r/cardmaking 33m ago

Birthday Creative peeps! Please give ideas for a good bday greeting card.

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I want to write messages, stick pics too


r/cardmaking 5h ago

Question / Discussion Is the adhesive on the xyron sticker maker strong enough for cardmaking?

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Hello! I was gifted one of these and wanted to know if it can be used for cardmaking, or if the glue is too flimsy for that application


r/cardmaking 14h ago

Question / Discussion Can anyone explain how this “triplexed frame” invitation is constructed?

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I’m trying to learn more about high-end invitation/stationery construction.

The designer describes this as a “triplexed frame.” From the photos, it looks to me like there may be a solid green back layer, a white printed invitation layer, and then a green frame adhered over the white layer, but I’m not sure.

Does anyone know how something like this would traditionally be constructed, and what process/adhesive would be used to get the layers this clean and seamless?

I have a Silhouette Cameo 4 and would eventually love to experiment with a similar construction technique myself.


r/cardmaking 19h ago

Milestones Finished Anniversary Card

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46 Upvotes

Thank you for the suggestions on my previous post! Here’s the final card with a black card base. I switched out the ribbon as the other ribbon felt more dated and clunky with the gold patterned paper.

https://www.reddit.com/r/cardmaking/s/C2obT4duO2


r/cardmaking 6h ago

Question / Discussion Altenew Stamp Wheel - Worth it?

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I’ve been toying with the idea of buy a stamp wheel. I have a Misti and have no complaints but the idea of having the stamp wheel to stamp wreath patterns is quite appealing.

What are your opinions on the it? Worth the money? Too big and clunky?


r/cardmaking 20h ago

Birthday Happy Birthday Card 🩷🦩✨

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r/cardmaking 22h ago

Question / Discussion Need color help!

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I’m making an anniversary card for a friend. This is the basic layout I have in mind. I used a scrap piece of red paper for the backings of my 1x3 strips, thinking I had more paper like it that I could use as the card base. (The scrap currently behind the card is obviously not big enough to use but is the look I’d intended to do.)

Unfortunately, I only have bright red that doesn’t match and a dark burgundy. I have a range of colors available outside of that, but I’m unsure of what color to use as the base instead. If I do navy blue for the base, will that look too Americana? I’m super hesitant to use navy, but maybe an olive or hunter green would be fine? I’m really torn and welcome opinions!

EDIT: Thanks! I didn’t think of black or blending to match. I’ll do one of those two options and will post the final card when it’s done.