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.

blue card with candles

Credit: Marty Baldwin

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.

happy birthday card with teal balloon

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.

unicorn card with felt flowers

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.

present birthday card

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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.

shutterfly photo birthday card

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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.

grey card with present accent

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.

navy age cutout birthday card

Credit: Adam Albright

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.

happy birthday card

), 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.

Mother’s day 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.

paper tassel card

Credit: Carson Downing

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.

illustrated birthday card

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The result is a creative and cute card that’s easy to replicate with scissors and hot glue.

Pink card with hand-stitched flowers

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Father’s Day greeting card love you dancing in public

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shutterfly birthday card

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Multicolor invitation with metal horse accent

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teal and red daisy birthday card

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flower birthday card

Credit: Jay Wilde

lion birthday card with yarn mane

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