Now we begin to prepare gifts for the holiday. And we will start doing this with greeting cards.
Everyone remembers Soviet greeting cards with kind hedgehogs, squirrels and Santa Claus. They are excellent and beautifully drawn, but now I want something different. More modern and creative, therefore, improvised materials and simple, laconic forms are increasingly used in creativity.
Now a postcard is a direction of hand-made creativity and represents an original design element.
You don't have to have an art school diploma to draw the main attributes of the New Year. Most often they are very symbolic. You just need to repeat the triangular shape of the Christmas tree and the square shape of the gift wrapping.
There are things that have already lost their functionality over time: old locks or buttons. But they will become a wonderful decor.
Or you know for sure that you have wallpaper scraps stored on your mezzanines. Take them!
The ideas of some craftswomen who create modern, beautiful designs for gifts and packaging are amazing.
For example, cross-stitched snowflakes.
Or Christmas balls from newspaper.
Absolutely everything is used for decoration, right down to colored pasta.
Idea: To create an unusual background, place a template on the base.
Put gouache on your toothbrush and move it along the comb.
When the application density is satisfactory, then remove the template.
Making a New Year's card from paper and cardboard
A beautiful Christmas tree will be made from origami parts.
To make such a Christmas tree we will need three squares, measuring 5*5, 4*4, 3*3 centimeters.
Take 1 sheet of paper and fold it diagonally.
We get a triangle by folding the square twice diagonally.
Fold both upper edges of the triangle inward.
We need three such parts.
On the white base we glue a beautiful backing on which our Christmas tree will be located.
We make a trunk out of brown paper, and glue a bow or star to the top; you can also use a button.
Creative ideas for DIY New Year cards made from different materials
Use a minimalist style. Recreate the silhouette of a Christmas tree using thin ribbon.
Or glue sequins in the shape of a New Year's wreath.
You can simply connect the points at the level of the branches with colored threads.
Just select a contrasting background in advance and use a needle to make holes where the threads will go.
Feel free to use wood chips, clothespins, newspapers and fabric.
Button decor is popular now.
Or, for example, try to apply an ornament in the form of a deer or a Christmas tree on the front side and carefully cut it out.
Glue a colored backing on the reverse side to create contrast.
Simple lines, several backgrounds and paper textures and an unusual creative greeting are ready.
Now let's get creative and create an unusual postcard.
Be sure to glue a backing onto the base, because the design is heavy and the card may bend.
To begin with, we will need 12 pieces of different paper or wallpaper.
We need to cut them 1 centimeter wider than the previous strip.
Before rolling into a tube, fold all the pieces in descending order to avoid confusion.
You can sign the width value on the reverse side of each workpiece.
Now take a pencil and roll up a tube. We glue the edge with glue or double-sided tape.
We complete all rows.
Braid and ribbons, beads or cones are suitable as decoration.
How to make New Year cards with your children
Making a three-dimensional snowman.
We will need:
- Blue background
- White paper
- Thick double-sided tape
- Decor
On a white sheet of paper, draw three circles of different sizes. This will be the body of the snowman.
1 circle - 5 cm, 2 circle - 4 cm, 3 circle - 3 cm.
We draw eyes on the head, a carrot nose and a mouth with dots.
We decorate with decor and a congratulatory inscription.
It is better to prepare the background paper in advance; let it be in festive colors: red, green, blue, gold.
Even just applying three stripes of festive colors already sets the overall mood!
Handicraft stores sell velvet and embossed cardboard, which diversify the textured combination of design elements.
You can make a background by simply printing traces of a Christmas tree or pine cone on plain paper.
Simply dip the Christmas tree needles in white gouache and transfer the print to the base.
Think about napkins with monograms and ornaments.
Children's fingerprints can make Christmas balls or animal figurines.
Use cotton wool and cotton pads to create a light and fluffy snowball or cute snowman.
It looks very creative when splashes of white paint are splashed in a chaotic manner on a plain cardboard.
Another option to receive New Year's greetings is to use a coloring book as a greeting.
I'll give you a few options.
Color the snowman.
Print them out and let your child add colors to them.
If you use thick cardboard, you can glue heavy decor in the form of buttons, beads or pine branches.
It’s also easy to make a snowflake decoration using PVA glue.
We need a tube with a spout.
We apply a drawing to the base with a pencil and squeeze out strips of glue along it. It must be shaken well before use. While it is not completely high, sprinkle with glitter and remove to dry completely.
This glue is considered completely harmless and non-toxic, so you can work with children.
If you are against working with glue, then purchase self-adhesive paper. It is easy to stick on and remove from the surface. And it is useful for the child to practice fine motor skills (he will tear off the protective layer).
There are also curly scissors on sale; they are great for trimming the edges of a backing or a congratulatory inscription. It is safe for the child because they are not as sharp as regular scissors.
Also use stamps. Purchased or made from half a potato or a household sponge. Believe me, your child will remember your time together for a long time and with pleasure.
My dears, I hope that you have found a unique and simple design to repeat. Put a piece of your love for your loved ones into it and they will definitely feel it.
A New Year's card is a wonderful New Year's gift that children can make for their family, loved ones and friends.
The main characters of our cards will be the Snowman and the Christmas Tree
DIY New Year's card with a Snowman. Master class with step-by-step photos
Necessary:
Paper for the base of the card;
Volumetric double-sided cattle;
Scissors;
Sequins, ribbon, pompoms and plastic eyes.
Manufacturing process
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3. Using glue, glue eyes, sequin buttons and a carrot nose onto the Snowman figure.
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4. Tie a ribbon-scarf around the Snowman’s neck.
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5. Glue a Snowman figurine onto the postcard using double-sided tape.
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6. Using double-sided tape, glue on the Snowman’s hat.
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7. Using double-sided tape, glue on the hands of the Snowman.
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8. Using glue, glue the pompom to the hat, legs and star to the scarf.
9. Our postcard is ready.
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10. We design and sign the inside of the postcard as desired.
DIY New Year's card with a Christmas tree. Master class with step-by-step photos
Necessary:
Paper for printing templates;
Paper for the base of the card;
Volumetric double-sided cattle;
Scissors;
Ribbons, pompoms and plastic eyes.
Manufacturing process
1. Print out the templates for making a postcard.
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2. Cut out all the necessary parts.
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3. Using glue, glue on the nose and eyes of the Christmas tree.
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4. Using bulk tape, glue the large Christmas tree onto the small one.
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5. Using double-sided tape, glue on the Christmas tree hat.
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6. We fold two ribbons of different colors (in our case, gold and red) and thread them through the hole of the card.
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8. Our postcard is ready.
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9. We design and sign the inside of the postcard as desired.
Both cards together.
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You and I continue to prepare for. What else is good to do in advance? Of course, postcards, because in order for your family and friends to receive them on time, letters must be sent in advance. We offer you 15 ideas for New Year's cards that you can easily make with your own hands. Last year, as part of the New Year's Engine promotion, we visited, where thematic articles from previous years awaited us.
How to make New Year cards with your own hands
New Year's card "Snowman"
Cut a wide strip with a shaped edge from white paper. It will be a snowy hill. Glue it to the bottom of the card. Attach white acrylic letters to the center of the pre-made snowmen.
Christmas Holly Card
Decorate a folded sheet of thick beige paper with buttons, cut out leaves from green paper and a sewing stitch around the edge. Sign the card by hand. To make the leaves shine, cover the green paper with glue, let it dry and then cut out the leaves.
Postcard “Multi-colored Christmas tree”
Create this cute Christmas arrangement on your card using scrapbooking paper. Fold a 24cm x 14cm sheet of white paper in half. Cut a 6cm wide strip of wavy edge from blue or turquoise scrapbooking paper. Glue it to the top of the card. Cut out 4-6 triangles from green and blue paper (see photo).
Attach the triangles to the card in three rows. Leave a free space on the right in the second row for a large Christmas tree. Hot glue a small knot onto the free space. This will be the trunk of the tree. Cut out a large triangle from patterned paper. Adhere it to the card using foam pad. This will give you a three-dimensional tree.
Decorate the Christmas tree with rhinestones. Attach a sparkly star to the top.
Postcard “Congratulations to Santa Claus”
The basis for this card will be paper with a pattern. Cut out elements of Santa Claus's face from paper of different colors. Glue them together. Use pink chalk to tint Santa's cheeks. Glue the face to a card made of construction paper. Glue the card onto folded paper with a larger design, so that the design looks like a border on the right and bottom of the card. Write a congratulations.
Postcard “Christmas tree in retro style”
Sew the edges of a Christmas tree made from construction paper using a sewing machine. Decorate the Christmas tree with snowflakes. For a simpler version of the card, glue the tree with an additional layer of thick paper to get a three-dimensional image.
Christmas card "Bird"
These adorable festive birds are sure to bring you good luck in the coming 2015. Cut out the outline of a bird from thick red and green paper. Using a hole punch, make pompoms for the hat from white paper and eyes from black paper. Cut out caps from red and green paper, a strip of “fur” from white paper, and wings from patterned paper. Fold a sheet of thick white paper in half.
Use a pencil to draw paws on the front of each card. Outline the paws with a black pen. Cut out a beak from black paper. Attach the wide end of the beak to the back of the bird's body. Glue the bird to the card. Glue fur and pompom to the hat. Temporarily set the cap aside. Sew the wing to the body of the bird. Sew the bird to the card and glue on the hat.
Delight your friends and loved ones with this bright and cheerful card. Fold a piece of patterned paper in half along the long side. Using a stencil machine, cut out the desired shapes. Glue them onto the card. Decorate the card with 3D stickers or make a short greeting from cut out letters.
How to make a card with a New Year's ball
A simple yet stylish card. Fold a piece of pink (or any other) colored paper in half. Using a ruler, draw a black line in the upper half of the card (see photo). Cut out a Christmas ball from bright patterned paper. Glue it to the lower right corner of the card. Cut out a small trapezoid from white cardboard - the ball mount - and glue it to the top of the ball.
Decorate the “thread” of the ball with rhinestones. Place the card in an envelope with a fun design.
Postcard “New Year tree”
Create a 3D Christmas tree using patterned crepe paper. Fold a sheet of thick brown paper in half. Sew a slightly smaller cream-colored rectangle to the front of the card. The result was a blank postcard. Place five strips of paper with different patterns on top of each other.
Make a decorative edge along the long side of each strip. Fold the strips like an accordion so that there is an equal distance between the folds. Stick the strips under each other in the shape of a Christmas tree. Cut out a star and attach it to the top of the tree. Decorate with glitter.
New Year's card "Santa Claus"
Your loved ones will be happy to receive a surprise card on New Year's Day. Fold a piece of red paper to make a pocket. Attach strips of white paper with a shaped edge to the card (see photo). To make the belt, glue a strip of black paper to the bottom of the card and cut out a square of glitter paper. Secure the square onto the black strip.
Place a surprise inside the card. Wrap the string around the top flap twice, securing it with a drop of glue on the back of the flap. Pass the thread through the "From Santa Claus" tag and tie the thread with a bow.
This card is very easy to make. In addition, it is easy to produce in large quantities. Using a stencil, cut out snowflakes of different shapes. Sign the card and decorate with a ribbon. At the bottom of the card, glue a strip of paper with a curly edge and a strip of paper with a pattern. Snowflakes of different shapes and paper with different patterns will help you create a unique design for each postcard.
Decorate a simple card in minutes. Cut out half a Christmas tree from patterned paper. “Hang” button toys of a suitable color on the Christmas tree, placing them on a drop of glue. Attach a star-shaped sticker to the top of the tree.
Bright mittens in a row are the main decoration of this New Year's card. Attach a strip of patterned paper and ribbon to the bottom of the card. Write your warmest Christmas wishes. Make holes in the two outer mittens, thread them through the lace and tie with bows. Glue the remaining mittens to the card with glue.
Tip: To keep the bows securely, they need to be secured with a drop of glue, applying it in the middle of the lace.
This funny felt Santa Claus is a wonderful way to wish your loved ones a Happy New Year. Cut out the beard and hat from strips of felt in red, green, dark gray and white. Cut a circle with a diameter of 13 cm from cream paper and glue it to a circle of the same size cut from white paper. On the back of the white circle you will write congratulations.
Starting with the beard, glue felt pieces to the white circle. Glue on the mustache, mouth, cheeks and eyes. Cut 13 cm long strips from red, green and pink felt. Braid the strips and attach them to Santa Claus's hat. Attach a cut-out felt sprig of Christmas holly to the top of the hat.
This simple and elegant card features the popular Christmas character Rudolph the Reindeer. Cut it out using a stencil from dark green paper. Fold a sheet of light green paper measuring 24 by 14 cm in half. Apply glue to the middle of three round openwork napkins and glue them to the card. Cut out a circle from “book” paper and glue it to the center of the top napkin.
Attach the Rudolph figurine to the postcard, make him a red nose - a circle made of red paper. Give your card envelope a vintage look by inserting a liner of antique scrapbooking paper inside the envelope.
Tip: To give white napkins an antique look, rub them with damp tea bags.
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We hope that these ideas have inspired your creativity, and in the near future you will be able to make New Year's cards with your own hands, the creation process of which will captivate both you and your children, and the end result will delight those who receive the New Year's cards you made.
Translation of the article Homemade Christmas Cards from English prepared by Elena Sukhaya
It is customary to give postcards for all holidays, both marked and unmarked on the calendar. This applies to major religious holidays, such as Easter, or personal and small ones, such as the day of acquaintance or a big purchase. All memorable dates need cards and New Year is no exception. As you know, you can’t buy something made directly by human hands in a store and you won’t find it anywhere else. Everything is unique.
We invite you to please and surprise your friends and acquaintances, colleagues and friends with New Year's cards. And to this we attach a selection of ideas for inspiration on the theme of New Year's cards.
Idea No. 1. New Year card with a Christmas tree in a skirt
This is a voluminous postcard. If you plan to write a wish and then print it on a printer, then this should be done before decorating.
So, what do you need to create a card with a Christmas tree from corrugated paper:
2. Corrugated paper.
3. Scissors.
5. Double-sided tape and/or PVA glue.
6. Simple pencil.
Let's start by preparing the base for the card. To do this, take cardboard or thick paper and bend it in half. In principle, a standard move for a postcard. Next, on one of the halves, make a rough sketch of the future Christmas tree. This can be done with a couple of lines.
Now let's prepare the corrugated paper. You need to cut it into strips about one and a half centimeters in height, and in length, this value is curled depending on how fluffy the Christmas tree needs to be made. We suggest taking a third of the planned length as an allowance. The strips should be of different sizes to maintain the triangular shape of the Christmas tree. That is, both the shortest and longest strips should be available.
Now you need to glue the corrugated paper strips into place. It is better to start from the lower tiers and gradually move up. Focusing on the marks made earlier and using glue or double-sided tape, glue the strips, tucking them in a little. To get some kind of skirt with tails.
Upon completion, you can decorate the top of your Christmas tree with a star and glue sparkles, rain, bows or something like that.
You need to pick up some elements or come up with kind words. So that your postcard leaves an even greater impression on the recipient.
Idea No. 2. New Year card and some scrapbooking
In this option, it is better to print the wish in advance or print it on a separate piece of paper, which can also be played up and presented in an original way.
So, what do you need to create a postcard:
1. Thick colored cardboard or paper. A4 format will be sufficient.
2. Scissors.
4. Elements for decoration, at your discretion.
5. Scrap paper.
6. Any object shaped like a pencil.
Scarpbooking postcard, for beginners
Decide on the size of your Christmas tree. And based on this, plan how much paper you will need. More precisely, how many and what size do you need to cut rectangles from scrap paper.
Then, once you have decided on the number of rectangles and cut them out, you need to roll each one into cylinders. The basis of which will be a pencil or something cylindrical that you have on hand. You need to twist the tubes in the direction of width, and so that they keep their shape, after you remove the base, you need to secure the structure with glue.
After each rectangle is twisted into a tube, you need to connect all the tubes together with glue. Naturally, you should stick to approximately the shape of the Christmas tree, that is, a triangle.
Now let's work on the base of the postcard. Take a prepared sheet of cardboard or thick paper and fold it in half. Now you need to glue the Christmas tree onto one of the halves. But before that, the glue on the Christmas tree must set sufficiently and dry.
After the Christmas tree is glued to the base of the card, it's time to decorate it. For this purpose, you can use all kinds of decorations - buttons, miniature bows, ribbons, beads, rivets, sparkles, sequins, in a word, whatever your heart desires.
Decorations can be attached with double-sided tape.
Don't forget to write something nice to the recipient inside.
Idea No. 3. New Year card in the style of “children's hands”
This idea is perfect for little crafters and needlewomen. She is uncomplicated, but sweet and open, just like a child's soul. Let's not hesitate, call the kids and let's get started.
1. Colored cardboard. We suggest taking a classic color combination: red and green. But you are free to change them.
2. Sparkles, rhinestones, sequins.
3. Wrapping paper or candy wrapper.
4. Black fine marker.
5. Scissors.
6. Double-sided tape and/or PVA glue.
7. Elements for decoration, at your discretion.
8. Stapler.
9. Hot melt adhesive.
Let's start by preparing the base for the card. To do this, take red cardboard and simply bend it in half. You can slightly cut the corners of the resulting rectangle. This will make your message more interesting.
We make a Christmas tree. You will need to take green cardboard, fold it in half and then cut it. Bend one half into an accordion. Determine the width of the “step” yourself. We recommend at least one centimeter and no more than three. Grab one end of the accordion with a stapler; you can apply two staples for security.
Now let's create a stump. To do this, you need to cut out a simple rectangle from wrapping paper or candy wrapper. If you use the latter, do not forget to first iron it through a simple piece of paper. This will help straighten the wrapper.
Now you need to glue the Christmas tree to the base of the card. Hot melt adhesive is perfect for this purpose. It is better not to trust this operation to children. Tuck a stump under the free end of the Christmas tree and glue it too.
Advice. Since the heat gun heats the rod to a fairly high temperature, the child can get burned or ruin the whole work with a careless movement, which will be offensive.
It's time to decorate the Christmas tree. Glue the decorations you prepared to the crown. Don't forget to place something big and beautiful on the top of your New Year's beauty.
Give your child a marker and let him write some simple and kind words on a postcard and let him make a couple of mistakes, where would he be without them?
Idea No. 4. New Year card in the style of "minimalism"
We offer you a postcard with a Christmas tree in a minimalist style for your consideration and inspiration. At first glance, a simple and even modest postcard becomes quite complex when studied in detail. But you're not looking for easy ways, are you?
So, what do you need to create a minimalist greeting card?
1. Thick colored cardboard or paper. A4 format will be sufficient.
2. Stationery knife or shaped hole punch.
3. Thread and needle. It is better to choose a thread color that contrasts with the main color of the card. And the type of thread you can take is similar to “iris”.
4. Pencil and ruler.
5. Sequins.
6. Scissors.
DIY New Year card for children
We will start, as they say, from the beginning. Fold the cardboard sheet in half. Now you need to make some sketches on one of the parts. This applies to the location of the top of the Christmas tree and the Christmas tree itself. The field of how you conventionally placed the Christmas tree on half of the postcard. Carefully cut through the top of the Christmas tree. If you have a shaped hole punch, then this task will not take much of your time. Well, if there is no hole punch, then first draw a star, then carefully cut it out using a stationery knife. By the way, before starting work it is better to renew the tip of the blade.
After you are done with the star. Take a thread and a needle and, using your marks as a guide, start making stitches. Remember to thread enough sequins onto the thread after piercing the paper. It is not advisable to tighten the thread too much and it is also not advisable for it to sag.
Now you need to make notes through the cut hole of the star. So that its location can be seen inside the postcard. Use a sticker in the shape of a star or any other, not necessarily this exact shape, the main thing is that it is not clear what kind of sticker it is when the postcard is closed.
That's all. Write something good inside and feel free to give it!
Idea No. 5. Postcard with a Christmas tree using origami technique.
Origami is a very complex and interesting technique. Her Asian roots give her a certain charm and mystery. When this technique is mentioned, complex designs and intricate diagrams immediately come to mind. But don’t worry, the Christmas tree proposed below is not aerobatics. You can definitely handle it.
So, what do you need to create a postcard with a Christmas tree using the origami technique:
1. Colored thick paper, but not cardboard.
2. Colored cardboard.
3. Double-sided tape and/or PVA glue.
4. Elements for decoration, at your discretion.
Let's start with the base of the card. Carefully bend a sheet of multi-colored A4 cardboard (you can use another one) in half.
Tip: keep in mind that some cardboard sheets tend to crack when folded. This greatly affects the aesthetics of the postcard itself. If you have the trouble of running into such cardboard, then the bend can be decorated with figuratively cut colored paper or ribbon, or even braid.
So, now we need to fold about three origami modules. Depending on the initial size, you can make more or fewer modules. Accordingly, the Christmas tree will be larger or smaller.
Let's start from an example. Take three squares of construction paper or scrapbooking paper. You can print any image you want on thick paper. The sides of the square, as we said above, can affect the size of the tree. In our case, 20 centimeters. The square needs to be folded diagonally, then unfolded and folded again diagonally, crosswise.
You have conventionally marked four triangles, now you need to tuck two opposite ones inward. Now press the resulting triangle to any surface and mark the conditional center of the figure for yourself, bend the lower corner parallel to the marked middle. Repeat the procedure with the second corner. The module is ready. Add two more. You can take a different color of paper.
Let's start assembling the Christmas tree. Glue the origami module onto the base of the postcard. You can use glue or tape. The formation of the Christmas tree should be done from top to bottom, as if inserting the next module into the previous one.
The next step is to fill in the details of your card. Choose how and what to decorate yourself. As an example, we offer bows and buttons.
Idea No. 6. Postcard with ribbon Christmas tree
This idea is also minimalist. And it is not an overly complex design. If you are looking for ideas for working with children, then this idea is perfect for you.
So, what do you need to create a card with a ribbon Christmas tree:
1. Thick colored cardboard or paper. A4 format will be sufficient.
2. Scissors.
3. Double-sided tape and/or PVA glue.
4. Elements for decoration, at your discretion.
5. Decorative ribbons, scrap paper or clippings from bright pages of printed publications.
6. Stickers. In this option, it is important to take stickers in the shape of stars.
We will begin, accordingly, by preparing the foundation. To do this, you need to bend a sheet of cardboard in half. Among the materials prepared, look for paper or tape that is closest in color to brown. We will decorate the trunk of the Christmas tree. The ideal option would be to cut out a very elongated trapezoid from brown paper. Glue the trunk of the Christmas tree onto one of the halves of the base. Try to place it exclusively in the middle of the sheet.
After you have completed work with the trunk, you need to pay attention to the crown of the tree. Namely, cutting the prepared material into strips. Each subsequent strip should be longer or, accordingly, shorter than the previous one. It is better not to change the width. We suggest cutting strips of approximately 1.5-2 centimeters.
Now that you have visualized how many strips you need, you need to cut off the corners of the cut strips at an angle of approximately 45 degrees. So that in general the tapes, already placed in their proper places, will form a triangle with a strongly pointed apex. It is better to do this not for each tape separately, but for all of them at once, with one, so to speak, cut.
Place a star-shaped sticker on the very top of your Christmas tree. At this point we can consider the work on this postcard completed. But you can add details with decorative elements. It's up to your taste.
Idea No. 7. New Year card with original Christmas tree
And one more idea for inspiration for a variation of the New Year. The idea is also not characterized by multi-steps and high cost of materials. And the end result is an original and cute decoration for a New Year’s card. If you take pastel or, as makeup artists like to say, nude shades, the postcard will have a fairly bright feminine character. Such a card would be an appropriate addition to a gift for a woman of middle age or older.
So, what do you need to create a greeting card with an original Christmas tree:
1. Thick colored cardboard or paper. A4 format will be sufficient.
2. Scissors.
3. Double-sided tape and/or PVA glue.
4. Elements for decoration, at your discretion.
5. Round napkins or double-sided colored paper.
The first thing we do is fold the cardboard across it. Here is the main part of the postcard is ready.
Now let's make a Christmas tree. For this purpose, you need to take a double-sided napkin in the shape of a circle and divide it exactly in half. In the future, you will only need one part to create one Christmas tree. Well, if you were unable to find suitable napkins, then you can make paper for this purpose yourself. The main thing is to decide what size you want your Christmas tree to be.
Because we must take into account that the average printer is capable of printing any drawing only on A4 format. Accordingly, based on this, it is necessary to calculate the size of the future tree. Alternatively, you can use thick double-sided paper.
In favor of the printed option: if you print only a semicircle, the size of the tree will increase to 20-25 centimeters.
So, you have decided on the paper and there is a semicircle in front of you. In order to fold the Christmas tree you need to perform a fairly simple operation. Step back about 3-5 centimeters along the smooth edge of the semicircle and make an inconspicuous mark for yourself. This is where the top of your Christmas tree will be located. Now fold the paper like an accordion. The step width is approximately five centimeters. Experiment with this. You may be satisfied with other options.
It makes sense to secure the resulting folds so that the Christmas tree does not try to release itself like a spring. This can be easily done using double-sided tape. When your hand becomes more confident in folding the accordion, you can pre-fix the tape on a semicircle of paper.
Now you need to glue the Christmas tree onto one of the halves of the next card. This can be done using tape or glue.
If desired, add details to the card and decorate the Christmas tree with decorative elements.
We have all been familiar with children's books since childhood. Who, without even knowing it, were the founders of modern, trendy 3D. Turning over the next piece of paper, we met foxes, wolves or Koloboks, who rose above the book pages as if alive. Agree, then for us it was almost magic. We have grown up, and now we can try on the mantle of a wizard simply by making voluminous cards for the New Year.
So, what you will need to create a New Year's card with a 3D effect:
1. Thick colored cardboard or paper. A4 format will be sufficient.
2. Scissors.
3. Curly scissors (optional).
4. Pencil and ruler.
5. Stationery knife.
6. Elements for decoration, at your discretion.
Let's start making 3D cards for the New Year
You need to cut out several triangles from colored cardboard; for this purpose, take curly scissors. In the future, these triangles will become tree crowns. You don't have to make them the same; you can experiment with the sizes.
Now let's get down to preparing the base of the postcard. For this purpose, you need to take two sheets of cardboard and paper. The cardboard will act as the base, and the paper will be the inner edge of the card. And bend them in half
The sheet of paper that will play the role of the inner liner must first be drawn out, and then cuts should be made using a stationery knife or scissors. The marks are made perpendicular to the fold of the paper and represent something like steps, namely stumps for poor Christmas trees.
The crowns of the Christmas trees prepared in advance now need to be glued into place. To do this, open the inner insert of the postcard and you should get something like steps, so stick the Christmas trees on them. Have you already understood the principle of the postcard?
We invite you to familiarize yourself with the idea for creating a very original greeting and not only New Year's card. But still, it will look like the sheets folded in half that are familiar to us. Although, here is a completely different principle. But the recipient will definitely like it.
So, what do you need to create a dynamic New Year’s greeting card:
1. Thick colored cardboard and/or paper. A4 format will be sufficient.
2. Scissors.
3. Stationery knife.
4. Compass.
5. Thick enough thread.
On a standard A4 sheet of paper, draw a circle using a compass. Then cut it out. Now fold the resulting circle in half and use scissors to make cuts that are arranged alternately and reflect the contours of the circle. The cuts should become longer as you move away from the center.
After this you need to straighten the circle. Glue a thread to the center of the circle. To make the product more interesting. A thread is threaded through the top and circles of cardboard of contrasting color are glued to it. The thread is positioned so that the glued circles are located under the base of the circle. Now if you pull the thread, the structure will turn into an unusual garland shaped like a Christmas tree. And bright circles will be playfully visible inside it.
Now you need to glue the Christmas tree after returning it to its folded state. When gluing, make sure that you do not glue too much, and the Christmas tree has the opportunity to spread out. The base to which you will glue your dynamic Christmas tree can be made from cardboard folded in half.
That's basically it. You have an unusual and dynamic card, all that remains is to write congratulations and give it as a gift.
Idea No. 10. New Year cards decorated using double-sided tape with a backing
We offer you several options under one heading. Since they have a common element - all options use double-sided tape with a backing as the basis for decorating and securing the elements.
So, what do you need to create a New Year's greeting card using double-sided tape:
- Double-sided tape with backing.
- Thick colored cardboard or paper. A4 format will be sufficient.
- Scissors.
- Shaped hole punch, if desired.
- Ribbons, cord or thick thread.
Option 1. First you need to prepare the bases for the cards. This is very simple to do - you just need to take several sheets of cardboard and bend them in half. You can make not only rectangular shapes, but the simplest and most familiar ones are just like this. Triangular or cardboard ones will also be quite original, but you need to take into account that not all decorative elements look equally good, for example, on a round shape.
Video, DIY New Year cards
Then we will prepare the elements for decoration. Using a shaped hole punch, cut out many circles from colored cardboard from colored paper. It is desirable that the size be different. Well, if you don’t have a hole punch on the farm, you can simply cut everything out with scissors. True, this will take more time, but we are not looking for easy ways, are we? It is better to take paper that is hard and of different colors. The ideal option would be to use colors that differ in several tones, but within the same shade. You can take paper that imitates a mirror surface and introduce it as an addition.
Now you need to take the prepared card base and stick tape on it. By creating a semblance of a circle on the sheet. Then remove the protective layer from the tape pads and glue the multi-colored circles. Repeat this procedure, adding more layers. Try to alternate mugs of different sizes. The number of layers is up to you. Add them until you get the desired result. Then simply tie a colorful ribbon in a bow and glue it at the top, making the layered mugs into a kind of wreath.
Option 2. A fairly minimalist option. Good for men or guys. You will need a prepared card base, on which you will glue a piece of tape, and on it a square of plain cardboard. Decide on the size yourself. Place a slightly variegated ribbon bow at the top of the cardboard square. The result will be some stylization of the image of the gift.
Option 3. Cut out several rectangles of various shapes from colored cardboard. They should be wrapped with thread in the same way as gifts are wrapped with ribbon and a bow should be left on top. Then glue the postcards in a row along the bottom edge of the blank on the double-sided strip. You can succinctly add “Happy New Year!”
Simple DIY New Year cards. Ideas for creativity
Idea No. 11.
This is an extremely interesting idea. Because even the thought of stitching paper is already surprising. This idea is based on an applique that is secured in place using machine stitching. Naturally, the stitching can be applied manually; you can find a certain charm and originality in this. Both options should be tried, since different stitching techniques can give a completely different look to the card.
So, what do you need to create a New Year's card decorated with a stitch from a sewing machine:
1. Sewing machine. In principle, you can make stitches by hand.
2. Thick colored cardboard or paper. A4 format will be sufficient.
3. Scissors.
4. Additional decorations at your discretion.
Let's get started.
Now cut out decorative elements from any type and color of paper. These can be Christmas trees, balls, stars. And the paper can be plain or variegated, monochrome. Wrapping, for scrapbooking, simply, printed on a printer or colorful pages of old magazines. Then stack all the elements on top of each other and stitch them with a machine. Try to secure all layers with one line. Take a bright thread so that it is clearly visible against the general background. Set the thread tension to the lowest setting.
You can place one element or make many layers. Experiment to your heart's content. The line can be placed succinctly or made in multiples by crossing them.
Video, DIY New Year and Christmas cards
This is the selection of ideas we came up with this time. We hope that you found something for yourself among the proposed ideas. Give more cards and fill them with warm wishes and kind words. Happy New Year!
We bring to your attention a large number of examples of homemade New Year cards. All you need is various colored and wrapping paper, glue, scissors and all kinds of decorative details - holiday ribbons, rhinestones, buttons, beads, satin ribbons. When creating New Year's cards and gifts with your own hands, remember the most pleasant moments associated with the people for whom you want to prepare these wonderful and unique gifts, show your own imagination and be creative and have no doubt, your New Year's holidays will become the most unforgettable!
NEW YEAR CARDS
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You can make an original DIY New Year's card from a fern leaf or any other plant similar to it. Just take the top of the leaf and glue it onto the card. This will be a Christmas tree. All you have to do is decorate it with sequins or confetti made using a hole punch from colored paper. Instead of confetti, you can glue multi-colored pieces of plasticine to the Christmas tree. Even a child can do this part of the work of making a homemade New Year’s card.
DIY New Year's cards. DIY New Year's card ideas It is customary to give gifts on New Year's Day. Gifts made with your own hands have special value - they give a holiday not only to the one who receives them, but also to the one who creates them. The simplest gift a child can give is a DIY New Year's card. 1. DIY New Year cards (“Christmas tree”) The New Year tree is an indispensable attribute of the holiday. Therefore, postcards with her image will be especially appropriate. Plus, these cards can be very easy to make. The New Year's tree applique can be made from plain or multi-colored strips of paper. Even a small child can make this New Year's craft with his own hands.
A more complicated option is a New Year's card "Christmas tree" made from paper tubes. It’s very easy to make a Christmas tree applique using store-bought stickers. Even a two-year-old can do this craft for the New Year with his own hands.
Simple and effective - homemade New Year's cards "Christmas tree" from ordinary buttons.
You can also embroider a Christmas tree with threads. Only in this case, the New Year's card should be made of high-density paper or cardboard. The holes must first be carefully made with an awl. For the simplest version of a Christmas tree, see the photo below. Link to instructions >>>> For a more complex version of a New Year's card with a Christmas tree made of threads, see here >>>> To make this New Year's craft with your own hands, you will also need sequins. You can make an original DIY New Year's card from a fern leaf or any other plant similar to it. Just take the top of the leaf and glue it onto the card. This will be a Christmas tree. All you have to do is decorate it with sequins or confetti made using a hole punch from colored paper. Instead of confetti, you can glue multi-colored pieces of plasticine to the Christmas tree. Even a child can do this part of the work of making a homemade New Year’s card. By this In this link you can see more examples of New Year's cards with leaves. |
The technique for making three-dimensional Christmas trees is similar to the method for making New Year's balls. See the link >>>> But you don’t have to glue them together completely, instead glue the Christmas trees onto the card.
Option 2.
A very beautiful DIY New Year's craft, accessible in complexity to a preschooler - a voluminous New Year's card "Christmas tree". The Christmas tree is made of rectangular strips of paper folded like an accordion.
Another voluminous New Year's card. Again, this New Year's craft for children is attractive not only in appearance, but also in its ease of manufacture.
To make such a New Year's card with your own hands, print out the templates (template-1 and template-2) on two sheets of cardboard or thick paper and use the detailed instructions from the photographs below. It is better if the sheets of cardboard are of different colors.
Finally, decorate the Christmas tree to your liking. The voluminous New Year's card is ready!
Origami Christmas tree. We invite you to make a three-dimensional New Year's card decorated with a Christmas tree made of paper made using the origami technique. To make the card look more elegant and festive, choose more beautiful paper for your New Year tree. Special paper for scrapbooking is well suited for this DIY New Year's craft. By the way, making such an origami Christmas tree is much easier than it seems at first glance. Detailed instructions on how to do it origami Christmas tree, see the link
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If you want to make such a New Year's card with your own hands, print out the following template. See link >>>> Draw a circle on each square using a compass or an object with a round bottom of a suitable size. Cut out all the circles, then use the following instructions to make Christmas balls. See link >>>> But you don't need to completely glue the balloon, stick it onto the card instead.
Another New Year's decoration - a garland of flags - will look impressive on a New Year's card. Flags can be made from paper or fabric and then glued or sewn onto the card.
Do-it-yourself voluminous New Year cards
Another way to make voluminous New Year cards can be found on our website at the link >>>>
If you have paper lace doilies at home, you can cut out snowflakes from them.
New Year's paper crafts. New Year cards made using the Iris folding technique
The Country of Masters website offers to make original New Year's cards using the Iris folding technique. The name of this technique - iris folding - can be translated as "rainbow folding". The design is filled with thin paper strips, which, overlapping each other at a certain angle, create an interesting twisting spiral effect. For a detailed master class on making this New Year's paper craft, see the link >>>>. Make cuts along the lines on it. Where the trunk of the Christmas tree is located, cut out a piece of paper completely. If you fold a sheet of paper in half before making cuts, you can cut it with scissors. In this case, even a preschooler will be able to make a postcard. If you want to avoid a fold in the center of the card, then it is better to make cuts with a special knife for cutting paper. Now all you have to do is fold the corners back and stick your workpiece onto the cardboard.
The "New Year's Ball" card is made in the same way. The stencil for making this original New Year's card can be downloaded from the link >>>>
The snowflakes from the section “DIY snowflakes” were made using the same technique. They can also decorate a New Year's card.
And another do-it-yourself New Year’s card “Christmas tree”, made using this technique.
To make this New Year's card, print it out template on a sheet of white cardboard. Glue a thin sheet of green paper on the back side. Using a paper cutter, cut out the corners and fold them over. Now cut out and fold your New Year's card in half. If you want to write New Year's greetings inside, then glue an additional sheet of green paper so that the letters do not show through the holes. Detailed New Year's master class on making this postcard, see . .
