Three savvy ways to create greeting cards without breaking the bank
BRITS send more greeting cards per person than any other nation.
But the cost adds up, especially now a first-class stamp is £1.35.
Although we can’t change the postal price, here are ways to create extra value.
DIY: Some brilliant shop-bought cards sum up your sentiments perfectly.
But when they don’t, use your artistic talents and create one yourself.
The Works has a pack of 30 blank white cards and envelopes for £3.50.
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The store also has a set of ten stamps, £2.50, that you can use with an inkpad to start your card. Messages range from Happy Birthday to With Sympathy
Then unleash your creativity by colouring the card and embellishing it with stickers, ribbon or photos.
For a professional look, save cards you receive then cut out any pretty pictures or cute motifs to reuse on your cards.
SEND A PRICELESS MESSAGE: Whether you send a homemade or bought card, what you write inside inside makes all the difference.
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The key to a thoughtful message is to make it personal. Think of what the recipient means to you and tell them, or remind them of a funny experience you’ve shared.
Keep it sincere, positive and with a touch of emotion — they will treasure it.
COLOUR ME HAPPY: Even the most polite children probably won’t appreciate the £3-plus you spend on their birthday card. So save your pennies by buying kids’ cards in bulk.
The selection boxes of 20 at hallmark.co.uk for £15, work out at 75p each.
To cut costs more, online printables are an easy option if you have a printer. Once you have downloaded and printed them out, you can get your children or grandchildren to colour them in.
There are loads to choose from, like the free printable dinosaur and unicorn birthday cards at twinkl.co.uk.
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