Give a back a bit. Grab a stack of your fave old magazines and cut out images that remind you of your pal. Not only is it eco-cool, but it’s a great way to show your BFF how much you know 'n' love her. Whether it’s for her b-day or fave holiday, use pics of clothes and celebs that match the personality of your super sweet friend. Arrange the snaps as a collage on the front of the card—complete with cut-out letters screaming “HAPPY BIRTHDAY!” Oh, and be sure to add a pic of her with her fave celeb, too! Talk about a dream come true (well, almost!).



Give your card a li'l action and draw your friend a comic. The sitch? It’s your friend’s birthday, and she’s got to save the day. Channel your inner Picasso and have a blast drawing fun action panels on the front  of the card. How to? First divide out each panel with a ruler, sketch each pic with a pencil, and then ink and color your card panel-by-panel. Sure, it’ll take a li’l time, but your card be one action-filled gift she’ll want to keep forever!



Tech-savvy? Make your bestie's card on a computer. Grab images of her and her buds (Facebook albums, much?) and use a program like Word or Publisher to arrange the page layout of the perf custom card. Some programs even have templates to get you started. Be sure to experiment with fonts and colors to tie everything together.



Remember that no matter how stellar the outside of your card is, it’s what inside that counts. Write your pal a note telling her how much she means to you. Bring up the inside jokes you have. Talk about how valuable her friendship is and what makes the two of you work. Kinds words will make your girl smile AND they'll stick around long after the candles are blown out and her presents are unwrapped!

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