Every year since 2016, I’ve created a Mother’s Day card tutorial for the TPK blog. This year, though, I want to do something different! Today, I’m going to help you come up with the best card presentation for your mom (or the mom[s] in your life). Mothers aren’t all the same, after all, and your card should fit your mother’s personality and preferences!
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If you want to enjoy a few minutes of zen, there is nothing like painting a watercolor wreath! The action of combining colors and shapes into a flowy border is relaxing and satisfying, the perfect way to hone your watercolor skills. In today’s tutorial, I’m going to walk you through how to make a floral watercolor thank you card using watercolors and hand-lettering!
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It seems that commercial birthday cards tend to fall into one of three categories: too feminine, too goofy, or too somber. Sure, buying pre-made birthday cards saves time. However, if you make one yourself, you can control the “feel” of the card and work on your art and lettering skills! In today’s tutorial, I’ll show you how to make a festive hot air balloon-themed birthday card and a corresponding envelope.
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I have posted my fair share of card tutorials on this site … and I can’t admit to all of them being quick. I know that you don’t always have time to draw and cut out an armoire, paint dozens of tiny leaves, or commit to making scores of parallel lines! Next time you find yourself on a bit of a tight card deadline, try this quick birthday card tutorial. Its versatility and simple technique makes it the perfect paper good for anyone’s special day!
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I love coming up with new handmade birthday card concepts, and this stately piece is one of my favorites! The outside features a plain card stock body that is held together by an elegant monogrammed sash. When you open the flaps of the card, hand-lettering ensures that the inside is anything but plain!
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If you were anything like me when you were a child, then you probably wished for the coolest new toy for your birthday. Cards just came with the gift; they were largely ignored. In adult life, however, we come to value time more than things. That’s why it’s so gratifying to receive a DIY birthday card: you know that whoever sent it spent a considerable chunk of their time carefully crafting the card, thinking of you all the while! In today’s tutorial, we’ll talk about a simple DIY birthday card concept that revolves around the recipient’s initial.
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If you would like to make a one-of-a-kind, creative birthday card, then you’ll really enjoy today’s tutorial! This card is unlike anything I’ve ever seen before: it’s imaginative, interactive, and a joy to create. Every armoire will turn out differently depending on the color scheme and design elements that you add!
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