How to make an elephant greeting card
Design a card that’s full of character with this DIY Elephant Greeting Card🐘 tutorial! Begin by folding your chosen cardstock in half to form the base. Use Bostik Art & Craft White Glue to gently attach a deflated balloon at the center, this becomes the elephant’s body. Then, fashion droopy ears by folding coloured paper in half and cutting teardrop shapes. Slide the ears behind the balloon, glue them in place, add googly eyes and your own embellishments, and let it dry. Charming, tactile, and delightfully quirky, this craft is perfect for sending smiles whether it’s for birthdays, thank-yous, or just because! ✂️🌟
What you will need
- A Balloon
- Googly Eyes
- 1 Sheet Coloured A4 Cardboard Paper For The Card
- Coloured Paper For The Elephants' Ears
- Scissors
- Craft Decorations
Instructions
STEP 1: Fold Paper
Fold the cardboard paper in half. You can write your greeting card note on the inside.
STEP 2: Add The Balloon
Use Bostik Art & Craft glue to stick the deflated balloon to the card. Stick in the centre of the card.
STEP 3: Cut Out Elephant Ears
Fold your coloured piece of paper in half and cut out a tear drop shape from the back end of the folded paper to ensure the ears come out connected.
STEP 4: Add Ears
Slide the ears in from the top down so that it sits behind the top of the balloon.
STEP 5: Add Decorations
Use Bostik Art & Craft glue to stick down your decorations. Be as creative as you want.
STEP 6: Let It Dry
Once you have completed sticking all your decorations down, give it time to dry and admire your work!
Bostik Art & Craft White Glue
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