A birthday gift is always a hassle, albeit a pleasant one. I want the congratulation to be remembered and the gift to be a 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 postcard – good way please dear person.

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, Decoration 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 out: 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, right down to gears and metal rivets - great option brutal card 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 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 simple images Even a novice craftswoman can do it.

Postcard with tie

To make a postcard 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 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.

for the final design of the postcard you can use 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 as rolls white;
• 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;
• on the 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 it remains in the middle free space like in your 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.

Video master class on how to make a greeting card-shirt yourself:

A congratulatory inscription is attached with a separate applique.

Postcard “hanger with ties”

It's easy to do and looks very interesting:

• background is glued onto a sheet of colored cardboard 12x18 cm - colored paper size 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 to 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.

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;
• 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 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. Fins and tail are laid out from four rolls orange color, loosened 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 you can design a greeting card for a guy’s birthday:

Romantic, love cards always include hearts and declarations of love on the cards. Such cards are given on occasion or without it: on Valentine's Day, Birthday, on the anniversary of a relationship, on the occasion of reconciliation, as a token of gratitude, etc.

On the eve of Valentine's Day, the news portal "site" has prepared for you an excellent selection of cards for your loved ones, which you can easily make with your own hands in a matter of minutes.

DIY postcards

Postcards to your loved one

DIY postcard with a voluminous heart

Such a luxurious voluminous heart will be a wonderful touching decoration for your homemade postcard. It's very easy to do. To make it you will need: colored paper, a sheet of thick colored paper (preferably choose red or its shades) for the base of the card, PVA glue and scissors.

Cut out from colored paper a large number of multi-colored circles. Try to choose paper colors that are the same color but in different shades.

Then, using a pencil, draw a neat spiral on each circle and cut it out. Then form a small rose out of the finished paper spiral and secure it with PVA glue. From the resulting large number of paper roses, form a voluminous heart on the front side of a romantic homemade greeting card. Glue the roses using PVA glue or double-sided tape.

DIY love tree postcard

Very sweet and bright postcard, which you can easily make with your own hands from colored paper.

Trace your palm on brown construction paper. Carefully cut it out. You should end up with a small tree with a trunk and branches. Since it’s frosty February outside, I really want spring to come soon and warmer weather. rays of sunshine, decorate the tree with multi-colored hearts.

On each heart you can write declarations of love, give compliments or write to your lover why you love him.

Postcard to your loved one with a heart

An unusual, but very easy to make postcard. Cut strips of the same width from decorative paper, but different lengths(see template).

Glue pieces of decorative paper to the shape of the template and glue it inside the card. Cut out a neat, large heart on the front of the card.

DIY postcard with 3D heart

This version of a romantic postcard for a loved one is for the most patient and careful people in love.

Precision and impeccable accuracy are very important in the production of this postcard.

The news portal “site” wishes you to love, be loved and try to make each other’s lives much brighter and warmer.

Women very often face this problem: how to congratulate their man on his birthday, February 23, or on his professional holiday. It’s not even a matter of the event, but rather what special thing you can give him. Well, imagine for a moment that this is a man you barely know: a colleague, director or distant relative. How can you surprise him if you don’t know him well? Agree, this is quite difficult and for this you need to think and try very carefully. It’s another matter if this man is a husband, brother, son, and then it’s quite difficult to guess what exactly it is preferable to get right now, so that it would be pleasant, useful, and original. A gift is a gift, but what kind of holiday is it if you don’t leave warm, sincere words Congratulations. And you can write such words in greeting card, which will preserve the memory of you and your attitude towards this person. Buying a ready-made card won’t pose any particular problems, but it’s better to make it by hand, it will add intrigue and some mystery to the holiday. Right now we’ll look at a couple of options for making small men’s cards using the technique. Beautiful paper, several color pictures and some other scrap materials allow you to create such wonderful cards that will surprise and delight any man.

To make men's cards you need to take:
Brown and gray cardboard;
Scrappaper with masculine motifs in brown and gray tones;
Pictures and die cuts different shapes with men's accessories;
Epoxy stickers;
Stampings “Congratulations” and “Happy Birthday”;
Brown lace;
Brown and white checkered ribbon;
Beige rep ribbon 5 mm wide;
Wooden buttons;
Metal pendants;
Suede lace;
Brown pearl half beads;
Gray and beige feather from cutting;
Creasing cord;
Watercolor paper;
Gold pad with tinting ink;
Ruler, double-sided tape, pencil, glue gun, scissors.

Our cards will be very small, and first of all we will cut out the bases from cardboard. First, we cut out two rectangles 12.5 * 17 cm, then we divide them in half, bend them and fold them, we get the bases 8.5 * 12.5 cm.

From watercolor paper we cut out 8.2*12.2 cm rectangles for the internal inscription. We glue them to the inside of the postcard with double-sided tape.

From scrap paper we cut out two rectangles for each card, 8.2*12.2 cm. We glue one on the back of the cards.

We begin to decorate the front parts. We cut off the ribbons, laces, glue them onto scrap paper, glue inscriptions and pictures of watches at the bottom, and sew all the elements with a machine. Then we glue one more picture at a time and sew them on as well.

We also glue the front parts to the card bases.

In this master class I will show you how to easily and simply make a very beautiful men's card!

	Men's postcard - master class To make such a masculine card we will need: 1) A sheet of cardboard 30*15 cm, folded in half 2) Two paper blanks 14*14 cm for the inside and outside 3) Main picture of the postcard (I have a car) + inscription 4) Materials for decoration (key, button and two leaves) 5) Shaped hole punch 6) Thin double-sided tape or glue stick 7) Thermal gun or glue moment 8) Scissors 9) Piece sandpaper or a nail file.
	First, use sandpaper to erase the edges of the inscription.
	We do the same with a piece of paper, which will be the background of our postcard.
	Using tape or crayon, glue the paper for the background and inner part postcards on blank cardboard.
	Using a figured hole punch we make a beautiful edge on the inscription.
	Glue all the elements (picture, button, leaves, key) of the postcard to the background.
	And we get a ready-made postcard for the man

My first handmade postcard

On the eve of the holidays and at the request of readers, I present to your attention a master class for beginners. We will make the first postcard with our own hands using the example of a man's postcard.

We will need:

1 sheet of cardboard A4 size

Scrapbooking paper

Scissors or cutter

Pencil

Ruler

ink pad

Twine

Double-sided tape or glue stick

First we need to make a blank for our postcard. Bend A4 cardboard in half and cut it

We get two halves

Now we bend each half in half again. Two blanks for postcards are ready

Before you start creating a card, you need to make sure that all the elements in our card are combined

We cut a rectangle from scrapbooking paper slightly smaller than the workpiece, retreating 0.5 cm from each edge. If you have scraps from papers, you can use them, for example, to sew a background from squares or strips suitable friend to a friend by color

We age our pieces of paper (background paper and postcard), to do this we go along the edge with a scissors blade, sandpaper or a special tool for aging the edge

On each side we slightly tear the edges of the paper and bend them (I always separate the top layer with the pattern from the main one and fold it, and leave the bottom layer as it is or carefully tear it off)

Using a brown ink pad, we tint the edges of our pieces of paper (if you don’t have an ink pad, you can)

Now we bend the postcard in several places and go over the folds with a sponge with an ink pad

Let's move on to the printed picture. First we glue it onto cardboard (for this I use 3 mm cardboard)

Then we go along the edge with sandpaper

Let's tint our picture

Let's move on to the background paper and insert brads for beauty. We slightly bend the corner of the paper and pierce a hole with an awl.

Now we first insert it into the corner itself, and then into the piece of paper

We turn our paper over and spread the two legs of the brads in different directions.

Now we glue the postcard to the background paper. We cut off the protruding edges of the postcard, then age the cuts and go over them with an ink pad

We first glue a background piece of paper to the blank, and then a picture; for beauty, you can put a stamp on the bottom or glue a congratulatory inscription, and if you have distress craquelure paint, you can paint the curved corner with it

Now let's decorate the inside a little. For this I use . We put a stamp on this paper at the bottom and glue it to the postcard.

We wrap twine around the card and tie it in one bow.

First DIY postcard ready!

Such a postcard or money envelope can be made as a gift to someone. Men's Day, on February 23, and of course on Birthday. This example was made for Fathers Day, when shirts and ties are traditionally given as gifts. To create such beauty you will need decorative paper (can be from scrap sets).

I want to show you how you can fold a shirt using the origami technique. It turns out to be very entertaining and very easy to do. If you make the “shirt” larger, then the money will fit in there =). 1. Place the paper rectangular shape face down.Fold the 2 halves in half vertically.

2. Unfold the paper, then fold the corners at the top, centered along the fold line of the two halves. This way you will get 2 folded corners.

3. Then fold these 2 corners in half inward, along the fold line formed at the corners, continue to bend the top of the product. These triangles at the edges will be the sleeves of the shirt in the future.

4. Turn the product over, and also turn it over so that the “sleeves” are at the bottom. Then wrap the other end of the product (in my example, 7-8 mm).

5. Turn the product over again and fold the corners inward - this will be the shirt collar.

6. And now the last step: under the collar, fold the other end in half.

* You can protrude and round the collar a little, stick a thin strip of paper through, imitating a tie.

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Men's frames | Templates for photos

Good day!

I've been wanting to do this for a long time stylish men's frames, i.e. for our wonderful and beloved men. Fortunately there is great selection textures and elements for this matter.

I began to draw with special trepidation. After all, the design should be special, different from women's design - elegant and discreet at the same time.

I hope it worked. And men will like my templates.

1. Denim men's frame

The texture is shabby, with metal rivets, there is very little decor - an excellent frame for men. It will be ideal for the composition if the color of the man’s clothes or eyes matches the colors of the template.

2. Sensual frame in red and brown tones

It would be ideal to take a staged photo for this template. Those. conduct a short photo session.

3. Men's frame in brown tones

More likely even in beige tones. Lightweight, casual design. The photo can be converted to sepia.

You don’t have to do color correction if there are gray colors in the photo.

I wish you to choose good photos in these photo frames.

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Sincerely, Olga Anferova.

Original men's cards can be executed in the most different styles. Sweet and romantic, laconic and strict, no frills, or luxurious and pretentious - whatever you want. For every man on his birthday you can choose perfect option a postcard that will pleasantly surprise and warm his heart. Every girl can make a beautiful exclusive postcard with her own hands - this does not require special talents, and the materials needed are the simplest and most affordable. The main thing is just to want it, and you can give a real holiday!

Important: when choosing an idea for a card, make sure that it is not so much to your liking as to the taste of the man to whom you are going to give it on his birthday. If you like pink bunnies, lace bows and sparkling rhinestones, this does not mean at all that a man will like this design - be careful not to overdo it with decorations, and try to make a stylish and beautiful card with your own hands that will delight the birthday boy and give him warm emotions .

Exquisite and luxurious souvenirs

For an adult man with good taste, for someone who is not easy to please and who is difficult to surprise, luxurious postcards using the scrapbooking technique are suitable. They are complex, very elegant and expensive looking, and will definitely cause the most pleasant emotions on your birthday - just take your time, because scrapbooking is not rushed. Do everything consistently and carefully, and the postcard will turn out worthy.

For the most stylish birthday boy

On the birthday of a loved one, you can make a stylish and unusual card with your own hands. She will look masculine, and her design should contain purely masculine things - from accessories to tools. Choose what suits him best.

To the one and only

If your beloved guy's birthday is coming up, then you can safely make cute, romantic cards made with your own hands - just remember that you are making a souvenir for a man, and do not overdo it with unnecessary decor.

Of these ideas, at least one is sure to be suitable for your case, and will help you congratulate the birthday person from the heart, joyfully and unusually. Give with love and enjoy the reaction!