How Do I Start Card Making? Thursday’s Tip

By | 26 August 2021

Would you want to start card making, but you don’t know where to start?

A card kit is a great way to start card making. It contains all, or most of, what you need to make a set of cards. Usually there are about two or three different card designs in a card kit, allowing you to make several of the same card.

There are two types of Stampin’ Up! card kits.

  1. Full Card Kits: These kits have all you need and include a stamp set, clear block, ink spot, card bases, envelopes, die cut pieces, embellishments, twine (if needed), adhesive, and instructions which show you how to make the cards. These kits are great value at $40 (plus shipping), especially as they include a stamp set.
  2. Pre-printed Card Kits: These kits include card bases, envelopes, die cut pieces, embellishments, twine (if needed), adhesive, and instructions, but they don’t include a stamp set, ink spot, or clear block. Instead, the sentiments are pre-printed. These kits are great value at $25.25 (plus shipping).

Stampin’ Up! have a range of card kits available. They are not featured in the catalogue, but you can see them online here and I also show them below.

Here are three sets of full card kits that are currently available:

For the Guys Card Kit:

Celebrate the men in your life with the For the Guys All-Inclusive Card Kit. Create DIY outdoor-themed cards that celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and express gratitude. Customise cards for the recipients with people-themed sentiments like brother, uncle, nephew, etc. All greetings are interchangeable on the printed and die-cut card elements so you can create the kind of card you need when you need it. Once your kit is complete, keep the stamp set for future creative projects.

start card making, for the guys card kit
For the Guys Card Kit

Sentimental Rose Card Kit:

Create all-occasion cards to use or give as a gift with the Sentimental Rose All-Inclusive Card Kit. The kit has everything you need to make handmade cards to say thank you, happy birthday, or best wishes. Stamp your projects with the included delicate floral stamp set. The rose image can be stamped monochromatically or can be shaded using a variety of colouring techniques. Stamp up cards and use the stamp set on future creative projects. Follow our step-by-step instructions or customise the cards as you choose. Kits make a great gift for crafters or aspiring crafters.

start card making, Sentimental Rose Card Kit
Sentimental Rose Card Kit

Here is a video showcasing the Sentimental Rose Card Kit:

No Matter the Weather Card Kit:

Create sunny projects for rainy days with the No Matter the Weather All-Inclusive Card Kit. Kit includes soft, watercoloured imagery in bright colours. Make cute DIY cards with gumboots, umbrellas, springtime blooms, and a sweet white bunny. Mix and match friendship and love-themed greetings to customise your projects. Included stamp set also has cloud and texture images that can be used to customise your projects. Follow the step-by-step instructions or customise as your creativity flows. Kits make a great gift for crafters or aspiring crafters.

No matter the weather card kit
No Matter the Weather Card Kit

Here are some of the pre-printed card kits:

Notes of Cheer Card Kit:

Send some cheer with the Notes of Cheer All-Inclusive Card Kit. DIY craft kit includes delicate and gorgeous kaleidoscope of butterflies. All pieces are printed, die cut, and ready for you to craft. The butterfly-shaped card is sure to surprise and impress your recipients. Love and support themed greetings come printed in Dutch, English, French, and German.

Kerchief Card Kit:

Celebrate with loved ones or let someone know you’re thinking of them with the Kerchief All-Inclusive Card Kit. This kit is easy to assemble and makes you look like a DIY professional! Layer elegant rose and greenery die-cut elements onto the printed handkerchief-inspired, vintage-themed card bases. Printed greetings come in English, French, and German.

Kerchief Card Kit

Petals Notes Card Kit:

Create sweet DIY floral cards with the Petal Notes All-Inclusive Card Kit. These projects are simple to assemble and look impressive when completed. Layer on colourful laser-cut stickers and a printed sentiment of your choice to the adorable, printed card bases. These vibrant projects are sure to impress your recipient and you can proudly brag that it’s a homemade work of heart! All-occasion themed greetings come printed in Dutch, English, French, and German.

Petals Notes Card Kit, start card making

Precious Parcel Card Kit:

Create incredibly unique DIY cards with the Precious Parcel All-Inclusive Card Kit. Antique mailbox die-cuts double as an envelope and card base. Assemble a vintage-looking note to slip into the mailbox. Decorate your notes with included charming die-cut postage-themed and chic rose elements. In case you want to mail (or protect) your fabulous creations, kit includes printed envelopes. Printed greetings come in English, French, and German.

Precious Parcel card kit

Once these card kits are sold out, Stampin’ Up! will introduce new ones. What is shown online is what is currently available.

If you would like to purchase a card kit and you don’t already have a Demonstrator, please feel free to contact me and I can help you order it. You can also order online through my online store. If there is a particular card kit you would like, you can click on the photo above and you will be taken to my online store.

I hope you have fun as you start card making.

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