18 wonderful New Year cards that even a child can make

Even a modest souvenir accompanied by a beautiful handmade postcard will be an excellent gift. Such a card will not only convey warm wishes, but will also become an excellent home decor. We are sharing ways to make amazing New Year cards easily and simply.

1. Almost knitted card

You can put the leftover knitting yarn to work by making a DIY New Year's card out of it. Cut out a triangle from cardboard that will become a Christmas tree, generously coat it with glue and wrap it with colored thread. The more colors of yarn you use, the better. Then glue the Christmas tree onto a regular card and decorate it further if desired.

2. Contrasting textile applique

Pieces of brightly colored fabrics are useful for creating cards. Choose textiles that will not crumble. Cut out simple figures from fabric - Christmas trees, Christmas balls, animals - and glue them onto a white card. Contrasting color combinations look most impressive.

3. Balls and ribbons

Using ribbons in decoration is a win-win solution for those who want to create a festive mood. Draw the outlines of a New Year's ball on paper or lay it out using glued beads, and place a bow tied from a narrow ribbon in the upper part. The presence of three-dimensional elements makes the decorative card very original.

4. Christmas tree with voluminous branches

Roll thin tubes from multi-colored paper. Lubricate one of the edges with glue so that it does not unfold. Then glue tubes of different lengths onto the card. The postcard with a three-dimensional Christmas tree is ready.

5. Laconic stripes

Fans of minimalism will appreciate a discreet but effective card, where Christmas tree branches are made from strips of paper. The only decoration of such a postcard is the decorative seam on the paper branches and the frame along the edges of its front part.

6. Fragrant message

A card that not only looks great, but also smells great is a truly pleasant surprise. Use cinnamon or vanilla sticks as the basis for a decorative composition, surrounding them with New Year's tinsel, beads, and pictures.

7. Winter lace

White lace becomes snow-covered Christmas tree branches, and sequins glued to it become New Year's balls. For the background, use paper of any pastel shade or textured fabric, such as burlap.

8. Simple drawing

Even a simple drawing on a New Year's card can look impressive. In order for the card to look noble, pay special attention to the accuracy of its application. We also recommend using rough craft or snow-white glossy paper.

9. Sewing on paper

An easy way to make a card three-dimensional is to sew on any paper shape with one seam running down the center and fold down its edges. You can also use several figures of the same shape, stitching them with a common seam, and gluing one of them as a background. Then the image will be even more voluminous.

10. With quilling elements

Quilling is the art of creating decorative compositions from strips of paper. It will not be possible to fully master it in a couple of days before the New Year, but it is quite possible to apply certain techniques in decorating a postcard. Circles of twisted narrow strips of paper become Christmas balls, and the tree is a green curved line drawn on a postcard.

11. Combination of several different textures

Another simple way to diversify the usual appliqué is to use materials with a different texture. For example, knitted fabric, cardboard, ordinary thin paper. Then, despite the simple shape of the elements, the postcard will look non-trivial.

12. Eye-catching contrasts

It is not at all necessary to use white paper as the base of the card and make the applique bright. Do the opposite, and the decorative composition will sparkle with new colors.

13. Either an inscription or a drawing

To apply inscriptions and designs, choose paint that contrasts with the paper base. The more intricate and decorative the inscription, the better. Don't forget to surround it with small, simple designs.

14. Lovely landscape

A simple landscape applique will become a real decoration for a New Year’s card. Complete it with voluminous elements - cotton wool imitating snow, beads, sequins, and even chains. This DIY New Year's card looks very cozy.

15. Elegant brutality

On thick, richly colored paper, make holes along the contour of the triangle. Pull the threads between them in a chaotic manner. You shouldn’t make too many stitches - our New Year’s card is valuable for its brevity.

16. Maximum shine

Draw a Christmas tree on paper and generously coat it with silicone glue. Then add sparkles and beads. After drying, you can glue a thick thread along the contour. This DIY New Year's card will sparkle with all the colors of the rainbow.

17. Paper snowmen

The basis for the snowman card is white paper folded several times. Lubricate it a little with glue so that the snowman holds its shape. From the leftover fabric, make a hat and scarf for the snowman, and draw his face.

18. Second life of old buttons

In every home there are many buttons that are no longer needed, but it’s a shame to throw them away. On the eve of the New Year holidays, buttons will come in handy. Glued onto a postcard, they become New Year's balls. Complete the composition with a simple inscription. Your DIY New Year's card is ready.

When gifts for loved ones are ready, it’s time to think about decorating your own home. Do not forget