• LAWN • CARD • IT UP! •
A Great Way To Make Birthdays Special
While Social Distancing!
DON’T JUST SEND A CARD - SEND A LAWN CARD!
We are all looking for a special way to celebrate occasions during this time where we are all at home, and not allowed to gather.
I noticed the popularity of Lawn cards and Drive by Birthdays were on the rise, so I did my best to call and order a lawn card for my daughter Lennon’s 7th birthday. To my dismay, I couldn’t find a lawn card available for delivery anywhere in my city! They were sold out. Not one to give up, I decided to turn to my DIY abilities and make my own.
DIY Lawn Cards, are a great way announce to the whole world (or at least your neighbourhood) that there is someone or something to celebrate. Impress your friends by making your own for any special event - birthdays, weddings, baby showers, anniversaries or just for fun photo shoot.
LET’S GET STARTED!
If you’re anything like me and have a designated crafts cupboard in your home, you probably have most of the supplies on hand to begin this new project.
Here is what you will need:
FOAM BOARD — Obviously the star of this show is the card itself! I got my Foam Board (20”x30”x3/16”) from Micheal’s here. They are currently offering curb side pick-up for our convenience, which is fantastic in case you need to pick up other materials as well. Pro Tip: Micheal’s always offers incredible coupons on their website, app and through e-mail to help you save BIG on DIY projects.
Cutting Board ( a kitchen one will do.)
Rulers - I love a big construction square to keep your letters cirmetricle
Pencil
Exacto Knife
Paint of Your Choice
Paintbrush
Glue Gun + Glue Sticks
Wooden Dowels or BBQ Skewers
Whatever Else You Want! — customize your DIY Lawn Card and add some pizzazz by adding glitter, wrapping paper, flowers, pompoms or anything you want! Go for it.
After I finished glueing down the skewers, I left them to dry. Once they we all ready, it was finally time to bring them outside along with the rest of Lennon’s birthday decorations and start decorating.
As you can see, the paint that I chose for the Lawn Cards outline matches my front door. I really wanted to create a cohesive look for the yard, so I did a little colour matching with the balloons as well. I definitely wanted to bring the party to the streets and create an exciting environment, so I picked up some vibrant paper decorations for some added saturated pop.
Finally the over cast of drizzle and clouds had cleared up and the sun was making his debut for Lennon’s 7th Birthday, just in time too! I finished putting up the rest of the decorations and the birthday parade began. Neighbours and passerby’s marvelled at the cool signs because it demanded attention.
If you decide to take on this project in the future, be sure to tag me in your posts @diymom.ca on Instagram and @rebekahhiggs on Twitter ! I love to see how you guys DIY and celebrate! Stay safe and have fun.