Handmade celebration card ideas. How to make a message card.
There are many occasions when you might send a card to someone special, such as a birthday present or a message card for an anniversary.
By making a handmade card, you can often convey your gratitude and encouragement even more sincerely.
In this article, we’ve compiled ideas for DIY celebration cards.
We’ll introduce a wide range of concepts, from decorating parts of a card to complete designs and frames.
Use this as a reference when creating celebration cards tailored to themes like graduations, birthdays, or anniversaries with your partner.
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Handmade celebration card ideas. How to make message cards (11–20)
washi tape
The English term “checkered pattern” refers to ichimatsu, a traditional Japanese checkerboard design.
It surged in popularity after being used prominently on the costumes of characters in the hit anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.
Other classic Japanese patterns you often see include seigaiha (blue ocean waves) and shippo (seven treasures), which appear in designs for shoji screens and furoshiki wrapping cloths.
Message cards unified with wagara (traditional Japanese patterns) give off a calm, mature vibe.
Try making a lovely card by shaping candles and cakes with washi masking tape or stickers featuring wagara! You could also cut out patterns from wrapping paper or paper bags.
If you look around, you might be surprised how many wagara papers you can find!
Character design
How about trying to design a popular character? It could be anything—an anime character everyone knows, or a local mascot the recipient likes.
Think about “What kind of character would make them happy?” There are many ways to incorporate it when you draw, too.
You can design it along the edge of the message card, or add a speech bubble so the character can ‘talk.’ Try approaching it with a free, creative mindset.
decoration sticker(s)
Using decorative stickers can make your congratulatory cards look even cuter.
For example, you can line up dot stickers to create a border, or add star-shaped stickers as accents.
You can also combine multiple stickers to represent a particular motif.
Putting on character stickers could be a nice touch as well.
To start, try looking for stickers you like at a 100-yen shop or similar store.
You might come up with new ideas as you pick them out.
Brush lettering art
Incorporating brush-lettering art is another option to consider.
Brush-lettering art refers to creating illustrations and messages using a brush pen.
Its hallmark is the gentle, traditional Japanese atmosphere it conveys.
The hand-drawn look of the characters also adds warmth to the message.
When trying your hand at brush-lettering art, it’s best to first get used to handling a brush pen.
Practice several times to get the hang of it.
By the way, colored brush pens are also available.
Handmade card with washi tape garland
Perfect for expressing your feelings! Here are some handmade ideas for message cards.
The main design is a garland made with washi tape.
First, attach pieces of washi tape to a string at equal intervals.
Fold each piece of tape over the string so it sandwiches it, then trim the corners to make a flag shape.
Punch holes in the base card, thread the garland string through, and stick it down at a diagonal.
Add a photo of the child, write their name and your message, and you’re done!
