Today, I’ve got a tutorial for you on making these simple handmade cards for Easter.
I love making handmade cards. However, sometimes I feel a little intimidated to make them. Have you seen some of the amazing handmade cards that people make? They are simply awe inspiring. I usually feel like I am supposed to make a card like that. The problem is that I don’t have the time or the creative juices to make the amazing cards of which I am speaking. Yet, I still like making cards. So, I just keep them simple.
It may have been simple to make, but I still think it looks cute and like it took some effort and thought. These handmade cards would go perfectly with the cute Easter Mason Jar Cookies I made for the perfect Easter neighbor gift or hostess gift.
Let me show you what I did, so you can make your own simple Easter card
Supplies:
- Card base(affiliate link)
- Textured scrapbook paper
- Egg shape cut out of cardstock (2 per card)
- Ribbon (I got mine at the dollar spot at Target and used 2, to make 3 cards)
- Adhesive
- Foam square adhesive(affiliate link)
Start with one of the egg shapes that you cut out of cardstock. I cut mine on my Cricut, but you could easily (if you cut better than I do) cut them out by hand.
To add the ribbon, I found it easiest to run my adhesive down a section of the front of the card, about 4 or 5 lines side by side. Adhere the ribbon to that section of the egg.
Once you have the ribbon adhered to the front of the card and trimmed, turn the egg over. Use your adhesive to ‘glue’ the ribbon to the back of the card. I found working in sections was the easiest way to accomplish this.
After a few minutes, I had an egg shape covered by cute Easter and spring ribbons.
The finished back of the egg.
After a few minutes, a problem started to happen. A lot of the ribbons started to come undone. I didn’t want this to happen once I mailed the cards, so I had to come up with a solution.
I cut out a second egg shape and adhered it to the back of my ribbon covered egg. That way it would hold those ribbons down and give the egg a finished look.
See the nice finished look that gives the back of the egg? Yay, problem solved!
You’re done! Simple to make Easter cards.
Simple handmade cards ready to be sent or paired with the Easter Mason Jar Cookies. If you would like, you could stamp or write a clever Easter saying on the inside. Something like, “Have an Egg-ceptional Easter.”
cute! would love to try with washi tape!
I was thinking the exact same thing!!
Great idea! I think that would look fantastic and be even easier!
KC
very cute! I met you at the scrapbook event last week. I’m glad I found your blog. It looks really good.
Rita Taylor~ 🙂
Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting, Rita!
KC
Adorable!! And so cheerful.
Nothing like getting a handmade card from someone.
It says MORE than a Hallmark!
Thank you! 🙂
KC
Simp0ly ADORABLE!!
Thank you!
KC
I think these are beautiful!! I would have never thought to make a pretty card like that. And handmade is always best.
Thank you! I enjoy making cards…they may not be the most fancy cards, but I enjoy making them.
KC
Hi KC. Love what you did for the Easter eggs. The ribbon gives it dimension. I am your newest follower via GFC. I love connecting with other crafty people. Stop by and say hi.
Leslie
http://www.thememorynest.blogspot.com
Thank you!
KC
These are wonderful! I’m going to try this idea with washi tape. Other ways to adhere the ribbon without it coming unglued are to run the strips through a Xyron sticker maker or trim the ends flush with the edge of the egg and don’t wrap them behind the cutout. 🙂
Yes, I love the idea of using washi tape! Thanks for the other ideas.
KC
Love this card, KC. I love washi tape but it is nice to see something different with the ribbon. Pretty colors and so simple. Thanks for sharing with us over at the Pink Cricut.
God bless and have a grateful day,
Anita aka Nit
http://www.nitscreativecorner.blogspot.com
Thanks so much! I probably shouldn’t admit it, but I don’t even own any washi tape…..gasp! I had the ribbon, so that is what I used.
Take care,
KC
So cute – my girls would love making these – and their grandma would love receiving them!
Kelly
Thanks! Great idea to have your girls make the cards. I need to mail my cards…almost forgot. You mentioning Grandma made me remember.
Take care,
KC
Great idea! Thanks for sharing – Carrie
Thanks!
KC
Oh, I just Love your Easter Cards. I’m like you, I Love making Cards but usually feel like I have to make some kind of Master Piece. I Like Simple Cards. Thanks for Sharing and Happy Spring! I’m now following you.
cindys-greencricut.blogspot.com
Thank you! I’m so glad to know other people like making simple cards! Thanks for following.
KC
Love these cards! The ribbon puts them over the top!
Thank you!
KC
These are so so pretty! What a great way to use up tiny scraps of ribbon too – I can see lots of great ideas coming from this! I pinned it – it would make a great craft for my girls. We’d love for you to link up at Living Well Spending Less’ Thrifty Thursday! Hope to see you there! https://www.livingwellspendingless.com/category/thrifty-thursday/
Thank you! I would love to see your great ideas!
KC
I’m totally impressed! I know, seeing cards that others make can be intimidating. Love the ribbon! Thanks for sharing at Pinworthy Projects.
Oh, thank you! I had fun making these.
Take care,
KC