String Art Birthday Card Patterns
Make their birthday a little more personal—with a card stitched by you.
This collection of 32 birthday string art card patterns turns cardstock and colorful thread into thoughtful handmade greetings. From cupcakes and party cats to delicate flowers and celestial designs, there’s something for so many people on your birthday list.
Print your chosen pattern, pierce the marked holes, and follow the numbered stitch map to bring your card to life.
★ WHAT’S INCLUDED
• One 134-page printable PDF
• 32 birthday card designs with coordinating greetings
• 21 beginner and 11 intermediate patterns
• A visual collection index
• Getting-started instructions and a materials shopping list
Each design includes four pages:
• Design guide with a finished preview, materials, work order, and estimated thread requirements
• Numbered stitch map showing the up-and-down hole pairs
• Numbered piercing template
• Printable card front with greeting, piercing dots, and crop marks
★ FOUR BIRTHDAY COLLECTIONS
CAKES & TREATS
Eight sweet designs featuring cupcakes, celebration cake, a cake slice, doughnut, ice cream, sundae, lollipop, and wrapped sweet.
PARTY CLASSICS
Eight festive designs featuring balloons, a party hat, birthday present, bunting, and confetti popper.
WHIMSICAL BIRTHDAYS
Eight playful designs featuring a bear, cat, pup, dinosaur, rocket, hot-air balloon, rainbow, and butterfly.
ELEGANT BIRTHDAYS
Eight thoughtful designs featuring a flower wreath, bouquet, sunflower, daisies, bow and tag, celebration glasses, star, and moon.
★ MAKE SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL
Enjoy a creative afternoon and make a birthday greeting with a personal touch. Choose the suggested thread colors or use your recipient’s favorites to make each card your own.
The collection includes 30 cream card fronts and two navy designs.
★ FILE DETAILS & SIZING
• File format: PDF
• Paper size: US Letter, 8.5 × 11 inches
• Finished card front: 5 × 7 inches
• Suggested folded card base: 5¼ × 7¼ inches
Print at 100% / Actual Size. Check the included 1-inch test square before piercing your cardstock.
Print the supplied card fronts, or use the piercing templates with your own colored cardstock.
★ WHAT YOU’LL NEED
• Printer and paper
• Cardstock
• Embroidery floss and needle
• Piercing tool
• Foam or cork support
• Scissors and tape
• Double-sided tape and folded card bases
• Optional flat-back gems and glue
Craft supplies and physical cards are not included.
★ HOW IT WORKS
1. Download the PDF and choose your design.
2. Print the relevant pages at Actual SMake a birthday wish by hand! This printable string art card pattern collection includes 32 birthday designs you can print, pierce, stitch and send, for a thoughtful handmade greeting they'll keep.
This is a DIGITAL PDF. No physical item will be shipped.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 32 string art birthday card designs
- Four pages for every design: design guide, numbered stitch map, piercing template and printable card front
- Getting Started page with simple instructions
THE COLLECTION
- Cakes & Treats: sweet birthday cupcakes, cakes and more
- Party Classics: balloons, gifts and celebration favorites
- Whimsical Birthdays: playful designs like cats and rockets
- Elegant Birthdays: florals, stars and moons for a refined look
HOW IT WORKS
1. Print: print the card front and piercing template
2. Pierce: poke the holes along the template
3. Stitch: follow the numbered stitch map with thread or embroidery floss
4. Send: add your message and make someone's day
DETAILS
- 5 x 7 inch card fronts
- US Letter PDF (8.5 x 11 inches)
- Print at 100% / Actual Size
- Beginner and intermediate patterns
- Cardstock, thread and tools are not included
PERFECT FOR
Handmade birthday cards for friends and family, craft nights, kids' and adult craft projects, card-making hobbyists, and anyone who loves a personal touch.
Please note: this listing is for personal use only. Colors may vary slightly depending on your screen and printer.
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3. Trim your card front and pierce the marked holes.
4. Follow the numbered stitch map.
5. Secure the thread ends and mount your work onto a folded card.
6. Add your handwritten birthday message and send!
★ PLEASE NOTE
• This is a digital download. No physical product will be shipped.
• The PDF is not editable.
• Colors may vary between screens, printers, paper, and thread.
• Thread quantities and completion times are estimates.
• Needles and piercing tools are sharp; adult supervision is needed when children participate.
• For personal use only. Please do not share, redistribute, or resell the digital files.
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