cardmaking
Handmade stationery hobby
Cardmaking is the craft of creating greeting cards by hand, typically using paper, decorative materials, stamps, and embellishments.
The hobby encompasses techniques like paper folding, embossing, and die-cutting: She got into cardmaking during the pandemic.
Cardmakers often produce personalized cards for birthdays, holidays, and special occasions.
Shearing with shaped blades
- embossingRaising designs from surfaces
- stampingForceful foot motion
- inkingApplying liquid pigment
- layeringForming successive strata
scoring · punching · quilling · stenciling · folding · trimming · collage · decoupage
Rigid paper material
- adhesiveMaterial that bonds objects
- stampsPostal payment adhesives
- diesStops being alive
- stencilsCutout tracing guides
trimmer · ink-pads · stylus · punches · brayer · rulers · templates
Rigid paper material
- vellumPrepared calfskin for writing
- parchmentTreated hide for manuscripts
- kraftStrong unbleached paper
- mulberryMorus tree fruit
textured · smooth · matte · glossy · metallic · embossed · acid-free · heavyweight
Creating decorated keepsake albums
- journalingRegular personal writing practice
- photosRecorded light images
- keepsakeItem preserved for sentiment
- albumUnified collection of recordings
heritage · storytelling · chronicle · archiving · memorabilia · milestone · tribute · commemoration
Narrow fabric strips
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- glitterDecorative metallic flecks
- beadsSmall pierced ornaments for stringing
- charmsAttracts or delights
buttons · lace · felt · fabric · rhinestones · pearls · twine · brads
Arranged elements forming whole
- typographyArranging letters for display
- calligraphyOrnamental handwriting art
- illustrationPicture explaining something
- sketchingMaking rough drawings
layout · balance · contrast · palette · motif · pattern · sentiment · lettering
Annual date of origin
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- anniversaryRecurring memorial date
- ChristmasWinter nativity celebration
- Valentine'sLover's holiday
Mother's Day · Father's Day · thank-you · sympathy · graduation · retirement · Easter · Diwali
die-cutting
Shearing with shaped blades
layering · scoring · punching · quilling · stenciling · folding · trimming · collage · decoupage · matting
cardstock
Rigid paper material
stencils · trimmer · ink-pads · stylus · punches · brayer · rulers · templates
cardstock
Rigid paper material
- vellumPrepared calfskin for writing
- parchmentTreated hide for manuscripts
- kraftStrong unbleached paper
mulberry · textured · smooth · matte · glossy · metallic · embossed · acid-free · heavyweight · recycled
scrapbooking
Creating decorated keepsake albums
- journalingRegular personal writing practice
- photosRecorded light images
- keepsakeItem preserved for sentiment
album · heritage · storytelling · chronicle · archiving · memorabilia · milestone · tribute · commemoration · personalization
ribbons
Narrow fabric strips
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- glitterDecorative metallic flecks
- beadsSmall pierced ornaments for stringing
charms · buttons · lace · felt · fabric · rhinestones · pearls · twine · brads · eyelets
composition
Arranged elements forming whole
- typographyArranging letters for display
- calligraphyOrnamental handwriting art
- illustrationPicture explaining something
sketching · layout · balance · contrast · palette · motif · pattern · sentiment · lettering · hand-drawn
birthday
Annual date of origin
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- anniversaryRecurring memorial date
- ChristmasWinter nativity celebration
Valentine's · Mother's Day · Father's Day · thank-you · sympathy · graduation · retirement · Easter · Diwali · Eid
- papercraftscrapbooking, albums, stickers, stamps, rubber stamps