Make your own greeting cards for a more personalized touch when sending your best wishes. Greeting cards will never go out of style. No birthday or romantic card will ever go unappreciated, more so if the sender made the card himself. Not only will a homemade greeting card warm the heart of the recipient; creating a card with your own hands can also be a rewarding and enjoyable experience.
Whether or not you have artistic inclinations, it is not difficult thinking up of ideas. Your feelings for your loved ones will surely tap your creativity and bring forth the needed inspiration. Bridge gaps and close in on physical distances with handmade greeting cards.
Ways to Make Your Own Greeting Cards
Photo Greeting Cards
Photo greeting cards are easy to make and enjoy. The option is best if you are planning to send several cards at once such as during Christmas holidays. Pick a photo that you would like to put on the card and use the necessary software to enhance and print. You may apply borders and other digital images before printing on photo paper. Make sure to include a message alongside the pictures as well.
Printable Cards
Websites like HP.com make available printable greeting cards that can be printed and reproduced at your convenience. Printable cards are available in various themes fit for any occasion. Printable cards cost minimal fees. Once you avail of them, you can use desktop software to make additions or adjustment of your own. Use strong card paper to make sure that your card comes out as intended and lasts a long time.
You may also apply the embossing technique when making printable cards. You need ink that is slow-drying such as with Inkjet printers. Apply embossing powder (available in craft stores) to cover an entire image e.g. Snowman and dry with a heat gun. The result is a raised and dimensional image which you may cut out and place anywhere within the card. Letterings and rubber stamped impressions may also be embossed.
Hand Crafted Cards
Scrapbook-style greeting cards are sure to be instant keepsakes. It takes a lot more time and effort to create them, and the receiver will know for sure that it was designed and lovingly crafted for him alone. If you have confidence in your artistic skills, start making your cards ahead of time because hand-crafted cards take quite a while to finish especially if you are using embellishments and other card-making techniques.
Store properly when done and put finished products in a special container where the cards will not be damaged. Do not forget to add your personal message and buy the right-sized envelopes before you make your own greeting cards.
People have different tastes, personalities, and skills. Your uniqueness will surely reflect with every card you make and allow the receiver to think of you fondly. You may also consider the interests and personality of the person you are sending a card to in coming up with themes. For instance, if the person is fond of dogs, you may consider creating dog-themed cards, and so on.
