This is a cosy, creative craft that invites you to play with colour, texture, and layout. Every card becomes a tiny piece of handmade joy for someone you care about.
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Our First Attempt
We’re still getting hands-on with this one, so we haven’t fully tried the kits yet. But we’re buzzing to dive in and learn as we go. The video below is one we watched that got us genuinely excited to give this craft a crack. The kits linked further down are the ones we’re planning to use when we start, but we haven’t tested them yet so have a read of the reviews and make sure they look right for you too.
Getting Started
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Starter Kit We Used
100 Blank Cards & Envelopes
A big pack so you can experiment without worrying.
Double-Sided Tape Rolls
Clean, mess-free sticking for decorations.
Die-Cut Sticker Pack
Quick embellishments that look polished.
Paper Crafting Tool Set
Scoring, folding, cutting… all in one kit.
Decorative Washi Tape Set
Adds easy pops of colour and pattern.
Metallic Gel Pens
Great for writing neat messages and accents.
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More Ideas
Breaks down essential tools and supplies, ideal “start here” for the hobby.
What we love
Why we love it: one simple card layout used three ways, perfect if you want quick wins without a huge stash of supplies.
