Some people always seem to have a card on hand. Maybe it’s your closest friend, who always has a small stash tucked away for birthdays, thank-yous and everything in between. There’s something practical about it: when the occasion comes up, the card is already there.

Making your own cards adds another layer to that idea. You get a little creative time, and you finish with something you can actually use.

Why Make Handmade Cards?

Handmade cards are a simple way to make something personal without taking on a big craft project.

You can spend an afternoon making a few at once, create cards with friends or pull out a kit when you want something relaxing to work on. Then, instead of wondering what to do with what you made, you have a stack of cards ready for birthdays, thank-yous, encouragement and everyday moments.

How To Make A Handmade Card

Watch: Kindness Blooms Card Kit Tutorial | Easy Card Making

At its simplest, cardmaking starts with a card base, a few decorative pieces and adhesive. Arrange your elements, add dimension with layers or Foam Squares, then finish with a handwritten message.

A card kit takes the guesswork out of choosing what goes together, so you can focus on the fun part of putting the pieces together and making the design your own.

Make It Easy With Kindness Blooms

The Kindness Blooms Card Kit brings together everything you need to create a coordinated set of handmade cards, including card bases, envelopes, die-cut pieces and instructions. Elegant floral artwork, foil accents and dimensional layers give each design a polished finish, while built-in placement guides take the guesswork out of assembly.

For an easier experience, pair it with the Adhesive Variety Pack, which includes 77 Foam Squares and five sheets of Tape Chips for both dimensional and flat adhesion.

Kindness Blooms is the first Creative Memories card kit with built-in placement guides showing exactly where to add adhesive and dimensional elements. Just follow the guides and build your card layer by layer.

Make A Few To Keep On Hand

The best time to make a card isn’t always when you need one. Set aside an afternoon and make a few birthday cards. Create a small stack with friends. Bring the kit to your next crop or use it for a beginner class or make-and-take. Then tuck your cards away until the right moment comes along.

Make It Your Own

A card kit gives you a beautiful place to start, but your card doesn’t have to stop there. Try one of these simple ways to add a personal touch:

Add a name or initial: Use Alphabet die-cuts to personalize a birthday, thank-you or celebration card.
Play with color: Add ink around the edges or swap in a favorite color to change the look of your design.
Switch an embellishment: Replace a decorative piece with something from your own craft stash for a one-of-a-kind detail.
Add a photo: Tuck a small photo inside for a birthday, friendship or “thinking of you” card.
Make your own envelope: Create a coordinating envelope with the Envelope & Bow Creator for an extra handmade touch from the outside in.
Make the message your own: Add a personal note, favorite memory or inside joke.

Add a name or initial: Use Alphabet die-cuts to personalize a birthday, thank-you or celebration card.

Play with color: Add ink around the edges or swap in a favorite color to change the look of your design.

Switch an embellishment: Replace a decorative piece with something from your own craft stash for a one-of-a-kind detail.

Add a photo: Tuck a small photo inside for a birthday, friendship or “thinking of you” card.

Make your own envelope: Create a coordinating envelope with the Envelope & Bow Creator for an extra handmade touch from the outside in.

Make the message your own: Add a personal note, favorite memory or inside joke.

You can follow the design, change a detail or make it completely your own. That’s part of the fun of handmade cards.

Keep Creating

Kindness Blooms is one way to build your card stash. Explore more Creative Memories card kits to find new designs, occasions and creative projects to enjoy.