Cards are a nice gesture.  Handmade cards are an extension of the heart.  That’s why it’s our family tradition to make homemade birthday cards.  When making our cards, I like to inspire my children with different techniques.  Then, when they are creating on their own, they will use the techniques to make something totally unique.

Materials:  Construction paper or card stock,
Scrapbook paper
School Glue
Glitter Glue from CraftProjectIdeas.com
Coloring supplies
Stencils (optional)

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This homemade birthday card is simple:
Fold your paper or card stock in half to make your card base.  Have your children cut scrapbooking paper into a large rectangle for a birthday cake and small strips for candles. Glue down your pieces to make a birthday cake.  Have your children “frost” the cake and “light” the candles with glitter glue.  Finally, use stencils or just write your birthday message.

Once I showed my 5-yr-old daughter this technique she came up with her own designs for the inside of her card.

I loved making these cards with my children because it wasn’t just a meaningless craft that you want to throw away right after it’s done.  Not only was I excited to hang it up, but it also created an opportunity to talk about expressing our love for others and being generous.

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I was generously given craft supplies from CraftProjectIdeas.com.  All opinions and craft ideas are my own.  I was not compensated for this post.

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