Card making is an absolutely wonderful hobby. Cards are small crafts that typically don’t take too long to make, and you can give them to loved ones for literally any occasion. They’re an excellent craft and they brighten people’s days!

That said, making greeting cards is often just as expensive if not more expensive than purchasing cards at the store. This is fine because we card makers love the craft! However, it is a lovely thing to save money and make something beautiful. And so, without further ado, here are 17 Handmade Cards for Cheapskates. Find free printable greeting cards and frugal handmade cards below in this collection.

Free Printable Greeting Cards

If you already have printer, ink, and paper on hand, these cards are for you! They are all free to download and print, and when you already have the supplies, they will cost you virtually nothing to make! Below, you will find free printable cards for many occasions, including birthdays, Christmas, and more.

Imagine Quote and Free Printable Greeting Cards

 Precious Printable Mini Cards and Envelopes

Merry Christmas Holly Berry Card

Snuggly and Sweet Mitten Cards

 One-Sheet Printable Pop-Up Cards

Elegant Snow Flower Printable Cards

Vintage Flowers Printable Thank You Cards

Happy Birthday Printable Cards

Simply Striped Printable Note Cards

Homemade Greeting Cards

Handmade greeting cards are the best because the cards you give will be truly unique! Make gorgeous homemade cards and make them for very little cost. It can be a challenge to find greeting card ideas that don’t require fancy die cutting or embossing machines. You can make any of the projects below with a few basic supplies, like a mini apple punch or stencils. Save a bit of money and make something adorable with these handmade cards for cheapskates.

 Apple Orchard Paint Chip Greeting Cards 

 Pretty Paper Quilt Card

Adorable Ephemera Elephant Card

Shabby Chic Stenciled Lace Cards

Funky Washi Tape Cards

Washi Tape Heart Card

Pretty Personalized Name Cards

 Scrappy Tea Pot Card

Which occasion is your favorite for sending cards? Birthdays? Christmas?

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