Multicolor Rose Homemade Greeting Card

By: Benetta Strydom for AllFreePaperCrafts.com

Use scratchboard art paper and a stencil to make a stunning DIY greeting card that could be used for a multitude of occasions. This Multicolor Rose Homemade Greeting Card is an easy craft project, but don’t be fooled by the simplicity of the project.

The end result is a card that will make the recipient admire your artistic flair, and will surely be cherished for a long time to come. The sharpness of the multi-colored designs on top of the black background is sure to turn heads when you present this handmade card to that special person.

Estimated Cost$11-$20

Time to CompleteUnder an hour

Primary TechniquePaper Crafts

Project or Page SizeCard

Type of Paper UsedCardstock

Easy

Materials List

10" x 5" light green marbled cardstock
A5 sized multicolor scratchboard art paper
Wooden bamboo skewer
9 multicolored 5mm multifaceted rhinestones
Meyco stencil of roses
Quick-drying craft glue (such as Bostik Clear)
Scissors
Pencil
Ruler

Instructions:

Place the stencil on the scratch art paper board and use the pencil to lightly trace the rose on to the paper board.
Use the bamboo skewer to scratch over the pencil lines.
Add more detail, such as veins on the leaves.
Cut the scratchboard paper to a size of 4.4" x 4.2".
Scratch out a stitched border around the piece of board.
Score the light green marbled cardstock to create a card sized 5" x 5".
With the fold at the left, center and glue the piece of paper board to the front of the card.
Finish the card by gluing the rhinestones to the card.