Quite some time ago now, I made Mother’s Day presents for my Mom and my Mother-In-Law. I gave my Mom hers while she was visiting us. It was closer to her birthday, so I gave her a birthday card with her gift. I am finally getting around to showing you the homemade birthday card I made for her.
It was a super quick and easy card to put together. I’ve got a tutorial to show you how to make your own pretty (and easy) homemade birthday card.
Supplies
- 1 – 6.5 x 5″ card base and envelope
- 2 – paper rectangles measuring 6.25″ x 4.75″
- 2 – paper rectangles measuring 3.75″ x 3.125″
- Embellishments to compliment your card and paper
- Adhesive
Take one of your 6.25″ x 4.75″ rectangles and adhere it to the front of your card base.
Take one of your 3.75″ x 3.125″ rectangles, add your embellishments to the rectangle before you adhere it to the card. In my case, I was adding the flower using a brad. By adding it before adhering it the brad goes only through this rectangle and not all the way through the card where it would show on the inside.
I ran my rectangle through my Cuttlebug
to add some additional texture to the paper. I think the Cuttlebug is a lot of fun and I love the texture on the paper. For this card, I used the Bit of Paisley embossing set. It has an embossing folder and a border.
to add some additional texture to the paper. I think the Cuttlebug is a lot of fun and I love the texture on the paper. For this card, I used the Bit of Paisley embossing set. It has an embossing folder and a border.The front of your card is already complete! Woot, woot for easy projects!
For the inside of your card, run your other 6.25″ x 4.75″ rectangle through the Cuttlebug to add texture. If you don’t have a Cuttlebug, you can easily find texture paper in the scrapbook section of most any craft store. Adhere this rectangle to the card base.
Use the final 3.75″ x 3.125″ rectangle with whatever sentiment you want for this card. In my case, I used a Happy Birthday stampI found at Michaels. I used my watercolor pencils to add a little touch of additional color to the sentiment. Adhere this on top of the 6.25″ rectangle.
I found at Michaels. I used my watercolor pencils to add a little touch of additional color to the sentiment. Adhere this on top of the 6.25″ rectangle.
Voila! Beautiful homemade birthday card in just a few minutes. As you can see above, I matched the card to the Mother’s Day gift that I made for my mom. (In that link, I have a tutorial on how to make that as well, if you are interested.)
I love making cards. I feel like it gives a much more personal touch. I also really love it when they come together quickly and easily. It is the best of both worlds to me.
Do you make homemade cards? Or do you prefer to buy your cards?
These cards are so cute! My Mom and Mother-in-law make cards really similar to this and it’s always meaningful to receive one. I’m stopping by from Tatertots & Jello (#26 Easy & Flavorful Italian Chicken #37 Favorite Crock Pot Recipes) Have a great weekend!
Thank you so much! I’m glad to know that people enjoy receiving homemade cards. Hope you had a great weekend.
KC
Cute card!
Thanks so much!
KC
I LOVE a handmade card! I think it’s so special when I receive one… and these are adorable! I found you on Craft-O-Maniac’s hop, and am excited to be following you, now. I’d love for you to link them up at my Tips & Tricks Linky Party! Hope to see you there…. http://www.stringtownhome.net
-Heather
Thanks so much! I’m so glad to know people like getting handmade cards and don’t think they are cheesy.
Have a great night.
KC
This is beautiful! I would LOVE for you to share this over at my link party, Ginger Jamboree! I also have a great giveaway going on that you should enter!
Thank you so much!
KC
Love your cards. The soft colors are so pretty and handcrafted cards are always the best!! Following you now. I saw your project on Link it up Tuesday at Pink Cricut. If you would like to see mine, I am #10. I just started my blog.
Have a great day.
Cindy
Iammorethanamother.blogspot.com
Thanks so much! Congrats on starting your blog! Blogging can be so much fun.
KC
I am inspired! These are so beautiful!
Thanks so much, sweetie!
KC
very beautiful card, you are very creative KC, it’s a very nice gift for your mom 🙂
Thank you!
KC
What a sweet card. I like the paper you used!
Thank you! I like the paper, too. Hope you have a great week.
KC
This is such a lovely card. Great colors and love the embellishments. 🙂
Thanks so much, Libby!
KC
This is such a cute card and fun little project! Thanks for sharing and linking up to the Thrifty Thursday link party!
Thanks, Ruth! Thanks for hosting each week.
KC