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.

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How to Make a Birthday Card

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, and come with envelopes that are made from recycled maps.

Louise used to keep a blog, and I really wish that she hadn’t stopped.  Still, it’s a lot of fun to look through her old designs and see how her work has evolved.  From leaf themes to Paris to the world on a stick…Louise has designs that are sure to delight!

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Organic Greeting…cards with soul

Image: Flickr - Wonderfully Complex

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

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4th of July Crafts: Handmade Cards

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. 

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Cardmaking Giveaway for Quilters & More