Easter Greeting Card

Make an Easter Greeting Card with a Christian focus

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life
~John 3:16KJV;

Making an Easter greeting card that reflects Christian belief can be a challenge at times. So many cards have cute little bunnies and eggs on them, which doesn't really focus us on the true meaning of Easter for me.

There are cards made with crosses and sometimes empty tombs, which can be very meaningful. I do love to focus on the everlasting life given to us by the Lord with His unselfish and loving sacrifice.

It was with this idea in mind that I made some Easter cards with a rubber stamp of a Banksia image (Stampin' Up!'s Blooms Away, now retired). I loved the images included in the Ideas Book and Catalogue that showed a two toned card front divided by a torn edge. The colours used were attractive too, so I used Bashful Blue and Crumb Cake cardstock to make my little cards. They went together quite quickly.

Here's how:

• First stamp whole Banksia images on Crumb Cake cardstock with Chocolate Chip ink and crop them to suit
• Next stamp Banksia images on Bashful Blue cardstock and carefully tear them in half lengthwise. You can use both sides of the image on your cards, so don't discard any (this makes the cards quite economical to make too)
• Now back your half images with Crumb Cake cardstock. I liked the effect of making the half image a little longer layer than the whole images so it added some extra visual interest to my card but you can make yours line up if you prefer
• Match up the half image so it overlaps the whole image exactly. I matched the 'banksia' word part up and this made it easier. Adhere in place with double sided tape
• Now adhere a length of criss-crossed linen thread around the image where it pleases you, and mount the whole piece to your card base.

  You're all done!

Because this card was so quick and easy to make, I made several. I used a verse inside that spoke of the eternal life offered by Christ's sacrifice. This card also makes a nice gift tag and of course you can use it for other occasions as well.

I hope this Easter greeting card project inspires you to make some too.

If you liked this project, you may also like the following:

• Blessing Box
• Ribbon Weave Wreath

  

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