DIY Card Making for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started
Never made a handmade card before? Here's what you really need to know to start creating beautiful cards of your own.
Have you ever seen a beautiful handmade card and thought, "I could never make something like that!"?
Good news: you absolutely can.
Card making can look intimidating when you're scrolling through Pinterest and seeing elaborate cards covered in layers, die cuts, ribbon, glitter, and approximately 900 tiny pieces of paper. But getting started doesn't have to be complicated.
What Do You Need to Make Cards?
You really only need a few basics:
Cardstock for your card base
Decorative paper for adding color and pattern
Scissors or a paper trimmer
Paper adhesive
Embellishments like stickers, die cuts, ribbon, sequins, or pearls
And, of course, a little creativity!
You don't need an entire craft room full of supplies to make a beautiful card.
Do I Need a Cricut?
Nope!
A Cricut or other cutting machine can be fun, especially as you get more advanced, but you absolutely don't need one to start making cards. Some of the prettiest cards can be made with simple supplies and a little creativity. My advice? Start simple. Learn what you enjoy. Then buy the fun toys.
What Makes a Card Look Professional?
It doesn't have to be complicated!
A few simple things can make a huge difference:
Coordinate your colors. Choose colors that work well together.
Add layers. A few layers of cardstock or patterned paper instantly add dimension.
Create a focal point. Give the eye somewhere to go—a sentiment, image, flower, or embellishment.
Don't overdo it. Sometimes a little white space makes a card look more polished.
And remember: your first card doesn't have to be perfect.
It's okay if your layers aren't perfectly straight. It's okay if you change your mind halfway through. That's part of learning!
The Easiest Way to Get Started
If you're brand new to card making, a DIY card-making kit can be a great place to begin.
Instead of figuring out which papers, colors and embellishments work together, everything is already coordinated for you. You can simply sit down and make something.
That's one of the things I love most about card making—it gives you a chance to slow down, be creative, and make something with your own hands. And once you've made that first card, you might find yourself thinking: "Ohhh...I can do this!" And that's when the fun begins.
If you're ready to give card making a try, check out the DIY Card Making Kits from NicolioWithLove. They're designed to make getting started easy, with coordinated supplies and step-by-step instructions. Pick a kit. Grab your favorite drink. Sit down and create. You might just discover your new favorite hobby.
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