother's Day card. It is simple yet sweet because it's handmade. My mom isn't a fan of "real cut flowers", so I thought it would be cute to decorate this card with a flower/floral motif from a Macy's catalog that I was about to toss out anyway!
Flower Vase Mother's Day CardThis Mother's Day it would be nice if you can easily preserve the flowers that you receive. These pretty paper flowers create lasting memories more than a fresh one and you can display it for as long as you want.
3D Hot Air Balloon CardThis is an adorable handmade card featuring a 3D hot air balloon in a cloudy blue sky. Let your recipient know that the sky's the limit!
Thumbs Up Father's Day CardThis is a cute and simple "thumbs up" card that can be used for any special occasion. This card could be used for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Grandparents' card, birthday, or even as a Great Job, congratulations, for an awesome friend, teacher, etc. Just write the appropriate greeting for the occasion.
Bunny CardsFriends and family will be delighted by these cute Easter bunny note cards.
Making a Birthday Cake Birthday CardEveryone loves cake to celebrate their birthday, as shown in this clever card. Learn how to make it in this short video.
Birthday Cake CardCheck out this video and learn how to make this fun cake shaped card.
Watermelon InvitationMake these cute invitations for your next summer celebration. Watch this video and learn how easy they are to make.
Making Envelopes for Greeting Cards?I have a bunch of nice greeting cards without envelopes. Does anyone know of easy way to make envelopes? The cards are all different sizes, so buying them is not an option. I hate to let them go to waste.
Tea Verses for Homemade Cards?Can you tell me where to find tea verses to enter onto cards I make. Also my church is planning a ladies' tea party and they want me to make the invitations for the gathering.
Crafts Using Greeting Cards?Any suggestions for recycling old birthday and greeting cards?
Making a Greeting Card with Playing Cards?I would like to make a greeting card for one of my "bridge playing friends" using some cards from a deck of cards. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Making Greeting Cards?I need some legal advice. Can I make cards to sell at a craft fayre or in church using the pictures from shop-bought cards I have received?
Homemade Greeting Card Ideas?I wanted an idea for how to create greeting cards which would not be too
