| Handcrafted cards typically come from an idea and | | | | come to mind. Determine what you have available and |
| materialize to an actual product. It usually starts with | | | | what you need. You already probably have the |
| carving interesting shapes with scissors and then | | | | occasion in mind, so think about who you are actually |
| changing the material into an entirely different product | | | | making the card for. Reflect back on their personality |
| altogether. | | | | and interest and add something to it you think they'll like. |
| There are so many different colours, patterns, | | | | If it's a birthday, maybe make the theme one of their |
| textures, and forms available for one to create | | | | favourite hobbies. If it's a Christmas card, make the |
| handcrafted cards. Inspiration can come from many | | | | theme a winter sport they like. There are endless |
| other craft hobbies such as origami, quilling, paper | | | | possibilities, that is why handcrafted cards can be so |
| mâché, and pop-up story books. | | | | personal and custom. |
| Other inspirations for card designs stem from | | | | As you become better at creating cards, you may |
| everyday surroundings outside in nature, through | | | | branch out into the business of creating them for |
| clothing styles and trends in fashion, and life | | | | others and selling them. This industry continues to grow |
| experiences. Occasions can also be inspirational. | | | | as personalization is a unique offering for those special |
| Common events such as birthdays, weddings, | | | | occasions. However, practice your inspiration, ideas |
| showers, mother's day, father's day, and Christmas. | | | | and creativity before venturing into this field. |
| Once you get inspired to create a card, creativity is | | | | Understanding how what to use, how to use and what |
| another difficult challenge to overcome. What materials | | | | looks best is important in commercializing a |
| to use and how to make it are the first things that | | | | handcrafted card business. |