Finding the right card can be hard work, you think you have found the one with the perfect joke or picture on the front only to discover that the message inside is not what you are looking for! The best way to combat this problem is to make your own card; as well as being exactly how you would like it to be, a homemade card adds a personal touch appreciated by all. You can make them as individual as you like, adding photos or pictures that have a special place in their heart or from a funny time you shared together!
Getting Started
Start your card with a card blank. Choose from the array of card blanks on offer at Craft Superstore, ranging from classic square and rectangular cards, of various sizes, through to shaped and aperture cards. Select the colour, shape and size of card blank that best suits the card you are planning to make.
Now that you have your basic card you can either start decorating it straight away or you can customise the shape with the help of craft punches. These punches are great for beginners because you can get a clean, uniform shape with ease. The Fiskars Sunburst Border punch is great and easy to use for the first time crafter, or the Xcut border punches can add stars and butterflies to your cards.
Other craft punches can be used to decorate the basic card; for instance, a corner punch can add a little extra detail, or why not line the back of the card with contrasting coloured paper so that the punched pattern really stands out on the front of the card.
Brads and Embellishments
Brads are the name given to the good old-fashioned paper fastener, but they have come a long way since their use as merely an item of stationery! They can themselves be used as decoration or they can be used to attach decorative elements to a card, for instance ribbon or flowers.
The brads themselves can be left plain or they can be decorated with Stickles glitter glue, which comes in a wide range of colours. If you would rather use a brad that is already embellished there is an extensive range of all different sizes and textures.
If you want to try something a bit simpler then adhesive stones are great for instantly adding a fun touch to a plain card. They come in a range of colours and styles from simple coloured pearls through to hearts and butterflies.
Quick and Easy Cards
Making a handmade card does not need to take hours; if you are in a rush, but still want to give a card with a personal touch, then our range of card toppers are perfect. Quick and easy to use, you can add pictures and messages to your cards in an instant and with so many card toppers available you are sure to find the right one for the occasion.
Crafting for the Experienced Crafter
Once you have mastered some basic cardmaking skills, you could have a go at embossing a design onto your card, with the use of the fantastic products on offer from Craft Superstore. With just a few simple tools and products you can achieve a professional-looking card in no time at all.
So have a look through our huge collection and start your card crafting today.