Pressing flowers for card making is a fantastic technique and one that is easy to master. Its also popular because it doesn’t require any expensive equipment or tools. Flower pressing was originally made popular by the Victorians who would gather collections of wild flowers in order to keep them in family albums and their bibles. […]
What is Decoupage? Decoupage, or in the case of card making 3D decoupage, is a simple yet effective technique. It involves taking cut out images of paper or card and layering it to create a raised, 3D like effect. It’s extremely effective at creating visually stunning cards and surprisingly easy to do. Decoupage comes from […]
Embossing is one of the most popular card making and crafting techniques. For good reason as it creates an elegant and beautiful look. If you’ve read our guide on everything to do with embossing and embossing tutorial you will be familiar with its background, what in involves and how to do it. You might not […]
If you are involved in card making or crafting in any way, be that beginner through to professional, then you will have seen or come across embossing in some way. Maybe you’ve just seen the word or heard of it being used in card making. Or if you’re a more experienced card maker you will […]
The glass painting technique is a fantastic and cheap way to get lovely looking handmade greetings cards. If you are new to or have never tried glass painting then this easy to follow guide will explain what it is and how to do it in a simple way. First things first – glass painting doesn’t […]
Embossing is a fantastic way to add an extra dimension to your cards. It’s one of the most popular techniques in making your own cards and for good reason. The different textures and looks you can create through embossing is almost limitless, and providing you emboss well (and this guide will make sure you do!) […]
You may wonder what the point is in making your own card. They’re very cheap to buy so why bother? In many cases buying an envelope is the simplest or preferred choice. However sometimes you might want to get those creative juices flowing. Perhaps you have made a very special card for someone and want […]