Birthday cards for a guy: cool and interesting ideas. How to make a beautiful original card with your own hands

A birthday present is always a hassle, albeit a pleasant one. You want the congratulations to be remembered and the gift to be a pleasant surprise. A good birthday present for a guy would be a card made by a girl with her own hands. A unique and stylish card is a good way to please a dear person.

Ideas and recommendations

Hand-made birthday cards for a guy require preparation. Before you start making it, you need to think about how it will look, choose the theme of the card, the technique of execution, the color scheme, and finishing materials.

It is important to remember that the card is made for a guy, and this implies:

• relevant topic;
• subdued color scheme;
• special "brutal" decor;
• clear, concise design style.

It is necessary 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 refined and feminine. No matter how romantic a guy is, he is unlikely to appreciate the abundance of delicate flowers and elegant lace that are typical for such cards.

Postcards in the quilling technique are not so refined and pretentious, but again – do the graceful curls and the flowers-sheep-patterns laid out from them match the guy’s image? Although if he is an artist, designer or a creative person of another profession, he may appreciate it.

But the plot of the picture needs to be thought out:car, sailboat, guitar, bicycle – it is easy to find ideas and advice on creating truly masculine plots on thematic sites. 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 a great option for a brutal postcard for a brutal guy. You need to choose a theme for the postcard, one or two pictures, appropriate decor, and all that remains is to create a harmonious composition.

The materials for decoration must be selected appropriately: metal parts, bandaging twine, large buttons, leather appliques, rough cardboard.

The applique technique is also suitable. Carefully and tastefully cut and selected details, glued to the base, can become a wonderful postcard. In addition, applications can be made voluminous, "rising" from the open postcard, multi-layered, from different materials.

You also need to think about the plot, the materials used, and the color combinations so that the card looks stylish.

Postcards in 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 beginner can make simple images.

Postcard with a tie

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

• for the base of the postcard, take thick colored cardboard measuring 12x18 cm, light brown;
• 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 folded 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 postcard;
• a tight roll is rolled from a 5 mm wide black quilling strip, slightly unraveled to a diameter of 2 cm, the end of the tape is secured with glue;
• the roll is compressed to give it a triangular shape and glued under the collar – tie knot;
• the same roll is twisted, unraveled to a diameter of 8 cm, squeezed 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 finish off the card, you can use a beautiful inscription, decorate the edges, add patterns and quilling figures.

Postcard with a guitar

Making 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 volumetric composition will look good on a large base.

To create it:

• a thick sheet of A4 paper is folded in half – the basis of the postcard;
• we place the card so that the fold is at the top. On the front side, on the left, there will be a guitar, and on the right, a congratulation will be written;
• on the left, a base for the guitar is glued on - a rectangle of thick paper 9x12 cm, in yellow-brown tones, with figured cut edges;
• on the right, a similar sheet is glued, but 2-3 times smaller - the basis for the congratulatory inscription. It can be attached slightly diagonally, creating an interesting composition;
• To create a guitar, you will need strips of brown (black), white and yellow colors. First, the outline of the guitar is drawn on the base: the outlines of the deck, the overlay on it and the neck are drawn;
• stripes-borders are laid out along the drawn outline - the outline of the deck is laid out in brown, the fingerboard in white, and the neck in yellow stripes;
• the next step is filling the created contours. Rolls of three colors are twisted. Their number depends on the size of the guitar and the degree of unraveling of the rolls. On average, 15-17 rolls are needed for a part, 12-14 for a neck;
• brown rolls are unfurled to a diameter of 2 cm, slightly flattened and laid in the contour of the deck. The final shape is given to them as they are filled. You may need 2-3 rolls of a smaller diameter;
• the overlay is filled in the same way with white rolls;
• for the bar, the rolls are spread out to a diameter of 1-1.5 cm and laid out vertically;
• Two small black strips are glued on top of the overlay in the center of the guitar - imitation pickups. The guitar is ready;
• The congratulatory inscription and the inside of the card are designed.

It would also be appropriate to put a car, a sailboat, a motorcycle, or – why not? – a mug of beer on a postcard for a guy.

Scrapbooking cards

Birthday cards for a guy in scrapbooking technique look very stylish. You can use any materials and details for them, the choice is limited only by the master's imagination.

Denim card with lightning

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 with a metal zipper. The size of the pocket is 11x18 cm;
• a beautiful lining is sewn onto the back of the bottom flap;
• the edges are folded over and finished with large stitching;
• the denim patch 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 are always used;
• for decoration, you can additionally attach denim straps, metal keychains, leather appliques;
• the zipper is unzipped halfway, the corner is folded down, and secured with a button or rivet;
• A piece of paper with a congratulatory message, money, or decorative ornament is placed inside – whatever your imagination suggests.

There are many variations of this card – the pocket can be made of a different fabric, fastened with a button, or there can be two small pockets.

Vest postcard

A postcard in the form of a man's vest looks very funny.

To create it:

• thin cardboard of a beautiful shade, measuring 20x28 cm, is folded into three parts: 7 cm is folded inward on both sides;
• the blank is given the shape of a vest: cutouts are made for the arms, and a neckline is cut out on the front panels;
• for pockets, select cardboard of a matching color. Cut out two rectangles measuring 5x6 cm and two 3x6 cm;
• pockets are attached around the perimeter with narrow, voluminous tape, symmetrically on both sides - larger ones at the top, smaller ones below them;
• Congratulations and decorative items are placed in the pockets.

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

Postcards in applique technique

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

Shirt postcard

For a postcard like this:

• take a thick cardboard 14x20 cm of a beautiful dark shade - the base;
• A rectangle measuring 13x19 cm is cut out from a sheet of bright blue colored paper – a shirt;
• the sheet is cut at the top - at a distance of 3 cm from the top, symmetrical cuts of 3 cm deep are made on the left and right - a collar;
• the sides of the collar are symmetrically folded at an angle and secured 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 are necessarily folded. A knot is imitated at the top with a transverse strip;
• 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 as a separate applique.

Tie Hanger Postcard

It's easy to make and looks very interesting:

• a background of 10x16 cm colored paper is glued to a sheet of 12x18 cm colored cardboard;
• a small imitation of a hanger-coat hanger, 7 cm long and 4 cm high (together with 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 8-9 cm long and 3-4 cm wide are cut out of colored paper or fabric. Paper or fabric should be selected in bright colors, preferably with patterns. The fabric should be chosen so that it does not fray, or the edges should be finished;
• the ties are beautifully placed on the hanger, the whole composition is carefully glued;
• An applique with congratulations is glued separately.

Themed cards for men with hobbies

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

Postcard for an athlete

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

To do 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 subdued color scheme;
• Images of various sports balls are being prepared: for tennis, football, handball, volleyball and others. You can make them yourself, print them on a color printer, or cut them out of a magazine., but the drawings must be dense. The diameter of the balls is within 5-6 cm;
• on the right side, as close as possible to the edge of the postcard and even slightly protruding beyond it, a vertical composition of balls is composed using volumetric tape. They are attached to volumetric tape of different heights and are located a little chaotically, overlapping each other;
• on the left side the inscription “Congratulations!” or “Happy Birthday!” is written;
• The inside of the card is decorated, where the congratulations are written.

If a guy is into another sport, then his symbol will easily fit 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 dedicate the entire inside spread to your favorite sport.

Postcard to the master

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

For such a bright postcard:

• take a piece of cardboard measuring 18x24 cm, fold it in half, and place it with the fold facing up;
• the front side is decorated along 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): a screwdriver, pincers, a hammer, pliers, a saw and other male attributes;
• The images of the tools should be large, bright, and interesting. For example, for a screwdriver:
• The working part with a pointed end, measuring 1x4 cm, is cut out of grey cardboard;
• a round handle measuring 3x5 cm is cut out of yellow “velvet” paper. The handle is decorated with a green stripe at the bottom;
• Two white circles with a diameter of 1 cm and two black circles with a diameter of 0.5 cm are cut out - eyes are glued from them. A triangle for a mouth is cut out of black or red paper;
• eyes and mouth are attached to the handle. The result is a funny and cute screwdriver. The rest of the tools are made in the same style and the appropriate sizes;
• The resulting images are arranged using voluminous tape in the central part of the postcard, leaving the side border open, but occupying the entire rest of the area.

The congratulations are written on the inside page of the postcard.

Postcard to a traveler

Birthday cards for a guy who is fond of 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;
• from the same cardboard, cut out a circle with a diameter of 5 cm and cut it 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 to form a standing structure;
• 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 a car, a greeting, or a heart is attached to the globe using 3D 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 congratulatory song are printed out or beautifully written on a white sheet of paper;
• The size of the music line is selected so that it can accommodate the multi-colored buttons that replace the lower parts of the notes. The buttons are carefully glued to the music line.

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

Postcard to a fisherman

A postcard in quilling technique and minimalist style will not leave any fisherman indifferent.

For her:

• fold a piece of cardboard measuring 18x24 cm in half;
• inside, a fishing hook, a float and a fish are laid out using the quilling technique;
• for the hook, a tight roll of 1 cm in diameter is rolled from a grey strip and glued to the card. The hook is laid out from 4-5 strips folded together. For the tip, a small roll is rolled, unrolled to a diameter of 0.5 cm and flattened;
• the float is made of white and red rolls, spread to a diameter of 3 cm. Two semi-ovals are formed from them, which fold into a float;
• a black roll with a diameter of 1 cm, flattened into an oval, is fixed to the top of the float;
• For the fish, the green roll is unrolled to a diameter of 4 cm, with the inner spiral laid out to form an eye. The fins and tail are laid out from four orange rolls, unrolled to a diameter of 1 cm and pressed into ovals.

A congratulatory inscription in a minimalist style is written here.

Ideas for postcard design

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

Here are some more tips:

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

These types of cards require impeccable color selection and precision.

Birthday is a day of surprises and gifts. And a handmade card 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, not sparing time and effort.

Article formatting: E. Chaikina

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