• 1). Using the paper cutter, cut sheets of cardstock to 10-by-7 inches. Fold each in half to make a basic 5-by-7 inch card. Make as many as desired to give or to keep on hand.
  
  
• 2). Choose a theme for each card to be made, such as birthday (child or adult), wedding, anniversary, or friendship, and pick out decorative paper and images for each one. (It's easier to make several cards at the same time).
  
  
• 3). For a young boy's birthday card, for example, cut a rectangular sheet of brightly-colored decorative paper 4 1/2-by-6 1/2 inches on the paper cutter. Attach to the front of the card with double-sided tape.
  
  
• 4). Cut a themed image with scissors, such as a motorcycle. Apply a thin line of white glue just inside the edges on the back of the image and press it on top of the decorative paper. Smooth flat and let dry.
  
  
• 5). Write a personal greeting with a marker on the inside of the card. Sign it, insert it in the envelope and give to the recipient.
  
  

Wedding-themed cardstock card

• 1). Pick a white cardstock basic card (created in Step 1, Section 1). Choose a textured or decorative paper with a wedding theme (even plain white). Cut it on the paper cutter to 4 1/2-inches by 6 1/2-inches and attach on the front of the card with double-sided tape.
  
  
• 2). Choose a wedding-themed image such as a wishing well, wedding bouquet or cake. Cut it with scissors to fit within a 5-inch by 7-inch space or a little smaller as desired. Apply a thin line of white glue on the back of the image around the edges. Press it onto the front of the card on top of the decorative paper already attached. Smooth flat and let dry.
  
  
• 3). Attach assorted embellishments with a hot glue gun around the image such as pearls, a lace bow, tiny white fake flowers or beads.
  
  
• 4). Write a personal note of best wishes to the bride and groom for a long and happy marriage. Sign the card, insert it into the envelope and give to the bridal couple.