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Greeting Card Ideas

Handmade card making ideas

Greeting Card Ideas

Handmade card making ideas
 
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About the card projects

These craft projects feature ideas for handmade cards you can create using simple materials and focus on one or more of the techniques featured in one of Aunt Annie's greeting card tutorials.

Check out the card making tutorials in Greeting Card Class and Greeting Card Class 2.  The tutorials start with simple cards and builds to more complex ones. By the end of the tutorials you will have learned many paper crafting techniques and will be able to make greeting cards that are truly appreciated by those receiving them. There's no time like the present, so get started now!

The projects range in difficulty from VERY EASY to AVERAGE

Browse down this page for descriptions and illustrations of the card making projects, then select a card to make and have some crafting fun! Or jump to the category index for a listing of all crafts.

Shamrock Strip Folding Cards

Strip Folding Shamrock Card
Description ↓

Make St. Patrick's Day cards that stand out! Printable shamrock templates and folded paper strips create festive, layered designs with eye-catching depth. A fun way to add flair to your handmade greetings!

EASY

Strip Folding Tulip Cards

Strip Folding Tulip Card
Description ↓

See how to use free printable strip folding tulip patterns to make a card that features a framed tulip motif. This card uses the strip folding technique introduced in the Strip Folding Heart Cards tutorial.

AVERAGE

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Heart Silhouette Cards

Heart Silhouette Cards
Description ↓

Turn simple materials into stunning Valentine's Day cards! This project, inspired by Leaf Silhouette Cards, combines heart silhouettes and sponged paper to create beautifully layered designs. A perfect choice for anyone looking to craft artistic and heartfelt greetings.

EASY

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Fall and Winter Quilling Cards

Fall and Winter Quilling Cards
Description ↓

Personalize your greeting cards with intricate quilling designs inspired by fall and winter. Craft motifs like snowflakes, acorns, and pumpkins, and add them to a Four Patch Card paired with free printable papers. Perfect for seasonal greetings or as a creative touch for gift wrap! Check out the Basics of Quilling for an easy introduction to this versatile craft.

EASY

Sweetheart Cards with Pockets

Sweetheart cards with pockets
Description ↓

Make greeting cards for your sweetheart that feature pockets that you can fill with little tokens of your love. The pockets are also ideal for presents of money or gift cards. These cards are  quick and easy to make using solid color cardstock and patterned papers that you can download and print.

AVERAGE

Jungle-Themed Birthday Cards for Kids

Lion and Tiger Cutout Birthday Cards for Kids
Description ↓

Create wildly fun birthday cards using printable lion and tiger cutouts! With detailed instructions and versatile templates, you can follow the designs or unleash your creativity to make cards of your own. Perfect for adding a playful touch to any birthday celebration!

EASY

More Step Pop-Up Cards

Step pop-up card ideas
Description ↓

Everyone enjoys receiving a card with a pop-up inside. It's easier than you might think to add a pop-up to one of your handmade greeting cards. To get you started, four cards with step pop-ups are included in this project, including one for Father's Day.

EASY to AVERAGE

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All Occasion Ribbon Cards

All Occasion Ribbon Edge cards
Description ↓

Create cards to have on hand that can be used for any occasion. These cards feature a ribbon backed decorative cut edge and stamped block backgrounds. Use these card ideas as a springboard to make cards of your own design using the tools and supplies available.

EASY

Halloween Dangler Cards

Halloween Dangler Cards
Description ↓

These free-standing Halloween cards with ghost or jack-o'-lantern danglers serve double-duty as a greeting card and a fun decoration for Halloween. Make several for your friends and family and some for yourself.

AVERAGE

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DIY Scoring Board

Scoring and embossing board
Description ↓

Elevate your handmade cards with perfectly scored folds and decorative embossed lines! This DIY scoring board is easy to make and a great addition to your card-making toolkit, helping you add professional-looking details to your designs.

EASY

Woven Heart Valentines

Woven Heart Valentines
Description ↓

Add the look of basket weaving to your Valentine's Day card creations by weaving together paper strips or by using one of Aunt Annie's Woven Strips digital downloads to achieve the woven-look. The card ideas presented here can easily be adapted for other holidays or occasions by changing the colors or using different cutout shapes.

EASY

Appliqué Heart Valentines

Heart Applique Valentines
Description ↓

These Valentine's Day cards feature heart appliqués made with patterned papers that you can download and print. The paper appliqués on these greeting cards are made to resemble fabric appliqué seen on clothing and quilts. The project includes details for making six Valentine's Day cards.

EASY

Stenciled Bear Christmas Cards

Stenciled Bear Christmas Cards
Description ↓

Make a batch of Christmas cards in a flash that feature a stenciled Christmas bear holding a 3-D banner. Select from two stencil templates on the included printable pattern to cut a stencil that you use to create cards for sending to friends and relatives.

EASY

Zodiac Birthday Cards

Zodiac Sign Birthday Card
Description ↓

Make birthdays extra special by creating personalized zodiac-themed cards. This project guides you through using free online clip-art, colorful backgrounds, and easy techniques to craft a unique, meaningful card for any zodiac sign.

EASY

Card with Money Pocket

Card with Money Pocket
Description ↓

Turn any handmade greeting card into a thoughtful money gift by adding a secure, integrated pocket. Whether you’re crafting a birthday, graduation, or wedding card, this simple technique keeps your gift stylish and safe.

VERY EASY

Card for Him

Card for Him
Description ↓

See how easy it is to make a card for the man in your life. Whether you are making a birthday card, a congratulations card or a card for some other occasion or event, it's easy to personalize the card in this project with colors and designs that suit him.

EASY

Shamrock Silhouette Cards

Shamrock Silhouette Cards
Description ↓

Make unique greeting cards with shamrock or 4-leaf clover silhouettes! This easy tutorial uses DIY sponged paper or green paper and includes free templates. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any occasion!

EASY

Bear Birthday Card

Bear Birthday Card
Description ↓

This sweet stenciled card design features a teddy bear holding a 3-D banner and works beautifully for birthdays and beyond. Choose from two stencil patterns and customize the banner to match your message or occasion.

EASY

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