Buying a postcard for any holiday is not a problem now - any bookstore has plenty of them. But a gift made with your own hands is always much more valuable than a purchased one. Especially if it is made by children's hands. Let's find out what you can draw on a greeting card and how to do it best.
For the base you should always choose thick paper, or even better, cardboard. It can be white or colored, the second option is much more interesting. A directly invented image is drawn on the front side, and there may be small drawings and a congratulatory inscription inside.
If your child needs to draw a Happy Birthday card, then the most favorite option is a cake with candles or balloons in the paws of a loved one fairy tale hero. For holidays such as New Year, March 8, Easter, they draw a thematic picture - a Christmas tree and Santa Claus, a figure eight and spring flowers, Easter cakes and Easter painted eggs respectively. Postcards drawn with love by children carry a charge of simple-minded positivity and often decorate a chest of drawers in grandma’s or mother’s room.
How to draw a beautiful postcard with a pencil?
How to draw a simple postcard with your own hands?
A child can independently draw a simple birthday card for his friend with a picture of a birthday cake.
Now you will learn how to draw a beautiful birthday card step by step with a pencil. Birthdays happen only once a year, and for some people it can happen twice, there are many different circumstances and reasons for this. A birthday is always fun, joy, gifts and a birthday cake, what would you do without it? I came across this picture by chance and really liked it, a teddy bear with a cake.
And this is what we should get.
We draw an oval at a slight angle, draw a curve in the middle (show where the middle of the head is), then draw the muzzles and nose, all also in the form of ovals, only of different sizes.
We paint over the nose, leaving a large highlight, then we draw the eyes and mouth, then the ears and eyebrows. Erase the auxiliary curve and we must draw lines for sewing the head, it goes almost in the same place, only we need to draw from the middle of the nose to the middle of the mouth, from the middle of the head to the middle of the nose, only not to the nose, but to the muzzle, and the curve under the muzzle.
Let's draw the body.
One leg.
Then the second leg, erase the part of the previous leg that is in this one. Further to the left side of the head at the level of the neck, which we cannot see, draw a plate.
We draw three parts on the plates, the higher it is, the smaller it becomes. Erase all the unnecessary lines (part of the bear's head) that are in the cake. We draw the front paw that holds the plate. Step back a little from the contour of the body to the left and from the head down - this is the beginning of the arm.
We draw the cream with elongated wavy movements from the top of each cake.
Draw the second arm, which is only slightly visible, and the stitching lines on the body and paws. I showed with a dotted line that there is only one curve, but there is no need to draw a dotted line, this is for visualization, so that part of the seam is not unclear where.
Now let's move on to the background, here you can stick whatever you want. It's our birthday, and on this day there are a lot of things. I attached one ball with a rope to the bear's ear. And the hearts and circles are for beauty, so that the background is not empty, and if it’s all painted in color, it will be absolutely beautiful. That's it, the drawing for the birthday of your mother, grandmother, aunt, uncle, brother, sister, friend is ready. You can also give this drawing to your mother on March 8th.
Sometimes, in a handicraft impulse, you want to make something beautiful with your own hands, but as luck would have it, nothing comes to mind, and so as not to suffer in once again I decided to put together a selection of examples of how to make a postcard with your own hands. Here different examples postcards and small descriptions of how to make this or that postcard.
I tried to select as many different images as possible, both in style and theme, so that there was plenty to choose from. Of course, each postcard is just an example of how you can make postcards with your own hands.
How to make a card for mom? It’s clear that it should be the most beautiful and touching, but I want some specifics, right? The first thing you need to do is focus on the reason, it could be:
- an unplanned card for no reason;
- Mother's Day or March 8;
- New Year and Christmas;
- birthday or name day;
- professional holidays.
Original version of the butterfly postcard:
If it’s not clear from the pictures, see more details here:
And here is a version of a cute postcard with birds:
Of course, no one can stop you from making and giving your mom a postcard dedicated to the first snow or even the release of your favorite TV series, but in general, the main reasons are indicated quite clearly.
A New Year's card for mom can be ordinary (from the point of view of New Year's greetings, of course), it is not necessary to somehow emphasize the special relationship. But a birthday or Mother’s Day are special holidays on which it is worth presenting a personal card with the signature “To my beloved mother.”
How to make a birthday card for mom? Sketch with a simple pencil, add a little color to get your bearings on the color scheme and understand what shades you will need as you work. So, you need to buy or find in the bins:
- a blank for your needlework (thick and thin cardboard is suitable);
- background image - this can be scrap paper, colored paper, any sheet that you like with an ornament, or you can simply artistically spray paint on a sheet of white thick paper or even use the monotype and marbling technique;
- chipboard for inscription - it is better to purchase a ready-made one or use a special stapler to decorate the edge;
- a couple of decorative elements - flowers, butterflies, beads and leaves;
- one or two large decorative elements - flowers or bows;
- decorative tape;
- good glue;
- scalloped ribbon or lace.
First you need to glue the background image to the blank, then arrange large flowers, and only then complement the resulting composition with small decor and lace. Dry well finished work, decorate with small decor and sparkles, and then sign - mom will be happy with such a sign of attention.
Now you know how to make a card for Mother's Day, and you can easily figure out what a card for an anniversary or angel's day should be like.
Another original option: the essence is that you need to cut out circles from colored paper, and then cut each circle in a spiral and twist it into a bud, you will get cute flowers with which you can decorate a postcard.
To dad
A DIY birthday card for dad is always very touching and sweet. Choosing a particular “papal” theme is not too easy, but there is a wonderful straw to grab onto: style. If you make a stylish card, then the father will undoubtedly be happy to receive it, even if it does not contain the usual symbols of “masculinity,” which in our country often include cars, weapons and fishing.
Naturally, if the father is celebrating the anniversary of his driving experience, then a car on a postcard is quite appropriate, but on dad’s birthday it is better to present a neutral and beautiful greeting card.
What kind of cards do men like:
- not too colorful;
- in a calm, slightly muted palette;
- with clean lines;
- in which a lot of effort has been visually invested.
I would like to say especially about the last point. If your mom liked a card made from a piece of lace, a bow and a beautiful chipboard, then dad will appreciate a hand-made poster from paper with an elegant, lacy cutout - painstaking and graceful.
Men admire the process, so before you make a nice card using the scrapbooking technique, think about how you can put your work into the card? This can be working with threads or embroidery, spirography and paper cutting, pyrography and much more.
Incorporate a few elements of hard work and love into your work and your dad's birthday card will be stunning.
So, we make paper cards with our own hands for our beloved daddy. Start by choosing a plot - it could be some element male portrait- a stylish beard and glasses in the spirit of hipsters, or the silhouette of dad’s favorite pipe, you can also make some kind of heraldic flag or symbol.
Choose colors - they should be calm and beautiful, and also look good in harmony with each other.
Make a pattern for the future postcard and get to work - if this is a regular applique, then cut out all the elements and carefully lay out the future composition. And in the case of artistic cutting, it is better to spend time on the pattern and drawing. By the way, for this work you will need a good breadboard knife.
After all the main elements have been cut out, assemble the card - if you planned it using the scrapbooking technique, then you can simply glue the composition, and if you are trying to create a thin openwork product from cardboard and paper, then select shading colors for each layer - so that the work looked really delicate, you will need to choose shades that will highlight all the slits.
Make a central element on your card, and then put it under a press - this will help prevent the paper from deforming from the moisture contained in the glue.
In honor of the wedding
Do beautiful cards doing it yourself for a wedding is not an easy task, and here it is better to watch master classes.
Sample: 
A wedding is one of the most important events in the life of a young family, and therefore it is not enough just to draw a card, you need to carefully design and package it, and perhaps supplement it with some other elements.
How to make a beautiful card for congratulations on your wedding day:
- come up with an idea;
- find out from the bride and groom the main color of the wedding, or the main theme of the celebration;
- look various options postcards - using scrapbooking techniques, with embroidery, ribbons, and so on;
- choose several interesting lessons;
- make a rough postcard from paper and cardboard (and if you are not sure of your result, then it is better to do this step several times);
- make original cards with your own hands;
- choose packaging and make it a little more unique;
- sign the envelope and postcard.
Other occasions and recipients
Rest assured, handmade cards for a birthday or New Year will delight the recipients - after all, this is not just a DIY postcard according to a master class, it is the real thing man-made miracle, which holds a piece of the soul.
You can make cards for mom and dad with your own hands, or you can delight your friends before every holiday with a custom greeting - all you need is free time, good master classes and a little patience.
3D postcards look especially impressive. How to make a three-dimensional postcard? Come up with (or look at experienced authors) an idea on how you can shape it so that you get voluminous postcards. You may want to use more decorative elements, or you may decide to make a simple DIY birthday card with 3D elements.
By the way, if you are wondering how to make a postcard for your mother or friend with voluminous paper elements, take a closer look at children's books. Surely you still have several copies, when opened, carriages and castles, trees and horses appeared between the pages.
Take a close look at how these elements are made and glued together - you may be able to reproduce this in your sketch.
Or try to do something in the style of shabby chic and scrapbooking with your own hands - it’s not as difficult as it seems, the entire main effect of volume is created by layering elements. By the way, flat cards are also good. 🙂
I think now you have enough ideas for creating greeting cards, postcards and tags - have fun with handicrafts and bring joy to your loved ones!
Birthday is a favorite holiday for both adults and children. It is customary in every family to congratulate the birthday person. A mandatory addition to the gift is a postcard. Of course, it can be purchased at any store. But it’s much more pleasant to give an accessory made by yourself. Moreover, in this case there are no restrictions for imagination. Any hero of the occasion will be happy with a handmade card.
And do original postcard For a birthday, you can make it yourself from scrap materials. By the way, you can also involve children in creating a postcard; for them this activity will be not only exciting, but also very useful: the child will learn to be patient, persevering, exercise his imagination and master working with scissors, glue, etc. This is a great activity for motor development.
Before you start creating a greeting card, think carefully about its theme and future decor. In this matter, it is important who the gift is intended for and how old the birthday person is. In addition, it is worth considering other rules:
As for the materials used during work, the set may vary depending on what kind of postcard you want to make. The standard method is to use paper, scissors, and glue. You may also need fabric, napkins, etc. It all depends on your imagination and your capabilities.
How to make an elegant birthday card with your own hands
There are many varieties of such gifts. They are divided into paper, fabric, embroidered. You can create a gift of any complexity and size. The main thing is that it meets all the characteristics of the person for whom it is intended.
Options for men
For representatives of the stronger half, you should not choose too colorful; it is better to use calm, even slightly muted shades. The same goes for lines - you shouldn’t make them “aggressive”. And, of course, visually it should seem that a lot has really been put into the card, not only effort, but also materials, time, etc.
The drawing must be universal. Many people value minimalism, so in this option it will be enough to use braid and a sheet of paper, as here:
The edges of the leaf deserve special attention. To make an inscription, just use transparent tracing paper. And again the brevity that men like so much:
If you wish, you can use a template inscription, print it and feel free to use it.
This holiday design is very bright. Although, if you look at it, there is nothing complicated about the postcard. To create it, we used bright dots that were scattered randomly across the sheet.
To create a three-dimensional product, you will have to master the scrapbooking technique. At the same time, during decoration you can use a wide variety of textures and any shade.
Congratulations in origami style are always relevant.
Geometric shapes - well, isn't that masculine? For example, by adding stripes, you can add some rigor, but at the same time it will look very elegant.
In this case, the stripes do not have to be drawn; they can be glued on.
For children
To create a card with a child, use better paper or cardboard. The materials are accessible; if the baby spoils them, you won’t mind throwing them away. In addition, you can easily make any figure and shape from both cardboard and paper.
So, to make a beautiful children's card, you will need a cardboard sheet, paper (a sheet of white, yellow and green), scissors, and glue. We will make beautiful field daisies.
A flower needs petals. They are easy to make from strips of white paper, 1 cm wide. The edges of such strips are glued together to form a droplet.
Yellow paper is needed for the circles in the middle of the flowers. We cut out several, 3 cm in diameter. Droplets need to be glued to such centers. This is what it looks like.
Naturally, green paper is the future stems. Cut out and begin to form flowers.
The place where the stems join can be carefully hidden behind a beautiful bow.
There is another simple option with daisies. First you need to draw the place where the inscription will be placed. To do this, use paints or a felt-tip pen.
After this, cut out 4 daisies and paint over their centers. Prepare 3 green paper strips (0.5 cm wide) in advance.
Form the arrangement of the stems and glue the strips. Glue double-sided tape to the daisies from the inside out, trim the stems so that they are not so long.
Glue flowers to the stems. Make an inscription. Decorate with a bow. To give the card a complete look, its edges are shaded or decorated with colored paper. Or you can leave it like that - it still turned out beautiful!
For a sister or friend
Making a card for a girl is much easier than for a boy, and there are many more ideas for such crafts. So, for example, you can congratulate a friend using a figured card in the form of a crown. In this case, you can choose any template you like.
Postcards in the shape of animals will be a wonderful congratulation. To do this, you can print a stencil, transfer it to cardboard and use a sharp stationery knife to cut out the outline of the desired shape.
All kinds of inscriptions made from individual letters created from different textures look original. They are then assembled into words or sentences.
A gift with hearts will please your friend. And the more of them there are, the better.
An excellent solution is rainbow buttons. This card is incredibly simple, but so original and beautiful!
Do you want to express your love to your friend? Give her a bouquet of hearts! Of course, not in the direct sense, but made of paper. To make the gift original, stitch each heart in the center with white thread.
The contrasting backing and huge amount circles! You ask, where can I get so many circles? It's very simple, look through the hole punch!
Mom or grandma
You always want congratulations and gifts for these dearest women to be special and unforgettable.
Note!
It is important to take into account all the details, even the smallest ones, choose the right color scheme, make the lines as smooth as possible and the shades delicate.
The idea of using a dress is original – what could be more feminine? Making a gift will not be difficult. You will need an openwork napkin for cupcakes and glue.
A beautiful and original design can be easily achieved using a stationery knife by cutting out the image directly into cardboard.
Here is another interesting idea, for the implementation of which you will need two-color cardboard. You need to apply an invented drawing onto it using a pencil. The theme will be cake or candles. Then, using a stationery knife, you need to squeeze out the design along the lines. To avoid damaging the table, place a board under the drawing.
That's all, you can leave it like that. Or you can show a little more imagination and add a backing for inscriptions. Asymmetrical edges are made using special scissors.
And in this option, some elements also need to be cut out.
How to make a cool three-dimensional postcard yourself?
There are a lot of ideas for postcards. To do original congratulations, you can use ready-made templates, but it’s better to show your imagination and create something delightful and unique.
For example, a card with balloons. They are one of the constant holiday attributes. Therefore, they are perfect for birthday cards.
In this case, the balls can be corrugated. The circles for such a postcard are easily cut out of packaging cardboard; it is important to remove the top layer from it; underneath you will find stiffening ribs.
And even better - an armful of multi-colored balloons, perhaps they will take the birthday boy to his deepest dreams.
This idea is more complex, but very beautiful.
Unusual balls? They are based on background images.
You can use voluminous flowers.
Butterflies are another one original idea. These cards are tender and beautiful.
Not traditional balloons, but air hearts.
Pompoms that even kids can easily stick on.
As you can see, there are really a lot of ideas for original and unique birthday cards. By spending a little time and showing your imagination, you can surprise the birthday boy with a cool gift that he will remember for a long time.