It can be difficult to choose a gift for a person who has everything. A handmade greeting card will attract the attention of the birthday person and bring a lot of positive emotions.
It is necessary
- - colored paper of different weights
- - stickers and letter strains
- - decorative elements
Instructions
Step 1
First of all, you need to choose the format and idea of the future postcard. It is worth taking into account the hobbies of the birthday man, his color preferences, perhaps experiment with the form. The postcard can be either traditionally rectangular or square, round or in the shape of an object. If the birthday person is a man, you can choose the shape of a tie, car, computer. If the birthday person is a woman, a card in the shape of a flower, dress, heart will appeal to any representative of the fair sex. For the smallest birthday people, you can choose a clamshell card with an applique or a small toy.
Step 2
Don't be afraid to use unusual decorative elements. To create a postcard with your own hands, almost any type of decor can be suitable - from velvet paper and stickers to buttons, beads and light toys. For example, from multi-colored paper you will get a wonderful birthday cake or a fairy-tale character, from beads and buttons - flowers, animals or hanging decorations. You can use different types of paper to create origami and volumetric appliqués.
Step 3
An important element of a postcard can be a photograph: a photo of the birthday person himself, his friends, a memorable event, a previous birthday, or a vacation. In this case, the postcard can be designed as a frame for a photograph, or made a collage of faces, objects and decorative elements. Another option for creating an original postcard with a photo is personalized photo printing services. Graphic editors of such services contain ready-made templates for greeting cards, allow you to choose the shape and color of the text, insert photos and drawings.
Step 4
The envelope is an original detail for any greeting card. You can cut it yourself or use a ready-made white envelope: make a drawing on it, attach a bow, a sticker, make a beautiful inscription. The main thing is the desire to surprise the birthday boy!
