The Anatomy of a Card Kit

 Handmade cards are a special treat, especially if they are unexpected and arrive in the mail! I love both giving and receiving handmade cards. I create DIY card kits that are simple and quick to construct. I do the work, and you take the credit for a set of beautiful cards. I thought I'd share a sneak peek into just how I get from stacks of paper to assembled cards.

The process begins with batch cutting card fronts. These are the base that will attach to the blank card. I prefer to cut mine at 4"x 5.25", simply because I prefer a small margin of the card to show when assembled.

The next step is to get my Cricut involved. I cut a variety of basic shapes. Think circles, scallop circles, banners, brackets and ovals. These work especially well with colorful Doodlebug paper. After that, I begin laying out pieces. This part of the process take the longest. I try to make sure that each kit has a variety of colors, different sentiments and an assortment of embellishments. This photo actually shows six different card kits in progress.

After all of the sample cards have been assembled, it's time for photographs and instructions. Then the actual kitting begins. Card kits are a labor of love as far as the amount of time and work they take, but they are worth it! I love having friends over for card making nights. And I love the joy that each person has when they complete a card and have pride in their work. Happiness is a handmade card!

Products from this post:

Farmer's Market 1 Kit

Farmer's Market 3 Kit

Doodlebug paper and embellishments used: Farmer's Market collection