Homemade Greeting Cards

Homemade Greeting Cards

Want to make your own greeting cards?

Sometimes the economy isn’t isn t the way it should be. There are times when even the most lavish spenders p have to cut back to save money. One of the ways to do so is to make your own greeting cards.  Wikipedia says “A greeting card is an ill t t d ffolded illustrated, ld d card d ffeaturing t i an expression of friendship or other sentiment”, but we know that greeting sentiment cards mean so much more.

ď śTo make your own greeting cards is fairly simple; all it takes is some paper, paper pens and embellishments. Cardstock (or scrapbooking p gp paper p as many y people p p refer to it) is readily available at both craft and department stores. ď śWith the increase in availability, the prices have dropped remarkably. The b t prices best i are generally ll att department d t t stores.

ď śCraft stores will have a bigger selection, but for the purpose of being frugal and saving money, the department store is a better bargain. g ď śAnother place to buy cardstock, stickers, punches and other embellishments would p be a dollar store. The quality is the same as the bigger outlets, but the prices are generally ll much h llower.

ď śTo make the greeting card, first decide what the occasion is and who the card is for. This will influence the color of the paper, p p , the verse inside and the embellishments used. greens are ď śFor a Christmas card reds and g popular, with gold or silver glitter.

Holiday themed punches may also be used, d such h as snowflakes, fl k snowmen, candy and stars. The cards may be folded or made as a single sheet with a matching envelope.

ď śAnother type of card that is fun to make is a birthday card. card Children will enjoy this as a fun craft when making it for a family member or friend. ď śIf their grandparent has an upcoming birthday, y a handmade card will be a nice gift in itself. With the world becoming so commercial, a handmade card speaks volumes. l

ď śNot only is it handmade, but the recipient knows there was a time commitment as well. Anyone who has any knowledge of crafts ((and even those who don’t)) know it takes time to make a card. Not only has money been saved, but a card has been made that will be treasured.

ď śIn addition to Christmas and birthdays, cards may be made for any occasion. occasion There are graduations, baptisms, new babies,, weddings, g , anniversaries,, and housewarmings. given to those who have ď śCards are also g lost a family member; these may be a little harder to make due to circumstances i t b butt will ill express volumes. l

ď śPlus, if you make your own greeting cards you also may wish to save money by making your own invitations. These can be made for any y party p y or gathering. g g The only limit will be imagination. y nice wedding g invitations have ď śSome very been made using cardstock and ribbon; the only major investment was the time spent. t

ď śMaking your own greeting cards is only one way to be frugal and save money. money Many cards may be made from one package p g of p paper. p Many y of the additional supplies purchased will be one-time expenses only. Items such as scissors, punches, cutters and markers can be reused hundreds, even thousands of times. times

The best part is if the cards turn out great selling handmade cards may earn great, enough to at least pay for the next pack of p paper. p Next holiday y or occassion,, go g for it, and make your loved one a card that can’t be bought at any price, make your own greeting cards. Read more about homemade greeting cards here: http://howtobefrugal.net