Stamping in the world of card making is huge right now. There is a stamp for pretty much everything you could think of. Its popularity stems from its simplicity. Anyone can take a stamp, press it into some ink and stamp that onto card or paper. You get a beautiful result that is inexpensive and […]
After you’ve finished the designing and making of your card then you may want to add some extra finishing touches. Maybe a final element that gives that little added something – that ‘je ne sais quoi’. The way to do this is by using card embellishments! These are designed to improve and add to your […]
You will find, or already know, how important an item adhesive or glue is in your card making kit. However, you will probably also know how many different glues there are out there. Finding an adhesive you are comfortable with and that works best for the projects you are undertaking can be a long process. […]
When beginning your card journey, or if you are a seasoned card maker, you will need the basic equipment and tools to make things easier. There are many, many card making tools available, lots of which won’t be necessary or needed. Hopefully this rundown of all the basic card making equipment and tools you need to […]
When starting out on your card making journey knowing which card and paper to use can be daunting. There are so many different types – plain, handmade and printed paper – but each card and design will need a certain type. Thankfully most card projects use A4 (210 x 297mm) or A5 (148 x 210mm) […]
Handmade cards are currently extremely popular and sort after. You’ll no doubt have seen them when you’ve been shopping for a greetings card for someone. However they’re usually far from cheap and you might have chosen to pass them over for the mass produced usual cards. You may even have glanced at them and thought […]