I’ve been making hand made cards for as long as I can remember. Receiving a hand made card is so personal! These cards are suitable for all occasions but perfect for Australian Mother’s day- this Sunday 12th May.
Making your own cards doesn’t have to be time consuming. I made some of these ones on my lunch break!
I tend to stick to this simple design:
- Cut the cards out on a large sheet of cardboard
- Stick layers of corrugated card, material or fancy paper to the card using spray mount glue (you can use craft glue but I prefer adhesive spray, it’s much stickier!)
- Sew an accessory of your choice to the fabric; a vintage style button usually works well. Or you can sew on a ribbon for a simple, attractive shabby chic design
- Using craft scissors decorate the inside of your card. There’s no reason for cards to be plain inside!
- Lastly stamp the back of your cards with your favourite stamp. Mine is, you guessed it- a toadstool!
Alternatively – buy your own!
If you don’t have time to make your own cards shop bought ones can be gorgeous too but even better than that you can support an artist by purchasing their designs. Check out these sweet floral ones by Rifle Paper Company available in a variety of different categories including dogs, love and holidays!
Also these ones by Red Cap Cards are made by a variety of different artists and are truly unique.
Happy shopping or making!
Next week on my lunch break at work I’m going to make simple hair accessories.