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  • DIY Greeting Cards Tutorial

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    Lindsey Bugbee

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    Whenever I receive a handmade card from someone, I always feel so special. My greeting card philosophy, therefore, is most definitely “Do unto others …” However, it can be tough to come up with good greeting card ideas. Enter this blog post, which will clear up any creative block with its use of unconventional materials…

    DIY Greeting Cards Tutorial | The Postman's Knock

    It dawned on me the other day that I don’t write about cards a lot. With the exception of the most recent TPK blog post, I mostly focus on envelopes — but not what to put inside! That realization is what brought this DIY greeting cards tutorial to life. In it, you will find four examples of different cards you can create. I hope that you’ll get inspiration from at least one of the cards; and while you’re at it, why not make a batch? It’s never a bad idea to have a few cards on hand!

    1. The Junk Mail Card

    DIY Greeting Cards Tutorial | The Postman's Knock

    The secret to any good DIY greeting card is the paper you use. It needs to be somewhat thick and substantial; card stock is ideal. You can find card stock for free in a somewhat unlikely place: your mailbox. My alma mater sent out the calendar below, which I kept because I had a hunch I would use it for a project. I am sure you have received something like this from someone/some entity as well!

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