Paper Candles Card
This homemade birthday card idea is bright, playful, and easy to create!
Add ‘flames’ cut from glitter paper to finish this fun, minimalistic birthday card.
DIY Unicorn Card
We’re obsessed with how cute this unicorn birthday card is.
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While it is one of the more artistic birthday card ideas, the design is easy to make.
First, cut a few felt leaves and three felt strips to roll into flowers.
Then, cut a unicorn horn and ears from glitter paper.
Glue the horn and ears to the front of the card, then arrange the felt flowers and leaves.
Use hot glue to attach them to the base of the paper shape.
Add black eye shapes with a marker or pen to finish this whimsical birthday card.
Gift Box Card
This colorful paper package is among the cutest DIY birthday card ideas!
Try your hand at graphic design by creating a birthday card from a template on a greeting card website.
It could be as easy as uploading your favorite photo of the birthday person and adding a customized greeting.
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Cut a square shape from patterned paper and use twine or string to simulate a bow-tied ribbon.
Attach the paper present to the front of a blank card using glue or double-stick tape.
Start with a blank greeting card in a solid color.
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Remove the cut-out number and glue the patterned paper outline to the front of the card.
Add adornments like ribbons or stickers to jazz up your birthday card design.
Use a marker or pen to add a “happy birthday” message, writing in multiple letter styles.
All you oughta do is print, cut, and glue the design onto a blank greeting card.
Leave the design as-is or embellish it with stickers or jewels for personalized flair.
You could even add their age in balloons and their name like the card above.
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Use the sketch lines and pattern grid as a guide.
To make this card, print and cut out our free design.
Among the easiest DIY birthday card ideas, this design will delight anyone.
), punch in in their name, and add the creation to your cart.
Consider ordering all your birthday cards for the year at once.
Opt for embellishments with bradsthe tabs allow for easy attaching to any card.
The scalloped edge was affixed to the pocket and decorated with small multi-color brads.
Flower Collage Card
Gardeners and flower enthusiasts will love this birthday card idea with 3D floral elements.
Start with patterned paper on a blank greeting card.
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Make Your Own Pattern
Take inspiration from multiple birthday card ideas to DIY a completely custom creation.
Ribbon and die-cut shapes and letters add even more texture, creativity, and personal style.
Here, a lion was fashioned out of construction paper, book pages, and fuzzy fabric.
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The result is a creative and cute card that’s easy to replicate with scissors and hot glue.
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