Greeting cards can be great as a gift on their own as well as adding something special to any gift. Coloured and textured papers, simple decorations, ribbons or bows are all it takes to come up with the perfect card.
Materials
Craft glue, White card, Ruler, Clean scrap paper, Ribbon, Scissors, Paper punch.
1. Cut out a piece of card large enough to be folded in half and fit your design on the front. Test out various designs before gluing anything down.
2. Fold the card rectangle in half lengthways and press it with your fingers. Carefully preessing down on the fold using a ruler will make it look more defined.
3. Create your design – an idea you can use – place a piece of paper in a contrasting colour in the centre of your card and stencil or glue a picture that suits the occasion. For example, balloons or cake for a birthday. Paint over the stencil with a brush. Reveal your image by removing the stencil.
4. Small matching gift tags are a nice added touch. Decorate with some ribbon by punching a hole in the corner and tying a bow.
5. Small coloured beads, glitter or scrapbooking decorations can be used for a uniquely creative design.
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