Say Goodbye to Boring Cards With Animal-Themed Designs!

Don't you just love animal-themed card designs? Here at Altenew, we love using the looks of little critters to make fun and creative cards! After all, whether you're a beginner or an experienced crafter, there are always new techniques and ideas to explore, and animal-themed cards are one of them! 

Cat Life Stamp & Die Bundle

There are endless possibilities with animal-themed designs - from cute Christmas cards and funny puns to playful die-cuts! These adorable creatures will surely spruce up your projects. Plus, they are versatile to use for many occasions, so why not try them? In this blog post, we'll share fun animal-themed ideas for your next cardmaking project. These projects are perfect for kids, adults, and anyone in between! So get your thinking hats on and let’s get started!

Bring the Beauty of Nature Into Your Cards With Animals!

Making handmade cards is an imaginative and unique way to show your friends and loved ones how much you care. What could be more creative and fun than adding animals as the focal point, accents, and backgrounds to your creation? Whether you're making an animal-themed Christmas card or a happy birthday one, there are plenty of ways to add some furry flair to your projects. These one-of-a-kind card designs will surely bring joy to the animal-lovers and nature enthusiasts in your life! 

Funny Pun-Filled Cards to Cheer Up Your Loved Ones

Puns and animal designs are a match made in heaven! If you're looking to make a fun and innovative card to make your loved ones smile, look no further than pun-filled cards. All you need are some basic cardmaking supplies, some animal-themed stamps, and a sense of humor!

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To get started, simply choose your favorite animal-themed stamps and start designing. Pair the image with a sentiment pun related to your animal (their food, habits, even their names). Then, make funky patterns to complement the puns with stencils or embossing folders, and voila!

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Once you have your cards made, it's time to start sending them out to friends and family! We guarantee they'll get a good chuckle (and maybe even a few groans) when they see your pun-tastic creations. So what are you waiting for? Make "punny" cards with animals today!

Elegant Celebration Cards With Aquatic Friends

If you're looking for something a little different for your celebration cards, why not try an aquatic-themed design? Aquatic creatures are elegant and ethereal critters, making them beautiful focal points for cardmaking projects.

Goldfish Pond Stamp & Die Bundle

Plus, aquatic animal stamps are fun to work with, as you can try various coloring techniques with them. You can pair them with soft watercolor washes as backgrounds or color them with bold and solid colors. Whatever you choose, you can be sure that aquatic animal designs will bring a sense of elegance and grace to your cards in unique ways! 

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Stunning Monochromatic Cards With Nature’s Creatures

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Monochromatic cards are a great and easy way to make a stunning card for any occasion. With just using one single hue to create a variety of color effects in your projects, you can save up on supplies and make a one-of-a-kind design! To spruce up your monochromatic cards with animals, you can do the following:  

1. Start by selecting a single color scheme. You can choose to use different shades of blue, red, pink, or green. Whatever works for you! 
2. Decide on what coloring medium to use to achieve the monochromatic effect. Whether you're working with inks, markers, or even washi tapes to add a pop of color to your project, ensure that the medium can give you different shades of just one color. This is easier now since most bundled coloring products belong to the same color family. 
3. Pick a critter to stamp as your card's focal point. Is it a penguin, bird, butterfly, or cat? The animal you choose will help you imagine what scene and elements you can add to the card. 

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Once you have gone through these steps, the rest is up to your imagination! Embellish your card and add texture with die-cuts, sequins, and embossing folders. There is no limit to what you can create! Since the card will feature the same color in different hues, it will give a unifying and harmonious effect no matter what design you end up with. Have fun! 

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Extra-Special Holiday Cards With Festive Critters

Animal-themed Christmas cards are a fun and unique way to spread holiday cheer. Wintertime is the perfect time to use animal stamps, as there are so many festive creatures to choose from. For example, reindeer, penguins, squirrels, polar bears, and doves make for adorable card designs. 

Mini Delight: Polar Bear Stamp & Die Set

If you want your holiday cards to be extra-special, try experimenting with making winter scenes with animals! To recreate this beautiful winter scene design by Svitlana featuring our Modern Deer Stamp Set, simply follow these steps: 

Birch Forest Stamp Set

1. Stamp a forest tree background with black ink. 
2. Mask one part of the forest background and stamp a reindeer in brown to create the illusion of the reindeer being partially behind a tree.
3. Then, use white ink spray to mimic snow on the black forest background.
4. To recreate the snow drifts she made, tear a piece of white cardstock and prop it with Instant Dimension Foam Tape. 
5. Finally, stamp and die-cut one more reindeer and adhere it to the front of the mounted snowdrift for a 3D effect. 

All in all, experiment with different layouts and color schemes until you find a design you love. Then, add your personal touch with a handwritten holiday message. Surely, animal-themed Christmas cards will bring a smile to everyone on your list!

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Vibrant Animal-Themed Cards for All Occasions

Whether animal-themed thank you cards, birthday cards, or even Valentine's Day cards, using these cute critters is the perfect way to add a little fun and personality to any occasion. From cuddly cats and dogs to adorable elephants and lions, there's an animal-themed card for everyone! Here are more examples of stunning projects made with animals: 

Alpaca Stamp & Die Bundle

All Things Handmade Mini Stamp & Die Bundle

Tropical Toucan Stamp Set

Birds of a Feather Stamp & Die Bundle

Baby Zoo Stamp & Die Bundle

Hug Me Stamp & Die Bundle

Enjoy Making Awe-Striking Cards With Animal Designs!

Animal-themed cards are the perfect way to show your animal-loving friends how much you care. From birthday cards featuring cute kittens to thank you cards with playful puppies, there's an animal-themed card for every occasion. Best of all, animal-themed cards will always make your loved ones smile. So next time you need a little bit of extra warmth and happiness in your life, don't forget to send an animal-themed card!

Now that you know how fun animal-themed designs can be, we hope you use them as inspiration for your next cardmaking project! For more of the hottest cardmaking tips and tricks, make sure to visit our Card Blog. Don’t forget to drop by our Altenew Newsroom, too, for the latest updates in the paper crafting world. See you there, crafters!