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Personalized Graduation Cards: A DIY Grad Card In School Colors With Grad Caps & Tassels

With graduation season upon up, I thought I’d share how to make a DIY grad card yourself. See how to make DIY personalized graduation cards like this one — with the grad’s name, school colors, and graduation year. Plus a matching DIY envelope!

How To Make Envelopes For Your Handmade Cards: A Tutorial For Making Envelopes Step By Step

Want to know how to make an envelope for a card? Here are my step by step instructions for making envelopes that will match your handmade cards. See how to make an envelope step by step!

Handmade St. Patrick’s Day Cards: Here’s A Very Lucky Card You Can Make For Friends!

Follow my step-by-step instructions to make your own lucky cards this year. Celebrate your special friends with these handmade St Patricks Day cards – because nothing says ‘lucky’ quite like a 4-leaf clover and a ladybug!

DIY Hearts Cards: 3 Ideas For Homemade Valentine Cards & LOVE Cards Featuring Hearts

A card I saw on Pinterest inspired me to make my own version as homemade Valentine cards. I created these 3 hearts cards which are great for sharing sentiments of love for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Weddings, and Get Well cards.

Halloween Card Sayings, Poems & Quotes For DIY Greeting Cards And Scrapbook Journaling

Looking for cute sayings, witty quotes & fun poems for Scrapbook journaling or handmade cards? Use these Halloween card sayings in your crafty Halloween projects

Tutorial For Handmade Graduation Cards That Prominently Feature The Year

It’s easy to make Graduation cards yourself. For this tutorial, we make a card that showcases the graduate’s special year on a handmade ‘tag’ shape.

How To Make St. Patrick’s Day Cards – Like This Lucky Four Leaf Clover Card

Whether you like a true shamrock with only 3 petals or a lucky four leaf clover card, send the luck of the Irish with these simple DIY St Patricks Day cards

Make Your Own Valentines Card (Or Any Card!) With Die Cuts Using The Inlaid Technique – Here’s How

Handmade die cut cards are all the rage – especially when you use the Inlaid technique. Here’s how to make your own Valentines card (or any card) with this technique

Handmade Anniversary Cards – Here’s How To Make An Anniversary Card Yourself

Handmade anniversary cards have special meaning when your friends & relatives receive them. I’ve made quite a few. Here are the steps I use to make anniversary cards.

Handmade Yellow Flower Birthday Cards – Customizable For Any Happy Occasion

Inspired by a yellow flower card on Pinterest, I show you how to make these flower birthday cards for ANY occasion — not just birthdays.

Handmade Summer Beach Card Made From Paper Scraps: A Simple Card That Can Be Used For ANY Occasion!

Got leftover paper scraps? Put them to good use by making this fun beach card. Tear paper into strips to create a unique ombre effect for your beach scene!

Interactive Video Game Card: How To Make A Tetris Game Card… That You Can Play!

I made this Tetris game card as a thank you card for my friend. It was a hit! View the step-by-step instructions to make this interactive Tetris game card.

DIY Kids Birthday Cards: A Handmade Kids Birthday Card With Googly Eyes

Kids birthday cards with googly eyes are always a big hit! The added motion of the googly eyes makes it a fun 3D birthday card for kids that’s easy to make.

Handmade Shamrock Cards: See How To Make Easy 3D Clover St Patricks Day Cards

Here’s a simple idea for handmade shamrock cards that really POP! Adorable 3D clovers are the star of the show on these DIY St Patricks Day cards.

Homemade Minion Cards: Here’s How To Make Minion Valentine Cards They’ll Go Bananas For!

Who wouldn’t enjoy receiving a minion card? A simple tutorial to make minion Valentine cards. Can easily be adapted for any holiday or special occasion.

3 Handmade Valentine Cards: How To Make Valentine Cards With Cute XOXO Designs

Wondering how to make Valentine Cards yourself this year? Here are 3 handmade Valentine cards that are super adorable and easy to make!

DIY Birthday Cards For Men, Women & Children: How To Make A Birthday Card For Everyone!

Need a simple Birthday card for a guy? Here’s how to make a Birthday card for men, women & children alike! I show you 2 different ways to make the same card

2 Super Simple Halloween Cards To Make: Little Franky & Ghost Mummy

Handmade Halloween cards are a fun way to show your personality at a time of year where anything goes! You’ll friends will enjoy these 2 easy Halloween cards

Stitching Cards Tutorial: How To Make A Handmade Card With Stitched Letters

A step-by-step tutorial for stitching cards yourself — from the items you need to helpful tips to make the process easier.

DIY Easter Cards: Fun Easter Card Ideas Using Ribbon And Burlap

You could use washi tape or ribbons of fun sizes, shapes & colors with these Easter card ideas. I’ll show you how to use colored burlap on Easter cards too!

Handmade Wedding Cards + A Simple, Romantic Black Lace Wedding Card Tutorial

Nothing says romance like black lace. That’s the look I wanted for this DIY wedding card. You can make handmade wedding cards like this using these tips.

Fun Valentine Cards To Make… Like This Romantic Black Valentine’s Day Card!

Normally, I wouldn’t use black for a Valentine’s card, but this shimmery black metallic paper has romance written all over it! Lots of fun Valentine cards to make.

Easy Snowman Card Tutorial: How To Make Snowman Christmas Cards Yourself

I got the idea for these snowman Christmas cards from Pinterest. I did a few things differently to show you how to make snowman Christmas cards yourself.

4 Simple Halloween Cards To Make From Paper Scraps And Halloween Stickers

These Halloween cards are super cute and super easy to make. All you need is some simple Halloween stickers and Halloween colored paper scraps!

DIY Mini Cards And Envelopes… Easy Birthday Cards & Halloween Cards Made From Stickers!

Detailed instructions for making DIY mini cards and envelopes that are suitable for mailing. Handmade cards using Birthday stickers and Halloween stickers are used as examples.

Handmade Monogrammed Cards: How To Make Plaid Fabric Monogram Cards With Bling

I made a wedding card using plaid fabric, lots of bling, and the colors of the couple’s alma mater. Here are the DIY instructions for making monogram cards with a little bling yourself.

DIY Kids Valentine Cards & Birthday Cards: How To Make Fun Smarties Candy Cards

A sweet idea for kids Valentine cards and Birthday cards is to stuff Smarties candies inside! Here’s a template plus tips for making candy cards yourself.

How To Make A Mothers Day Card Full Of Flowers

Flower your mother with love by making this colorful MOM card for Mother’s Day! DIY instructions to make a mothers day card yourself.

Handmade Easter Card Idea: How To Make A Peek-A-Boo Easter Card

This fun spotted Easter egg card has a cute little surprise inside… It’s a peekaboo card! See how to make this adorable card with bunny ears and a cracked egg that gives a peek-a-boo surprise.

DIY Birthday Card Tutorial: How To Make A Simple Belated Birthday Card

Missed someone’s birthday? Here is a cute Belated Birthday card that I keep on hand for missed birthdays. See how to make a Belated Birthday card yourself.

Make Your Own Valentine’s Day Cards: 2 Super Quick & Easy Valentine Card Ideas!

Here’s how to make your own Valentine’s Day cards in a hurry… plus matching envelopes!

Repurposed Gift Tags: DIY Christmas Card Ideas

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Have some old Christmas gift tags leftover from holidays past? Here’s how to use them to make your own holiday cards this year. Lots of DIY Christmas card ideas here!

DIY Wedding Card Tips + Step By Step Instructions

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This is a fun DIY wedding card to make! The idea started with some Jolee’s Boutique wedding stickers. My plan was for this to be a simple card for a purple-themed wedding with just some stickers on paper and maybe a ribbon. But I decided to add a little flair. Here’s how…

Glitter Card Ideas: DIY Sparkle Cards For Any Occasion

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These 3 colorful sparkle cards are super easy to make. I made them as Birthday cards, but you could use any sentiment on the inside (Happy Summer, Get Well Soon, Thinking of You), or even leave the inside blank. See how to put some sparkle in your handmade cards!

DIY Handmade Dad Card – A Unique Father’s Day Card Or Birthday Card For Dad

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Want to make a fun card for Dad’s special day? This unique Dad card is sure to let him know how much you care. It could be used as a Father’s Day card or a Birthday card for Dad.

Mom, You’re The Best: A Handmade Mother’s Day And Birthday Card Idea

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Some tips for using fun craft embellishments — like ribbons and eyelets — to make a Mother’s Day card or Birthday card for your mom. These card ideas for mom can be used for many different occasions.

How To Turn A Simple Handmade Graduation Card Into A Graduation Gift Card Holder

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With a few simple cuts, you can turn an simple handmade Graduation card into a gift card holder for your favorite graduate! Follow these steps, and choose your paper colors based on the graduate’s high school colors, or the colors of their new college.

How To Make Cards From Pages In A Scrapbooking Calendar …Like These 3 Easter Cards

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I have 2 Easy Scrapbooking Calendars that I picked up on sale several years ago. Whenever I need a quick and easy handmade card, I check out these pages. They are designed to be used on scrapbook pages, as embellishments or photo borders. They are also perfect for making cards!

How To Make 2 Pink Flower Cards (…For Mother’s Day Or Birthday Cards)

Oh Happy Day pink flower birthday card. photo by Suzie at TheFunTImesGuide.com

Here are 2 handmade cards you can make for Mother’s Day or to celebrate any girl’s special day, including a Birthday. These flowery and girly cards are simple to make yourself!

DIY Sweethearts Candy Card With Conversation Hearts: A Fun Valentine Card!

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Remember Sweethearts candy? Or conversation hearts? Here’s how to make adorable Valentines cards to look like those fun candies!

Easy Valentine Card Ideas: How To Make Fun Cards Using Leftover Paper Scraps

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Need handmade Valentine card ideas? See how I made both of these Valentine cards using only a heart punch, alphabet stamps, and leftover paper scraps. You can use these tips for ANY type of card just by changing the punch!

How To Make A Super Cute Christmas Tree Card Using A Fun Sticker & Some Punches

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When I saw this cute reindeer sticker at Hobby Lobby, I knew he belonged on a Christmas card. I pictured him peeking in on my Christmas day, and now you can too. The same could be done for any type of character sticker. I call this my reindeer Christmas peekaboo card. Here’s how to make it!

Handmade Christmas Card Idea + DIY Gift Tags Using Leftover Paper Scraps

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Looking for DIY handmade Christmas card ideas? See how I made this easy Christmas card. It features a Christmas tree and fun word phrases.

How To Make A Rainbow Colored Thank You Card Or Birthday Card

Many Thanks - a handmade Thank You card. photo by Suzie at TheFunTimesGuide.com

What’s nice about this style of handmade card is how flexible it is. It could just as easily be a birthday card or simple note card.

Happy Birthday Handmade Ice Cream Card Instructions

I’ve had an idea for a trick double scoop ice cream cone Birthday card, and here it is. At first glance, it just looks like a regular ice cream cone. Then you pull up on the cherry and — surprise — you see a second scoop! Need a ‘sweet’ handmade birthday card? This one is fun!

DIY Handmade Cheerleader Card Instructions

I made this card entirely from my Cricut Expression machine, using Plantin Schoolbook for the words, and my new favorite cartridge — Everyday Paper Dolls — for everything else. That cartridge cuts out so many things! See why I love it.

How To Make Your Own Graduation Card

Are you looking for a unique graduation card for someone special? Thanks to designer papers, you can find a wide array of sentiments, designs, and colors that will make your card stand out from all the rest. See how I made this graduation card.

How To Make Valentine Cards That Are Quick & Classy

Need a quick card for Valentine’s Day? These 2 cards with matching envelopes can easily be made using 2 decorative sheets of paper, heart stickers, and 1 sheet each of red and white paper.

How To Make A Handmade Congratulations Card That Says ‘I’m Proud Of You’

Do you need a card for a special person? Try this unique ‘name’ card to let someone know that you’re proud of them. I love making personalized cards for kids with uncommon names, and the sentiment inside can be for any occasion.

How To Make Cards Like Numbers: 18th Birthday Cards For Twins + A Sweet 16 Birthday Card

For a special set of twins, I wanted to make unique cards for their 18th birthdays.  I used my Cricut Expression and Design Studio software. Below I’ll describe exactly how I did each step. Plus, how you can make this card…

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SuzieI don't buy greeting cards or holiday cards anymore -- I make my own! I also do some rubber stamping and scrapbooking. But mostly I enjoy creating handmade, one-of-a-kind cards. I’ve been an avid crafter for most of my adult life. My crafting addiction started with cross-stitching, then moved on to wearable art, projects with painted wood, fabric crafts, and then paper crafts — which has transformed primarily into card making. I also make the occasional wreath, snowglobe, and other holiday crafts.

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LynnetteI'm a lifelong scrapbooker who's been documenting every moment of my life in pictures... for decades! I currently have 171,285 photos saved in 6,034 albums online (backed up in 3 different locations). I switched from old-school photo corners and thick paper binders to archival quality tape and Creative Memories albums after college. To me, there is absolutely nothing better than preserving your life's memories in photographs... and scrapbooks! Then I added rubber stamping and cardmaking to my craft talents... followed by candle making, paper crafts, and other DIY projects. When I'm not crafting, you'll find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).

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AbbyCardmaking is my jam! I enjoy using rubber stamps and scrapbooking materials to make my own homemade cards. I use Stampin' Up products for a lot of my cards.

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