How to Make a Good Birthday Card
- 1). Choose a photograph or clip art image to paste onto the front of the card. Ideas include one of a birthday cake, a gift, a picture of the honoree or flowers.
- 2). Choose a sturdy piece of paper, like card stock.
- 3). Cut the paper so it measures 4.25 by 5.5-inches (or a size you desire).
- 4). Fold the paper in half; use the back of a butter knife to make the crease look smooth.
- 5). Cut some shapes from the decorative paper small enough to fit over the front of the card. Shapes could include a rectangle, oval, heart, octagon, diamond, a cupcake silhouette or the silhouette of a birthday candle. This paper will be used as a frame, background or accent for the main photo or image that will later be pasted onto the card.
- 6). Before pasting, lay out the decorative paper and photo or image onto the card in different arrangements to see which you like best.
- 7). Paste the decorative paper and photo or image to the card with craft glue.
- 8). Add accents to the front of the card using decorative stickers and glitter glue to accent the borders or parts of the picture. Allow any glue used to dry.
- 9). With a pen, add a birthday quote or message on the front of the card if you wish. Write a birthday greeting on the inside of the card. Sign and date the card.
