Handmade Card Template Ideas

It's seriously the worst when you have the time to craft, but have NO ideas! You push paper around your table, try a few things, but nothing is really clicking. Hopefully this post will save you from having that happen! 

Here's a huge collection of go-to handmade card templates you'll turn to again and again. And we'll be adding new ones all the time! 

This adorable summer fun fold is the perfect project to brighten your day! This handmade card template has a unique outer pocket that holds a mini card. This handmade card template is versatile and can be changed to suit any occasion or season.

FUN FOLD POCKET CARD

 

Add some handmade flair to the holiday season with our fun-fold Christmas card idea. This fun-fold Christmas card may seem complicated at first, but our tutorial makes assembling it simple. This handmade Christmas card is perfect for holiday party invitations and family Christmas cards. 

FUN FOLD CHRISTMAS CARD TEMPLATE

 

Get in spooky mood with this easy Halloween fun-fold card! This clever fun-fold card is easy enough that you can make a whole stack. Make them as Halloween party invitations, or hand them out to trick-or-treaters! The best part about this easy Halloween fun-fold card is it can be adapted to any holiday just by switching out patterned papers and embellishments.

POCKET FUN FOLD HALLOWEEN CARD

 

Gift-cards are a great gift for someone you don't know how to shop for, but they can feel a little impersonal. Our Christmas gift card holder tutorial is the best way to make gift cards more special! This Christmas fun-fold card combines the charm of a handmade card with the usefulness of a gift card. Give our fun-fold gift card holder tutorial a try today.

GIFT CARD HOLDER FUN FOLD CHRISTMAS CARD

 

This easy handmade card template is a great way to make use of your patterned paper. This card idea is fully customizable with whatever patterned paper you have. The template makes four easy patterned cards, so if you need last minute party invitations, or want to give a card set as a gift, this is the handmade card template is for you. 

CUT AND SWITCH EASY CARD TEMPLATE

 

We know you can't get enough of Design Team Member Kate's Fun Fold Card ideas and this is another clever card idea to add to your card making idea list. This buckle front fun fold card allows you to show off pretty patterned papers. Open the buckle flap and you'll find a special spot for your sentiment. 

BUCKLE FRONT FUN FOLD CARD

 

Do you have double-sided patterned paper you just can't bear to cut? This card sketch template is for you! Show off both sides of your favorite patterned paper with this handmade card template. The easy to follow card idea can be adjusted for any occasion or card making style. 

EASY CARD TEMPLATE FOR DOUBLE SIDED PATTERNED PAPER

 

This easy fun-fold card is a snap to make! Whether you need a quick birthday card or a last-minute party invitation, our fun-fold card tutorial will help you whip up a card quickly. This card tutorial by Kate is one you'll turn to again and again. 

THE EASIEST FUN FOLD CARD DESIGN EVER

 

Card sketches are an awesome card making hack! Card sketching helps you remember your unique handmade card ideas with a simple diagram. Our card sketch template works for all sorts of holidays and occasions. Pop over to our card sketch post to get the template and some cute card ideas!

EASY CARD SKETCH THREE WAYS

 

If you've still got double sided paper left over from our other card template, you're in luck! This is another easy fun-fold card that makes use of both sides of patterned scrapbook paper. Seriously, this one is a must-try. It's easy to put together and makes an adorable gift for a friend or family member.

EASY HANDMADE CARD TEMPLATE IDEA

 

Every crafter knows that mailing handmade cards is a challenge. This card recipe makes a card that's not only beautiful but fits in a standard mailing envelope. Whether its for a birthday, graduation, or just because, your loved ones will be delighted to get this card in the mail!

EASY HANDMADE CARD RECIPE FOR MAILING

 

This one is for all you die-cutting crafters out there! Basic metal dies can sometimes go underutilized. This template is all about making use of basic shapes to make beautiful handmade cards. It's also a great way to reuse scraps and get the most out of your cardstock. 

EASY HANDMADE CARD IDEAS USING BASIC SHAPE DIES

 

This template makes use of tiny shapes to make adorable handmade cards. It's a great way to use up cardstock scraps or miscuts. The template is super easy to put together. Once you make one of these cards, you won't be able to stop!

SIMPLE HANDMADE CARD TEMPLATES USING SCRAPS

 

Sometimes it's really hard to choose a favorite side of a patterned paper, but lucky for you, this tear and roll technique allows you to show off both sides. This is a creative handmade card template you'll turn to again and again. Designer Kate shares several different version of this same card template to show how easy it is to use. 

TEAR AND ROLL CARD TECHNIQUE

 

I about fell off my seat when I saw this gorgeous faker shaker card technique! The card design is so clever, and the black and gold glitter has to be one of my most favorite color combos for a card. I love shaker cards and this easy version of a shaker card is just oh so smart.

FAKER SHAKER CARD TECHNIQUE