Illustrated Version of: Samples of Cards that You Can Make Without Card-Making Software

Samples of Cards that You Can Make Without Card-Making Software

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Use the ideas shown here to make your own cards, without card-making software! Although the samples of the cards shown below are for particular holidays and occasions, use the ideas in any way that you like to create your own unique cards!

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Quarter-fold cards and tri-fold cards can be made using a plain piece of computer paper (white, or any color). For quarter-fold, fold the paper in half, and then half again. For a tri-fold card, fold the paper accordion style, with two folds, to make three "panels." The tri-fold card will fit in a standard #10 (business envelope). For a free envelope for a quarter-fold card, go to:

Envelopes for Quarter-Fold Cards: How to Fold Them

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	Step 1. Make a basic quarter-fold card out of a single piece of computer paper (8-1/2 x 11).
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	Here are three ideas for a Mother's Day card for a Mom, a Grandma, or a Step-Mom. Use regular computer paper or card stock to make these cards. Get the free printable labels and a blank envelope (that you fold and glue together) shown here, along with links to easy-to-understand tutorials for how to use blank labels to create your own personalized cards for Mother's Day, or any other occasion! For the free printable labels shown here, and more ideas about these cards that you can make with regular computer paper, go to: Mother's Day Cards for Mom, Grandma, and Step-Mom
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	Step 3. Make a Valentine Card with a Free Printable
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	Step 4. Get all the instructions you need for making this free Easter card at: Easy to Make Tri-Fold Easter Card.
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	Step 5. These two Mother's Day cards are easy to print, fold, and color! The matching envelope is also printed on plain computer paper. For the illustrated instructions, and the link to the free printable cards and envelope go to: Mother's Day Cards That Kids Can Color
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	St Patricks Day Cards For Kids
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More examples of cards that you can make yourself, without card-making software, will be added during Summer 2008. Please visit this page again!
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For more ideas about making cards the "old-fashioned way" read:

Easy Ideas For Making Your Own Greeting Cards

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