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Here on CardMaking we discuss everything to do with creating handmade greeting cards.

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Mass production cards

I wanted to make a set of cards to give to my mom. Made these using a paper pad and cardstock. Was so easy to reproduce several. Iโ€™m kind of hooked now.

2 Comments
2024/07/26
23:37 UTC

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Spellbinders Platinum Scout & Platinum Six

I won these machines in a giveaway and wanted to know people's experiences with them. Any tips, opinions, etc would be welcome. Thanks!

5 Comments
2024/07/26
18:11 UTC

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Large die cut machine

I have four die cut machines (Cuddlebug, Anna Griffin, Platinum Six and Altenew mini). I also have a Brother Scan N Cut that Ive never used and am intimidated by) really donโ€™t want to buy another one BUT I just got a set of Bat dies that I love and got them because of the biggest one mostly . Also, I think I would love to start accumulating more larger dies. All that to ask, what is the simplest or cheapest die cutting machine that has a large platform? Thank you!

14 Comments
2024/07/26
17:28 UTC

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How do you get cards to lay flat? :)

6 Comments
2024/07/26
16:48 UTC

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Card I made

I know the word Happy is messed up but I donโ€™t want to throw it out ๐Ÿ˜ž

4 Comments
2024/07/26
15:43 UTC

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Christmas cards has anyone started making them early?

I started today making some card toppers, tomorrow continue... Watercolors on Fabriano paper 200.

12 Comments
2024/07/26
14:32 UTC

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Big shot Sizzix and cutting balsa wood

Hi Iโ€™ve used the machine for paper and shrink plastic . I was told it works with balsa wood as well. Can anyone please suggest how to set up the plates for successfully cutting ? I am getting an impression, not a cut. The thickness of the balsa is: approx.2mm / 0.08 inches Using regular dies. Thanks!

0 Comments
2024/07/25
19:29 UTC

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Card making Question: How do you find reasons to send out or give the cards you make?

Hi! Iโ€™m new to card making as itโ€™s a craft Iโ€™ve done before and only recently come back to. I really like it, but I keep running into the issue where I feel like I donโ€™t have enough events/reasons to actually use the cards I make, and then it feels kind of sad to be making a card that wonโ€™t ever be used.

Does anyone else have this problem? Or any advice on ways to use them more than I do now? I love to make cards but I just feel like Iโ€™m making a collection Iโ€™m never going to use.

45 Comments
2024/07/25
13:49 UTC

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What's the Best Ink for Stamping Crisp Images?

I'm fairly new to stamping and have been loving the process so far. However, I noticed that sometimes my stamped images don't come out as crisp as I'd like them to be. I've tried a couple of different ink pads, but I'm still not getting the sharp lines and colors I see in others' projects, like this one that I saw online:

https://preview.redd.it/8db935t8oled1.jpg?width=764&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e9694b16f1ed51c3fafd2b140fb748ccc23497ff

Do you have any recommendations that give really crisp and clean impressions? I'm looking for something that's easy to use and gives professional-looking results. TIA

15 Comments
2024/07/25
05:24 UTC

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Whatโ€™s this missing?????

Just finished this for my friends wedding in October, but Iโ€™m not sure what itโ€™s missingโ€ฆ. Thoughts???

35 Comments
2024/07/25
00:23 UTC

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Some cards I've just finished up.

6 Comments
2024/07/24
21:06 UTC

69

Some coloring and blending practice lead to these cuties.

19 Comments
2024/07/24
00:10 UTC

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I designed and made these greetings cards at home, some illustrations we're based off designs I made for family members (nowhere near as talented as some of the lovely cards on here but hoping for some feedback) :)

36 Comments
2024/07/23
19:10 UTC

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Flowers

1 Comment
2024/07/23
15:37 UTC

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Wolf-y Birthday!

Still new to this, but loving all the inspiration! Here's a recent one I made for a friend's 50th using my Cricut, some stamp and die action, and pretty papers. :)

7 Comments
2024/07/23
10:15 UTC

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Easy pull-tab card inspired by @lostinpaper using @lawnfawn products

2 Comments
2024/07/23
00:06 UTC

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New cardmaking video on my YouTube channel. Christmas in July!

0 Comments
2024/07/22
21:08 UTC

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Practicing pop ups and movements

6 Comments
2024/07/22
15:48 UTC

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Had a bit of time to myself today

Made this using Altenew Wildflower Bouquet: Dynamic Dou. Kinda like how it turned out.

26 Comments
2024/07/22
04:38 UTC

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