How to Make Easy Handwritten Cards In 2023

Can make birthday to wedding greeting cards

The use of printed greeting cards is already diverse. Its use is more efficient and practical. However, sometimes you want to send a handmade greeting card to someone who is also special to you. Apart from that, there is also a quick and easy way to send handwritten cards.

It’s easy to make, here are some greeting card designs and how to make DIY greeting cards that you can apply to your loved ones. Come on, take a peek below!

1. Greeting card in vintage style

To make a greeting card with a vintage design, you need the following materials:

• Unused book cover (used book)
• Double tip
• Scissors
• Paper with volume (can be with cardboard)
• Colored pencils
• White color paper

Prepare the following ingredients:

• Cut the book cover with a size of approximately 10 cm x 5 cm.
• Cut a long piece of white paper the size you want and write “hello”, then stick it on the card.
• Prepare a sketch of a flower image and color it with colored pencils.
• Cut out the flower image, then stick it on the greeting card with the help of a double tip and cardboard paper to make it look embossed.
• Vintage-style greeting cards are ready for you to send.

2. A greeting card with a butterfly touch on the cover

To give a more meaningful greeting card, this greeting card with a 3D pattern butterfly decoration could be your choice.

Prepare the following ingredients:

• Black paper that has been cut to the size of a greeting card and has white paper affixed to the writing pad on the back.
• An abstract image, for example a diamond ring
• Scissors
• Paper glue

Here’s how to make it:

• Scissors with butterfly motifs on the abstract image that you have prepared. You can make three butterflies of the same size.
• Fold the butterfly image in half to create a 3D effect.
• Attach it to the card cover with the help of paper glue.
• Be a greeting card with a butterfly touch on the cover.

3. Greeting cards with marbling accents

• To make marbling color gradations like in this greeting cover, you need a few materials. Among others are:
• Foam shaving cream
• Food coloring
• Thick paper for greeting cards
• Insulation for the edge of the card
• Plastic ruler
• Plastic spatula
• Toothpick
• Paper mat (can be with cardboard)

Here are the steps in making it:

• Prepare a greeting card that has been isolated on the back edge so that the foam doesn’t get scattered on the writing.
• Prepare foam in one container.
• Choose the food coloring you want and mix it into the foam little by little using a toothpick. Then stir with a spatula.
• Prepare a greeting card that has been isolated earlier. Dip in the foam on the cover side.
• Press with ruler.
• Be a greeting card with marbling details.
• You can also decorate card envelopes with the marbling technique too, you know!

4. Greeting card with watercolor embossed

Apart from using the marbling technique, you can make your own greeting cards using the watercolor embossed technique. Here are the ingredients you can prepare:

• Colored pencils
• Thick cover paper
• White paper to stick on the card as a base for writing
• White paper for cover
• Scissors
• Mika clamps with certain motifs according to taste
• presses
• Paper with glitter
• Double tip
• Paper glue

Here’s how to make it:

• First, put colored pencils on the mica clamps. Paste the paper on the mica clamp, then press it with a press.
• Once finished, stick it on the greeting card as a cover.
• Then prepare the writing on white paper, cut it and stick it on the glitter paper.
• Cut the paper in the shape you want, then stick it on the cover with glue or double tip.
• Make a greeting card with the watercolor embossed technique.

5. Greeting card with abstract cover technique

To make a greeting card with an abstract cover, you can prepare the following materials:

• Thick paper
• Paper coloring, brush, water
• Bubble patterned plastic
• Ballpoint
• Card stamp

Here’s how to make a greeting card with an abstract motif:

• Prepare the dye that has been mixed with water.
• Paint with a brush according to the pattern you want.
• Take a bubble-patterned plastic and pour paper coloring on the plastic.

Press by hand on the cover of the greeting card.

Finally, you prepare stamps and writing to beautify your greeting card.

Here are some ways to make DIY greeting cards at home. The person who receives it becomes more memorable if you make it yourself, you know! Which one do you want to try first, you?

The method of making greeting cards above can also be applied to sending handwritten cards, including thank you cards, birthday cards and so on.

In fact, almost everyone feels happy when given a greeting card, especially if the card is handwritten so that it impresses.

So, instead of wasting money buying greeting cards, it’s better to try to find a way to make your own greeting cards at home.

So, here are the tips:

1. Collect Equipment First

Before listening to how to make a greeting card, first prepare the tools and equipment that will be used.

Put all the equipment you need in one place, such as on a table.

The equipment needed varies depending on the type of greeting card to be made.

However, some equipment that is usually needed, namely:

• envelope
• glue
• pen or pencil
• scissors or paper cutter
• small embellishments to put on cards
• paper of various colors or blank cards

You can buy some ingredients at the store or use leftover ingredients.

Items like buttons, ribbons, all look good when attached properly to the greeting card.

2. Cut the Paper to the Desired Shape

Use one or more of the paper you want or, you can cut it or shape it according to your wishes and creativity.

Consider using slightly heavier paper if you want something tougher or something more colorful.

If you plan to cut the paper with a paper cutter, use a ruler to define the lines before you start cutting.

This will make it easier to cut and will result in a neater finish.

3. Add Decorations

This is the time to have fun by being as creative as you like.

You can draw or paste something on the card.

If you know the person you are going to give the card to, try to come up with something that will appeal to them.

If you’re just trying to make a generic card, try decorating such a card with something simple but still consistent with the message.

For example, if you’re making a birthday card you may need to include cake stickers and balloons.

Another option for decorating is using used book materials or other craft items.

Moms can cut pictures from magazines and paste them onto greeting cards.

4. Consider the text to be written

Apart from decoration, the content of the message is also important to think about.

Use language that is somewhat relaxed if given to a friend or more formal to a co-worker.

You can use Bahasa or English.

Or, it’s okay to copy the contents of the message on a greeting card that will be found in the store.

Write something appropriate to the occasion.

For example, “Congratulations on your wedding and may you always have colorful days” for a newly married couple.

Or write a personalized message and sign on the back of the card so the person receiving it knows who wrote it.

5. Put in a Special Envelope

Place the card in an envelope that fits the card size.

You can also make an envelope that matches the color of the card.

Those are the advantages and an easy way to make and send handwritten cards to your loved ones on their special day. Hopefully this article is useful.