{"id":49578,"date":"2024-11-29T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thegreenlist.nl\/?p=49578"},"modified":"2025-11-26T20:58:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T19:58:32","slug":"diy-making-your-own-cards-from-scrap-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thegreenlist.nl\/en\/diy-zelf-kaartjes-maken-van-oud-papier\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY: make your own cards from scrap paper"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u2018Say it with a homemade card from an old magazine!\u2019 The doormat used to be full of handwritten cards around your birthday and the holidays. Nostalgia! Now almost all good luck or congratulations go digital, often with a short WhatsApp message, gif or voice message if you are lucky. Quite a shame, because a handwritten card for the holidays or a birthday feels just a bit more personal, right? We throw in another twist and show you how to make (and give) your own cards from old magazines!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

This is how to make cards from old magazines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have no idea what to do with those piles of old magazines? Make your own cards and envelopes with them! This DIY to make your own cards from old paper is a great idea for the holidays or handy to make in batches and have in your cupboard, so you always have something lying around when it's someone's birthday. Finish your creation with a homemade envelope in the same style. The DIY to make your own envelopes can be found here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip:<\/em> Don't have any old magazines? Then ask around neighbours or nose around flea markets and thrift shops. There is plenty on offer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tear out the pictures for an artistic white border. You can also cut them out, of course. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Making your own birthday and Christmas cards<\/h2>\n
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100% big smile guarantee with these homemade cards made from scrap paper! Sending cards is becoming increasingly rare, which makes the action all the more special. Throw in a little extra and make your own cards from scrap paper. Trust us, the recipient will greatly appreciate it. See and experience for yourself how that nice sturdy paper from old magazines is great crafting material. We'll show you!<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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