Teacher's Day Greeting Card for MenNot all teachers are women. Some are men and they are great, too. So here's a 5 minute craft to pay tribute to our wonderful men teachers out there.
Teacher's Day CardTomorrow we'll be celebrating World Teacher's Day. My son asked me to help him do a simple greeting card with a small token attached to it. He chose to put a box of chalk since "it's the best reminder of being a teacher", he said.
Decorated Greeting CardsUsing dried leaves and flowers, I made this greeting card from a package of cards (with imprinted information) someone was giving away.
Mother's Day CardI saved this empty tea box cardboard package and finally figured out what to make with it, a Mother's Day card! It's sort of like a book and in the empty space, I decided to put a clear cover so I can write notes on the punch out hearts for my mom to read and slid in money as a partial gift!
Sticker Scrap Happy Birthday CardWhat do you typically do with your sticker scraps? You can use them! Here's how I made this simple birthday card for my dad!
Rainbow Happy Birthday CardI was cleaning out my garage and found this Behr interiors paint color booklet. Instead of tossing it, I was inspired to make a birthday card for my daughter featuring a rainbow heart punch out theme.
Birthday Balloons CardHere's an easy way of making a ballon card with circle stickers. I'm not very good at cutting circles so if you have circle stickers or a circle paper puncher it will help make things a lot easier!
Hot Glue & Watercolor Anniversary CardUse hot glue to make this cute custom anniversary card, or a short phrase decor piece. Use generous amounts of hot glue to achieve your phrase or it won't work. This was my 2nd attempt, and I'm pleased with how it turned out!
Sweet Birthday Wishes Envelope CardIt's my cousin's 16th birthday so I thought this decorated envelope card would be well suited for her. On the back envelope flap, I wrote my message to her and inside the envelope I gave her money as her gift (she's a teen and wants to save up for a laptop.)
3D Hot Air Balloon CardThis is an adorable handmade card featuring a 3D hot air balloon in a cloudy blue sky. Let your recipient know that the sky's the limit!
You Are TEA-riffic CardHere is a cute and thoughtful card you could make to give to someone special - like a friend, teacher, co-worker, mom, or just because. Add a cute touch to the card by pairing a box of tea as a gift.
Handprint Monster Birthday CardThis is a cute handmade monster themed birthday card any kid can make to give! This card is made with everyday craft supplies you will already have at home.
Thumbs Up Father's Day CardThis is a cute and simple "thumbs up" card that can be used for any special occasion. This card could be used for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Grandparents' card, birthday, or even as a Great Job, congratulations, for an awesome friend, teacher, etc. Just write the appropriate greeting for the occasion.
Flower Vase Mother's Day CardThis Mother's Day it would be nice if you can easily preserve the flowers that you receive. These pretty paper flowers create lasting memories more than a fresh one and you can display it for as long as you want.
Cutout "MOM" Card for Mother's DayI made my mom this Mother's Day card. It is simple yet sweet because it's handmade. My mom isn't a fan of "real cut flowers", so I thought it would be cute to decorate this card with a flower/floral motif from a Macy's catalog that I was about to toss out anyway!
Crab Handprint CardIf you need card inspirations, you could always take a stroll in the card aisle at the store and snap photos of ones that you enjoyed! Or, online browse card selections for inspiration and then make your own twist!
Penguin Handprint CardHere is a cute and thoughtful card you and your child can make together. This card would be a cute touch to give to aunts, uncles, or other family members especially if your family members live afar, this card could be mailed. :)
You Blow Me Away CardThis card is ideal for Valentine's Day (late post, I actually forgot to post this), but this card could be used for other occasions too. For example: asking someone to a dance - "You blow me away, will you go to homecoming with me?"
#1 Dad Birthday CardThis a great handmade and sentimental card for dad, grandpa, or any fatherly figure. You can apply this same concept for mom, grandma, aunt, uncle, friend, co-worker, teacher, etc.
Making a Watermelon Card from Round LabelsThis is a super cute melon-themed card where the watermelons are simply made from pieces of round office labels. Add a bit of matching glitter glue to the fruit to make them appear juicy!
Fluttering Butterflies Greeting CardMake this cute and universal card to say "hi", "thinking of you", "hoping you feel better", "get well" or your own custom phrase.
Making a Dandelion Card - Toddler ActivityThis is a cute card that you and your child can make together. This dandelion card is universal. It would be suitable for any occasion, such as: hello, thinking of you, get well soon, have a strong recovery, happy birthday, etc.
I Love You Toddler ArtworkMy 2 year old toddler decorated this heart card - it is the perfect craft that makes two gifts, one for grandma, one for grandpa! This could be for any occasion not just Valentine's Day, give it for Grandparents Day, Christmas, Missing You, or just because! What's special about this card is when you put both pieces together you could see how the artwork turned out!
I Like You Elote Greeting CardElote is Mexican street corn that is absolutely scrumptious! It's skewered, grilled, then topped with a creamy sauce, chili powder, cheese, and cilantro. I made a bunch of these corn cards to give to my friends who are huge Elote fanatics, and they were a hit! These are easy to make, using just paper, glitter, and cord. Give them out for Valentine's Day, Cinco de Mayo, or just because!
I Love You a WATT! Greeting CardThis would be an extra cute card for a best friend, significant other, or someone special in your life that you love!
Drum Beat CardThis is a hand-drawn card with some string and sticker embellishments. I've recently taken up drumming, so this is one of my favourite cards. It's pretty easy to make, just follow along!
Pizza My Heart CardThis is a cute play-on-words card featuring a slice of pizza with heart-shaped pepperoni. I added some glitter to the pepperoni to look greasy! This is a fun all-ages craft.
Guitar Heartstrings CardThis is a cute handmade card featuring a heart-shaped guitar with actual strings. When you bend the card a bit, the strings move! This is a fun all-ages craft.
Redesigned Greeting CardI save all card packagings I get from online orders because they can easily be redesigned and reused. The themes for these greeting cards are Happy Birthday and Happy Valentine's Day. These are perfect to pair with the gift baskets I make throughout the year!
3D Ice Cream Greeting CardThis is a sweet little greeting card you can make for that special someone in your life. I made this from scraps around the house on some card stock paper. The cardboard tubing from a roll of toilet paper makes a great ice cream cone because of its curvature.
Sagittarius Constellation Greeting CardThis is such a cute minimalist card you can make for anyone as a birthday greeting card. Or, you can apply this concept with nails and wood for a nice artwork piece.
"Make a Wish" Candle Birthday CardA quick last minute birthday card can easily be achieved with any old magazine or catalog, some twine, glue or tape, and stickers!
How to Make a Speedy Recovery CardYou don't really find cards relating to surgery or have a speedy recovery, in the card aisle. Common cards are the general get well, feel better soon. Regardless - making a card (or any card) is much more thoughtful and sentimental!
Birthday Gift CardDo you need a last minute birthday card? This is an easy, gender neutral, universal card that can be given to kids or adults.
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.
Fall and Halloween CardThis month I have received another magazine addressed to me that I did not order. After browsing these magazines, you can recycle them by creating lots of fall and Halloween cards with the pages inside - the possibilities are endless.
Fall Themed Kitchen Tea InvitationI have a pack of napkins that was left over after a garden party. I decided to turn them into invitations for a kitchen tea. The kitchen tea was a brunch, so the mushrooms printed on the napkins were ideal for the occasion.
Geometric Heart CardHere is another idea how you can recycle/reuse magazines. You can create your own greeting card, and leave the inside of the card blank. This is a thoughtful handmade card that is perfect as a thank you card, for teacher appreciation week, just a hello, happy birthday, it essentially can be used for any occasion!
Fall Wreath Birthday CardUse food colorings to make paper leaves. Then turn the leaves into a striking fall themed birthday card.
Macaroni Greeting CardThere's still plenty of expired macaroni pasta and I need to do something so it won't just go to the trash bin. Then I thought I could make a collage-like greeting card from it.
Bunch of Flowers Birthday CardTurn basic craft material into a delightful birthday card. Decorated with flowers, this card is sure to make the recipient feel special.
Upcycled Coupon Birthday CardVictoria's Secret mails out coupons printed on thick quality cardboard paper. I usually keep their coupons because they make great templates to trace or to use for other craft projects, like this birthday card!
Naïve House Unisex Birthday CardHere is an easy birthday card that can be gifted to either a male or a female recipient.
Watercolor Roses Birthday CardBring out the artist in you when you make this beautiful watercolor birthday card!
3D Ornamental Butterfly Birthday CardTurn the butterflies from an adult coloring page into a stunning birthday card. The recipient will definitely cherish this card for many years to come!
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 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.
Fork Printed Flower Birthday CardUse the prongs of a cake fork to stamp beautiful flowers for a summer birthday card.
Naïve Spring Bird Greeting CardFor the past few years I have been making my own cards for different occasions. Homemade cards are much more personal, and it shows some extra love towards the recipient.
3D Orchid in a Jar CardThis is a card I made for my mother because she adores orchids. I used a stamp set to make this, so I've attached the orchid and jar templates for you to print out, colour, and cut out. You can use markers to colour it, then paint some water on top to make this beautiful watercolour look.
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 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 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.
Silhouette Bunny CardThis is a cute silhouette bunny card that anyone can make. You can apply this concept with washi tape or ribbon too. It is very simple, yet looks really nice and thoughtful to give, as it's handmade. This can be framed as a modern art piece too.
Lucky in Love CardEver notice how clover leaves look like hearts? This is a cute card you can make with cardboard tubes from toilet paper and a bit of paint.
Patchwork Greetings CardThis is a simple and pretty card to make for any occasion using mostly decorative sticky tape put together to look like patchwork. If you don't have any pre-printed banner greetings you can print one off yourself.
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 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.
Floral "Feel Better Soon" CardThis floral card can be for any occasion like Mother's Day, a birthday, congratulations, an anniversary, Hello, or Just Because, but I made it as a "Feel Better Soon" for a friend who isn't feeling well right now.
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 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.
Hanging Baubles Greetings CardThis is a pretty and easy to make greetings card. Make use of sticky backed gems and it will be also super quick. Any size card will do, just cut your materials to match.
Magical Summer Birthday CardCan you imagine summer without a few scoops of ice cream? Here is a summerlicious mini adult coloring project turned birthday card. Color it as described in the instructions, or use the uncolored design and make your own version of this card.
Heart Balloons Greetings CardThis card has celebratory balloons in the shape of hearts for someone you love. Make this delightful greetings card in a jiffy. It will be well appreciated.
Modern Art Card Project for KidsDraw and color a tangled squiggle pattern, and turn it into a modern birthday card. This project is an easy way for kids to make their own cards for their friends or family. It is also a great way to explore with craft materials and techniques!
Colorful Summer Bleached Greeting CardI recently learned that thick bleach can be a wonderful addition to a crafter's treasure trove. At first, working with bleach is not as easy as it sounds, but with some practice it becomes a great technique to use on cards and other designs.
Describing My Dad CardI cannot find the right name for this type of card so I just named it "describe dad". It is another type of greeting card wherein you create different figures that symbolizes your father.
Homemade #1 Dad CardThis Father's Day, show your dad that he is the Number 1 Dad, and that his shares in your heart are continuing to rise! The provided cartoon makes it an easy card for young and old to make.
Love U Dad CardIs your dad a sports fan? Then this card is ideal to show him how much you love him on Father's Day! The card is easy enough for an older child to make on his/her own, and a younger child can make it with some assistance from Mom.
Vintage Music Birthday CardIf you love crafting with music sheets, then this card will be perfect! This stunning vintage birthday card will speak to young and old, and will make the recipient feel very special.
Bunting Greetings CardThis greetings card is decorated with cute mini celebratory bunting and is easier to make than it looks. It is suitable for most occasions such as birthdays, congratulations, Mother's Day, Father's day, or anything that needs celebrating.
New Baby Greetings CardEvery new baby is as cute as a button and deserves this lovely handmade greetings card. It is suitable for girls or boys - just change the colours. Or say "cute as buttons" for twins or triplets and use the appropriate number of buttons
3D Flower Mother's Day CardMother's Day is coming up! My mother always insists for us not to get flowers because they're overpriced for the holiday and because the flowers do not last long. So instead for this year's handmade card, I made 3D flowers that will last forever!
Mother's Day Surprise Greeting CardI had seen this on the internet long ago. I don't have the exact details and materials to be used, but I made my own version based on what I could recall.
Greetings Card With StickersIt's a bit of a cheat making a greetings card with stickers, but do it right and it can be as good as anything you buy in the shops. Keep it simple and elegant for best effects.
Birthday Card Envelope with Masking Tape BowHere is a way to make a unique and custom birthday card envelope using masking tape.
Birthday Parcel CardYou can make this card to match your gift by using a leftover scrap of wrapping paper. Or you can make a smaller version for a gift tag.
Candle Birthday CardNo-one would fail to be impressed by this hand made birthday card. It is surprisingly easy to make using fancy sticking tape for the candles.
Spring Tea Party InvitationIt is spring! What better way to celebrate than to have a few friends over for a tea party, sitting outside and enjoying nature's bounty? Here is a great way to make an invitation. Use a quote from Robin Williams to get your friends in the right mood. Have fun and enjoy the outdoors!
Colorful Birthday Card Coloring PageHave a birthday coming up and need a card? Here is a mini adult coloring page that you can easily turn into a beautiful card. Use watercolor pencils and a Pilot gold marker extra fine point pen to add bright colors to the coloring page. A mini coloring project turned into a keepsake birthday card.
DIY Bubble Art InvitationI never knew dish soap could be useful in arts and crafts. I have tried making a DIY invitation out of it and watercolors. The craft can also be used as decorations. This is a fun way to make simple bubble designs on your plain art paper.
Make Your Own Photo PostcardsHere's a cheap way you can your own postcards that are meaningful to you, if you don't want to outsource it. The fact is, a digital printer is faster and not too pricey, but if you already have a bunch of 4 x 6 photos and don't want to pay more than a few dollars on supplies, this is a good method.
Gift Wrap Patchwork Greeting CardI recently was offered a gift wrap sample book. The sample book was from the 1996/1997 collection and the idea was that the sample book was to serve as an inspiration for art projects. It certainly inspired me, and in more than one way.
Enchanted Garden Birthday CardUse watercolor pencils to color a design of an enchanted garden. Afterwards, turn the colored design into a birthday card for a special family member or friend, and wow the recipient with your creativity.
Clown Party InvitationAdult coloring pages are the latest craze, but the focus is shifting from coloring the page, to incorporating the colored page into a craft. If you are looking for an idea of what to do with the completed page, this craft is ideal. The clown will make a sweet party invitation for a circus themed party.
Tools for Father's Day CardFather's Day is the one day in the year when you can remind your dad that he is your hero, and that you love him to bits. This card is ideal for a father that loves doing woodwork and all kinds of handyman activities in and around the house.
Happy Independence Day Greeting CardMake this card for a friend or colleague to share happy thoughts on Independence Day. The card features the colors and some of the symbols associated with this important day, and it is a great way to remind the recipient to be grateful for the freedom that is celebrated on July fourth.
Desert Inspired Birthday CardGet your inspiration from the desert when making this birthday card, suitable for a man. Use colored sand, a small twig, and small pieces of tree bark and turn these into a unique artwork, reminiscent of the beauty of a desert. Definitely the type of card that a nature lover will appreciate!
Mock Mosaic Valentine's Day CardThis Valentine's Day make a heart card for your Cupid to tell him just how much you love him. Use sugar paper to make mock mosaic tiles and turn an ordinary white heart into a unique embellishment. You can make this card in shades of pink, or if you prefer, adjust the color scheme to suit your mood.
Shades of Pink Birthday CardLittle girls are made of sugar and spice and all things nice. Pay homage to this saying by making a birthday card with soft hues of pink. Use a felt butterfly as the main theme of the card. This delightful little card is sure to make the birthday girl smile.
Dog Lover's Greetings CardWith a little origami dog face which even a child could make, this card will delight your dog loving friend.
Monster Greeting CardI've been trying to think of a way to use up a few of those bread tabs I keep saving. Well I decided to make a card for my little boy. It brought a big smile to his face and he loved it, so I was happy! This is very easy and inexpensive to make!
Seed Friendship CardI thought this would be a unique way to make someone feel special. With a paper bag and seeds from the dollar store, you can make one too.
I Be-Leaf It's Your Birthday CardThis fall, celebrate a birthday with the colors normally associated with this season. Add a fun element and make a card that will make the recipient feel young at heart, regardless her age.
Howl You're Doing Greeting CardSend some fall greetings to a family member that lives far away. Using an owl as the star of the card, and working in bright colors, this card is sure to be noticed by its recipient.
Welcome Little Baby Girl CardWelcome a new baby girl to this world with a beautiful handmade card. Use symbols associated with little ones, like a cube, bear and duck, and bring some joy to the parents of this bundle of joy. You can also use this idea for a little boy. Just change the colors to hues of blue.
Forest Butterfly Birthday CardLittle girls adore watching butterflies dance around the flowers and the trees. Capture the magic of one of nature's prettiest insects with this beautiful birthday card.
Poppa Bear Card for Father's DayAn easy and cute Father's Day card idea for kids.
Vintage French Birthday CardUse French décor elements as your inspiration to create this birthday card for a friend or family member. Use brown and cream hues for a vintage effect, and add a modern twist with a resin replica of the Eiffel Tower, one of France's most famous landmarks.
Checkmate Father's Day CardHere is a themed card for a chess-loving father. The focus point of the card is a king chess piece, reminding your father that he is the king of your heart. The card requires a few simple materials, but the end result is very pleasing and should speak right to your father's heart. Checkmate!
Sweeter Than Cupcakes Mother's Day CardMother's Day is the one time of the year when you can tell your mom just how much you love her. Use different hues of pink and make this card to show her that she is sweeter than cupcakes. Your mom will definitely feel spoiled when she receives this card!
Graduation AnnouncementsLast year, I was given the task to send out 90 invitations for the 5th grade graduation ceremony. I was working with a $50 budget. After searching high and low, I realized that I would not be able to stay within budget if I ordered the cards, with the time I had.
