Easy 15 minutes DIY Cards
These handmade cards were inspired by our recent trip to the beach. We visited Galveston island for a short vacation and I was super excited to see the clean waters and a clean and nearly empty beach. We had a great time and enjoyed our short vacation so much. These handmade cards are inspired by the lovely colors of the sunsets we saw.
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This is a quick and easy DIY and it will only take about 15 minutes. The final product will certainly be lovely and with great practical use.
Materials for beach themed handmade cards
- 8.5 x 11 inch cardstock paper
- Mulberry scrapbooking paper
- Extra strength craft bond glue sticks
- Beach themed stamps
- Stamping ink
- Paper Trimmer
How to make beach themed handmade cards:
Cut the cardstock paper in half on the long end. Measure 5 1/2 inches and cut using scissors or a small paper trimmer guillotine.
Next cut the scrapbooking paper in various sizes and lay out the design for the handmade cards. I used orange, purple, pink, and yellow paper scraps. I chose to put some of the paper diagonally and others vertically creating an abstract look.
Once ready with the layout use the glue stick to glue the back of the scrapbook paper and glue it to the front of the cards in the designed pattern.
Lastly, stamp the handmade cards with the beach themed stamps. I used a starfish stamp and a Sahara sand color ink.
And that is it, wait for the cards to dry and use them for the next thank you note or just to send a note to those you love.
This project was fun to make. Although it was very simple it was enjoyable to work on it and get creative today. It was great to remember the fun times at the beach with the family.
Jasmine, these are so beautiful! You definitely have a talent. I used to make hand-made cards several years ago, but haven’t for some time. You make me consider getting all my paper crafts out again. ?
Thank you so much for sharing with us, and linking up at Sundays on Silverado Link Party!
-Niky @ The House on Silverado
Thank you so much Niky. I love making handmade cards and have on hand for thank you notes. I hope you get some time to work on those again. Its a great way to show creativity and have a lovely handmade practical craft.
Such a beautiful card without a lot of time spent making it! That’s an excellent idea to use up leftover paper scraps from other projects. I need to visit the scrapbooking department more often, that fiber paper is so pretty!
Thank you so much Allyson.
Those are so pretty! I love making handmade cards.
Thank you so much Joanne! I look forward to seeing some of your creations.
Those are so beautiful. I love the colors and the way you put it all together. I just love mulberry paper and haven’t used it in a long time. You’ve inspired me to use my stash. Thanks for sharing with us at the TFT link party!
Hi Pam, thank you so much! I look forward to seeing your creations.
Congrats, your card is being featured at the Thursday Favorite Things link party today! 🙂
This is awesome! Thank you so much.
These are lovely! So simple but I am guessing great fun to create!
Hi Lisa, you are absolutely right, these are definitely a lot of fun to make even for a fairly quick craft.
These are so pretty, such a lovely way to use even small scraps of paper. They will be one of the features over at Handmade Monday laster today 🙂
Those are so pretty! I have been trying to send cards to family and friends recently to spread some joy during the pandemic (and to help out the USPS!)… I thrift/antique shop most of my cards, but I should start making them as well – sounds like a fun activity!
Jenna ♥
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Hi Jenna, thank you so much. I like your idea to spread some joy in the current environment and to help the USPS. I am so glad you liked the cards and hope you get to try the project.
We are so excited that you participated! Thank you for sharing your creativity! This is so cute!
Thank you for participating in our linky party!
What a great addition to our linky party! We are so happy to have you!
Thank you so much for sharing! Your project is absolutely darling!
These are fun. Love anything beachy. Thanks for posting at Funtastic Friday. Pinned
Thank you so much Michele.
Hi Jasmine. Your cards are very pretty. I’d love for you to share your beautiful cards over at our Meraki Link Party at http://www.doodlebuddies.net
Much love
Naush
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Hello Naush, thank you so much for letting me know about your link party. I think I missed this week but will certainly look for it next week.
Jasmine, I love handmade paper textures. Your cards are lovely.
Thank you for sharing them at Meraki Link Party.
Naush