Construction paper, cardstock, or any paper you have. Coloring utensils such as markers, crayons, and coloured pencils. Glue (optional) Stickers (optional) Glitter (optional) Ribbon (optional) Pom-poms (optional) Other add-ons (optional)
Printer paper is easy to work with and you might have some on hand. Cardstock or construction paper is heavier and will feel more like a store-bought card. Scrapbook paper might include patterns or borders to start you off with more than just a blank slate.
If you are using printer paper, you will probably want to make a folded card. Printer paper is thin and flimsy, so folding it will make it a bit sturdier. If you are using cardstock or construction paper you can easily fold it or cut it into a flat postcard style birthday card.
Line up the edges of the paper and make the fold slowly to keep the edges as even as possible. If you’d like, you can take your folded card in profile layout and fold it in half again, bringing the top and bottom edges together to make a sturdier card. Make a sharp clean crease if you are folding construction paper. If you decide to use scrapbook paper, decide whether or not to fold it based on its thickness.
You can get creative with the dimensions of your card and make the edges curvy. If you want to make a postcard style birthday card and have thin scrapbook paper, you can glue it to a piece of cardstock to make it stronger.
You can make the words big and center them on the front of your card, or write them small based on your preference. There is no wrong way to do it, but since it is a birthday card, it should say, “Happy Birthday” somewhere!
I hope you have a great day today. Celebrate! It’s your birthday! Happy birthday to a great friend. I like your birthday. Without it, I would not have such a great friend. Have an awesome birthday! I want to wish a happy birthday to one of the coolest people I know. Happy birthday to you! Add a fun memory that you and your recipient share. Use the front of your card to start the story and finish it in the inside or back of the card. For example, “Remember last year when we went rock climbing on your birthday? I can’t wait for our next adventure, Happy Birthday!”
Use this space to tell them something light and fun that you would like them to know. Wish them the best for next year too!
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Craft stores sell scissors in the scrapbooking section that have shaped blades. They can give you a scalloped, wavy, or zigzag edge when you cut with them. If you don’t want to cut the paper, draw a pattern on it with glitter glue. For example, you can make a combination of wavy lines and dots.
This is a great way to make use of scrap paper. You can tie a ribbon around an additional piece of paper that you glue down to your template for a fun and fancy creative touch.
You can put the story on the outside of the card or on the inside. If you are putting it on the inside, it can take place of the message!
Visit your craft store’s scrapbooking section. There, you’ll find all sorts of embellishments, including cabochons, stickers, buttons, and washi tape. If you don’t know what the recipient likes, consider tailoring the card to the theme of the party instead. For example, if the party’s theme is “ocean,” add some fish stickers!
