Materials:
- Heavyweight cardstock or craft paper
- Scissors or craft knife
- Glue or adhesive
- Embellishments (optional, such as ribbons, glitter, stickers)
- Electronic components:
- Mini speaker (with pre-recorded birthday message)
- Battery
- Push button switch
- Connecting wires
- Audio amplifier (optional, if the mini speaker doesn't have built-in amplification)
Instructions:
1. Create the Base Card:
- Fold your cardstock or craft paper in half to create a card base.
- Make sure the folded edge is at the top.
2. Cut the Opening:
- Decide where you want the mini speaker to be placed on the front of the card.
- Carefully cut an opening in the front card panel using scissors or a craft knife.
- The opening should be just big enough to accommodate the mini speaker.
3. Attach the Mini Speaker:
- Place the mini speaker inside the opening, making sure it's securely in place.
- Use glue or adhesive to fix the speaker in position.
4. Connect the Electronics:
- If the mini speaker doesn't have built-in amplification, you may need to connect it to an audio amplifier to boost the sound.
- Connect the positive wire of the battery to the positive terminal of the push button switch.
- Connect the negative wire of the battery to the negative terminal of the push button switch.
- Connect the positive wire of the mini speaker to the output terminal of the amplifier.
- Connect the negative wire of the mini speaker to the negative terminal of the amplifier.
- Check the connections to ensure everything is secure.
5. Place the Battery and Push Button:
- Insert the battery into the battery case, making sure it's properly aligned.
- Place the push button switch next to the battery, making sure it's within easy reach.
- Glue or adhere the battery case and push button in place.
6. Decorate the Card:
- Use embellishments to decorate the front and inside of the card, personalizing it according to the recipient's preferences.
7. Test and Finalize:
- Press the push button to ensure that the speaker plays the birthday message.
- Make any adjustments if necessary.
- Close the card and admire your handmade singing birthday card!
Your personalized singing birthday card is now ready to be gifted. When your loved one opens the card, they'll be surprised and delighted by the heartfelt message, making their special day even more memorable.