How to Make Greeting Cards With Paper Cutouts

Posted by Anonymous , 9/5/2007 Tags:GreetingCardsWithPaperCutouts
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How to Make Greeting Cards With Paper Cutouts

Introduction

Cut out whatever you'd like - moons, stars, and mountains perhaps, or simple circles, squares, and ovals. Whatever the design, it's easy to use your cutouts and a little imagination to make homemade greeting cards.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Steps

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Step One

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Draw or trace shapes and letters on colored construction paper or cut them from magazines.
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Step Two

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Cut out the shapes and/or letters.
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Step Three

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Fold a piece of construction paper in half.
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Step Four

Arrange the cutouts on the folded paper to determine your design.
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Step Five

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Put rubber cement or glue on one side of the cutout shapes.
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Step Six

Place the shapes on the construction paper, glue-side down.
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Step Seven

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Smooth out glue bubbles and wipe off excess glue.
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Step Eight

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When shapes are secure, write a message on the inside with marker.

Overall Things You'll Need

  • Construction Paper
  • Colored Cardboard
  • Markers
  • Glues
  • Damp Paper Towels
  • Scissors
  • Old Magazines
  • Pencils
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