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It’s not a secret that I love scrapbook paper but don’t have enough patience for scrapbooking. I refuse to be deprived of beautiful prints and designs and therefore apply it in other ways (i.e. storage boxes!).

Homemade cards are easy to make, cheaper than real cards and much easier to personalize.

*They’re especially cheaper if you get materials in bulk for making homemade cards throughout the year with. Buy the following materials for ongoing use:

• A pack of cheap blank thank you notes like these that you can get 10 for $3.99 (the price of one hallmark card)
• Scrapbook paper value packs that hold hundreds of different designs. A friend and I bought a value pack and split up the papers, which made it even cheaper.
• Fun, paper shapes. My favorites are the large confetti collections in the wedding isle of Michael’s.

All you need other than that is glue and paint pens or markers for added decoration. I’d suggest writing your message inside the card first so that you don’t have to wait for the glue to dry. Simply find the scrapbook paper most relevant to the occasion and the recipient’s personality. Cut then glue it onto the front of the blank thank you card. Finally, decorate with your extra materials as you like.

Here’s the card I created for my mom for Mother’s Day: