Category: Cards

• You can easily make these types of spots yourself with different coloured paper and a hole punch. Tip: Fold the paper and punch it in several layers to create more spots. 
• You could experiment with metallic or printed paper for different looks. Tonal colours work well for adults, and bright contrasting colours are fun for kids. 
• You don’t have to be too precise and glue each spot – spread some glue (Pritt Stick type glue works best) on your card and sprinkle spots for a more random effect. 
• You can add other ‘accessories’ to your card for the spots to appear from – we love the envelope used on the card above. 

Check out our other handmade cards here…

• Most people have a box a random buttons at home. This is a great way to turn them into something fun that will put a smile on someone’s face. 
• These card ideas are inexpensive – you can you a plain piece of card and write/draw your message by hand. 

• This card would be relatively easy and inexpensive to make. Materials required include: balloon, plastic eye, and card. 
• If you’re feeling creative, see what other animal ideas you can come up with using a balloon.
• This card is really cute and would be suitable for men, women and kids of all ages. 
• You can adjust your message to suit the occasion and the recipient. 

• The colours used for this card are bright and striking, which definitely signify a birthday. However, the choice of a black background means they stand out even more. A white background would also be lovely, but give a completely different look again. Play around the your colours until you find something you’re happy with, and that suit the recipient. 
• This type of card would be great for a man or woman of any age. You could even use this style of card for a child. 
• The letters used for the word ‘Happy’ are slightly raised, which give a three-dimensional effect. 

I’m ashamed to say it took me a couple of moments to ‘get’ this card. I’m sure some people would be offended, but most would probably find this funny…

• Insulted or not – you have to admit it’s pretty funny (and clever!)
• It would be simple to make – you just need a plain grey or silver coloured card to print on and you could create the text on your computer. Too hard? You could buy one from blingBebe. 
• You could also stamp or write your message by hand. 
• Experiment with different coloured card for different people – white, red, etc. 

One-eyed monsters are all the rage at the moment thanks to the Minions. This cute card is a lovely way of showing the one you love how much you care – and making them smile!

• Who doesn’t love a one-eyed monster?!
• This card would be relatively easy and inexpensive to make yourself – you just need some kraft card (or a plain card you can purchase from a craft shop), a craft knife to cut out the hole with, a plastic eye and a heart (although you could draw the heart). If you can’t draw a monster, you could find a monster image online, print and cut it out. Or you could just buy one from kraze4paper on Etsy. 
• This card could be used as a birthday card, Valentine’s Day card, or simply a greeting card to say ‘hi’. 
• This card is gender-neutral and would work well for either a man or a woman. 

Some of the best creative inspiration comes from nature, and this leaf card is no exception…

• This would be a really simple card to create – simply trace a real leaf or find a template online. 
• Using natural kraft card gives this card a really organic feel. 
• Cutting out your message and adding a contrasting ribbon behind it is a nice way of adding colour. You could also stencil, stamp and hand-write a message (in colour) on your card. 
• Using string to attach the card to the present also has a lovely natural feel. 
• You could experiment with different sized and shaped leaves. Smaller leaves would also make great little gift tags. 

Hopefully this sweet card will make your recipient feel as happy and light as these two gorgeous hot air balloons look!

• The pink and red hearts really standout against the simple kraft card background. We love the pink and red combo, but you could use two completely different colours, or two matching colours. 
• The basket and string of the hot air balloons are simple little drawings which would be easy to recreate and draw with a black felt tip marker. The clouds would also be relatively simple to make too, but not essential if you weren’t able to make these. 
• The curved edge of the card gives it a premium look. You can create a curved corner by tracing around the edge of a plate on each corner and carefully cutting around this curve. 
• To create the hearts: Cut out two hearts exactly the same size. Fold each heart in half, then glue down one side of each heart, positioning so the centre-fold of each heart touches. 
• We love this handmade card for a wedding card, but it would also be great as a Valentine’s Day card or card for an anniversary. 

This card is a lovely visualisation of “tying the knot”, and one we think that many couples would love to receive as a handmade wedding card… 

• These cotton spools are SO cute and easy to make – they are simply a piece of card cut in the shape of a wooden spool with yarn or wool wrapped around them and then glue to the card. 
• You could use any coloured yarn here, but two contrasting colours work best to reflect the bride and groom. You could use their favourite colours, or metallic gold and silver would look fabulous too. 
• You could also play around the with colour of the card – black with white or metallics would be striking, or a cream or natural kraft card would give a more natural/vintage look. 
• You can write/print any message here. “FINALLY! (congratulations)” is a fun dig at the couple. However, you could write something more sentimental or traditional depending on the personality of the bride and groom and how well you know them.
• This would be a great choice of card for a crafty bride that likes to sew.