How to Make Different Types of Greeting Cards

Birthday Cards, Pop-up cards, thank you cards, any cards! Here's how to make them.

Steps

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    Get a sheet of any writing material, preferably that thin cardboard, but coloured paper or thick cardboard will do. Fold it in half or in quarters, however you want your card.
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    Write your message on the front with a pencil, pen, coloured pen or marker. Usually a joke, or if you're going to a themed party, make the card themed too. For example, if you were going to a princess party, you wouldn't write on the front, "Laze around and have a few movies tonight!" or something to that effect.
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    Open up your card and write your message.
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    Now you have your Birthday, Valentine's Day, Thank you,or any other card. Just change the messages for a different type!
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Pop Up Cards

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    Take the cardboard and fold in directly in half.
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    Take a pair of scissors and cut two parallel slits in the middle, but leaving a two centimetre gap in between where you haven't cut.
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    Open up your card and finding the slits, hold your fingers on the back of the card. Push the gap in the middle forward so that you have a neat little half-square.
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    Close your card and crease the end. It should have a square on the side.
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    Test the card. Now when you open your card the rectangle should pop up. On another piece of paper, make a message or a character to pop up.
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    Cut out your character/message and glue it onto the front rectangle. Wait until it dries, then close your card again.
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    Get another piece of thin cardboard and fold it in half the same way you folded the other one. Put it to the other one and making sure it is exactly meeting at the corners and sides, glue it on.
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    Write your messages for the front and the inside and decorate it how you like. Now you have a pop-up card!
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Expert Q&A

  • Question
    How can I decorate my greeting cards?
    Amy Guerrero
    Amy Guerrero
    Arts & Crafts Specialist
    Amy Guerrero is an Arts and Crafts Specialist and the Owner of Sunshine Craft Co., a crafting studio based in Phoenix, Arizona. Amy specializes in macrame, DIY crafting, and teaching fiber arts. She offers monthly in-person and online workshops along with having developed a range of DIY craft kits for at-home projects. Amy holds a BS in Industrial Design from Philadelphia University. She worked as a graphic designer before starting her own business. Sunshine Craft Co. is a creative hub that offers a wide range of workshops, tools, and resources for any craft project to inspire creativity and community engagement.
    Amy Guerrero
    Amy Guerrero
    Arts & Crafts Specialist
    Expert Answer
    Adding stickers, washi tape, or hand lettering your message onto the envelope are some great ways to make your card look great! A thoughtful message or a personal doodle wouldn't hurt as well.
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    What's the eighth step?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    The eighth step on the second part is just saying you should decorate the inside and outside of the card to your liking, and then it's done.
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Things You'll Need

  • Cardboard (thin or thick) or paper
  • Paper (coloured or white)
  • Scissors
  • Pencils, pens, coloured pens, coloured markers
  • Any decorations (stickers etc)

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Amy Guerrero
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Amy Guerrero
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This article was co-authored by Amy Guerrero. Amy Guerrero is an Arts and Crafts Specialist and the Owner of Sunshine Craft Co., a crafting studio based in Phoenix, Arizona. Amy specializes in macrame, DIY crafting, and teaching fiber arts. She offers monthly in-person and online workshops along with having developed a range of DIY craft kits for at-home projects. Amy holds a BS in Industrial Design from Philadelphia University. She worked as a graphic designer before starting her own business. Sunshine Craft Co. is a creative hub that offers a wide range of workshops, tools, and resources for any craft project to inspire creativity and community engagement. This article has been viewed 151,252 times.
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Updated: September 15, 2021
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Categories: Homemade Cards
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