Cards with Windows

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I regularly make birthday cards that I send out to the people I love. In previous posts, I made a greeting card with a food theme, a balloon theme, a butterfly theme, and floral theme. 

I crafted new birthday cards and let me share with you how I made them.

It all started with these plastic "windows" that I saved from various packages like make-up and sewing notions. I peeled off the cardboard backing and any loose paper on the sides.

I like how they are raised. Instantly I thought, "Let's put something inside!"

I took some cardstock.

I chose a spot on the cardstock and traced around the plastic "window." Then I cut that part of the cardstock to fit my "window."

With glue, I attached the "window" to the inner part of the card.

I found an excuse to bring out the chunky glitter!

I put about a teaspoon-worth of glitter.

Then I added some confetti hearts, made with a heart-shaped craft punch and cardstock.

I prepared this card that contains a greeting and also works to seal the "window."

I attached the cardboard backing to the cardstock with more glue.

Then I embellished the card with paint and more confetti.

The words *magically* disappear when you shake around the confetti. It's almost like a snow globe but without the liquid...TADA! 

Here's another version. I can't wait to write in them and send them out!

I didn't forget a stamp and signature to show it's handmade!

That is how I transformed discarded packaging and blank cards from blah to TADA! 

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