Make and GIVE a super simple handmade card using washi tape and supplies you already have on hand! A step-by-step tutorial.
I absolutely love to receive beautiful handmade cards. It makes me feel special and I know the person giving me the card really took the time. Do you feel the same?
While I love to receive handmade cards, I don't always have the time to sit down and make a beautiful and elaborate card.
But, I'm going to let you in on a little secret... It doesn't have to take hours!
This set of six super simple handmade cards was made in about 20 minutes from start to finish. I used random supplies I already had, and I bet you have some pretty similar items lying around too. If you don't have the supplies on hand, I have included a few links in the text to where you can purchase your own similar items.
More Handmade Card Tutorials:
Since we love to give handmade cards, that means we have lots of card tutorials we want to share with you. Like this Snowflake Christmas Card, this Birthday Card with Water Brushes, and Handmade Card for Any Occasion.
Be sure to look around the blog for more fun craft tutorials!
Supplies You'll Need to Create this Project:
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Simple Handmade Cards:
My finished cards measured 3.5 x 2.5 inches when folded in half, and that is a great size for small notes. But this design works for any size of card, but you will need to adjust the measurements a bit.
Begin with your blank card base and tear off a strip of washi tape about two inches long. Lay it across the front of the card on the bottom half of the card.
For the greeting, I used this SoSocial stamp set from Stampin' Up! but this set is no longer available for purchase. Don't worry, any stamp greeting stamp set will work. Stamp the greeting right above the strip of washi tape.
This next step is optional, but this girl loves to add a little glam and sparkle to EVERYTHING! Plus, it's a simple way to add a little bit more to the front of the card making it more visually appealing.
I added three (always great to work with odd numbers) sequins
to the front of the card in a triangle formation. Did you know that triangles are pleasing to the eye? There is a random tip for you! 🙂
Seriously, these cards came together so fast and they are so stinking cute! Now I can feel really good about giving my friend a thank you note for lending me that book.
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I love these! Handmade cards are so much fun to make and give away, and these are super cute! I found you on the Home Matters link party, thanks for the inspiration!
Alayna @AlaynasCreations
I love the tab on those little cards - gives it a unique twist. And you're right - card making doesn't have to be hard or take long at all! Thanks for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty
Diana Rambles
Love it!!
Kelly @ Mum-bo-Jumbo
As an avid card maker with limited time, I am always on the lookout for quick and easy cards to make, these are great! I have about 20 rolls of washi tape so this is a perfect project for me. Thanks for the inspiration. Stopping by from the Home Matters Linky Party over at Life With Lorelai
Katie
Kelly, Thank you! I am so glad that you like the cards! They were really a lot of fun to make.
Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai
LOVE these cards! Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty - we hope to see you again next week. 🙂
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
Nadine Crow
These handmade cards are great! And I agree that receiving handmade, custom, and personal cards is the best and I am trying to do these for others more often. I haven't used washi tape yet but am antsy to find some now. Thanks for the inspiration and ideas!