Origami Birthday Card

Enchant that special birthday boy or girl with a unique origami birthday pop-up card by following this well produced instructional video. 1. All you need is a two sided square piece of colorful wrapping paper to create your origami birthday pop-up card. As long as your paper i ...more

This video is a 2 in 1 tutorial on how to make two gorgeous greeting cards for two different occasions. The first card is a floral, beribboned "Thank You" card that looks like a present up front, and the second card depicts a bright red card and says "Happy Birthday."

Mary shows us how to make a Cricut "you rock" birthday card in this video. Use the Cricut paper dolls cartridge to find a little boy and the clothes that go on him. Cut all the pieces at four inches, then use the joy cartridge to cut out a star that will go behind the paper bo ...more

Got a cake or cupcake-obsessed friend? Then she'll simply swoon over this "You Take the Cake" birthday card. The greeting card depicts a triple layered cake crowned with frosting. You can certainly use it to give to friends for birthdays, but it can also be a "Congratulations ...more

You can learn to make birthday cards yourself using every day paper dolls cartridge, by watching the detailed instructions given by Mary. In this video, she uses the cutouts of a fisherman to make the card. Firstly, the outline of the body of the fisherman is cut out, followed ...more

Using strings to tie little brown packages is SO Julie Andrews circa "The Sound of Music" era. Get in touch with the fun experimental quality of modern gift wrapping by watching this beginner origami tutorial. You'll see how to create an origami rose, accompanied by a separat ...more

Classy Craft Quickies are video tutorials for cards that can be made in 10 minutes or less. This step by step guide features a masculine themed birthday card. Watch this instructional video and learn how to make a man-friendly greeting or birthday card that can be sent to anyo ...more

Cardcrazy09 teaches you how to create a popsicle birthday card using Cricut. You'll need the Doodlecharms cartridge for this. Start with a white piece of card stock, then apply an orange piece on top, slightly smaller than the one below. On top of that add a smaller piece of c ...more

Do you have a friend whose birthday falls on or near Valentine's Day? Then kill two birds with one stone by crafting this Valentine's Day "Happy Birthday" card. It's super easy to craft and boasts a beautiful tiered birthday cake up front. Check out this crafting video for th ...more

Use cute patterned paper to make a birthday card with a pop up candle motif. Use a glue pen and glitter to give the candle flames a real sparkle. Your friends and family will appreciate that you put the effort into making specialty birthday cards.

Learn how to personalize birthday cards with this informative video! This tutorial will show you how in just a few steps, you can make a race car birthday card with the help of a simple pattern. Why go out and buy a card from the drugstore that looks like everyone else's when ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a Cricut belated birthday card. First, cut the turtle out using the Walk in my Garden cartridge. After you cut this out, add in details to the shell using different colors. After you put the turtle together, place it on a blue card stock ...more

Birthday cards usually commemorate a particular birthday - your sweet 16, forever 21, and - ugh - your 30th. But this card is sweet because it says "Happy Birthday" while wishing you many more brilliant birthdays to come as well. Check out the video for the how-to.

In order to make a Cricut "biker boy" birthday card for a young boy, you will need the following: Everyday Paper Dolls cartridge, adhesive, and card stock. The bicycle and the clothes are on page 57. You can customize the clothes and shoes and bike for the particular child th ...more

In order to make a birthday card with a pop-out cover cake, you will need the following: card stock, a craft knife, ribbon, double sided tape, decorative sheet, a ruler, stickers, and a pen or a pencil. Cut the card stock into strips: 3 cm and 2 cm 1.5 cm. Repeat with the oth ...more

The queen of cute cards CardCrazy09, shows viewers how to make an adorable tri-fold card using products from Die Cuts with a View (Pet Stacks) and products from the Cricut personal die cutting machine and the Gypsy portable design studio. CardCrazy09 demonstrates how she used ...more

This short origami video tutorial will teach you how to fold an origami birthday hat napkin design. Decorative origami napkins are perfect for any table and any occasion. Folding napkins into 3D objects is not only beautiful on the table, but fascinating. Origami napkin foldin ...more

Fold an origami card case. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams. Diagrams for each origami works are printable on B5 and A4 paper. These instructional animated slides teach you how to easily fold a card cas ...more

Fold an origami card case with a Samurai Hat. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams. Diagrams for each origami works are printable on B5 and A4 paper. These instructional animated slides teach you how to eas ...more

You can easily create a fun birthday sailboat card with just a mere template. Watch how to make this awesome sailing card from HeroArts. This tutorial will take you step-by-step along the way, showing you how to stencil, cut and fold the paper.

In this tutorial, we learn how to make an origami decorated card. First, you will take your card, make sure it's a busy pattern in colors that you like. After this, you will score the top of the card in the middle to create a small square. After this, cut the square out of the ...more

Everybody has place card holders that can be bought from various stores. However, this video by Ngai Chen Cheung shows how you can make your own place card holder using only a square piece of paper and a bit of origami skills. The first steps consist of folding the square pie ...more

Got a seriously large number of business cards stashed in your basement due to ordering several boxes full only to have the company mess up on your phone number? Make use of these otherwise extraneous and superfluous cards by watching this video. Whip out those nameplates and ...more

There's no better symbol for Christmas than the evergreen Christmas tree. A symbol of the preserverance of life and light during the dark and short winter days when everything else is dead, the tree is a beacon of hope. Check out this crafting video to learn how to craft an o ...more

Learn how to make an origami heart card. Perfect for valentines day.

Turn old Holiday cards into a great little gift box. This video will show you step by step how to turn old holiday cards into usable gift boxes. Origami a Christmas card gift box. Click through to watch this video on tricklife.com

This adorable Father's Day card is a great way to show dear old Dad that you care. You'll need designer paper, stamps, and the patience to do a little bit of origami. Watch this video card making tutorial and learn how to make a thoughtful Father's Day card.

Demonstrator Dawn Griffith offers a short tutorial on how to make a simple and cute birthday card. First you will use white paper to make your base card. Then use a scallop edge punch to scallop some green designer paper, which you will glue to the top of your card. Tie some w ...more

Dad works and has worked hard his entire life to make sure you always got what you wanted, whether it was that My Little Pony collector's set you desired at age 7 or a poster of Robbert Pattinson to put above your bed when you were a little older. Give him a considerate and w ...more

Birthday presents are a great way of showing your friends that you pay attention to their interests as well as what they say (always a good thing). But there's nothing more personal than a handwritten greeting card. You can make your "Happy Birthday" card even more special by ...more

Got a friend who's got a serious passion for sailing? Then make his or her next birthday extra special by folding these easy and quick origami boats, which can stand up and float in water. Turn them into place cards by writing the name of the person on the side, and put candi ...more

This purple skunk greeting card doubles as a Valentine's Day card and a kid's birthday card. It depicts a smiling purple skunk holding a cute bouquet of flowers, an adorable tableau that will perk up your recipient's day. Check out this crafting video for the how-to. Card us ...more

Caulk is not the first material you'd think of using when crafting a birthday card, but when guided onto the paper in neat designs as created with the help of brass stencils, caulk motifs can be quite beautiful and tactile. Watch this tutorial to learn how to place caulk desi ...more

Some things are too good to keep bottled up. Give your guests a taste of what's to come at your Fourth of July party, BBQ, or slammin' block party by making your invitation look like a hamburger. Who can resists free food, right? This adorable hamburger-shaped card is made us ...more

Why ever would you want to throw a cowboy-themed party for your little cowboy? Two words: John Wayne. The epitome of wild West cool and the exemplar of the "strong and silent" type, John Wayne made the cowboy badass. So give your boy the coolest party in the world by creating ...more

Whisper sweet nothings to your amor by crafting this simple and quick origami message card, which features a heart seal. It's a delightful way to package a loving, amorous sentiment and can also hold tiny trinkets of your affection. Today we make a message card that features ...more

If you want your valentine to die of cuteness overload this Valentine's Day then make this origami heart complete with a necktie. While it's simply a heart-shaped origami project, it can easily be turned into a card if you write a nice message on the front or back.

Have you played Heavy Rain on the PlayStation 3? It's an interactive drama with a film noir touch, where the four protagonists are on the hunt for a serial killer. And this serial killers name? The Origami Killer. No, he doesn't kill origami, he kills young boys, and leaves a ...more

These origami ninja stars have been modified to include a small box for storing everything from candy for a celebration to your keys. Made out of a square piece of foil origami tissue paper, these storage boxes are perfect for summer celebrations or birthday parties. Make the ...more

Get creative for your next holiday or birthday by giving your gift in a unique manner! This origami video shows how to make a box with a lid out of two sheets of paper. This project from Fold Something makes a great gift box for small presents.

Ever since the weepy-nostalgic film "Where the Wild Things Are" came out, dressing up like your favorite friendly monster, especially for Halloween or birthday parties, has become extremely popular. If you're planning to have a costume birthday party for your little dude or gi ...more

The best cards are always homemade with a lot of love (the same can't be said for presents; sometimes Dad just needs that power saw). And since Father's Day is coming up quickly, why not make your daddy a card rather than purchase a personality-less mass-produced one? Watch t ...more

Do you know why we hate those envelopes that come with any greeting card you buy at Hallmark, Papyrus, or a drugstore? They're SO boring. Always the same rectangular shape, always the same opening mechanism, with the only innovation for each envelope being the color, which doe ...more

One of the most impressive and unique ways of crafting a Christmas card is via origami folding techniques. Using a few simple triangular folds, you can easily make the boughs of a beautiful Christmas tree out of paper, ready to be assembled onto a card. Take a gander at this ...more

This instructional scrapbooking video will teach you how to make a congratulatory card for a baby. This adorable card serves as the perfect first birthday card. Or, simply celebrate the occasion of eating solid foods with this cute baby bib card. Add texture to your birthday c ...more

Use your Cricut machine and the cartridge "Beyond Birthdays" to create Dad an original Father's Day card or Birthday card. Making cards on the Cricut machine is great because you can use scrap paper and different shapes and really make it your own while spending almost nothing ...more

Is it your pet parakeet's birthday? Here are some tips and techniques on how to make a hand stamped birthday card using Stampin' Up!'s Pun Fun stamp set. You can make up your own puns, or alter this card to suit other pets and other holidays. Make greeting cards for all occasi ...more

Whisper sweet nothings to your amor by crafting this simple and quick origami message card, which features a heart seal. It's a delightful way to package a loving, amorous sentiment and can also hold tiny trinkets of your affection. Check out this video to learn how to fold a ...more

Expand your card-making horizons and make a paper frame with Stampin Up! afficiando, Dawn. Go from start to finish creating this beautiful card perfect for any occassion from birthday to spring greeting! Get crafty this weekend with help from this card making tutorial!

Now that Valentine's Day is only a month away, it's time to start thinking about how you're going to be surprising your sweetheart. While a bouquet of red roses and a box o' chocolates is always a good call, you can make your gift much more personal by adorning a package or a ...more

This origami how-to video demonstrates how to fold an origami rose to embellish a scrapbook, greeting card or other paper craft projects. Folding your own origami roses is super easy and a great way to use left over scrapbooking materials. Watch this how to video and learn to ...more

What better way to say "Happy Birthday" to a friend than by having his gift and card explode in his face? If you're the prankster in your group of friends then this is the perfect way to commemorate another candle on the birthday cake. Check out this paper design tutorial to ...more

This video tutorial demonstrates how to make an Origami necktie and a shirt card. Begin with a square two sided paper. Fold the paper in half, forming a triangle. Open it back up and use the center fold as a guide. Take one corner and fold it in toward the center fold. Repeat ...more

Here is a video tutorial on how to make a wallet out of cardstock. This wallet has four pockets to hold gift cards as well as a place to hold money. This type of card is great for a Father's Day, birthday, or graduation gift. You will need a large piece of cardstock and some d ...more