Have you ever wondered how many copies of a love card are available in all the card shops across the country? The answer could be anywhere from millions to zillions! This means that the card that you probably selected for your partner is being chosen by a hundred different people for their partners! So, why not make your own card for your love and personalize it your way? Majority of people in the US said, they would prefer a hand-made card rather than a pre-made card for their lover.
Creative Handmade Card Ideas
Making greeting cards would definitely be more fun than going out and buying one and it can get better with these ideas on how to make cool love cards. Besides being easy to make, these cards would not take any expensive materials to make them.
The Fabric Card
This card is one of the quickest ways on how to put a card together, which you can make in a few minutes that is sure to amuse the recipient. The best part about this card is that you can make these in bulk! Follow the instructions below and get going.
What you will need:
- A fabric printed with heart design.
- A blank card
- Glue (Adhesive)
Instructions: Cut a huge heart from the fabric and paste it on the front page of your blank card. It also offers a lot of varieties in making this card. For example, try cutting the blank card into a heart shape and paste a square shape of the heart print fabric on the card. You can also cut the fabric into smaller hearts and paste all of these onto the front of the card. A unique way to do it could be cutting the front part of your card in a heart-shaped aperture and pasting a square of the fabric inside the card! Write a cute message with an ink that complements the color of the fabric. You can also use glitter glues. Consider using silk fabric for a more gorgeous look!
The Over-sized Heart
This card is an interesting creation as it looks different from other greeting cards, and gives a pop-up look too! All this can be done at home! Here's how to do it.
What you will need:
- Scrapbook paper
- Old color magazine
- Pink or red tissue papers
- Glue and blank card
Instructions: Cut an over-sized heart from a magazine or a pink paper scrapbook. Try for a printed heart for a brighter look. Paste it on the front of your card. Now cut the letters of an 'I Love You' message from a magazine. Make sure each letter has a different font, color, shape and size. Now paste these letters inside your card as a message for a funky look. Wondering what to do with the tissue papers? Wrap your card with pink colored issue papers to add a cute and delicate look to it. You can wrap it using a pink ribbon. You can also try cutting the tissue paper into smaller hearts and paste it inside the card with small messages written on it! The over sized heart on the front will look like a pop-out when you open the wrap of tissue papers.
These greeting card ideas are a little more complicated to make than the easier ones but they are sure to please the receiver. These cards can be made at home. You can add a romantic feel to it and make it special for him. With these cards, you can cherish your own personal memories in the sweetest way that a pre-made card can never offer. Try these ideas to melt your partner's heart!
A Kiss; A Day
Sized a little larger than normal cards, this is one of the best idea for love cards for him which is sure to spice up his passion for your kisses once he receives it. Here's your guide on how to make it.
What you will need
- A red lip-stick
- A large-sized blank card
- A blade/paper-cutter
- Colored glitter pens
- A red colored net
Instructions: Draw outlines of 14 squares on the front part of your blank card. Cut the upper, lower and right side of each of these squares so that it can be opened as a window. Each square will open showing the paper which is inside your card. Using glitter pens, write the dates starting from February 1st to February 14th on the front part of each square. Apply red lipstick, try a shimmering red lip color to add a shiny touch. Now open each of the 14 squares and kiss on the part of the paper that is inside every square. Write your message on the left side of the paper inside the card with a glitter pen. This card is a great way to show your loved one how excited were you for the love day and your each kiss will arouse a sense of passion within him every time he opens a square! Doesn't this sound like a lovely Valentine's day card idea?
Natural Beauty
Guys usually lack the patience for making love cards for her. But women go weak in the knees when they receive a card that is made by their boyfriends. This one card is easy to make and would not take more than 15 min, yet sure to get your women drool over it! Isn't that a wonderful combo? So pay attention all my male friends.
What you will need:
- A blank card
- A magazine page with a picture of natural beauty
- Your own individual picture
- Glue and scissors
Instructions: Cut a picture of a scenic beauty from a magazine. Paste it on the front part of your card and write above the picture, "God made some things that were meant to be stared at in wonder". Then below the picture you should write "And darling, while you open this card...". Paste your individual picture inside the card and write "Forgive me for staring" below your picture. What your girl will see - she will read your first message and then she will see the scenic picture. She will then read, " And darling, while you open this card..." after which she will open the card she will see your picture below which she will read the message "forgive me for staring"! She will be more than overwhelmed to have received a card with such a deep meaning and will feel loved endlessly. Now that is an idea worth thanking me for!
Seasons And Moments Captured
This one is one of the most wonderful love cards ideas, and is best suited for couples who have spent a considerable time in their relationship together. This card can be given to both men and women as well. This card will spread smiles and your partner would want to see it over and over again. Here's how to make it.
What you will need
- A couple of your printed pictures as 'a couple' clicked in different seasons. Try choosing a variety of pictures like first date, first kiss, first party, summer pics, Christmas pics, vacation pics etc.
- Glue, scissors and blank card
- Cute colored ribbon
- A glittering gift-wrapping paper and a net envelope
Instructions: Cut your blank card in a heart shape. Cut out three hearts out of the gift wrapping paper and then paste them on the front of your card. Above every heart, write a name of a season. For example - summer, spring and autumn. Then take small-sized print of your pictures and paste them on every heart according to the seasons, matching the seasons in the pictures. Write a message or love quotes below every heart to add a romantic touch. You can do the same inside your card as well if you are falling short of space. Set the card in the net envelope and tie a bow out of the ribbon, as if it is a cute little gift. This card is sure to create a warm feeling between the two of you.
These greeting cards made from scratch will prove to be heartwarming creations for your loved ones! Try them at home, send them and win some hearts!
