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.
Tissue Paper BowlThis bowl is made using scraps of tissue paper saved from packaging and purchased cut flowers. It is simple to make and older children can join in with the fun. Make them any size and thickness you like. They can have many functions such as for buffet tables, dried flower arrangements....
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.
Making a Necktie Father's Day CardThis is a page about making a necktie Father's Day card. Homemade cards can often be a gift in themselves.
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.
Paper Mache Hot Air BalloonHere is how you can make a cute paper mache hot air balloon that costs pennies to make.
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!
Notan (Japanese Paper Cutting)Notan is a Japanese design concept involving positive and negative space. I kept coming across this type of project while looking for projects to do at my daughter's school. I can see why it's so popular. It's suitable for most ages. Plus, it's simple. The possibilities are endless with this project.
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.
Spiral Paper FlowersThese flowers are so easy to make and are great for decorating other crafts.
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.
Go Camping Father's Day CardFather's Day is the one day in the year when you can tell your father that he is your hero. Make this card to remind him of your last camping trip. An excellent way to thank him for quality time spent together in the outdoors.
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.
One-of-a-Kind Father's Day CardFather's Day is the one day in the year when you can show your father how much he means to you. There is no better way of telling him that he is a one-of-a-kind dad than with this card.
Pop-Up Thank You CardI love the little surprise of a pop up card. This particular one is a thank you card. You could also hold the item that you are thanking the person for, in the picture. Alternatively, you could turn this into any kind of card. The sky's the limit!
Rustic Country Wedding InvitationUse an old family wedding photo to make a wedding invitation that will stir some memories of days gone by. Turn the photo into sepia and use rustic country elements to add to the sentimental effects of yesteryear. This is one invitation that will get the guests talking even before your wedding day!
Thank You CardWhy pay for expensive greeting cards, when you can make your own? I make a design and make copies of it to paste on the cards. It's quick and easy and has a nice homemade touch. This particular design was inspired by an art piece I had seen, with a message in different languages.
Photo Birthday InvitationI searched Pinterest for 1st birthday invitation ideas, then created my invitation in Photoshop using elements that I liked from multiple examples. Then I saved the final design as a Jpeg and sent it to Costco to be printed as a 4 x 6 photo.
Time to Celebrate Birthday CardUse clear stamp images and phrases, and a stamped image of lavender to bring a birthday smile to a friend or a colleague. Add some bling with diamond stickers, a touch of color and a phrase that says "'It's time to celebrate!'"
Naive Cottage Watercolor CardMake a card using the naive art style. Use watercolor paint as the medium of choice and draw a simple cottage as the focal point. The beauty of naive art is that there is no right or wrong.
3-Leaf Fall Birthday CardCut three leaves from different fall-colored papers and create a card with fall sentiments for a friend's birthday.
Polka-dotted Flower CardUse some simple materials to make a colorful, yet elegant, birthday card. Change the colors used to suit the recipient's personality.
Trio of Butterflies Party InvitationUse bold orange, red, and yellow colors to make a summer garden party invitation. The butterflies and warm colors ~ so often seen in summer flowers ~ will serve as a reminder that nature has once again come to life.
Leaf and Button Print Birthday CardUse ordinary household objects such as leaves, buttons, and a screw, to do printing on paper. Add some details and make a card with a floral arrangement to wish a special friend a happy birthday.
Shabby Chic Vintage CardUse a selection of embellishments and stamping techniques, and create a card with a vintage feel. The card can be ideal as a birthday card for an older lady, or by adding a touching message, it can be turned into a special card for Mother's Day. This vintage card is sure to be cherished by the recipient.
Rose Embellished Birthday CardUse stamping and embossing techniques to create a rose embellishment. Add some detail with a Pilot silver pen, and you have created a birthday card that will be sure to convey special wishes.
Summer Love Birthday CardMake a card with pink smiling flowers on the front of the card. Add some colorful grass and a cheerful message, and you are ready to send summer wishes to a friend on her birthday.
Cosmos Flower Birthday CardMake an embellishment with cosmos flowers as the main focus. Stamp the flowers in white on a black background, add some color with embossing ink and you have created a card that will bring special birthday wishes.
Purple Pansy Birthday CardWith the New Year looming, now is the time to make birthday cards for the birthday club at work. Use this idea to make a whole lot of cards for colleagues without spending too much time, and with minimal costs involved.
Smiling Santa Christmas CardA quick and inexpensive way to make a sweet Christmas card for a neighbor or colleague.
Gingerbread Man CardLet your child have some holiday fun and get ready to spread some cheer, by making this project for Christmas.
Christmastime CardUse a combination of scrapbook papers and embossing techniques to create a stylish card for Christmas.
Season's Greetings Card SetDecorate a kraft card and envelope with lovely holiday embellishments. Create a tag to make it more fun.
Easy Fall Greeting CardsSend a fall message to your friends and family! These cards are so fast, easy, and thrifty! I did these four before breakfast (but after coffee) recently. I found some craft paint and a few fall themed stamps at a craft recycling store.
Picket Fence Butterfly CardUsing country elements, such as a picket fence, flowers and a butterfly, make this delightful birthday card to celebrate the birthday of a country girl.
Happy Thanksgiving Card and Gift BagCelebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with this handmade card and gift bag. Maybe take the time to send this as a thank you to your dinner hostess or someone you are thankful for.
Fall Leaves Birthday CardUse a pattern of a leaf and fall colors to create a card that would be ideal for a friend celebrating her birthday during the Fall season.
Flip-Flop Beach Party InvitationPack a picnic basket and invite your friends to a long, relaxed afternoon on the beach. Make an invitation, using a flip-flop with pearl-decorated straps. Add some paper flowers and sea shells, and get ready for an afternoon of fun in the sun.
Making a Dollar Bill RoseGiving money as a gift is even more fun if you know how to fold money into interesting shapes. This is a page about making a dollar bill rose.
Making Homemade Paper You Can PlantPlantable paper embedded with flower or herb seeds is fun to make a can be a great gift. This is a page about making homemade paper you can plant.
Vintage Photo Birthday CardUse an old black and white photo to make a special birthday card for a female family member that will stir some memories of days gone by.
Miniature Art Birthday CardUse a printout of the provided miniature artwork of a country scene, and create a delightful birthday card for a country girl.
Summer Birdhouse CardCelebrate the beginning of summer with this fun card project.
Special Delivery Birthday CardMake this birthday card for a family member that lives far away. Ask your local post office to add a postage stamp to the front of the card, and voila! A letter within a letter!
Bunny Note CardsFriends and family will be delighted by these cute Easter bunny note cards.
3D Valentine Heart Flower CardUse a cookie cutter to trace hearts onto different shades of sugar and tissue paper. Glue the hearts onto card stock to create a 3D flower effect for your sweet Valentine.
Onesy Baby CardI hope all who try it have as much fun as I did in making it. The photos should make the process clear.
Let's Drink a Cup of Tea CardSummer will be here soon, a time to sip on tea and have long visits with friends. Make this invitation to invite your friends to a summer tea party.
Crater Lake Scrapbook ThemeA few years ago, my family drove from Portland, OR to Crater Lake. As my boys can't get enough of volcanoes, we stopped at the Newberry Volcanic Monument on the way there. Of course, we took lots of pictures.
Wall Card for Mother's DayCalling all kids, this one is for you. A card that Mom can hang as a picture.
Making Your Own Greeting CardsPersonalized homemade cards can be very special correspondences for your friends and family. It's easy to make them for any holiday or occasion.
Vintage Birthday CardUse an old black and white photo to make a special birthday card that will stir some memories of days gone by.
Puppy Dog Valentine CardUse different sizes of hearts to create a cute puppy dog card for someone special. Kids will love creating these.
In-Full-Blossom Birthday CardUse some simple materials to make an elegant birthday card.
Card - Spring is Here!Celebrate spring with this colorful card. Use it to convey birthday wishes, or just give it to a friend to share happy thoughts on spring!
2012 Desk CalendarCreate a seasonal calendar using card stock and rubber stamps.
Bon Voyage CardA fun, quick-to make card for a honeymoon couple leaving for an island vacation!
Colorful Bird Photo CardsA friend of mine is celebrating her birthday early in January. After all the expenses for Christmas, I need to budget carefully, so I thought about making her a photo gift.
Mock Mosaic Birthday CardUsing a photo of a flower cut into paper tiles, one can create a mock mosaic effect on a birthday card.
Spotting Santa Cut-out Christmas CardAdd the dimension of depth to your cards, really easily, using only pieces of cardboard!
Best Friends Card and TagPink and green medallion has been cut from paper and used as a focal point in this card. The lovely tag completes this set.
Snowflake Christmas CardUse some left-over material to make a personalized Christmas card for a special family member or a friend.
Handmade Collage CardIf you're planning to make a card for someone special, why not try using the technique of collage.
Butterfly Birthday Card with Matching Gift TagMake a birthday card and a matching gift tag, using butterflies and paper flowers.
Nativity Christmas CardsFor most card makers the upcoming Christmas event will be celebrated with handmade joy. This darling, but to the point Christmas card is easily made from just a few supplies.
Fall Birthday CardUsing fall colors, and a cutout of a leaf, one can make an elegant birthday card for a friend, celebrating her birthday during the fall months.
Sunset Silhouette CardAfrica is known for its beautiful sunsets, and I wanted to make a card to commemorate this.
Fragile Package CardI recently downloaded a beautiful photo from a stock photo site that offers downloads at very affordable rates. It was a photo of a small kitten peeking out of a box.
Pinwheel CardA card suitable for most occasions.
Circular CardWhen making my own cards, I love experimenting with different shapes and sizes. This makes the whole process of card making much more fun.
Cupcake Birthday Cake CardStep by step process of making a fun birthday card using paper cut-outs.
Paper LettersThe brightly colored letters shown here are easy and fun to make. They are cut from plain and patterned cardstock. You can use them as birthday accents.
Garden Party InvitationWe are planning a surprise kitchen tea for a friend at the beginning of spring. The party will be held at the Pretoria Botanical Gardens, and this invitation is just right to set the mood for such a party.
Making Paper FlowersMaking paper flowers is a fun craft activity for young and old alike. They can be very simple in their design or much more complex. This is a page about making paper flowers.
Paper FlowerThis is a simple origami flower made from paper. Kids can make this with their parents, too. It's great for gifts and party decorations.
Sister's Day CardStep by step description of how to make a cute sister's day card using ice-cream sticks and simple household stationery.
Craft Project: Chopsticks WrapperWrap your chopsticks in patterned origami paper to add an Asian flair to your oriental-style home party.
Dragonfly CardMake a hand-painted birthday card for a special family member.
Birthday Cake CardStep by step instructions on how to easily make a cute birthday card that looks like a chocolate cake, using the simplest household stationery.
Recycled Gift Bag CardWhen I receive gifts in gift bags, I always keep the gift bags with the idea of recycling them, either as a bag for another gift, or as inspiration for a craft project.
Easy Flower Card for Any OccasionStep by step instructions on how to easily make a cute flower-card, using simple household stationery. This is a great craft for kids.
Vintage Photo Father's Day CardI recently discovered some old family photos in my mother's cupboard. The photos are more than 50 years old, and all of them are coming from the era when black and white photos were still regarded as fashionable.
Cute and Easy-to-Make Card for Father's DayStep by step instructions on how to easily make a cute card for Father's Day, using simple household stationery.
Watermelon InvitationThis invitation is great for summer birthdays and parties. It's easy to make and a joy to receive.
Mother's Day Dress CardThese darling dresses make a beautiful unexpected card for your special Mother. Easy to make and very delicate. Your mom will be very surprised you made it.
Homemade Get Well CardI recently had a friend (who is a newspaper editor) go through a heart attack. I wanted to give him something instead of just buying a commercial get well card. I saw this idea on a blog and thought "how appropriate, he just had a heart attack and he is an editor"!
Onesie or Dress Baby Shower InvitationsSpring is right around the corner and you always think of weddings or baby showers. I have put together some of the more popular designs to make your own baby shower invitations or you could use them as announcements.
Floral Greeting CardI used a soft pink and light green color combination to create a sweet and fresh-looking card. This is a wonderful card to send as a thoughtful greeting.
Folded Paper TrivetWant to recycle those magazines? Here is a fun way to involve the children in making versatile project they could give to grandmother or perhaps their teacher. It can be used as a trivet or a decorative bowl.
Handmade Paper FanMake some lucky mother feel like a real southern belle with this beautiful fan on Mother's Day or any time.
Dollar Bill OrigamiThe long known art of origami has always seemed sort of mysterious to me so I decided to learn a few simple shapes to give to my grandchildren in their Easter baskets or for Valentine's Day and I am sharing a couple of them.
Decorative Note CardsHomemade note cards that are hand-decorated in addition to using your printer for a few basics, and make the envelopes to match. Wrap in packets of 8 or 10 and give them to teachers, friends, and co-workers.
