Paper Scrap Birthday Cards

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Looking for a fun, creative way to celebrate someone’s birthday? Get the kids involved in making their very own paper scrap birthday cards!

They’ll love being able to show off their crafting skills and you’ll love seeing them beam with pride.

Handmade Cards Made From Paper Scraps

Hi friends – welcome to our Paper Scrap Birthday Cards tutorial! I’m so glad you landed on this birthday cake inspired craft tutorial of ours!

Today I’m sharing a CREATIVE way to use up those paper scraps you just CAN’T bear to throw away {because you know you are a paper hoarder like I am!}

I personally LOVE to make & send cards to friends & family on various occasions. It’s just an extra, personal step I like to do and it means more than a simple text, Facebook message or email.

And although these birthday themed paper scrap cards are pretty simple and inexpensive to make – they still look pretty impressive {if I do say so myself!}

With them being totally customizable on what you have on hand – you can make these paper scrap cake cards for different personalities and themes.

So scroll on through the tutorial below and learn how YOU can make these paper scrap birthday cake cards in a matter of minutes! Happy crafting, my dear friends! #gluedtomycrafts

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Handmade Paper Scrap Birthday Cards - Craft Idea

Let your creativity shine! Show your love this birthday season by crafting a special paper scrap card!

Craft Supplies:

Cardstock Paper Cards
Various Paper Scraps
Scissors/Paper Trimmer
Tape Runner Adhesive
Sharpie Markers

Directions:

Using your scissors – first trim down your various paper scrap pieces to give the look of a stacked cake. This is done by cutting thin strips of rectangles out of the scraps and then trimming each one down a bit, as the cake gets taller. {You can also make a stacked pile of presents}
Now grab your adhesive and apply it on the back of each scrap piece.
Place the rectangle paper pieces, in order, on the card front to make your cake design.
Add other embellishments like candles, bows etc. I drew some candles on mine.
If desired – write a “birthday” sentiment somewhere on the card.
Repeat process for each paper scrap birthday card you want to make today!

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A Scrap Birthday Cards project: a cut-paper cake birthday card rests on a teal tray with markers, gems, scissors, and the book Happy Birthday, Mouse! by Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond. @GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS text appears at the bottom.

Now doesn’t this paper scrap birthday cake card tutorial look super easy?! I hope it inspires you!!! Be sure to also check out our Sponge Painted Birthday Cake Card post for another handmade card idea!