Graduation is an important moment in the life of schoolchildren, and on this day everyone rushes to bring them congratulations. As a memorable gift, you can present the graduate with an original postcard,
And especially interesting will be a postcard for a graduate, made with your own hands using the technique
Both teachers and elementary school students can make cute cards for the last call to graduates with their own hands. For example, a DIY postcard for an 11th grade graduate can be made by first-graders or tenth-graders who are preparing to take the place of graduates.
All you need for your work is a thick double-sided paper,
glue, scissors, paper tapes and quilling tools (stick or fork with a forked end).
Fold the paper sheet in half.
We fill the space between the top and the bell itself with a ribbon folded in a zigzag.
We take two more yellow paper ribbons.
We give them the shape of curls - first we twist one end of the ribbon into a roll, and then its second end, but at the same time we direct the twist in the other direction.
Using this principle, we make several such curls.
We decorate the bottom of the bells with them.
Roll up a loose roll.
We give it a droplet shape, squeezing one end well.
We make several such droplets.
We fill the entire area of the bell with them, directing the tips of the droplets in different directions.
We take a ribbon of a different color - for example, red.
We make five round rolls out of it.
By squeezing one tip, we give them the shape of drops.
We glue these drops together in the form of a flower, which we cover with red tape along the outer edge for strength.
The flower is ready, put it aside for now.
Make five very tight orange curls.
By pushing the middle up, we give them volume.
Glue the curls together in the shape of a flower.
We glue this flower to the flower we made earlier - on top of it.
Take the green ribbon and bend it in half.
We twist it into a curl, starting the twist from the bend. Leave the opposite ends free.
From the same ribbon we make several loose round curls.
We give them the shape of leaves, squeezing them at both ends.
Glue the leaves and stems onto the card - next to the bells.
We glue a flower on top and decorate its middle with a white bead.
The school graduate is almost done with his own hands!
All that remains is to stick a congratulatory inscription on the bottom, and write kind parting words inside.
Postcard - a paper bell to a graduate (video):
Watch the video on how to make a postcard in the shape of a bell. It can be done for graduation or the last call to school.
It often happens that I want to make a postcard, but I don’t know where to start. There is no idea that will help me make that one and only card for someone close, or maybe not close to me.
And then I go to the Internet in search of an idea.
And in another such search, I decided to make a selection of the simplest postcards with my own hands for you. So that you too can get inspired by some idea and make a cute and original card with your own hands.
Making all these cards won't be too difficult. You just need accuracy and patience.
A very simple postcard, before you put an inscription on the postcard, practice on a draft, everything should be clean and neat, then the postcard will be gorgeous.
And this cute card couldn’t be easier to make—decorative tape is the main element here.
Candles are the main decoration at a birthday party, so this card is especially relevant. And the golden color makes it chic.
Delicate and very simple card, decorated with multi-colored rhinestones. You definitely can’t buy one in a store and therefore it will be especially expensive.
A simple and airy card, it is suitable as a gift not only for children, but also for adults. Secure the thread with glue so that it does not dangle.
Volumetric elements make the postcard more realistic and interesting. And all you need is some bulky double-sided tape and your balloons are already flying!
You can cut these letters yourself, or you can buy them ready-made in the store.
I love when cards are decorated with different strings, it makes it more fun and cute.
Confetti is a great decoration for your card. It is better to do them using a regular hole punch or a special shaped hole punch. It's faster and more beautiful.
Original card with paper candles. Simple and beautiful!
Original black card with multi-colored fabric candles. This can be done together with your child.
A cute and original card made from ordinary buttons! It turned out to be a real man carrying balls of small buttons!
Cute card with stars. To make it also neat, it is better to use a decorative hole punch, although you can also do it manually, the main thing is to try.
A simple DIY card with colored rectangles and small circles.
A fun and simple card on craft cardboard with colorful flags.
Another option for decorative stitching on a card. Simple and fast.
A stylish and simple card, perfect for a gift to a man.
Cute flowers are one of the most popular decorative elements in birthday cards.
A simple happy birthday card made from scrap paper. So never throw anything away!
Another cute confetti card. The result was a bright explosion from a small envelope.
And this postcard is simply a miracle - made from an ordinary balloon :-)
Super simple card made from colorful circles with a decorative stick. And the decorative stitching is done with a regular pen!
A simple card decorated with flowers in two shades.
I love craft cardboard and you can make such a cute card from it!
Craft postcard with small decorative buttons.
And here is a whole set - postcard + envelope in the same style. What a sight for sore eyes!
Super simple birthday card with candles.
Cute DIY flower card.
The card is decorated with simple multi-colored circles. Make sure there are not too many of them :-)
Another original DIY postcard, decorated with colored adhesive tape.
Stripes of ribbons of different colors are strict and beautiful.
A balloon card with crafted balloons - very beautiful!
A simple DIY postcard on craft paper with flags.
And this is another card made from scraps of paper. I love ideas like this, they are the best!
A very simple DIY birthday card made from decorative adhesive tape.
You can make a lot of these cute cards with your own hands at once, in reserve, so that if necessary, they are at hand.
Sometimes, in a handicraft impulse, you want to make something beautiful with your own hands, but as luck would have it, nothing comes to mind, and so as not to suffer again, I decided to put together a selection of examples of how to make a postcard with your own hands. Here are different examples of postcards and small descriptions of how to make this or that postcard.
I tried to select as many different images as possible, both in style and theme, so that there was plenty to choose from. Of course, each postcard is just an example of how you can make postcards with your own hands.
To mom
How to make a card for mom? It’s clear that it should be the most beautiful and touching, but I want some specifics, right? The first thing you need to do is focus on the reason, it could be:- an unplanned card for no reason;
- Mother's Day or March 8;
- New Year's and Christmas;
- birthday or name day;
- professional holidays.
Of course, no one can stop you from making and giving your mom a postcard dedicated to the first snow or even the release of your favorite TV series, but in general, the main reasons are indicated quite clearly.
A New Year's card for mom can be ordinary (from the point of view of New Year's greetings, of course), it is not necessary to somehow emphasize the special relationship. But a birthday or Mother's Day are special holidays on which it is worth presenting a personal card with the signature “To my beloved mother.”
How to make a birthday card for mom? Sketch out a sketch with a simple pencil, add a little color to get an idea of the color scheme and understand what shades you will need during the work process. So, you need to buy or find in the bins:
- a blank for your needlework (thick and thin cardboard is suitable);
- background image - it can be scrap paper, colored paper, any sheet that you like with its ornament, or you can simply artistically splash paint on a sheet of white thick paper or even use monotype and marbling techniques;
- chipboard for inscription - it is better to purchase a ready-made one or use a special stapler to decorate the edge;
- a couple of decorative elements - flowers, butterflies, beads and leaves;
- one or two large decorative elements - flowers or bows;
- decorative tape;
- good glue;
- scalloped ribbon or lace.
First you need to glue the background image to the blank, then arrange large flowers, and only then complement the resulting composition with small decor and lace. Dry the finished work well, decorate it with small decorations and sparkles, and then sign it - mom will be happy with such a sign of attention.
Now you know how to make a card for Mother's Day, and you can easily figure out what a card for an anniversary or angel's day should be like.
Another original option: the essence is that you need to cut out circles from colored paper, and then cut each circle in a spiral and twist it into a bud, you will get cute flowers with which you can decorate a card.
To dad
A DIY birthday card for dad is always very touching and sweet. Choosing a particular "papal" theme is not too easy, but there is a wonderful straw to grab onto - style. If you make a stylish card, then the father will undoubtedly be happy to receive it, even if it does not contain the usual symbols of “masculinity,” which in our country often include cars, weapons and fishing.
Naturally, if the father is celebrating the anniversary of his driving experience, then a car on a postcard is quite appropriate, but on dad’s birthday it is better to present a neutral and beautiful greeting card.
What kind of cards do men like:
- not too colorful;
- in a calm, slightly muted palette;
- with clean lines;
- in which a lot of effort has been visually invested.
Men admire the process, so before you make a nice card using the scrapbooking technique, think about how you can put your work into the card? This can be working with threads or embroidery, spirography and paper cutting, pyrography and much more.
Incorporate a few elements of hard work and love into your work and your dad's birthday card will be stunning.
So, we make paper cards with our own hands for our beloved daddy. Start by choosing a subject - this could be some element of a male portrait - a stylish beard and glasses in the spirit of hipsters, or the silhouette of dad's favorite pipe, you can also make some kind of heraldic flag or symbol.
Choose colors - they should be calm and beautiful, and also look good in harmony with each other.
Make a pattern for the future postcard and get to work - if this is a regular applique, then cut out all the elements and carefully lay out the future composition. And in the case of artistic cutting, it is better to spend time on the pattern and drawing. By the way, for this work you will need a good breadboard knife.
After all the main elements have been cut out, assemble the card - if you planned it using the scrapbooking technique, then you can simply glue the composition, and if you are trying to create a thin openwork product from cardboard and paper, then select shading colors for each layer - so that the work looked really delicate, you will need to choose shades that will highlight all the slits.
Make a central element on your card, and then put it under a press - this will help prevent the paper from deforming from the moisture contained in the glue.
In honor of the wedding
Making beautiful cards with your own hands for a wedding is not an easy task, and here it is better to watch master classes.
A wedding is one of the most important events in the life of a young family, and therefore it is not enough just to draw a card, you need to carefully design and package it, and perhaps supplement it with some other elements.
How to make a beautiful card for congratulations on your wedding day:
- come up with an idea;
- find out from the bride and groom the main color of the wedding, or the main theme of the celebration;
- look at various options for postcards - using scrapbooking techniques, with embroidery, ribbons, and so on;
- choose several interesting lessons;
- make a rough postcard from paper and cardboard (and if you are not sure of your result, then it is better to do this step several times);
- make original cards with your own hands;
- choose packaging and make it a little more unique;
- label the envelope and postcard.
Other occasions and recipients
Rest assured, handmade birthday cards will delight the recipients - after all, this is not just a DIY postcard made in a master class, it is a real man-made miracle that keeps a piece of the soul.
You can make cards for mom and dad with your own hands, or you can delight your friends before each holiday with an original greeting - all you need is free time, good master classes and a little patience.
3D postcards look especially impressive. How to make a three-dimensional postcard? Come up with (or look at experienced authors) an idea on how you can shape it so that you get voluminous postcards. You may want to use more decorative elements, or you may decide to make a simple DIY birthday card with 3D elements.
By the way, if you are wondering how to make a postcard for your mother or friend with voluminous paper elements, take a closer look at children's books. Surely you still have several copies, when opened, carriages and castles, trees and horses appeared between the pages.
Take a close look at how these elements are made and glued together - you may be able to reproduce this in your sketch.
Or try to do something in the shabby chic style and scrapbooking with your own hands - it’s not as difficult as it seems, the entire main volume effect is created by layering elements. By the way, flat cards are also good. :)
I think now you have enough ideas for creating greeting cards, postcards and tags - craft for your own pleasure and bring joy to your loved ones!
Moving card - “Waterfall of Hearts”:
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