Homemade Birthday Cards

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Home made Puppy and Dog Cards

Some people simply adore dogs. A dog birthday card would be just right for them!

Handmade Cat Greeting Cards

These cards are for all those people who are owned by a cat.

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.

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.

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.

Greeting cards with all the fluff!

Cows - what's not to love?

These cards are sure to moo-ve the recipients.

Gorgeous zebra greetings for that special person in your life...

These lovely wild animal cards would be suitable for almost everyone.

Hoo. Hoo. Hoo's having a birthday? These owl cards are so cute.

Plenty more birds to choose from - penguins, geese, eagles, bluebirds, cockatoos, and more.

These cute bee cards are a little bit different and so make exciting birthday cards, especially for kids.

Butterflies make gorgeous additions to your birthday greeting because of their dainty wings and beautiful colors.

phoenix

Silhouette phoenix rising from the flames / ashes

dragon

Silhouette dragon with his fiery breath

Boats of all sorts - row boats, sailing boats, canal boats, and even shipwrecks! Great birthday cards for boating enthusiasts.

Music cards make the perfect card for the musician or for someone who loves music.

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.

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.

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).

Which little girl doesn't love princesses? Here are some lovely cards to delight your princess.