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Inspiration for creative handmade cardideascan be found everywhere. Unique handmade cards should notrequire alot of fancy crafting tools and materials - just a lotofimagination and creativity. In fact, just by looking aroundthehouse you can probably find lots of fun stuff that can be usedtomake a one-of-a-kind greeting card. The recipient of ahandmadecard does not typically scrutinize the craftsmanship of thecardbecause they are usually so overwhelmed with joy in knowingthatyou took the time to make them a very special homemade card.

Using found objects around the house could definitely beanactivity worthy of involving your kids. It can be a scavengerhuntturned craft making party! Let your kids roam free andcollectobjects and things that they would find suitable forthehand-making card occasion.

Here are a few suggestions for some creative handmadecardideas:

* Postage Stamps
Getting a letter in the mail is always fun, why not keep thepostagestamps so that you can add them to a collage card one day?Findingcool postage stamps might also encourage the old timetradition ofletter writing in youngsters. Send a letter with acool postagestamp and receive one back in return!

* Junk Mail & Old Magazines
Sort through your junk mail and old magazines because youcouldprobably find cool fonts for letters and perhaps somebackgroundpatterns that you can use on a handmade card. You canalways cutout individual letters and phrases to use for messages onthecards. Think of those ransom notes that you see in movies forsomeinspiration.

* Wrapping Paper
Wrapping paper is usually designed for a certain occasions,thinkbirthdays and holidays, so the designs on the paper can easilybecut up to make new greeting cards! Keeping scraps of wrappingpaperdoes not take up a lot of space and the pre-designed picturesandmessages could work when making a handmade card in a pinch.

For more creative handmade card ideas, including birthdaycardideas, anniversary card ideas, congratulations card ideas, openanddownload this application of DIY Greeting Card Ideas. Becausethisapplication is dedicated to making greeting cards onabudget!
Enjoy and make your own greeting cards!