Birthdays – a great time to show someone that you care! And what better way to show someone you care than with DIY birthday cards made from scratch? This post is going to give you birthday greeting card design ideas that are simple and easy to make at home.
Benefits of DIY birthday cards vs. store-bought cards
There are many benefits to making these birthday care ideas by hand at home instead of purchasing a pre-made greeting card at a store.
Personalization
One of the biggest benefits of DIY birthday cards vs. store-bought cards is that you can make it personalized to the recipient. Whether it’s adding their name on the front of the card or using their favorite colors and interests you can make any of these birthday card ideas customized for the person you’re giving it to.
Affordability
Quality store bought cards can cost about $8 – $10. When you make a DIY birthday card using craft supplies at home you can get a lot more bang for your buck. Even if you invest in some good craft supplies, you’ll be able to make multiple cards with them.
Personal touch
Another major benefit to making a DIY birthday card at home is that it really shows you cared because of the time and effort it took to make it. I’m sure you know the feeling of someone making you something by hand and how special that felt.
It’s Fun
Lastly, a major benefit of making a birthday card at home is that it is a lot of fun! It allows you to get creative and enjoy making the card vs. just driving to a store and buying a card.
How to create a birthday greeting card design for someone you care about
In addition to the great DIY birthday card inspiration and tutorials you can find below, here are a few more tips when creating a handmade custom card.
Keep the recipient in mind
Since one of the greatest benefits of making a birthday card instead of buying one at the store is to give it a personalized touch – be sure to keep the recipient in mind. Think about their favorite colors, interests, TV shows, birthday treats, etc.
For example, if your friend is always binging The Office, you might want to check out card #3 on the list. Or if your friend is a coffee fiend, then card #19 would be a great fit!
Think about your strengths
Another tip when creating a DIY birthday card is to think about what you do best! You can add a special touch to your birthday greeting card design using watercolors, pastels, washi tape, embroidery, etc.
Now let’s get into the best birthday greeting card design ideas that are easy to make at home…
1. DIY Friends Birthday Card
2. Lollipop with sprinkles on top
3. It is your birthday.
4. Embroidered birthday card
5. Washi tape candle card
6. DIY Message Scroll
7. Tiered cake birthday card
8. Pop up cake card
9. Leafy card
10. Accordion card
11. Watercolor birthday design
12. Birthday garlands card
13. Sequin shaker card
14. Camera roll card
15. A Present For You
16. A box of donuts
17. Glitter pop up
18. Happiest birthday balloons
19. Latte lover coffee cup card
Those are the 19 birthday greeting card design ideas to make at home!
Use the photos and tutorials above to gain some inspiration for your next greeting card design. Handmade birthday cards are a great way to get creative and show someone that you care.
Remember to keep your recipient in mind and tailor the birthday card to their likes and interests!
Short on time?
If you don’t have time to craft one of your own greeting card designs, check out my Etsy shop for some of the best printable birthday cards you can print out right at home. You will get an instant download to print out immediately!
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Comment below with your favorite DIY birthday greeting card designs!