DIY Easter Card Ideas
We love a sweet treat as much as the next person, but chocolate eggs aren’t the only way to show someone you’re thinking of them this Easter. Gifting a DIY Easter card is the perfect blend of thoughtfulness and sentiment, not to mention a fun way to celebrate the holiday. Creating a handmade Easter card may be easier than you think. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite easy Easter card ideas to inspire you this season.
Four DIY Easter Card Ideas
A DIY Easter card is the perfect addition to an Easter basket or an Easter hostess gift. Or it can be given just to show someone you care and are thinking of them. No matter how you choose to present your handmade Easter card, the receiver is sure to appreciate the time you spent making it.
We know when you’re learning how to make Easter cards it can be nice to get some inspiration. Here are a few Easter card ideas we love that might help get your creative juices flowing when it comes to designs or techniques to use when making your own cards.
1. Easter Animal Scene
We love cute barnyard animals. Our Storybook Moments Suite offers a variety of Easter animals you can use to create a sweet Easter scene. The card below uses pre-cut ephemera from the Designer Series Paper sheet to make quick and easy work of the task. They work well for cards and DIY Easter crafts.
2. Layered Look
This handmade Easter card uses paper with a frame design, a patterned background paper, and subtle embellishments to create a layered 3-D card. Customize it with your own message to add an even more personal touch to this easy Easter card.
3. Easter Card Gift
Why not combine your DIY Easter crafts and your DIY Easter card? This handmade Easter card features a fun spring scene and doubles as seasonal decor the recipient can use year after year.
4. In the Easter Garden
It looks like Peter Cottontail and his friends are busy in the garden. We love the non-traditional shape of this card and the way the stamped elements are colored and layered with alcohol markers. Plus, a little pun is always a fun addition.
Tips and Ideas for Easter-Themed Cards
At Stampin’ Up! we have everything you need to make an easy DIY Easter card. Coordinating papers, stamps, alcohol markers, and die cuts all make card crafting easy while still letting your creativity run free. Here are a few more tips on how to make the best Easter cards and crafts.
Incorporating Bunnies, Eggs, and Spring Motifs
Chicks, bunnies, eggs, ducks, and spring themes are all great elements to include in your DIY Easter card. There are endless ways to incorporate them into your design. We love using stamps, cutting each element out, and layering them to make a 3-D scene. You can also add embellishments to bring a little extra dimension to your project.
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Using Embellishments, Ribbons, and Stamps
Speaking of embellishments…ribbons, specialty 3-D stickers, and other ephemera make great additions to your Easter card or gift. We love the simplicity of this die cut card. The ribbon added to the back is a sweet way to add more texture, softness, and a bit of whimsy to the design.
Cards with Die Cutting Techniques
Die cuts are a quick way to create a scene on your handmade Easter card. Die-cutting tools allow you to create intricate designs and shapes. Seasonal dies like this Storybook Friends set are a great addition to your card-making supplies. There are endless ways to arrange the figures on Easter cards, tags, and other crafts.
No matter what design you choose for your DIY Easter card, everyone is sure to love the extra time you spent making something personalized just for them.
Need help planning your DIY Easter Card supplies? Connect with a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator today to learn more, or join a local crafting group because crafting is better with a crowd.