Looking for a handmade thank you card idea? Check out this simple idea for making the perfect handmade card.
Saying thank you is huge!
It doesn't matter if it is for a gift that you received, or if it is to the person who is holding the door open for you.
Saying thank you and showing some gratitude is a way of telling someone that you appreciate them.
While saying it with your mouth is always appreciated, it can also be fun to write it down and give the person a heartfelt message in a thank you card.
The best part of this card design is that you can use up your paper scraps to make it!
Supplies You'll Need to Create this Project:
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- Pink Cards with Matching Envelopes
- White Cardstock
- Patterened Paper
- Corner Rounder
- Paper Trimmer
- Black Ink Pad
- Sticker Letters
- Black Ribbon
- Double Sided Tape
Instructions:
The pink cards I used are 4.5 x 5.5 inches, so I cut my white paper 4 x 5 inches. Making the white cardstock just a little bit smaller than the front of the pink card.
Cut 4 strips of patterned paper that measure 1 x 3.25 inches.
Round the bottom edge of each of the patterned pieces using a corner rounder punch.
Put one bottom corner in the punch, and then turn the paper over and punch the other corner. This will round the bottom edge of the paper strips.
Ink the edges of all of the papers. This really helps all of the elements of the card stand out.
I used double-sided tape as my adhesive, but feel free to use whatever you have on hand.
Using the double-sided tape, adhere the strips of patterned paper to the white cardstock.
Then apply the sticker letters onto the cards spelling out "Thanks".
Tie the black ribbon onto the front of your card, across the patterned paper strips, tying a double knot to secure it in place.
Attach the white cardstock to the pink card with the double-sided tape, and you are done!
On the inside is a blank card so you can write a handwritten message.
They really are easy to make, and look super cute!
Whenever I make cards I tend to make more than 1 so I can have a couple on hand when I need them.
I love how these turned out, and I'm sitting here wondering who all I could tell thank you to so I could give them this fun DIY card!
Crafting Essentials
- The Cricut Cutting Machine is easily my favorite crafting tool. We use it in so many of our tutorials!
- These MakerX Crafting Tools are perfect for keeping in the craft room and are always ready when needed!
- This Fiskars Paper Trimmer is easy to use and cuts nicely without frayed edges.
- These Scotch Precision Scissors cut like a dream, and you get multiple pairs in a pack!
kaylynnczy
Card-making is seriously a DYING art, but I LOVE them. People do everything by facebook, email, etc, but I'm the same was as you - I love to make cards and I quickly forget how much fun it is. Thanks for getting me thinking again!!
Summer Rumsey
Thanks Kaylynn! I know - I used to make cards all of the time and then somewhere stopped. It felt good making cards again and writing little notes to friends!
Lindsay @Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Such a cute card!! That paper is adorable. You are so talented.
Summer Rumsey
Thanks so much Lindsay - you are always so sweet!
Julia Nyanyo
What a lovely card, and a great way to use up little bits. (and I have the exact same corner punch so I'm all set to rustle up a few of these at the weekend)
Summer Rumsey
Thanks Julia! I love projects that I can use my scraps on and this one is perfect for that. Have fun making cards!
Crystal
Love the card!! It's so cute!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Summer Rumsey
Thanks so much Crystal!
marissa | Rae Gun Ramblings
Darling!
Summer Rumsey
Thanks so much Jillian! I think cards are so fun to make and I am so glad you like this one! Oh and thanks for pinning!
Crystelle
No way! What a cute idea to use the corner rounder twice like that! how come I didn't think of that! I really like this card. I love simple designs anyway.... they are the best! Great work!!Thanks so much for sharing.… :)Have a happy weekend; hugs x, Crystelle
amy @ one artsy mama
Such a cute card, and a great way to use up scrap paper!
Create With Joy
Thanks Summer for sharing your lovely card and tutorial with us at Inspire Me Monday at Create With Joy!
I love the papers that you chose!
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Linda
And please send SVG file for the Thanks you card. Thanks Linda Littlepage Angel4328spectrum.net
Katie Adams
Hi Linda,
This project doesn't have an SVG but I do give measurements for all of the pieces in the tutorial.