by Bella Cooper

Created on: June 14, 2009

One of the most thoughtful gifts you can give to a friend or family member for Christmas is one that you make from the heart. Making Christmas cards by hand can be a great way to do this, as they are simple to do and make for special and personalized treasures for the recipient. Here is a guide outlining some different techniques you can use to make your own Christmas cards.

Artistic homemade cards:
There are many ways to make thoughtful greeting cards. The first thing you will want to do is to choose paper. There are many types of paper of different thicknesses and colors. In general, you will want to use a heavier paper for the base as this will feel substantial in the recipient's hands. Next you should cut the paper to the desired size using a paper cutter and fold it as desired. From here, there are many different directions to go to make your card really special. There are lots of extras to add to the cards. For instance, you can use rubber stamps to add words or figures to the card, attach ribbon or buttons for charm, add a pressed flower or leaf, or glue on glitter or pearl beads. Another option is to use different sheets of paper to create a layered effect with paper of different styles, colors or thicknesses. Using paper that is translucent, like Vellum paper, you can create layers where you can see the bottom layer through the sheet. If you are an artist, you can add a personal touch to your cards by using painting or calligraphy. This will make the card beautiful and personalized. As you can see, there are tons of different approaches you can take to make your card special. You should also make sure to sign your name on the back flap of the card and take pride for your work.

Cards designed on the computer :
One of the simplest ways to create a Christmas card is to design it on the computer, and print it out. Using this method, you can add personalized pictures or photographs and take advantage of the resources on the internet. You design the card on your own using a basic computer program or using a program specifically designed to create cards. With the internet by your side, your own photo gallery, and the endless fonts available, your computer-generated card will be surely turn out to be unique and special.


As you can see, making homemade greeting cards can be a simple and fun way to create personalized gifts, while at the same time helping you to save money.

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