In the age of email and text messaging, giving someone a handmade card is a thoughtful gesture that is sure to be appreciated. Card making projects are also a great way to brush up on your origami skills.

This list features several card-making projects appropriate for beginning paper folders.
01Birthday Cards

When you have some free time, make a stack of general purpose birthday
cards so you'll never be caught without a greeting. Since purchased birthday
cards can cost as much as $5 per card, a small investment of your time can
result in big savings.
 

02Christmas Cards

03Heart Embellished Cards