Say goodbye to store-bought cards and welcome the art of creating heartfelt masterpieces with our beginner's guide to a greeting card workshop using GiftLips.

Discover the charm of GiftLips and its personalized video greeting card format. This innovative approach adds a unique touch to your creations, making each card truly special.

Explore the advantages of workshop-style learning as we guide you through the process of greeting card making that goes beyond the ordinary. 

Unleash your creativity and learn to make meaningful, one-of-a-kind cards that leave a lasting impression. 

With GiftLips, the journey to crafting memorable greetings has never been more engaging and enjoyable.

How to upgrade your greeting cards 101

Here are some tips for finding creative inspiration for greeting cards:

Browse online platforms

Websites like Pinterest offer thousands of ideas for cards, including birthday cards, holiday cards, and thank you cards. 

Create boards for different themes or techniques that you want to explore, and save pins that inspire you

Go through your supplies

Sometimes, you need a quick scan through your card-making supplies to find inspiration. 

Looking through your cardstock, stamps, and embellishments can spark new ideas and combinations that you may not have considered before

Experiment with different styles of handwriting

Make your messages stand out by experimenting with various handwriting styles, such as calligraphy or cursive. 

Infuse your greeting cards with a personal touch that reflects your unique style and adds an extra layer of sentiment.

Incorporate a hidden message

Create an element of anticipation and joy by incorporating hidden messages within your cards.

Surprise your recipients with unexpected notes, adding an extra layer of warmth to your thoughtful creations.

Use washi tapes

Washi tapes are your secret weapon for adding a touch of creativity. Use them to decorate the inside of your cards, introducing a unique flair that enhances the overall aesthetic.

Add a pop-up element

Engage your recipients with interactive elements by adding pop-ups inside your cards.

Elevate the experience of opening the card, making it memorable and delightful.

Include a personal drawing or poem

Make your cards truly unforgettable by incorporating personal drawings or heartfelt poems.

These bespoke additions ensure your cards are not just greetings but cherished keepsakes.

Incorporate inspirational quotes

Add a layer of depth to your message by including inspirational quotes. Whether famous or crafted by you, these quotes infuse meaning into your cards and resonate with the recipient profoundly.

Think beyond the greeting card

Break free from the conventional by exploring different shapes and finishes. Let your creativity run wild, creating cards that convey your message and captivate with their unique designs.

Consider the occasion

Ensure your cards resonate by tailoring designs to specific occasions. Whether it's birthdays, holidays, or everyday messages, aligning your design with the occasion adds relevance and enhances the overall impact of your heartfelt greetings.

GiftLips: elevating greetings with video greeting twist

GiftLips is an innovative online greeting card maker that allows you to add a personal touch to your greetings by incorporating a personalized video message. 

With GiftLips, you can create a unique and memorable experience for your loved ones by embedding a dynamic video QR code into your handmade card.

From holidays like Thanksgiving gift ideas to more intimate celebrations like housewarming greetings.

To create a personalized video greeting card, you can record a heartfelt message and incorporate photos or videos that capture special moments. 

This personal touch adds an emotional depth to your greeting card, making it a cherished keepsake for the recipient.

By using the unique features of GiftLips, you can upgrade your greeting cards, creating a truly immersive and unforgettable experience for your loved ones.

Creating personalized video greeting cards with GiftLips

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to create a memorable video greeting card using GiftLips:

1. Choose a card design

Visit the GiftLips website and browse through their extensive selection of greeting card designs for different occasions

Click on “Use this Template” and add a short written greeting to your card

2. Add a gift card

You can add a digital gift card after selecting the perfect card design and personalizing it with your written message.

3. Add videos

GiftLips uses a dynamic video QR code that enables you to add videos and other digital media to your card

You can record or upload videos from your device. Alternatively, you can invite other people to collaborate on your card, allowing them to add their videos directly to your card

4. Save and edit

Save your card and edit it whenever you're ready. The activity log lets you monitor your card's progress and engagements.

5. Print and ship

Once you're satisfied with your card, you can choose to download it as a printable card or have your greeting card shipped directly to your recipient.

Creative examples for interactive greeting cards 

Here are some examples of personalized video messages that can be added to GiftLips greeting cards:

Birthday messages

Record a heartfelt birthday message wishing the recipient a happy day and sharing a special memory or inside joke that makes the birthday person smile.

Anniversary greetings

Share a heartfelt message expressing your love and gratitude for the couple celebrating their anniversary. You can also include a montage of memorable moments from their relationship.

Holiday greetings

Record video holiday cards that share your favorite holiday traditions and memories. You can also include a personalized message for the recipient, wishing them a joyous celebration.

New baby

Congratulate new parents on the arrival of their baby by recording a baby shower message expressing your admiration for their new addition and sharing some baby-related advice or anecdotes.

Graduation

Record a message of congratulations for graduates, sharing your pride and admiration for their hard work and achievements. You can also include a montage of their academic journey.

Thank you messages

Express your gratitude to someone who has significantly impacted your life, such as a mentor or a friend. 

Share a heartfelt message and include a special memory or moment that highlights their influence on you.

Proposal

Pop the question by recording a personalized message for your partner, asking them to marry you, and sharing a special moment or memory that makes your proposal unique and memorable.

Mother's Day

Design a beautiful greeting card with a strategically placed pull tab.

When pulled, the tab could reveal a hidden compartment holding a small, heartfelt message written on a delicate piece of paper or a pre-cut charm in the shape of a heart or flower.

If you want to go digital, check out these unique video greeting card templates:

• Mother's Day Card – Mom, You're Our Bestie: Our Cards Celebrate You on Mother's Day
• Mother’s Day Card – Feminist Mom's Rock
• Mother’s Day Card – Celebrating the Queen of Our Hearts: Happy Mother's Day!
• Mother's Day Card – Mom-umental Love: Send the Perfect Mother's Day Card
• Mother's Day Card – The One Who Makes Our World a Better Place
• Mother’s Day Card – Fierce and Fearless
• Mother's Day Card – A Day to Celebrate the One Who Makes Life Sweet
• Mother's Day Card – For the One Who Made Our Childhood Magical
• Mother's Day Card – The Best Mom Deserves the Best Card: Celebrate Mother's Day with Us

Father's Day

Create a greeting card with a dedicated space featuring a prominent “For Dad” message.

Include a clearly printed QR code along with it. When scanned with a smartphone camera, the code could take Dad to a pre-recorded video message from his child(ren) or loved one expressing their appreciation and best wishes.

Valentine's Day

Design a visually appealing Valentine card with a designated heart-shaped section covered in a special scratch-off material.

Underneath, hide a secret love message that the recipient can reveal with a gentle scratch, adding a touch of anticipation and excitement.

Stand out with interactive video greetings! Explore these special video greeting card templates:

• Valentines Card – Valentine's Day XOXO
• Valentines Card – Valentine's Day Cupid's Arrow
• Soulmate's Embrace: Valentines Card
• Valentine's Card – Valentine's Day Sweetheart
• Valentines Card – Valentine's Day Heart to Heart
• Valentines Card – Valentine's Day Love Connection

Christmas

Incorporate a small, discreetly placed battery-powered sound chip within the card.

When the card is opened, the chip activates and plays a joyful Christmas carol or festive melody, adding a touch of auditory delight to the holiday greeting.

But why not make Christmas unforgettable with our engaging video greeting card templates? Check these out:

• Christmas Card- Wishing You a Merry Christmas Day!
• Christmas Card – It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Christmas Day

Benefits of using personalized cards with video messages

Personalization

GiftLips allows you to add personalized videos and audio to your cards, enabling you to express more feelings and emotions to the recipient than with traditional cards

Sustainability

By choosing GiftLips, you can reduce paper waste by opting for e-cards for a more sustainable card-making alternative.

Flexibility

You can send your card as an e-card or a physical greeting card, offering flexibility in delivery options.

Dynamic QR code 

Each card has a dynamic video QR code that allows recipients to view your videos by scanning the code with their phones, adding an interactive element to the greeting card.

Recipient engagement

GiftLips lets recipients like and comment on your videos, fostering engagement and interaction.

Share your heartfelt greeting cards with the world

Participating in a greeting card Workshop offers numerous benefits, including hands-on experience, expert guidance, and a collaborative environment. 

By incorporating personalized video messages, GiftLips allows you to express more feelings and emotions to the recipient than with traditional cards. 

You can create a truly immersive and unforgettable experience for your loved ones by unleashing your creativity and sharing your heartfelt cards with the world.

Create greeting cards that are personalized, thoughtful, and sustainable, making your message stand out and leaving a lasting impression on the recipient.

Try GiftLips for free, or share your creations with us.