How to Make a Beautiful Handmade Card in Ten Minutes

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Choose a base card.. Prep the paper for folding.. Score the card.

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1

Choose a base card.

Step 1

Choose a base card.

2

Prep the paper for folding.

Step 2

Prep the paper for folding.

3

Score the card.

Step 3

Score the card.

4

Fold the card.

Step 4

Fold the card.

5

Choose a writing utensil.

Step 5

Choose a writing utensil.

6

Choose a ribbon.

Step 6

Choose a ribbon.

7

Grab a glue stick.

Step 7

Grab a glue stick.

8

Choose additional embellishments.

Step 8

Choose additional embellishments.

9

Get your child to assist you.

Step 9

Get your child to assist you.

10

Plan out what you want to write.

Step 10

Plan out what you want to write.

11

Write over the penciled lines using your calligraphy pen.

Step 11

Write over the penciled lines using your calligraphy pen.

12

Allow the ink to dry.

Step 12

Allow the ink to dry.

13

Decide on ribbon placement.

Step 13

Decide on ribbon placement.

14

Secure the ribbon in place.

Step 14

Secure the ribbon in place.

15

Allow the glue to dry completely.

Step 15

Allow the glue to dry completely.

16

Add any additional elements you'd like.

Step 16

Add any additional elements you'd like.

17

Choose an envelope.

Step 17

Choose an envelope.

18

Deliver the card!

Step 18

Deliver the card!

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