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Sagittarius Constellation Card - finished card with the stars showing through the holes in the card front.

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.

 

Coolest Pop Card - front of the finished card

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 Paper Phone Stand - rolled paper phone stand with cell phone in place

How to Make a Rolled Paper Cell Phone StandTake leftover recycled paper to make one of these handy rolled paper cell phone stands. It will convienently prop up your phone to ensure easy viewing on your desk or nightstand.

 

Colorful Summer Bleached Greeting Card - finished card with ribbon bow added to upper left of card

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.

 

Birthday Parcel Card - finished card with matching envelop

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.

 

Greeting card with pink flowers.

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.

 

Magical Summer Birthday Card - glue washi tape across the bottom of the 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.

 

Finished card tucked inside envelope.

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.

 

Finished card.

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.

 

Folded Paper Stars in a Jar - stars spilling from jar

How to Make Folded Paper Stars in a JarThese pretty little stars are made by folding scraps of paper. All you need is small strips of recycled paper in whatever color or pattern you desire.

 

finished card

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.

 

Magnetic Bookmarks - variety of completed bookmarks

How to Make Magnetic BookmarksAdd thin magnets to colorful paper scraps to make these handy magnetic bookmarks. It's a cute way to keep your place in any book without damage.

 

Tiny Paper Umbrella

How to Make Tiny Paper UmbrellasMake these tiny paper umbrellas as drink decorations for your next party. Any color or pattern of paper can be used for any theme.

 

finished 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.

 

finished 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.

 

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Homemade #1 Dad Card - make a bow with the belt ribbon, trim ends, and glue onto card

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.

 

Finished card.

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.

 

Crab Handprint Card - add message

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.

 

Cut Out "MOM" Card for Mother's Day - side view of the standing card

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.

 

Flower Card Finished

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.

 

Butterfly Birthday Card

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.

 

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How to Make a Blank ScrapbookScrapbooks are so useful for journaling, sketching or writing lists to keep you organized. They are easy to make at home, using recycled scrap paper.

 

finished card

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.

 

Handmade Pinwheel Mobile - view of hanging mobile from the underside

Handmade Pinwheel MobileMake a beautiful and eyecatching mobile by making pinwheels from paper. They are easy to make with supplies you probably already have at home.

 

Penguin Handprint Card - card with personal message added

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.

 

Tulip Straw Flowers  - repeat on other flowers

How to Make Paper Straw TulipsPaper straws are inserted into colorful folded paper tulips to make a recyclable flower arrangement, perfect for spring. This is a page about how to make paper straw tulips.

 

Card embellished with a large cluster of the cut out gift bag flowers. The flowers in various colors adorn the lower right corner of the card. The cord handle is used to complete a partial rectangular shape on the left side and upper left corner.

Recycled Gift Bag CardReuse decorative gift bags by upcycling them into unique gift cards. This page is about making a recycled gift bag card.

 

pink and white striped 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.

 

Finished 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.

 

Finished 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.

 

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Finished flower card.

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.

 

Father's Day Bow Tie Card

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 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.

 

Hanging Baubles Greetings Card - finished card on table top

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.

 

finished 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.

 

Black and white cosmos flower 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.

 

Finished 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.

 

'Love' Cardboard Sign  - pink finished project displayed on a shelf

How to Make a Layered Cardboard SignThese personalized three dimentional signs are constructed with layered pieces of recycled cardboard. This page has information on how to make a layered cardboard sign.

 

Bunny Card - finished card front

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.

 

Folded Paper Leaf - leaf with side veins

How to Make a Folded Paper LeafThe final success of a craft project is often the result of the amount of time and attention paid to the details in its creation. To make more realistic looking folded paper leaves follow the steps in this page about how to make a folded paper leaf.

 

Butterfly design for 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.

 

DIY Award Ribbons - array of finished ribbons

DIY Award RibbonsIf you are planning a race or other event that will be awarding ribbons, consider making them yourself rather than purchasing them. This page has instructions for DIY award ribbons.

 

Describing My Dad Card - completed card for dad

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.

 

Make Confetti from Scrap Paper

Making Confetti from Scrap PaperUse decorative punches to make confetti from any leftover paper and add them to greeting cards. This is a page about making confetti from scrap paper.

 

Greetings Card With Stickers - finished 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.

 

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New Baby Greetings Card - glue floss in place

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.

 

Making a Dandelion Card - Toddler Activity - view of finished dandelion seed heads

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.

 

Floral "Feel Better Soon" Card - finished blank card waiting for personalized message

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.

 

Naïve Spring Bird Greeting Card - mix up food coloring diluted with water and paint the background allowing colors to merge allow to dry

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.

 

A perfect square from a rectangular piece of paper.

Making a Square from a Paper RectangleA square is a type of rectangle, so it is easy to take a rectangular piece of paper and create a square for your project. This page is about making a square out of rectangular paper.

 

DIY Bubble Art Invitation - c

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.

 

Silhouette Bunny Card - finished card ready to give

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.

 

Lucky in Love Card - glue the red heart at the top right to complete the clover

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.

 

Make a Spring Butterfly from a Paper Plate - hang

Make a Spring Butterfly from a Paper PlateA simple craft can turn a paper plate, yarn, pipe cleaners, and paint into a beautiful butterfly. This page is about make a spring butterfly from a paper plate.

 

Fluttering Butterflies Greeting Card - decorate the wings

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.

 

Folded Paper Box - box filled with colored paper clips

Making a Folded Paper BoxMake these handy boxes from a folded piece of paper. They are great for storage and for gifts. This is a page about making a folded paper box.

 

Distressing Paper with an Ink Pad - image in a journal

Giving Paper an Aged or Distressed LookFor certain crafts and projects you may wish to give a piece of paper, perhaps a printout of a photo, an aged look. There are a few ways to accomplish this. This is a page about giving paper an aged or distressed look.

 

Teacher's Day Pop Up Greeting Card - open card with floral paper rectangles  in place

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.

 

Squawking Crow Paper Craft - finished crow

DIY Squawking Crow Paper CraftThis rolled paper raven is very easy to make and is a fun bit of holiday decor.

 

Fall Themed Kitchen Tea Invitation - finished card with metallic pen patterns in blank spaces

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 Card - open card

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.

 

A pink and green handmade card and tag that says "Best Friends."

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.

 

A handmade "love of horses" greeting card.

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.

 

Open wall calendar with rustic October image, female hand ready to write in square with pencil.

Making a Wall Calendar?Monthly wall calendars are fun to make for yourself or as a thoughtful gift. This is a page about making a wall calendar.

 

Dragonfly cut out on a card with flowers and a border

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.

 

Mauve butterfly note cards.

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 Card - finished card on faux fur background

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 Magazines - cards displayed on faux fur background

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.

 

drawn on eyes and buttons

Making a Paper Circle SnowmanTake a white circle and some markers to create these cute snowmen as viewed from above. This is a page about making a paper circle snowman.

 

Paper Floral Garland - garland lying on a fluffy faux fur background

Paper Floral GarlandThis is a cute floral garland that is perfect for spring, summer, or to be used at events like a gender reveal party (baby shower), or Mother's Day. The same concept could be applied toward other parties as well. Easy to make and versatile, this garland can be stored to be used multiple times.

 

Paper Hyacinths - two finished flowers

Paper HyacinthsMy mother adores flowers that stand tall like hyacinths and lavender, so I'm making her a bouquet of them out of coloured paper. That's really all you need: paper, scissors, and glue. These flowers include the stem, so you can create several and they make a great bouquet as a gift.

 

Use Paper Scraps to Enhance Cards - paper scraps to create 3D effects on greeting cards

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.

 

DIY Lollipop Paper Quilling Tool - lolly and three paper strip rolls

DIY Lollipop Paper Quilling ToolI haven't seen anyone do this before so I'm really quite proud of my thrifty innovation. I love quilled paper crafts, but I hate sitting there, rolling paper into swirls for hours on end. Here is how to make a a paper quilling tool out of a lollipop, where one end grabs the paper, and the other helps you spin the paper much faster.

 

Baby's Toy Cube Card - glue rhinestone to center of flower and add a strip of washi tape to the top and trim ends

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 Card - finished card with the coloring page glued to the front along with the center of the O

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 Card - card standing on a table top

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.

 

Craft Paper Basket - basket sitting outside on deck railing

Craft Paper BasketHere is how to make a beautiful little basket to fill with flowers or candy. It just takes one square piece of craft paper and a strip for the handle. You can add little embellishments or messages if you like!

 

A homemade circus birthday card.

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 Cards - finished cards in different patterns on various papers

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 Card

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.

 

Photo frame card decorated with stylized trees.

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.

 

Apple card and envelope.

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 Tape - closeup of finished card

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 Card - finished card and envelope

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.

 

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