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Homemade Birthday Cards

Homemade Birthday Cards for Kids and Adults
Making a homemade birthday cards for that special friend or family member is a great way to show you care and these cards need not be too hard to make either. One creative style of hand made cards is the 3D decoupage (paper tole) technique which simply requires cutting out the pictures and then layering them on top of each other using sticky foam pads or silicone glue to give a three dimensional look. Some require a little extra effort to make a truly spectacular birthday card.
Picture credit: happy running tortoise.
Get creative
Your handmade birthday cards need not be boring, flat, rectangular cards. In fact, let me encourage you to think outside the square (or rectangle). Some of the cards featured on this page are shaped cards - the shape of a number or a cat for example. Some of these birthday cards are over the edge cards where one of the elements seems to pop out of the top of the card. Some of these cards are wobble cards and have a rounded bottom like a rocking horse. Many of the birthday cards here are 3 dimensional, having extra layers stuck onto the base card. And there are still more amazing types of cards for you to discover on this page. Check them out and click on any you are interested in to find out more information.
Making homemade birthday cards is a great hobby. Not only can you bless your family and friends with a personalized one-of-a-kind greeting card, but you may be able to start your own home business selling your homemade greeting cards, at markets or even on ebay. You have permission to sell any item you make using these craft sheets but you MUST NOT sell the craft sheet itself.
Printing the Page
When I first started printing my own cards, I used card so that it would be thick enough to print out any pieces which would be layered to give a 3D effect. But then I discovered photo paper. Wow! What a difference! The colors are so much brighter and smoother. And if the inkjet photo paper is thick enough, it can still be layered effectively.
Homemade Age Birthday Cards

Children and Teens
Hand Made Age Birthday Cards for Children
At the above link, you'll find dozens of cards sorted by age. There are lots of different themes to choose from to suit every child and teen, including dinosaurs, princesses, pirates, tigers, and much more.
Homemade Animal Birthday Cards


Teddy Bear Birthday Cards
Handmade Teddy Bear Greeting Cards
What could be cuter than a teddy card - especially for young children. And I know that some teen girls and ladies love teddy bears too.
Get ideas for making a variety of teddy cards using different methods.

Dog-Lovers' Homemade Birthday Cards
Home made Puppy and Dog Cards
Some people simply adore dogs. A dog birthday card would be just right for them!

Cat-Lovers' Hand Made Birthday Cards
Handmade Cat Greeting Cards
These cards are for all those people who are owned by a cat.
Cards for Men and Boys

Car and Bike Cards
Vehicle Greeting Cards to Make
Many people, especially men and boys, would really appreciate one of these vehicle cards. Whether you're looking for a car, a train, a tractor, or a motorbike, you'll find something on this page.

Music Birthday Cards
Handmade Music Cards
Music cards make the perfect card for the musician or for someone who loves music.
The picture on the right shows a piano with flowers, but there are lots of more masculine-looking cards.
Sorry
I'm in the process of fixing this page up after it was transferred from Squidoo to its new home here on Hubpages. It will take me a little work to get things in order. To help me prioritize which themes to work on first, please vote in the following poll.
Which themes would you like me to add next?
Horse-Lovers' Homemade Birthday Cards
Many pre-teen and young teenage girls go through a horse phase - I certainly did! Anything horsey will suit these girls. But a horse is such a majestic animal, many people, both male and female, would be impressed with one of these delightful cards.
Homemade Sheep Birthday Cards
Greeting cards with all the fluff!
Cow-Lovers' Homemade Birthday Cards
Cows - what's not to love?
These cards are sure to moo-ve the recipients.
Homemade Zebra Birthday Cards
Gorgeous zebra greetings for that special person in your life...
More Wild Animal Birthday Cards
These lovely wild animal cards would be suitable for almost everyone.
Homemade Owl Birthday Cards
Hoo. Hoo. Hoo's having a birthday? These owl cards are so cute.

More Homemade Bird Cards
Plenty more birds to choose from - penguins, geese, eagles, bluebirds, cockatoos, and more.
Homemade Bee Birthday Cards
These cute bee cards are a little bit different and so make exciting birthday cards, especially for kids.
Homemade Butterfly Birthday Cards
Butterflies make gorgeous additions to your birthday greeting because of their dainty wings and beautiful colors.

Mythical Creatures
phoenix
Silhouette phoenix rising from the flames / ashes

dragon
Silhouette dragon with his fiery breath
Homemade Birthday Cards by Theme
Boat Birthday Cards
Boats of all sorts - row boats, sailing boats, canal boats, and even shipwrecks! Great birthday cards for boating enthusiasts.
Music Birthday Cards
Music cards make the perfect card for the musician or for someone who loves music.
Sport Birthday Cards
Many people really enjoy their sport, whether it's playing the sport or watching it. Choose a favorite sport to give to your sports fan friend.
Homemade Floral Cards
Most women would appreciate a floral card. But don't feel like you can only give these to females. My father-in-law, who enjoys pottering in the garden, would love a flower card - especially a hand made one.
Pirate Birthday Cards
Ahoy me hearties! Treasure maps, pirate ships, and the loot. What more could you want? Cute cards for all the pirates in your life (both big and little).
Princess Birthday Cards
Which little girl doesn't love princesses? Here are some lovely cards to delight your princess.
Do you like to make your own birthday cards?
yes I doi am in the process of making my own card shop
Yes, i love making my own homemade cards.^^ its fun plus i can charge tpeople money if they want me to make one for them ^^ (for a friend of theirs)
I used too. It has been a long time since I last made one though.
@diy_fun: this website really helped me find an idea for a b day card!!!
@anonymous: choose from this card of butterfly.
birthday is a special day for kids,adults,and family members BIRTHDAY cards shown above are very best. GOT SOME IDEA......
yes ,i want to make my own birthday card
perfect do well
@anonymous: same
wow amazing, i tried making one i failed
the cards are very beautiful i have never seen these amazing cards ever !!!!! thank you for giving me this nice thank you a lot
This has given me so much inpiration!!!!
thank you!
im trying to find acard for my dad and I found one so good
i need to make a 50th birthday card - theme fire & ice
looking for something very elegant
yea
they are very pretty.. happiness for sure..
Homemade floral b'day are are looking great! Quilling flowers to make cards can also be fun!
its cool
Amazing prices I got 10 cards around about a 5er
Wow, amazing lens to showcase creativity in making different homemade Birthday cards! Love this lens! Great job! I can use your ideas and tips to create a homemade Birthday card for my own husband which is in just few days :) Thanks so much for sharing. God bless.
@RocklawnArts: that was fery cool too i like the horse!!!!!!!!!
Lovely cards ideas!Thanks!I'm always looking for new ideas.Here's another handmade birthday card idea:
Awesome lens, thanks for taking the time to collect all of the ideas!
Wow, so many cute options for making homemade cards. Handmade says you care!
Very nice and useful idea ! I love all the homemade birthday cards from your lens !!!!!!
Very nice lens, I love getting homemade cards. Great work.
cutest cards on your lens!
Wonderful ideas.
Thanks for ideas. We do it too.
Beautiful cards! Keep up the good work!
Great birthday card ideas!
Cool cards, I like the goat peeking over the fence. :)
Beautiful lens....I love your work!
Beautiful products and card!
Nice lens, I like this a lot, thanks for sharing!
Wow - what a beautiful collection of card photos. People are so darn creative!
Wow! These cards are really pretty! What a wonderful gift too! I know I love to receive handmade cards and gifts. They are absolute treasures!
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