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What is the best printer for making cards?
What to look for in a craft printer and a round-up of the best printers in 2023 for printing on card, card making and hot foiling.
How to use stencils
Use this on-trend technique to create beautiful backgrounds, personalised artwork, gift wrap and more!
How to craft a paper flower garland
Adorn your living room, kitchen or bedroom with this floral paper garland that will look always fab – whatever the season!
56 ideas for what to write in a Valentine’s card
Not sure what to write in a Valentine’s day card? Find the perfect way to say how you feel with these Valentine's card message ideas from Gathered.
50 free Christmas printables to enjoy this festive season
We’ve rounded up our favourite (and free) Christmas printables to make your Christmas low-cost and homemade. Discover gorgeous wall art, gift tags and much more!
Best Christmas card making kits
Make special homemade cards for your friends and family this festive season with these lovely Christmas card kits. From paper quilling to weaving, there's lots of ways to make your Christmas cards stand out.
Standard card sizes: what size is A4, A5 and A6?
Understand the different card sizes that come as standard for card blanks. What is size A7? What size is A6? This article gives all the card measurements.
Create fantastic metallic blends and accents on your cards with our gilding wax tutorial
Give your cards a metallic makeover using gilding wax and die-cut shapes
Free wedding cross stitch patterns
Browse our selection of free wedding cross stitch pattern and find the wedding cross stitch for you!
Free hot air balloon printables
Create gorgeous cards that make full use of these free hot air balloon printables!
Free art nouveau patterned papers
Download our free Mackintosh art nouveau patterns and sentiments to create an art nouveau design that will leave your loved one feeling appreciated.
Beginner’s guide to rubber stamping: everything you need to get started
We share our expert tips and advice in this handy guide to rubber stamping, so that you can start creating beautiful crafts in no time at all.
Free bird cross stitch pattern
Choose from two delightful designs, a pretty floral greetings card designed by Durene Jones or the easy-to-make colourful little songbird by Lou McCarney.
How to make Bendi cards
Try this fun card making tutorial from Sarah Jackman Read, as featured in Make Cards Today magazine
Vintage Christmas patterned papers
These vintage festive patterns and sentiment toppers are perfect for crafting a retro-themed Christmas card in minutes!
Free opulent peacock patterned papers
These trendy patterns are great for a modern make, or for an art deco-themed design. These patterned papers are from issue 186 of Cardmaking & Papercraft.
Free watercolour floral Mother's Day papers
Create wonderful homemade cards for Mother's Day with these beautiful floral watercolour printables illustrated by Rhiannon Bull. Download for free!
Free teatime treats patterned papers
Make the prettiest of teatime-themed cards with these teatime treats papers, sure to please your sweet-toothed friends and family members!
Free party dog printables
Celebrate in style with these fun party pooch patterned papers! Ideal for the New Year or birthdays, these dog papers will be sure to put a smilie on someone's face.
How to make a rubber stamp at home
Learn how to make a rubber stamp with our quick and easy tutorial. It's a journalling essential which you can make in five minutes! We have two different tutorials for making rubber stamps, one from Cardmaking and Papercraft and the other from Mollie Makes.
Free garden cross stitch pattern
Send best wishes to a green-fingered friend or loved one with these glorious garden cross stitch designed by the talented Susan Bates.
DIY polar bear cards
These DIY polar bear cards offer a wintry alternative to traditional Christmas cards - there are four designs to inspire you, which will you choose?
How to use a digital cutting machine
We show you three nifty things you can do with your digital cutting machine!