Since I started scrapbooking, I can’t imagine buying commercial greeting cards. After all, I got the gear and the skill so why buy something generic for the people I love?
If you’re just starting out then you’d find this video tutorial by Brandi Mackenzie helpful.
Brandi is a demonstrator for Stampin’ Up. Brandi decorated the card using stamping techniques and circle cutters.
The materials that Brandi used include: rubber stamps, cardboard, stamp ink and vellum.

Recently I received a beautiful thank you note from a young friend.  I thought at first that she had made the card herself, as she is very talented in many things.  But when I flipped it over, I realized that she had gotten it from a lovely little online shop called Organic Greeting.
Card similar to the one I received: all
are handmade one-of-a-kinds
Louise, owner of Organic Greeting, makes her cards from recycled maps, stamps, and different types of found objects.  The particular card that I received included some of Louise’s handknitted seaweed!  Very very cool.  All the cards are blank inside, …read more

4th of July Independence Day is just around the corner and I’ve found this great handmade card that you can scraplift.
Supplies used: Cardstock (Prism); Patterned Paper, Circle die cut (Scenic Route); Letter stickers (BasicGrey); Distress Ink (Tim Holtz for Ranger Industries)
Created by Wonderfully Complex

Giveaway
Cardmaking, whether from fabric, mixed media or solely paper, gains attention as we approach the holidays.  These may be greeting cards, thank you notes, invitations, and place cards for parties.
For those who enjoy giveaways as well as making cards, stop by Linette’s She Knows Parties Close to My Heart Giveaway for Making Handmade Holiday Cards and Invitations.  (Linette’s giveaway runs through Nov. 21)
Do you have any special techniques for cardmaking that combine fabric and other media?  I enjoy making and receiving handmade cards.