Instead of picking up a generic store-bought card, make the next birthday card you give for a special handmade touch. Your friends and family will surely appreciate the effort and be impressed by your talent (no need to tell them how easy it was to make).
Here are 20 ideas for DIY birthday cards that range from simple and beautiful to quirky and clever.
Step 1:
Easy Handmade Birthday Cards Using Minimal Supplies
Many crafters want to make their birthday cards to give to their friends but don’t have the time or money for expensive supplies. Kristina Werner to the rescue! Watch her video tutorial demonstrating how easy it is to make these fabulous watercolor birthday cards for pennies.
Easy DIY Birthday Cards Using Minimal Supplies from Kristina Werner Designs
Step 2:
Dino Boy Birthday Card
Almost every little boy or girl goes through a “dinosaur” phase. Make this cute dino card to celebrate their interest and special day.
Dino Boy Birthday Card from Houses Built of Cards
Step 3:
Paper Balloon Happy Birthday Card
Craft a birthday card that’s beautiful and looks much more complicated to make than it is. Paper dyes help give the lettering and paper balloons a professional edge. This craft project is a card that everyone would appreciate and love to receive.
Happy Birthday Card from Lime Doodle Design
Step 4:
Easy Sprinkles Lollipop Card Tutorial
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t adore sprinkles! Why not use them to add some fun to a birthday card? Here, paper lollipops are covered with sprinkles and glued onto a matching card. How cute! The inner child in all of us will love a birthday greeting like this!
Sprinkles Lollipop Card from Tikkido
Step 5:
DIY Letterboard Birthday Cards
The letterboard design trend is going strong. So, make a card using a personalized sentiment for the recipient in this cute style. How trendy!
DIY Letterboard Birthday Cards from Design Eat Repeat
Step 6:
DIY Embroidered Cards
Add some craftiness to your birthday card projects with embroidery. When you finish the embroidered part of this design, attach some fabric tags to keep up the handmade theme. Lovely!
DIY Embroidered Cards from Bugaboo City
Step 7:
Black Background DIy Birthday Card
Try something different for your next DIY card project. Most cards are made with white paper. This time use black paper for a dramatic twist. Your friends will appreciate your effort to give them a unique card!
Drawing on Black Paper from The Postman’s Knock
Step 8:
Tulle Birthday Balloon Card
This shaker card has a transparent panel on the front and is filled with materials that move around when shaken. The adorable birthday card features a balloon on the front covered with tulle and filled with confetti. Your birthday recipient will treasure this keepsake card!
