But, there’s much to be said about modern communication. It’s fast and efficient and most of us would prefer not to do without it. As we’re bombarded with messages popping up on our computer screens and piling up in our old fashioned mailboxes, think about how much more cheery these messages would be with a simple colorful, digital element placed on it wishing someone happy holidays or just thinking of you.

Making your own cards is the most marvelous experience for playing with the possibilities of color, texture, image, shape and imagination! If kindergarten was the last time you played with colorful paints, papers and glitter and trusted your artistic instincts, you’ve waited long enough. The only real rule about making handmade cards is that you share a bit of yourself in the process.

Take a quick trip through our Card Design Gallery and your first thought is likely to be “How imaginative...if I got something like that, I’d keep it forever.” Then in a flash, a second thought takes over... “I could do that."

WHICH IS EXACTLY THE IDEA!

Beth Ervin, Creative Team Lead (all cards below by me unless otherwise stated)

Merry Christmas by Melinda Vermeer

Happy Holidays by Lizzy Wurmann

Vintage Santa Cards by Michelle Shefveland

Blessings by Michelle Shefveland