These handmade paper scrap unicorn cake cards are a perfect sentiment for an upcoming birthday or even just dropping a magical themed note throughout the year!
Unicorn Birthday Card Craft Idea
Today’s post is a clever way to use up those tiniest paper scraps you have been hoarding AND make some awesome unicorn themed birthday cards that will stand out from the crowd!
I’ve made it rather simple with the birthday cake craft tutorial below and now it’s YOUR TURN to make them happen in your home!
So I’ll let you get to it! Keep scrolling to find ALL the details you need to know! Happy crafting {and gifting} my friends!
PAIR YOUR PAPER CRAFT WITH OUR —> Cotton Ball Unicorn Cupcake
Building your own cake creations with our paper scrap unicorn card tutorial is a great way to show your loved ones how much you care. Plus, it’s a fun kids craft that the whole family can enjoy together!
So what are you waiting for? Get started today and make some beautiful unicorn cake cards!
Craft Supplies:
- Cardstock Paper Cards
- Various Paper Scraps
- Scissors/Paper Trimmer
- Small Flower Paper Punch
- Adhesive
- Sharpie Markers
- Ink Pad & Birthday Stamp
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Directions:
- If you aren’t using premade cards, go ahead and make those first.
- Using your scissors – first trim down your scrap pieces to give the look of a stacked cake. This is done by cutting rectangles out of the scraps and then trimming each one down a bit, as the cake gets taller. Keep in mind, the smallest top piece should be WHITE for the unicorn head.
- Out the remaining cardstock, cut out ears and an unicorn horn.
- Go ahead and also punch out a few paper flowers as well.
- Now grab your adhesive and apply it on the back of each scrap piece.
- Place them on the card in their correct formation.
- Next up – the unicorn embellishments. Add the triangle horn, the flower “hair” and of course, draw on some eyelashes with the Sharpie markers.
- Add other embellishments you see fit.
- If desired – add a stamped “birthday” sentiment somewhere on the card.
- Repeat process for each unicorn birthday cake card you want to make today!
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Our birthday unicorn cake card idea is super easy, right?! I hope our quick paper card tutorial inspired you!!!
Be sure to also check out our Sponge Painted Birthday Cake Cards tutorial post for another handmade card idea from Glued To My Crafts!
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Unicorn Cake Birthday Cards
A clever way to use up those tiniest paper scraps you have been hoarding AND make some awesome unicorn themed birthday cards within minutes!
- Ink Pad & Birthday Stamp
- Pre-Made Cardstock Paper Cards
- Cardstock Paper
- Paper Scraps
Instructions
- If you aren't using premade cards, go ahead and make those first.
- Using your scissors - first trim down your scrap pieces to give the look of a stacked cake. This is done by cutting rectangles out of the scraps and then trimming each one down a bit, as the cake gets taller. Keep in mind, the smallest top piece should be WHITE for the unicorn head.
- Out the remaining cardstock, cut out ears and an unicorn horn. Punch out a few paper flowers as well.
- Now grab your adhesive and apply it on the back of each scrap piece. Place them on the card in their correct formation.
- Next up - the unicorn embellishments. Add the triangle horn, the flower "hair" and of course, draw on some eyelashes with the Sharpie markers.
- Add other embellishments you see fit.
- If desired - add a stamped "birthday" sentiment somewhere on the card.
- Repeat process for each unicorn birthday cake card you want to make today!
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