Making your own birthday and Christmas cards
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!
Tools
- magazines(Flow or another magazine with solid pages is top)
- A5-size cardboard or sturdy paper or blank cards(also to be found in the thrift store)
- glue stick
- scissors
- optional: stickers, buttons, washi tape, coloured markers for decoration
Instructions
- Browse through magazines and choose pictures you like. Cut them out or carefully tear them out for an artistic white border.
- Make the base card: fold the A5 cardboard in half for a double card.
- Choose and paste pictures or strips of paper in colours that match the card to make the whole thing nicely cohesive.
- Optional: decorate the card with stickers or tape and write on it!
Notes
Cut leftover cardboard into smaller sizes to make mini cards or gift tags. This is how to give each gift an extra personal touch!