Friday, June 29, 2012

How To Make Homemade Nautical Greeting Cards

By Laura Gallagher


Nautical greeting cards are a wonderful crafting project for any occasion. They can be made in a short amount of time and take only a few simple supplies. The recipient is sure to appreciate all of the effort that was put into the project.

The first step is to get everything together. Most items are easily found at a local crafting supply store. Purchase card stock in shades of blue to represent ocean hues. It's also smart to buy some contrasting colors such as white, red or yellow.

Having the right tools is also important. Marking pens, shears and glue are all vital to the project. Find a hole punch to create shapes on the card's background. Stars will work quite nicely.

No project would be complete without some nice accessories. Ribbons, stickers and even yarn work quite nicely. Choose items that represent the theme. Seashells will also create a nice touch. Find some magazines for image cutouts such as boats and lighthouses.

When everything is gathered, the real fun can start. The first thing is to cut the card stock into a large rectangular shape. Next, fold it evenly so that it looks like a small book.

Decide which part will be the front and begin decorating it. Ribbon or yarn should be glued along the border and the middle part can contain cutouts and stickers. The hole punch may be used to make a starry background and then glue a piece of the contrasting paper on the inside cover.

Finally, write a message inside. The words can say anything and should represent the occasion. A short poem would be nice or simply tell the person how special they are.

Nautical Greeting Cards are a quick and fun project. They take just a short amount of time and are easily done with a few crafting items. It's a great way to let someone know they are cared for.




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