I've just started getting into card making and I'm so inspired by all the creativity in the community. But I've only come across a handful of pictures of the inside of people's cards. Do most people just leave it blank or do you decorate the inside as well?

Thought this subreddit might know the answer, as I can't find it by searching. I have these cardstock boxes, about 4x4x8 and I want to press a perforated X in the top. Like an inch or so in from the edge, total dimension of the X would be like 0.5". The idea would be that you can press the X in and have a little hole to hold stuff.

Some of the at home covid tests have a similar idea, so you can stick the test tube in there while you wait.

Is there a tool that can do that? I'm at a loss — I don't trust myself to use a roller to make a little X.

Another one from last night! But I feel like it needs a little something more! Suggestions welcomed 🤗

And yes, I know I’m so far behind. 😊 I care far more about enjoying the process than actually producing cards. Sad but true.

I have about 20 Christmas cards I must give. I have about 50 more that I would like to send, and if they were New Year’s cards, that’d be fine. I used to send a lot more years ago and bought cards, but I digress. I’m so in awe of each of you that make so many more!

Question: from a strategy perspective, how do you make all your cards? One design for everyone? A few designs? Or individual cards for each recipient with similar or totally different design?

I would also greatly welcome suggestions on ideas of how to come up with/decide on the few designs. I seem to have lots of pieces (backgrounds, focal images, sentiments) but can’t get them put together in ways that I like!

Sorry for long post, fairly new to this but loving card making and welcome any and all guidance!

Christmas card making may be in full swing but I still love a good sunflower.

Some fussy cutting of your painting practice sheets and you have an endless supply of ephemera!

I have made about 200 Christmas cards this year, 5 per design. Some for friends and some for a nursing home a friend works at. Here is my favorite.

Anyone else dealing with a severe lack of space to create cards? I hate unpacking and repacking everything up over the week or so I make 150 cards, so I leave it out as such but I hate the “mess” (controlled chaos). Anyone have tips for workspace organization on an ongoing basis?

I bought this 6x6 christmas vellum paper pad at Michaels the other day and didn't realize it, thinking it was regular card stock. I've never worked with vellum before. What are ways to incorperate it into my cards?

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