A Classic Birthday Card Making Idea Example
Heart Outlined With Silver Faux Gems
This site has lots of beautiful birthday card making ideas. In fact, there are examples of many other cards for many other occasions.
This is a stunning, birthday design idea that is easy for beginners to make. Faux gems turn this into a card design classic.
This greeting card idea is so very versatile too...
This heart-shaped card making idea can be used for birthdays, for example. But it would also be great as a Valentines card, or as a wedding invitation card. It would even be great as a wedding anniversary card making idea.
Check it out below...
Difficulty Level: Beginner
You Will Need:
- A plain folded white card (C6)
- PVC glue
- Silver Circular Faux Gems
- Scrap paper
- A pen
How To Make This Birthday Card Making Idea Example
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On your scrap paper:
- Draw a heart shape. I drew a symmetrical heart shape but you may wish to draw another type of heart (a longer heart, a squat heart, a non-symmetrical heart shape etc.). This will be your template.
- Mark the positions of your faux gems: The easiest way to do this is to start by placing a cross at the bottom point of your heart, and a cross in the top (where it dips). There will be a point on the left and right, which will be the highest points of your heart shape (these points will be different if your heart shape is not symmetrical). Do the same for the two points on the left and right sides of the heart that are furthest apart. Then add more crosses along your heart shape outline, to indicate where the rest of the faux gems will be placed, making sure that they are evenly spaced out.
- Transfer: Get your card and place your template over the top (face up). Make sure it's positioned correctly on the card and then press down with your pen, on all the crosses. These will form a guide as to where you need to position your faux gems.
- Glue: Add small blobs of PVC glue over the small indentations you made on your card.
- Faux Gems: Carefully place the faux gems onto your card and leave to dry.
Tip: Press hard enough so that you'll be able to see where the indentation is once you remove your template. But don't press so hard that it makes a noticeable dent on the inside of your card! It's a good idea to unfold your card when you do this step.
And voila! The birthday card making idea example comes to life!
Not Just For Birthdays! Try It For Other Occasions Too!
Remember! This card idea does not necessarily need to be for birthdays. It can be for many other occasions, including for weddings, engagement, valentines, thank you cards and so forth.
There are lots of sentimental birthday card ideas you can think up, based on this method. Why not play around with the positioning, style and colour of this birthday card example, to add your own personal touch? You can also try changing the shape (make sure it's a fairly simple one though).
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