Thursday, July 16, 2009

Handmade Card Tutorial

Hello! Thank you for your comments on my kitchen and new candle holder. For those who asked, I found it at Hallmark. Tomorrow is the last day of swim lessons, so I'll be around more next week. In the meantime, I thought I would share a handmade card project!

Card
I made a Happy Birthday card with glittery floral paper, but you can use any kind of paper, rubber stamps, or stickers.

Paper
Gather your supplies:
-Blank 5 1/2" x 4" notecard
-Scrapbook paper
-Cardstock
-Rubber stamp and ink, or stickers
-Ribbon

Card
Cut three 3 7/8" x 1 3/4" rectangles of coordinating scrapbook paper. Glue to front of card, as shown.

Paper
Cut a 3" x 1 1/2" rectangle of cardstock. Add stamp or stickers. The exact measurements will depend on the stamp you use. I also shaded the edges with a foam ink pad. Glue to slightly larger rectangle of cardstock.

Card
Glue to front of card, as shown.

Greeting Card
Add a small ribbon bow, using hot glue. Send to a friend!

Christmas card
A Christmas version. Speaking of Christmas, I've been making lots of "Christmas in July" tags and cards!

Christmas tags

Christmas tags

Christmas tags

E
verything can be found in my Etsy Shop and all my Christmas things are 20% off through the 22nd!

Thank you for stopping by for a visit!  I'll be back for Show and Tell Friday.

13 comments:

  1. Lovely, Kelly!

    I asked on my blog several days ago for people's craft storage ideas. When my middle son gets married next month, I'm getting his room for a long-awaited craft/sewing/guest room (softens the loss a bit. :-))

    But if you feel so inclined some time, I'd love to see how you store and organize your card-making supplies and other craft supplies.

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  2. Your cards are always beautiful! Thanks for sharing the directions.
    Love,
    Marie

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  3. beautiful!! im a scrapbook addict!! wanting to get into making cards.thanks

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  4. What cute Christmas tags! It IS time to start thinking about that isn't it?

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  5. Anonymous8:02 PM

    Evening, Kelli! OH, what darling cards you make! I've tried and have made a few cards, but yours are truly the prettiest! Love your little Christmas tags.

    I scrolled down and saw your lovely kitchen - clean and everything :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  6. Beautiful cards...Looking forward to
    Christmas tags!!

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  7. I LOVE the Jesus Christmas tags! I think I will do that this year. Where did you get the stamp?

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  8. Thanks for sharing some moe beautiful ieas! I especially love the gingerbread tag and the Jesus is....tag. The little bit of sparkle is perfect.

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  9. Kelli, those cards are beautiful! I know I keep saying one of these days I am going to have to start paper crafting. Everytime I see one of your cards I wish my talent lay in that area.

    God bless.

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  10. You make the prettiest cards. I really love the colors of the christmas card you have there.

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  11. Anonymous10:51 AM

    I really like this one I'am 14 and I made this one for my Dad he loved it I will make this one for my bestfriend too !

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  12. Anonymous10:51 AM

    Hi Kelly I really like this one I made for my Dad he loved it!

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  13. Anonymous12:57 PM

    Love your cards!! So pretty!

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~Kelli