As the New Year draws closer, we are about to usher in the Year of the Dragon, which is full of mystery and vitality. On this special occasion, why not make a unique Year of the Dragon greeting card and send your blessings and hearts to your friends and family? This article will detail how to make a New Year's greeting card full of small elements for the Year of the Dragon, so that your blessings will be more warm and creative.
1. Prepare materials
Colored cardboard: Choose red, gold, and other cardboard that matches the New Year's mood as the base of the greeting card.
Scissors, glue: Used to cut and paste greeting card elements.
Colored pens, markers: used for drawing and writing blessings.
Glitter, stickers, and more: add a sparkle to your greeting card.
2. Design the greeting card style
Folding cardboard: Fold the red cardboard horizontally in half to give the appearance of a greeting card.
Draw a dragon pattern: Gently sketch the image of a dragon with a pencil on another piece of cardboard, which can be a cute ** dragon or a traditional dragon pattern full of Chinese style. Then use a colored pen or marker to fill in the color.
Cut the dragon pattern: Cut the drawn dragon pattern along the outline, paying attention to retaining a certain number of joints for subsequent pasting.
3. Make the inside page of the greeting card
Design the layout of the inner page: Draw some New Year-related elements on the inside of the greeting card, such as firecrackers, lanterns, spring couplets, etc., to create a strong festive atmosphere.
Write a blessing: Write your New Year's greetings with a colored pen or marker in the appropriate place on the inside page, which can be a short greeting or a beautiful poem.
4. Assemble the greeting card
Paste the dragon pattern: Paste the cut dragon pattern in the appropriate place on the cover of the greeting card, which can be fixed with glue or double-sided tape.
Add decorations: Add some glitter, stickers and other decorations to the greeting card according to personal preferences to make the greeting card more lively and interesting.
5. Complete the tasting
Finally, gently open the greeting card and enjoy your creations! I believe that this Year of the Dragon greeting card full of small elements for the New Year will definitely bring surprise and warmth to the person who receives it.
6. Tips
During the production process, you can adjust the color, pattern, and other elements of the greeting card to your liking to create a unique style.
If you find it difficult to hand-draw a dragon pattern, you can also try decorating it with printed Year of the Dragon stickers or cut-out pieces.
In addition to giving to friends and family, this Year of the Dragon greeting card can also be used as a decoration in classrooms, offices, and other places to bring joy and blessings for the New Year.
A selection of greetings