Sealed with a kiss!

I LOVE getting mail. There is something so fun about going to your mailbox and seeing something that isn’t a bill, but is actually a card or letter from an actual person not some company charging way too much money for electricity. It may sound crazy, but I still buy stationary, I still send Christmas cards because it makes people feel special. Never underestimate the power of a card. Not everyone wants to buy stationary or likes the way it looks or can afford it, but that doesn’t mean you can’t send a really nice card to someone.

I did a Valentines day card post a while back, but these are more birthday oriented (and one bridal shower).

Card 1: Bridal shower
This card would be adorable to give to someone getting married for their bridal shower or as a just because card.

What you need:
Doily
Scrapbook paper (for backing)
Glue
Scissors
Washi tape or ribbon (optional)

What you do:
Cut the size of the card that you want.
Cut a dress shape out of the doily. If you are nervous about that part you should draw it on and cut just inside where you drew the lines.
Glue doily to scrapbook paper backing.
Add wash tape or ribbon bow.

Card 2: Birthday cake
This is a cute quick card that shows the decadence everyone deserves on their birthday.

What you need:
Scrapbook paper
Washi tape
Scissors

What you do:
Cut out card.
Fold in half.
Start from the bottom.
Cut a medium sized oval out of washi tape and put at the bottom of your card.
Next cut a triangular column of washi tape.
Then cut a small oval and tape it down.
Then cut a semi circle out of tape and put it on curved side down flat side on top.
Cut a longer oval and put it on top.
Now for the cake, make layers out of washi tape.
Create a candle on top.
Write happy birthday inside the card!

Card 3: Birthday cupcake
For those people that are still into the cupcake trend.

What you need:
Scrapbook paper
Washi tape
Scissors

What you do:
Cut out card.
Fold in half.
Layer several pieces of washi tape and cut them to make a cupcake liner.
Repeat layering several pieces of washi tape.
Cut the outline of a frosting dome using wavy lines.
Use wash tape to make a lit candle.

Card 4: Make a wish birthday candles
Honestly? This one is mostly for when you are in a rush because it is super simple while still being cute.

What you need:
Scrapbook paper
Washi tape
Scissors
Sharpie

What you do:
Cut out card.
Fold in half.
Cut different length and width strips of washi tape.
Put them down on the card.
Make wicks out of sharpie.
Make flames from washi tape and put on top of the candles.
Write “make a wish” inside the card.

Bonus: envelope
Use scrapbook paper or regular paper to make an envelope for your lovely cards.

What you need:
Paper
Scissors
Glue

What you do:
Figure out the size of your envelope by putting your card down in the center.
Fold the paper over the sides of the card so that they overlap and crease the edges.
Do the same for the top and bottom. 
Make sure you aren’t bending the card…if it helps you can unfold the original creases so you can see the card again.
Unfold everything you should see a boxes or rectangles in each of the corners. 
Cut those out so that none of the original 4 corners are there.
Round all of the other corners.
Fold and glue the sides together (the ones that are bigger).
Fold the bottom over the glued together sides and glue that.
Leave the top open and close it with washi tape or something easy to open.