Examples of Hand-Made Cards
See accompanying article at: Crafts, Tips, and Ideas for Making Cards
By Jan K., The Proofer
© Copyright 2006
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A quarter fold card is
made by printing on one side of a piece of computer paper, plain card
stock, or pre-scored quarter-fold card stock, and then folding it twice. Get the basic instructions for quarter-fold cards at: |
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This is an example of
using a piece of construction paper (shown here in pink),
accordion-folded (tri-folded), so that it fits into a #10 business
envelope (shown in green, at left). The picture of Easter Eggs is a free
printable that can be downloaded from
Mom's Break Easter. For the instructions for making this type of handmade card , go to: |
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For other ideas about
making tri-fold cards using a Word-based template, see Make A Valentine's Day Card without Card-Making Software (This article provides free downloadable templates, as well as this card as a free printable that you can download and print, as is.) |
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With very little
practice, you can make quarter-fold cards, such as the one shown here,
without needing card-making software! The trick is to use blank labels...and it is so simple! Get all the instructions, including illustrated directions for how to use label templates at Making Quarter-Fold Cards Without Card-Making Software |
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Here are three ideas for a Mother's Day card for a Mom, a Grandma, or a Step-Mom. Use regular computer paper or card stock to make these cards. Find out how to make your own, or download these free printable card labels. |
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