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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Keep up with Aunt Annie's Crafts on Facebook
,
RSS feed
or
with our newsletter
.
