Create Handmade Cards for Your Loved Ones

One of the nicest gestures you can make for your loved ones is to handcraft a greeting card for an upcoming holiday or other occasion, or even without one, to send it by mail or attach it to a gift.

A Somewhat Forgotten Gesture

Sending greeting cards by mail, and in general giving greeting cards, is a gesture that has somewhat fallen by the wayside these days. Now it’s easier and quicker to buy a ready-made card from the store, to send a digital one, or simply to write a message on social media.

But wouldn’t it be wonderful to take some time and care to make a handmade card, to personalize it, write a wish by hand, and put the date on. This sweet and personal gift will be appreciated for sure!

Just imagine the joy you would bring to all your friends and loved ones living abroad by sending them a unique greeting card to celebrate a birthday, a holiday or just to show them you are thinking about them. A little old fashioned but nevertheless an extremely personal gift. Also, making and sending a card costs practically nothing.

Show your loved ones you care by dedicating some of your time to making them a special greeting card. Trust us, this kind gesture will be remembered and your gift will be greatly appreciated.

Making greeting cards has become a craft. Many people whose hobbies are scrapbooking, embossing, and even quilling, apply these skills to card meeting.

History of Handmade Cards

The custom of sending greeting cards originates from ancient China, where they exchanged goodwill messages on New Year holidays. The ancient Egyptians also did something similar with their writings on papyrus scrolls.

At the beginning of the 15th century, Europeans also began sending greeting cards. For example, the Germans were printing their New Year greetings using woodcuts as early as 1400.

However, by 1850, the greeting card transformed from a handmade gift to a popular and accessible means of communication, due to advances in printing.

In the 1980s the trend reversed, and more consumers began looking for greeting cards. And by the late 1990s, there was a decline in demand, as digital cards broke into the market.

Required Materials

The materials you need to make your own greeting card include: card making kit, paper, cardboard and fabric, faux leather, foil, sequins, beads, ribbons and others for decoration. Use some of our pencils, markers, and pens and glue too.

Use brads for more stability when attaching one piece of cardboard to another. Another interesting way to decorate is using polymer stamps to add images. Of course, if you buy a special card making kit, the process will be quicker and easier.

Why It’s Worth the Effort to Make Cards Ourselves?

• They are unique – each handmade card is one of a kind. You can never make two or more that are exactly the same, and that is the idea.
• They are personalized – feel free to personalize the card yourself to make it extra special for the recipient. Consider their interests, favorite colors, objects, hobbies, and more!
• Made with a lot of love – the feeling of receiving a handmade gift made specifically for you, is truly wonderful.
• Have fun crafting – if making cards, crafts, and handmade gifts brings you pleasure, then every effort is worth it even just for the creative process itself.

Handmade cards are a double treat. When you give handmade cards, the receiver will feel happy and special. Making them can also bring you joy and double the happiness. Card kits make it easy to personalize and choose the theme you like.

Price Range

EM ART offers you a wide variety of materials and card making scrapbooking kits at low and affordable prices. Find everything you need to start making amazing greeting cards for your friends and family today!

Why EM ART?

EM ART has been a leader on the market for hobby and craft materials for years. On our online store, you will find a huge selection of card making kits and supplies like card bases, a rich range of papers, (in case you want to make the base yourself), envelopes to put the finished cards in, also various materials for decoration such as beads, stickers, art materials like paints, markers, pencils pastels and many more, with which the process will be more than pleasant.

Delivery

You can pay cash on delivery or with a money order, debit/credit card or bank transfer. Your time is valuable to us, and we strive to ensure your experience is top-notch.

You can place orders anytime you want and deliveries are made within a few business days from the moment the order is confirmed.

Trust EM ART and embark on a creative journey!