DIY voluminous postcard I love you. DIY postcard for your beloved man on his birthday. DIY postcard with a voluminous heart

06.05.2020

Good day! A selection of ideas on how to make a postcard for a man with your own hands! A postcard in the shape of a shirt or tuxedo is an original addition to a gift.

It's always difficult to come up with a gift for a man... Let's try to surprise him with this shirt and tie using the origami technique.

DIY postcard in the form of a shirt and tie

This card can be used as an envelope for money or you can write a congratulation on the back side. It is perfect for any occasion - Father's Day, brother's or grandfather's birthday, February 23rd. Instead of a tie, you can tie a bow tie or a headband. This postcard is very easy to make and takes about 10 minutes.

For work we will need:

colored cardboard or A4 paper, choose the color according to your taste or the taste of the birthday boy
bright ribbon.

Place the paper face down and fold the vertical edges toward the middle. The folds must be symmetrical and even.

We unfold the edges back and bend the upper corners inward along the fold line. Be sure to make sure the corners are turned evenly.

We fold the same corners in half inward. Try to make the correct fold right away; several folds in one place will not add beauty to the card.

Along the resulting fold line, we continue to bend the top of the paper down. The resulting triangles along the edges will be the sleeves of the future shirt.

We turn the paper over to the other side with the “sleeves” down and fold down a strip from the top along the width of the taken ribbon.

We turn the paper over to the other side and make a collar, bending the upper corners towards the middle.

Unfold the resulting collar, insert a ribbon at the fold and fold it back. Straighten and align the ribbon.

We fold the bottom of the paper upward, under the collar and tie a tie.

DIY greeting card for a man Tuxedo

Let's not lose precious time in search of interesting and original postcard for your birthday, let's do it ourselves. Moreover, it is not difficult at all and only takes 10 minutes!

The theme of our card will be traditional Man's jacket- the tuxedo.

For work we will need:

paper of only two colors: white and black;
glue;
scissors;
a pair of small white buttons.

Prepare necessary materials so that everything you need is at hand.

Fold the blank under the card in half. Now you need to cut out a piece of black paper that is the right size for the front of the card.

Divide the black rectangle vertically in half and choose the depth of the cut to your taste. Step back 1.5-2 cm from the edges at the top and connect the lines with a ruler. Glue the rest to the card base. Cut a triangle from the black paper.

From the black triangle, cut off the excess, and in the end we will get a butterfly bow.

Glue the bow to the card.

The final step is gluing the buttons.

Beautiful card DIY shirt for a man’s birthday

Another simple idea for a men's card in the form of a shirt and tie.

Fold a piece of paper in half as shown in the picture. Make two cuts on different sides and bend the cut corners.

Cut out a tie from a different color of paper and glue it onto the card. You can also make a bow tie. Glue the corners of the collar of the resulting shirt, attach the buttons.

You can use any accessory that matches the size of the button. Don't use buttons that are too big, it will look bulky.

The postcard is ready!

Postcard Ties

Such a card with ties can be made for any men's holiday and for any man - husband, dad, grandfather, brother. It will take a little time, about 20-30 minutes.

Necessary:

several matching shades of paper;
scissors;
paper glue and, preferably, hot glue;
wire;
pliers.

We use wire to make a hanger shape. To do this, bend the wire into a triangle with the end sticking out from above. We bend the hook at the end and twist the remaining edge at the base of the hook. Align all the parts so that the hanger looks neat.

We cut out several ties from paper. Of course, it will be more interesting if they are of different colors and textures.

We bend the ties, place them on a hanger and glue them together.

We bend the cardboard in half for the base of the card; if desired, glue on an additional background; the background color should be a light shade so that the ties do not get lost against its background. Using hot glue, attach the hanger. We sign the card beautifully after it dries.

Original gift packaging for a man

There are many dates in the year to please your beloved man, brother or father. Let's try to pleasantly surprise them with an elegant and original packaging gift.

We take for work:

white cardboard;
black paper;
scissors;
glue stick.

Creating a package will take 20 minutes. Let's start with the diagram.

A birthday gift is always a hassle, albeit a pleasant one. I want the congratulation to be remembered, and the gift to become pleasant surprise. A good gift For the guy's birthday there will be a card made by the girl with her own hands. Unique and stylish card – good way please a loved one.

Handmade birthday cards for boyfriend require preparation. Before you start making it, you need to think about how it will look, choose the theme of the postcard, the technique of execution, the color scheme, and finishing materials.

We should not forget that the card is made for a guy, and this means:

relevant topic;
restrained colors;
special “brutal” decor;
clear, laconic design style.

You need to immediately decide what technique the postcard will be made in. Vintage pastel shabby chic is unlikely to suit. Despite its popularity and attractiveness, this style is too sophisticated and feminine. No matter how romantic a guy is, he is unlikely to appreciate the abundance delicate flowers and elegant lace, typical for such cards.

Postcards using the quilling technique are not so sophisticated and pretentious, but again, do the graceful curls and the flower-sheep-patterns laid out from them combine with the image of the guy? Although if he is an artist, designer or creative person of another profession, he can appreciate it.

But the plot of the picture needs to be thought through: a car, a sailboat, a guitar, a bicycle – on thematic sites it’s easy to find ideas and tips for implementing truly masculine subjects. In combination with a restrained color scheme, such a plot will give the postcard a masculine character.

But scrapbooking, which allows you to use anything in compositions, even gears and metal rivets, is an excellent option for a brutal postcard for a brutal guy. You need to choose the theme of the postcard, one or two pictures, appropriate decor, and all that remains is to create a harmonious composition.

Materials for decoration need to be selected appropriately: metal parts, dressing twine, large buttons, leather appliqués, rough cardboard.

The appliqué technique will also work. Carefully and tastefully cut out and selected details, glued to the base, can become a wonderful postcard. In addition, applications can be made voluminous, “rising” from an open card, multi-layered, from different materials.

You also need to think about the plot, the materials used, color combinations to make the card look stylish.

Postcards using quilling technique

Quilling is the creation of compositions from twisted strips of multi-colored paper. Creating complex compositions requires experience and skill. But even a beginning craftswoman can make simple images.

Postcard with tie

To make a postcard in the form of a shirt with a simple quilling tie:

For the base of the postcard, use thick colored cardboard measuring 12x18 cm in light brown color;
a 9x10 cm rectangle is cut out of white paper - the top of the shirt;
a vertical cut 3 cm deep is made in the center of the long side. The paper along the edges of the cut is bent to the sides in the form of corners - a shirt collar;
a 5x10 rectangle is cut out of dark brown paper - the bottom of the shirt;
the white top and brown bottom of the shirt are carefully glued end-to-end in the center of the card;
A tight roll is twisted from a black quilling strip 5 mm wide, slightly unraveled to a diameter of 2 cm, the tip of the tape is secured with glue;
the roll is compressed to give it a triangular shape, glued under the collar - a tie knot;
the same roll is rolled up, expanded to a diameter of 8 cm, and compressed to give it an oblong shape - a tie. The inner curls are laid asymmetrically to create an unusual pattern;
the tie is secured under the knot.

To finalize the postcard, you can use a beautiful inscription, decorate the edges, add patterns and quilling figures.

Postcard with guitar

Creating a guitar will require more time and patience, but it also looks much more interesting. It is better to use it in the design of a double postcard; this voluminous composition will look good on a large base.

To create it:

a thick sheet of A4 format is folded in half - the base of the postcard;
Place the card so that the fold is at the top. On the front side there is a guitar on the left, and a congratulation is drawn up on the right;
on the left is the base for the guitar - a rectangle of thick paper 9x12 cm, in a yellow-brown color scheme, with figuredly cut edges;
on the right is pasted the same sheet, but 2-3 times smaller - the basis for the congratulatory inscription. It can be attached slightly obliquely, creating an interesting composition;
to create a guitar you will need strips of brown (black), white and yellow flowers. First, the outline of the guitar is drawn on the base: the outlines of the soundboard, fretboard and neck are drawn;
stripes-borders are laid out along the drawn contour - the outline of the soundboard is laid out in brown, the pickguard is white, the fingerboard is laid out in yellow stripes;
the next step is to fill in the created contours. Rolls are rolled in three colors. Their number depends on the size of the guitar and the size of the rolls. On average, you will need 15-17 rolls per part, 12-14 per neck;
brown rolls bloom to a diameter of 2 cm, slightly flatten and fit into the contour of the deck. They are given their final shape as they are filled. You may need 2-3 rolls of smaller diameter;
the overlay is filled in the same way with white rolls;
for the neck, the rolls open to a diameter of 1-1.5 cm and are laid out vertically;
two small black stripes are glued on top of the pickguard in the center of the guitar - imitation of pickups. The guitar is ready;
a congratulatory inscription and the inside of the postcard are drawn up.

On a postcard for a guy it would also be appropriate to put a car, a sailboat, a motorcycle, or - why not? - a mug of beer.

Postcards using scrapbooking technique

Happy birthday cards for boyfriend using scrapbooking technique look very stylish. You can use any materials and details for them; the choice is limited only by the imagination of the master.

Denim card with zipper

This card imitates a pocket on jeans.

To create it:

take thick cardboard of a dark shade measuring 12x18 cm;
two pieces of denim are connected by a metal zipper. “Pocket” size 11x18 cm;
With reverse side a beautiful lining is sewn to the bottom flap;
the edges are turned up and trimmed with large stitching;
the denim flap is fixed to the cardboard along the edges so that there is free space in the middle, like in a pocket. The edges can be glued or sewn; metal rivets must be used;
for decoration, you can additionally attach denim harnesses, metal keychains, leather appliqués;
the “zipper” is unzipped halfway, the corner is bent down, secured with a button or rivet;
a piece of congratulations, money, decorative decoration- as your imagination dictates.

There are a lot of options for such a postcard - the pocket can be made of a different fabric, fastened with a button, or there can be two small pockets.

Postcard-vest

A postcard in the shape of a men's vest looks very funny.

To create it:

thin cardboard of a beautiful shade measuring 20x28 cm is bent into three parts: on both sides it is bent inward by 7 cm;
the workpiece is given the shape of a vest: cutouts are made for the arms, a neckline is cut out on the front flaps;
For pockets, choose cardboard of a harmonizing color. Cut out two rectangles measuring 5x6 cm and two 3x6 cm;
the pockets are attached around the perimeter with narrow bulky tape, symmetrically on both sides - larger at the top, small underneath;
Congratulations and decorative little things are placed in the pockets.

Thematic vests look creative, the pockets of which are filled with items indicating the guy’s hobby.

Postcards using applique technique

You don't need to be an artist to make a beautiful applique card. Even simple compositions can look very interesting. Careful execution and well-chosen materials are important.

Card-shirt

For a postcard like this:

take thick cardboard 14x20 cm in a beautiful dark shade - the base;
a 13x19 cm rectangle is cut out from a sheet of bright blue colored paper - a shirt;
the sheet is cut from the top - at a distance of 3 cm from the top, symmetrical cuts 3 cm deep are made on the left and right - the collar;
the sides of the collar are folded symmetrically at an angle, fastened with rivets;
the shirt is glued to the base, strictly in the center;
A tie is cut out of bright paper, the shape and size of which depend on the imagination of the craftswoman. The edges of the tie must be folded. At the top, a transverse stripe imitates a knot;
the tie is glued to the shirt. You can attach a rhinestone or bead on top to imitate a tie pin.

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A congratulatory inscription is attached with a separate applique.

Postcard “hanger with ties”

It's easy to do and looks very interesting:

a background is glued onto a sheet of colored cardboard 12x18 cm - colored paper measuring 10x16 cm;
a small imitation coat hanger, 7 cm long and 4 cm high (including a hook), is twisted from thin colored wire;
the hanger is hooked onto the top edge of the background sheet, in the middle;
4-5 ties are cut out of colored paper or fabric, 8-9 cm long and 3-4 cm wide. Paper or fabric is selected in bright colors, preferably with patterns. You need to choose a fabric that does not fray, or trim the edges;
the ties are beautifully placed on the hanger, the whole composition is neatly glued;
An applique with congratulations is glued separately.

Themed cards for men with hobbies

Birthday cards for a guy can be themed, reflecting his favorite activities, interests, and hobbies. Such a card will not only be a gift, but also a confirmation that the interests of the birthday person are remembered and, perhaps, shared.

Postcard to an athlete

If a guy is into sports, he will appreciate a postcard with his favorite theme.

Happy birthday cards for a guy can reflect what he is interested in in life - sports, fishing, passion for music, etc.

For this:

a sheet of thick paper 22x24 is folded in half, forming a double postcard;
a background is glued to the front side in the center - colored paper measuring 10x20 cm;
the background is decorated with geometric patterns - appliques of squares or stripes, in a discreet color scheme;
images of various sports balls are prepared: for tennis, football, handball, volleyball and others. You can make them yourself, print them on a color printer, cut them out of a magazine, but the drawings must be dense. The diameter of the balls is within 5-6 cm;
With right side, as close as possible to the edge of the postcard and even protruding slightly beyond it, a vertical composition of balls is assembled using bulk tape. They are attached to bulk tape of different heights and are located a little chaotically, overlapping each other;
on the left is the inscription “Congratulations!” or “Happy Birthday!”;
The inside of the card is drawn up, where the congratulations are written.

If a guy is interested in another sport, then his symbol easily fits into the overall composition. It is enough to attach an image of boxing gloves, a paddle or other sports paraphernalia in the center of the postcard. You can devote the entire inner spread to your favorite sport.

Postcard to the master

If a guy has “golden hands” and likes to make things, he will be pleased to have confirmation that the girl remembers this.

For such a bright card:

take a piece of cardboard measuring 18x24 cm, bend it in half, and place the fold upward;
the front side is decorated around the edges with a bright canvas 3 cm wide;
stylized images of tools are made from gray cardboard and multi-colored thick paper (velvet paper is perfect): screwdrivers, pliers, hammer, pliers, saws and other male attributes;
images of tools should be large, bright, and interesting. For example, for a screwdriver:
a working part with a pointed end, 1x4 cm in size, is cut out of gray cardboard;
a rounded handle 3x5 cm is cut out of yellow “velvet” paper. The handle at the bottom is decorated with a green stripe;
two white circles with a diameter of 1 cm and two black circles of 0.5 cm are cut out - eyes are glued together from them. A triangle-mouth is cut out of black or red paper;
eyes and mouth are attached to the handle. It turned out to be a fun and cute screwdriver. The remaining instruments are made in the same style and corresponding sizes;
the resulting images are arranged using voluminous tape in the central part of the postcard, leaving the side border open, but occupying the rest of the part.

the congratulation is drawn up on the inner spread of the postcard.

Traveler's postcard

Birthday cards for a guy who loves traveling can be made based on a map or globe.

For an interesting globe postcard:

two color images of a globe with a diameter of 14 cm are printed on thick paper;
a circle with a diameter of 15 cm is cut out of dark brown cardboard, folded in half and cut along the fold;
at the top point, the cut halves are fastened with a thin bridge;
A circle with a diameter of 5 cm is cut out of the same cardboard and cut in half;
a 1x2 cm leg made of the same cardboard is glued to each semicircle in its upper convex part;
large semicircles are glued vertically onto these legs - a standing structure is formed;
The images of the globe are carefully glued onto the brown semicircles on both sides so that a brown outline 1 cm wide is formed;

An image of an airplane or car, a congratulation, or a heart is attached to the globe using bulk tape.

Postcard to a musician

A funny postcard designed for a musical nature is made like this:

For the base, take colored cardboard measuring 12x17 cm:
the notes of a congratulation song are printed out or beautifully written on a white sheet of paper;
The size of the musical note line is selected so that multi-colored buttons can fit on it, replacing the lower parts of the notes. The buttons are carefully glued onto the music ruler.

the words of the song are beautifully signed under the corresponding notes as a congratulation.

Postcard to a fisherman

A postcard made using quilling technique and minimalist style will not leave the fisherman indifferent.

For her:

cardboard measuring 18x24 cm is bent in half;
inside, a fishing hook, a float and a fish are laid out using the quilling technique;
for the hook, roll up a tight roll with a diameter of 1 cm from a gray strip and glue it to the postcard. A hook is laid out from 4-5 strips folded together. For the point, a small roll is twisted, expanded to a diameter of 0.5 cm and flattened;
the float is made up of white and red rolls, loosened to a diameter of 3 cm. Two semi-ovals are formed from them, folding into a float;
At the top of the float, a black roll flattened into an oval with a diameter of 1 cm is fixed;
for fish, a green roll blooms to a diameter of 4 cm, and the inner spiral is laid so as to form an eye. The fins and tail are laid out from four orange rolls, spread out to a diameter of 1 cm and compressed into ovals.

a congratulatory inscription in a minimalist style is written here.

Ideas for designing cards

Happy birthday cards made as a gift for a guy can become small masterpieces, it all depends on the craftswoman.

Here are some more tips:

use of origami technique. Intricate paper figures will decorate any card. You can fold just a tie, or you can fold a whole shirt. Even an inexperienced craftswoman can easily do this by following the instructions;
They look very impressive in the design of photographs. You can make a collage. Or interesting idea– a postcard with a model of a clock, where instead of numbers there are photographs;
Postcards in the style of minimalism look impressive and discreetly masculine. For example, black stripes on a white background. Or it could be a single applique in the form of a bow tie or mustache.

Such cards require impeccable selection of shades and accuracy.

Birthday is a day of surprises and gifts. And a hand-made postcard for a guy can be a wonderful demonstration of care, attention and love. But for this you need to take care of its production in advance, sparing no time and effort.

Article format: E. Chaikina

Useful video about a happy birthday card for a guy

Video idea on how to design greeting card for a guy's birthday:

YouTube channel Red Ted Art

What do you need

Thick blue or turquoise double-sided paper;
scissors;
ruler;
a simple pencil;
thick white paper;
colored paper with drawings and patterns;
glue stick.

How to do

1. Cut a rectangle measuring 15 x 11 cm from blue or turquoise paper. Fold it in half crosswise. Cut a rectangle measuring 14 x 10 cm from a white sheet.

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2. Fold the white piece in half crosswise. On the fold side, make four cuts at equal distances from each other. The first two (at the bottom of the paper) should be the same. The third is about 1 cm shorter, and the fourth is even slightly shorter in length.

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3. Fold the cut pieces as shown in the photo.

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4. Unfold the strips and open the paper. Bend the cut pieces inward along the marked folds.

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5. Cut out three rectangles from colored paper according to the size of the layers of the future cake. They should be quite a bit taller than the white stripes. Fold them in half and glue them to the sheet.

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6. Bend and straighten again White list so that the lines on the cake are more clearly visible. Cut out several candles in the form of small rectangles from bright paper, and the same number of droplet figures from yellow paper. Glue the droplets to the candles and them to the cake.

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7. Apply glue to the back of the white paper and attach it to the blue base. The card can be signed next to the cake or outside.