Here are some easy techniques for handmade cards. I often mention that you can use items other than your own drawn or painted designs in your cards. I have various samples here to give you ideas for recycling your magazine and stamped images.
If you do not already do so, start saving random colorful papers to use in your projects. This will give you a low cost paper stash to upcycle into colorful greeting cards.
Gallery of completed cards below. I glued the images to the selected background and then trimmed the background paper to the desired size. I outlined some of the papers with a marker.
I hope these easy techniques give you a starting point for your own card designs. And show you how you can take simple everyday items to make handmade cards on a budget. I have been making and giving handmade cards for many years, the recipients are very appreciative. Additionally, I have also learned a lot in the process.
If you have little ones you can also cut sections of their drawings to use in the cards. Perhaps I will show you those examples in a future post.
Have a wonderful week, keep creating.